- Our list of the best things to do in Sanford, North Carolina, features the top 56 nearby activities — including 24 great attractions with user approval ratings of 90% or more!
 - Sanford, NC has a variety of great sights and experiences nearby. Top categories include: Outdoor Places, Entertainment & Shows, Sports & Fitness, and Museums & Galleries.
 - The results below include the top 15 things to do within the city of Sanford, NC , followed by 42 popular activities in nearby cities, including Southern Pines, Apex, Pittsboro, Fuquay-Varina, Pinehurst, Chapel Hill and Wilmington
 
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            A two-screen movie theater and restaurant, Raleighwood Cinema Grill displays second-run movies along with other events like Monday Night Football and the Academy Awards. The theater offers digital projection, party hosting and a full dining menu.        
    
    
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                2109 Pilots View Road, Asheboro, NC 27205
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            The North Carolina Aviation Museum Hall of Fame is a museum that displays the history of aviation in NC. The museum contains memorabilia from WWI to today, a flight simulator, and a plane flown by Orville Wright.        
    
    
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                117 Richmond Road, Mebane, NC 27302
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            Offering over 100 recreational programs to the community, the Orange County Recreation & Parks Dept is a governmental organization overseeing local parks and programs. The department oversees and maintains seven different public community parks.        
    
    
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            At Efland Cheeks Community Center, visitors can take advantage of amenities like a kitchen, stage, and lounge. The center is situated next to Efland-Cheeks Park, which has several walking trails and sports fields.        
    
    
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            Besides the many aircrafts on display, the N.C. Aviation Museum aso organizes special events dedicated to the local veterans.        
    
    
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            Dead Broke Farms offers guided trail rides, western style riding lessons, summer camps, and pony rides. Many of the horses used in the program are rescue horses that came from bad situations.        
    
    
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            The expansive Eno River State Park in Durham, North Carolina is one of the most beautiful parks in the eastern United States. Day visits are free, but campers must purchase an inexpensive permit before entering the park. The picnic area and barbecue grills must be reserved in advance.        
    
    
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            The Mike Strantz designed Tot Hill Farm Golf Club has been rated as one of the hardest courses to play in America. The 6,543-yard course par 72 course has also been voted one of the best courses in America to play.        
    
    
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            A racing venue with a track and extensive stadium seating, Rockingham Speedway is known for its sandy track that adds a level of challenge for drivers. It hosts NASCAR races, among others.        
    
    
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            For affordable fun, families, dates, and friends go to Buffalo Lanes Mebane Bowling Center. With $2 games and kids prizes, Buffalo Lanes knows how to show guests a good time on a dime.