Things to Do in Sanford, NC

  • 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
  • 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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46.5 Miles
100% 5 votes
Visitor Centers 11405 Falls of Neuse Road, Wake Forest, NC 27587 MoreLess Info
Falls Lake Visitor Assistance Center is a great place to start a visit to Wake Forest. The center offers exhibits on the local wildlife and recreation and offers several hiking trails leading from the center into forest, lake shore and fields.
46.5 Miles
67% 3 votes
Parks 6105 Riverside Drive, Wake Forest, NC 27587 MoreLess Info
Following along the Neuse River for several miles, North Raleigh Trail is used for walking, running, and biking. The trail is also dog friendly and has a paved path with plenty of shade from trees.
46.7 Miles
70% 30 votes
Winery/Vineyard 2540 Lynch Store Rd, Mebane, NC 27302 MoreLess Info
One of four wineries along the Haw River Valley, the Winery at Iron Gate Farm is the birthplace of dozens of different vintages. The winery offers regular tastings, tours and special events.
46.7 Miles
75% 8 votes
Winery/Vineyard 2540 Lynch Store Road, Mebane, NC 27302 MoreLess Info
Tours of Iron Gate Farms Winery are full of unique tastes and adventures. Guests love trying the award winning Chambourcin Merlot while participating in the murder mystery dinner, 'Evil on the Beach.'
48.3 Miles
100% 3 votes
Running/Jogging 12098 New Falls of Neuse Road, Wake Forest, NC 27587 MoreLess Info
Spanning nearly 28 miles, Neuse River Greenway Trail extends from Falls Lake Dam to the Wake County Line. It can be used for walking, biking and wildlife viewing and features river crossings, trees, wetlands and bridges.
48.4 Miles
88% 60 votes
Historic Sites 5828 Old Oxford Highway, Durham, NC 27712 MoreLess Info
Offering guided tours of a plantation and its beautiful surroundings, Stagville State Historic Site is important to American history. There is also a welcome center and gift shop on the premises.
49.1 Miles
67% 6 votes
Skating Rinks 1839 S Main St, Ste 200, Wake Forest, NC 27587 MoreLess Info
Wake Forest's Polar Ice House features two ice rinks that meet NHL regulations for size. The rinks host open skating with lights and music as well as hockey tournaments and league play.
49.1 Miles
100% 3 votes
Recreation Centers 1839 S Main St, Ste 400, Wake Forest, NC 27587 MoreLess Info
The Factory is an outdoor recreational facility that features a polar icehouse, educational robotics facilities, a serendipity sweet shoppe, and a YMCA. The facility also has a dance institute and a tumble gym.
49.1 Miles
100% 1 votes
Family Fun Center 1839 S Main St, Ste 600, Wake Forest, NC 27587 MoreLess Info
Zoosa's Family Fun center is an indoor recreational facility that features a miniature golf course, go-karts, a video game arcade, and a bungee trampoline. The facility is also available to rent for birthday parties.
49.4 Miles
- 0 votes
Theaters 1150 Forestville Road, Wake Forest, NC 27587 MoreLess Info
Starring the students from its theater class, Heritage High School Theatre hosts, on average, 9 productions a year for the community to see. These productions range from musical comedies to serious dramas.
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