Best Parks in Southern Pines, United States to visit (UPDATED April, 2024)

Best places: Parks in Southern Pines

Discover the best places in Southern Pines, curated using our unique algorithm blending 'Top Rated' and 'Most Reviewed' establishments. Uncover the city's gems and must-visit locales for an unforgettable experience. This list contains 2K places from Park category.

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Within Southern Pines

Grayson Highlands State Park

State park

Mountain park known for bouldering, scenic hiking & horse trails & a resident herd of wild ponies.

4.90 (1.9K reviews) (~249.15 km from centre)

North Carolina Museum of Art

Art museum

Permanent collection spanning 5,000 years, traveling exhibits, outdoor monument park & amphitheater.

4.80 (9.7K reviews) (~94.33 km from centre)

Freedom Park

Park

A lakeside bandshell anchors this large park, which also has sports fields, a playground & trails.

4.80 (7.2K reviews) (~131.9 km from centre)

Pilot Mountain State Park

State park

Hiking & rock climbing on iconic, 2,400-ft. Pilot Mountain with a separate riverfront area.

4.80 (6.4K reviews) (~162.58 km from centre)

Hanging Rock State Park

State park

State park amid cliffs & plateaus, with rock climbing, lake fishing, swimming, camping & hiking.

4.80 (6.3K reviews) (~158.03 km from centre)

Grandfather Mountain

Nature preserve

Nature preserve with rugged peaks, alpine hiking trails, a nature museum & backcountry camping.

4.80 (5.8K reviews) (~243.12 km from centre)

Crowders Mountain State Park

State park

Valleys, foothills, sheer vertical cliffs for hiking, bird-watching, camping, rock climbing & more.

4.80 (4.8K reviews) (~174.68 km from centre)

Valle Crucis Community Park

Park

👍👍 This place was INCREDIBLE! Even more incredible, it's all funded by donations. Absolutely stunning views at all times of the day. A little something for everyone... Strolling the paved paths, walking the grass trails, sitting riverside, fishing, playgrounds, sculptures, lots of wildlife, wetlands ar...

4.90 (743 reviews) (~244.29 km from centre)

Mile High Swinging Bridge

Tourist attraction

Built in 1952, this mile-high pedestrian bridge offers sweeping views of Grandfather Mountain.

4.80 (3.2K reviews) (~243.12 km from centre)

Raven Rock State Park

State park

Rock formations and natural oasis for hiking, fishing, canoeing & camping by the Cape Fear River.

4.80 (3.1K reviews) (~54.06 km from centre)

Morrow Mountain State Park

State park

Mountain park with a lake & river offering fishing, canoeing, hiking, horseback riding & camping.

4.80 (3K reviews) (~67.95 km from centre)

Fred G. Bond Metro Park

Park

Sprawling lakeside park with an amphitheater, trails, athletic fields, a rope course & playground.

4.80 (3K reviews) (~84.95 km from centre)

Myrtle Beach State Park Pier

Park

👍👍 Amazing place with a nice pier to walk on. The entry is around 8$ for adults. Parking is easily available. It has a gift shop at the starting of the pier, lots of good stuff. I think you can probably walk to another pier from the beach. You can find a swing at the right side of the gift shop. Airpla...

4.80 (2.9K reviews) (~174.87 km from centre)