STOP 1
Start your day in a charming small town with a gigantic cookie, coffee and a little mural crawl. Drive time to the second stop is 10 minutes.
WHAT TO EXPECT
Picturesque drives beneath towering trees make this an incredibly scenic trip. Sandhills Sauntering is full of epic places to eat, tons of photo-worthy moments and a hidden gem that will leave you speechless.
Trip Highlights
- Truly unique spots to grab a bite to eat
- A few optional trails to stretch your legs
- One of the coolest photo-worthy abandoned buildings
- A little local art crawl
- Charming small towns you'll want to return to
AVAILABLE TO DEPART
This itinerary can be done any day of the year, except for Tuesdays and Wednesdays.
SUGGESTED FOR
- Families
- Foodies
- History Buffs
Itinerary
STOP 2
This historic park is full of surprises and has a 1.5 mile trail to enjoy. More into Hunger Games vibes? Check out an abandoned building that is covered in graffiti. Drive time to the third stop is 20 minutes.
STOP 3
Take a break from exploring all of the wonders of the area and enjoy a BBQ joint with a unique view. Drive time to the fourth stop is 15 minutes.
STOP 4
Finish the day your way! We've recommended two cute towns where you can choose between grabbing a drink or going for an easy stroll.
Region
Can depart from
Raleigh Area
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What You'll Need to Bring
Additional Details
- Kid-Friendly
- Accessible
- Dog-Friendly
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The day trip was great! My wife and I have lived in NC for 26 years and we visited places we never knew existed! The locations were well spaced with relatively short mileage between stops. I would definitely do more regional trips! The beautiful fall day made it an even more special day!
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My daughter and I went on the Sandhills Sauntering day trip. The first destination happened to be on a street where there was a street fair so we got some additional fun there. Because of that we had to park a distance away. The next stop was a park but we didn't go into the park because there had already been too much walking. We enjoyed our lunch and found the destination for the third stop. However we didn't go on to the fourth stop because we were too tired at this point. All in all, it was a good day but too much walking for these old knees. It was very well put together tho and I would recommend trying this and the other offerings on the website.
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This trip was excellent! Cute small towns, outdoor adventures, and a historic site. Everything was so close to Raleigh but we never would have found these hidden gems on our own. Highly recommend taking the tour at stop #3!
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Our favorite place was where we had lunch, but the whole day we saw neat features that we had never seen in our over 20 years living in NC
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2, 65 year old best friends left Chapel Hill for a day of Sandhills Sauntering! This was a BLAST! Absolutely great stops, and we loved learning the history of the stops. And, the food at stop #3-Fantastic! How could this restaurant be in the middle of nowhere? The view from the outside on the patio was perfect. We can't wait to try Quirky Delights. A great girls' day trip.