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Pinehurst Resort, Pinehurst, NC

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Pinehurst Resort

80 Carolina Vista · Pinehurst, NC

Why you should go…

Pinehurst is a golf resort in the North Carolina Sandhills, begun in 1895 when Boston philanthropist James Walker Tufts bought land there. The course list runs from No. 1 to No. 11, led by Donald Ross's No. 2, whose U.S. Opens include 1999 and 2024, plus The Cradle, a nine-hole short course, and the Thistle Dhu putting course. You can stay at The Carolina Hotel, The Holly Inn, The Manor or The Magnolia Inn, with a spa, tennis and pickleball on site.

  • #golf resort
  • #historic hotel
  • #us open course
  • #spa
  • #donald ross

Good to know

General stay guidance

Habits that pay off across this whole category, not rules for this one venue. Always check the official site for the specifics.

  • Rates swing with the calendar

    Midweek nights and shoulder-season dates are usually the kindest on price.

  • Read what is included

    Parking, resort fees, and breakfast are the three extras that most often land on the final bill.

  • Ask at booking, not at the desk

    Early check-in, late checkout, and room preferences go further when you request them in advance.

  • On a short trip, location wins

    What you can reach on foot from the door matters more than the amenities list.

What's around here?

The closest stops to Pinehurst Resort, ordered by straight-line distance.

  • Museums
    History Buff

    Airborne & Special Operations Museum

    Free

    Walk through U.S. Army airborne and special operations history, from the paratroopers of 1940 to today, in downtown Fayetteville.

    34 mi awaySwitch it up: Museums

  • Attractions
    Family Favorite

    North Carolina Zoo

    Under $25

    Wander between large natural habitats for elephants, giraffes, gorillas, polar bears, bison and red wolves.

    35 mi awaySwitch it up: Attractions

  • Attractions
    Quirky Fun

    South of the Border

    Free

    Pull off I-95 for a sombrero-shaped observation tower, a giant Pedro statue, shops and a reptile exhibit.

    49 mi awaySwitch it up: Attractions