Ali and Matt's guidebook
Food scene
This is a fun place to let the kids and dogs blow off some steam while enjoying a beer and a burger. There's a dog park, a playground, a restaurant, and a whiskey bar. They often host community events such as Thursday Ladies Night, Beer and Yoga, and the Sunday Markets/ Holiday Markets.
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Dirtbag Ales Brewery & Taproom
5435 Corporation DriveThis is a fun place to let the kids and dogs blow off some steam while enjoying a beer and a burger. There's a dog park, a playground, a restaurant, and a whiskey bar. They often host community events such as Thursday Ladies Night, Beer and Yoga, and the Sunday Markets/ Holiday Markets.
A more upscale spot for a nice dinner. Seating is both inside and outside. Walkable to other downtown stores and restaurants to make a nice evening out of it.
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Antonella's Italian Ristorante
300 Hay StA more upscale spot for a nice dinner. Seating is both inside and outside. Walkable to other downtown stores and restaurants to make a nice evening out of it.
A favorite local breakfast and lunch spot! Beware that the wait-time can be long on weekends and holidays.
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First Watch - Freedom Town Center
2711 Freedom Parkway DriveA favorite local breakfast and lunch spot! Beware that the wait-time can be long on weekends and holidays.
Best pizza in the area and super close! Call ahead and order and they'll bring it out to your car. It's one of our favorite go-tos for an easy, delicious dinner with minimal effort.
Elizabeth's Pizza And Italian Restaurant
2468 Hope Mills RdBest pizza in the area and super close! Call ahead and order and they'll bring it out to your car. It's one of our favorite go-tos for an easy, delicious dinner with minimal effort.
We love this place! Especially the BBQ Turkey sandwich. It's right on the corner of the entrance to our neighborhood and reasonably priced. Super fast and offers a pick up window.
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The Fried Turkey Sandwich Shop
132 Person StWe love this place! Especially the BBQ Turkey sandwich. It's right on the corner of the entrance to our neighborhood and reasonably priced. Super fast and offers a pick up window.
City/town information
Fun downtown area to stroll about, boutique shop, and have a bite to eat.
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Pinehurst
Fun downtown area to stroll about, boutique shop, and have a bite to eat.
Golf heaven! Lots of golf courses and resorts here for a day on the green!
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Southern Pines
Golf heaven! Lots of golf courses and resorts here for a day on the green!
Wilmington is approximately a two hour drive from the house. They have the beach, restaurants, shopping, museums, historic homes to tour. It's a great day trip.
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Wilmington
Wilmington is approximately a two hour drive from the house. They have the beach, restaurants, shopping, museums, historic homes to tour. It's a great day trip.
Sightseeing
I-Airborne ne-Special Operations Museum
100 Bragg BlvdRaleigh is approximately 1.5 hours from the house. So much to do there if you're feeling a big city vibe!
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Raleigh
Raleigh is approximately 1.5 hours from the house. So much to do there if you're feeling a big city vibe!
A favorite of ours! We could spend hours wandering around here. Pack a picnic and relax on the lawns. Dogs are welcome in the evening hours!
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Iziko lezithole zeSarah P. Duke
420 Anderson StA favorite of ours! We could spend hours wandering around here. Pack a picnic and relax on the lawns. Dogs are welcome in the evening hours!
Good time activites
We love this place! It's eclectic and cool inside and has a very creative vibe. It's a great way to spend a rainy afternoon. Call ahead and reserve seats if you can- they do take walk ins but only if there is space.
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Greg's Art Pottery & Gifts
122 Maxwell StWe love this place! It's eclectic and cool inside and has a very creative vibe. It's a great way to spend a rainy afternoon. Call ahead and reserve seats if you can- they do take walk ins but only if there is space.
Feeling like you wanna try something new? How about throwing axes at the wall? We like going here with friends and having a good time.
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Axes and Armor Hatchet House
4005 Raeford RdFeeling like you wanna try something new? How about throwing axes at the wall? We like going here with friends and having a good time.
Matt likes this place. It makes for a good afternoon that can also be a workout.
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The Climbing Place
436 W Russell StMatt likes this place. It makes for a good afternoon that can also be a workout.
Raven Rock State Park
3009 Raven Rock RdGood hikes here!