Visit Sanford Welcome Center

06/29/2024

Congrats to Millie's Mama Bakes and MeMe’s Bakery for providing wonderful baked goods to the US Open!
Give them a try when you are planning your next event.

06/29/2024

Do you have your tickets to Grease yet? We can help you! We also have great ideas for a pre or post show meals!

06/28/2024

Taylor Phillips has posted a surprise concert for Aug 11 at Temple Theatre and it’s almost sold out. Get your tickets!!

06/27/2024

Hey Parents! Need a mid-summer activity? A PASSPORT is available at the Welcome Center to help you find the 12 miniature bronze replicas of Sanford’s beloved Number 12 engine around downtown Sanford! We also have engineer hats available for purchase.

06/25/2024

Do you have guests visiting you this summer? Need an idea for a welcome gift for them? Toiletry bags and luggage tags along with lots of other Sanford souvenirs are available at the Welcome Center!

06/22/2024

Stop in at the Welcome Center and we can help you with the best seats, the necessary reservations, and more hidden gems!
Downtown Sanford, Inc.

Rich with small-town spirit, this Lee County town is home to treasured antiques, culinary delights, and cultural destinations in the heart of the Sandhills.

06/22/2024

Hot weather, hot rods and cold beverages! What better way to spend a Saturday afternoon??!!

06/21/2024

It's hot! Keep your drinks cold with a "See you in Sanford" koozie and look cool with a Sanford, NC hat! We have several different styles to choose from. They are available at the Visit Sanford Welcome Center!

06/18/2024

The Welcome Center will be closed Wednesday, June 19 in observance of Juneteenth.

06/07/2024

Pop Up in the Park will be at Tramway Road Park tomorrow from 11:00 AM - 1:00 PM! The Visit Sanford Welcome Center has Lee Co Parks and Rec Spring and Summer program guides to help you stay active and cool.

06/04/2024

This Saturday, June 8th, is the second Saturday of the month and that means its time for the Walking Tour led by Lee County Library! The tour starts at 11:45 AM at the Lee Co. Library tent area of the . Can't make it this Saturday? No problem! The Welcome Center has you covered. Stop by to pick up your copy of the map for a self guided option!

05/31/2024

The home opener for the Sanford Spinners is just 7 days away! We have a printed schedule for you here at the Welcome Center. Be sure to stop by and pick one up. Spinners baseball is always a fun family event!

05/30/2024

Need something to do during NC Trail Days May 30th-June 2nd? We've got you covered! Stop by the Visitor's Center to pick up your guides to all kinds of trails- BBQ trail, 10K Lager Jogger Trail, antique trail, mural trail, and of course hiking, biking, and kayak trails! Visit us off the trail at 229 Carthage Street!

05/27/2024

Thanks to City of Sanford Appearance Commission, Sanford's newest mural is coming right along! The mural is located at 101 Treeline Drive. Want to see all the murals on Sanford's Mural Trail? Stop by the Welcome Center to pick up a guide to all the beautiful murals in Sanford.

05/27/2024

The Memorial Day Service that was planned for the North Carolina Veterans Memorial has moved to Broadway Presbyterian Church due to weather. The service will take place at 10 AM.

05/24/2024

Be sure to include the Memorial Day Ceremony at the North Carolina Veterans Memorial in your weekend plans! American Legion Post 347 will be hosting the event Monday, May 27th at 10:00 am.

05/24/2024

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UPDATE: Coin found at 3:15p at the Sanford TDA!

Time for the 150th birthday coin hunt! 🔎🥳🎉

Every week, we're hiding a commemorative sesquicentennial coin in a public location. If you find it, it's yours! All we ask is that you follow the directions attached to the coin.

Coin is ready to be found! Finders keepers!

Mayor Rebecca Wyhof Salmon, Visit Sanford, Downtown Sanford, Inc.

05/13/2024

05/11/2024

Music starts at 1 PM. Come secure your spot!!

05/11/2024

Thank you for visiting Strawberry Jammin’ and for embracing our theme!
Downtown Sanford, Inc.
Visit Sanford

05/10/2024

Come see our mobile welcome center at Carolina Indie Fest!

05/10/2024

Love our strawberry planter? We have them for sale at the Welcome Center! Come see us tomorrow during Strawberry Jammin’!
Downtown Sanford, Inc.

05/10/2024

Plan your whole day…we are jammin’ from 8:30 AM until 10 PM on Saturday!

We are ready for Strawberry Jammin’ 🍓!! Check out the fun on Steele Street for Saturday, May 11th to include a concert at 1pm with Soul Psychedelique Orchestra. Stop at the Visit Sanford Welcome Center for your freebies and map to all the delicious treats throughout downtown Sanford.

05/09/2024

Look who is ready for Strawberry Jammin’!
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Buggy Town Yard Signs
Downtown Sanford, Inc.
Visit Sanford

05/09/2024

Look who is ready for Strawberry Jammin’!
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Tourist Information Center

05/03/2024

Get this weekend started right with lots of events and entertainment to choose from!

04/15/2024

Let's keep the party rolling! Stop by the Visit Sanford Welcome Center at 229 Carthage St, Sanford, NC 27330 to get your limited availability Sanford 150 merch. Commemorative posters and a few coins are in stock. We are open from 10-5 Tuesday thru Friday.

04/12/2024

Sun is in the forecast for the weekend! Time to get your fur babies out of the house. Visit Sanford for a doggone good time. Check out our blog and stop by the Welcome Center for our pet itinerary!

https://visitsanfordnc.com/pet-friendly-places-sanford-nc/

04/10/2024

Looking for the fun? We have the list of events (along with some insider info) to put a spring in your step.

We are here to help you plan your next adventure.

Spring has arrived yet again! Plan your next trip to enjoy one or all of these amazing spring events in Sanford, NC and Lee County!

04/09/2024

Update! Limited Sesquicentennial coins are in and available starting at 10 AM Tuesday.