Visit Sanford

02/07/2025

⌛Now and Then

Then- 📫Federal Post Office Building- Finished in 1937 and used as a the Sanford Post Office until 1967. The one story brick building had a front entry framed by Doric pilasters and an elliptical fanlight that provided a backdrop for a gilded eagle figurine.

Now- 🍕La Dolce Vita Pizzeria Restaurant-Specializes in authentic Italian Pizza! Simple, hand-crafted pizza that embodies true Italian taste and much more! Come enjoy delicious food and see if you can find the eagle at La Dolce Vita Pizzeria

Historic photos from "The History of Architecture of Lee County North Carolina by Daniel Pezzoni"

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02/05/2025

Congratulations to Mrs. Wengers for 60 years in business! Join them to celebrate!!

Tomorrow is the day! We will be celebrating 60 years with specials all day. 60 cent biscuits and drink and a 6.00 lunch. We hope to see you!

02/03/2025

02/02/2025

--Sanford, NC: Sunday Morning Sit Down Read🗞️

Outside adventures like exploring Sanford’s Mural Art Trail should have a place on your travel itinerary. Especially, when they’re perfectly paired with warm and cozy cups of coffee.


Brick City Boba Kathy's Java Express La Dolce Vita A Few Nice Things Antique Store The Fairview Dairy Bar Vineland & Hickory Mrs. Lacy's Magnolia House Family Grounds Temple Theatre Company Sandra’s Bakery-Sanford, NC

Winter in Sanford, NC is something to look forward to with mild temperatures, art trails and shopping strolls that pair well with the perfect cup of coffee.

01/30/2025

Now and Then
🪖 Sanford was one of twenty-five NC towns and cities to receive a Works Progress Administration- constructed armory during the 1930's. The building was intended primarily as the headquarters of Battery E. 113th F.A., but it also served as a community center and recreation facility.⛹️

🏀🏐Today The Bob E. Hales Center is operated by Lee County Parks and Recreation. It is available for rent when it is not being used for community basketball and volleyball practices and games.

Historic photos from "The History of Architecture of Lee County North Carolina by Daniel Pezzoni" and Photograph of Sanford Armory c.1938. From the collections of the Railroad House Association. Accessed via DigitalNC.org.

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Lee County NC - Parks & Recreation

01/26/2025

We loved being a part of this event!
Looking for fun, engaging events in 2025? Resolve to put Sanford, NC on your “must visit” list!

01/26/2025

--Sanford, NC
🗞️Sunday Morning Sit Down Read

Sanford is a hidden gem for those with a flair and passion for all things vintage, antique, and restored. Whether you’re a seasoned collector or a novice seeking unique finds, these four antique and restored treasure shops will surely delight and surprise you.

's Furniture Sanford Antique Mall Vineland & Hickory A Few Nice Things Antique Store

Visit Sanford to shop these lovely antique and restored treasure shops boasting trove of vintage goodies from furniture to dishes to vinyl records and more!

01/25/2025

Thank you for visiting Sanford!

Enjoy a lovely, one hundred year old Victorian home, owned by Faye Schulz, which was transformed into

01/25/2025

Insider tips for tomorrow’s Resolution Run in Downtown Sanford, Inc.:
🚗There is plenty of FREE parking around the starting line (on Wicker Street) See all the parking options 🔗https://downtownsanford.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/parking_map.pdf

🚧Streets are closed, but only until the race passes, and street openings will be rolling. The FirstHealth Fitness Fest is INDOORS Hugger Mugger Brewing

🎉 The Fitness Fest includes great vendors and info, so plan to stay after the race, or just attend the fitness fest!

✍️Is it too late to signup? It is NEVER too late to start a fitness journey! Be there at 9 and join in!!

01/24/2025

⌛Now and Then

🪑The Lee Furniture Building opened in 1926 as a brick and steel showroom/office building. At five stories in height the building stood as the county's largest retail house. Later, The Sanford Business College moved into the upper stories and the Avent-Thomas department store occupied the ground floor.

🛍️👗Currently the building is occupied by Shops of Steele- 4 shops within a shop, offering a variety of items for all ages, 📚Books at a Steele-a nonprofit, used bookstore, and 🏠ERA Strother Real Estate

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Historic photos from The History and Architecture of Lee County North Carolina by Daniel Pezzoni.


Shops of Steele Street Books at a Steal ERA Strother Real Estate

01/20/2025

🗞️No brews, just news! Check out these three events this week, and check our calendar for a full list of events.
🔗https://visitsanfordnc.com/upcoming-events/ #/

📽️First up is Scary Movie Night at Wana Navu Kava Bar.
With events every night, it's worth a trip over to our full calendar to see the lineup. Movies are held every Tuesday
📍 200 South Horner Blvd at 7:30 PM

📖Next, don't miss the Chapter Chasers Walking Book Club at Kiwanis Park this Friday.
Hosted by Lee County Libraries, this book club meets on the second and fourth Fridays. Lee County Libraries NC
📍1800 Wicker Street at 9 AM

👟And, on Saturday the 25th, the Inaugural Sanford Resolution Run and FirstHealth Fitness Fest will take place in Downtown Sanford. It is not too late to sign up! The event begins in front of Hugger Mugger Brewing.
📍229 Wicker Street at 9 AM
🔗https://runsignup.com/Race/NC/Sanford/FirstHealthResolutionFunRunK

Hope we will this week!


Mugger Brewing
of the Carolinas

01/19/2025

Plan your trip to The Pint Sized Pasture in Sanford, NC!

🐮 Family Farm Day at The Pint Sized Pasture - February 22nd! 🐮

✨ What’s waiting for you:

• Animal Snuggles & Feeding 🦙🐑
• Pony Rides*🐴
• Excavator Dig* 🚜
• Corn Pits 🌽
• Music Wall 🎶
• Duck Races 🦆
• Games 🎯
• Swing Sets 🌳
• Tire Mountain & Tire Playground 🛞
• Inflatables 🤸‍♀️
• Hopper Ball 🐸
• Axe Throwing (new attraction!) 🪓
• And More! 🎉

🍴 Food Trucks:

• Wild Sunflower Pizza & More 🍕
• Simplee Boba🧋
• The Chill Zone Ice Cream and Coffee🍦
• Mini’s On The Go 🍩
• Bus Stop Melts 🧀
• Red Moose Brewing Company🍻

🛍️ Craft Vendors will also be joining us for a variety of handmade goods.

🗓️ Date: February 22nd
⏰ Time: 9am - 5pm
📍 Location: The Pint Sized Pasture, 1525 Fire Tower Rd, Sanford, NC
🎟️ Admission: $7 per person. 1 and under free
Tickets can be purchased at the gate or online at https://www.thepintsizedpasture.com/store/p/style-01-ej5na-pb2d3 !

See you at the farm for a fun-filled day! 🙌




*additional cost

01/19/2025

--Sanford, NC: Sunday Morning Sit Down Read 🗞️
If authentic experiences served with southern hospitality are on your “to-do” list, Sanford is the place to be.

San Lee Mountain bike trail Deep River Sporting Clays and Shooting School To***co Road Golf Club Trace Country Club Quail Ridge Country Club Temple Theatre Company Yarborough's Homemade Ice Cream Carolina Weddings & Events

9 Best Things To Do In Sanford, NC. Explore the creativity, hospitality and southern charm of Sanford -- starting with these one-of-a-kind experiences.

01/18/2025

UPDATE: Coin found at 6:15pm at the old City Hall, which served as the city’s first fire department!

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.

01/17/2025

⌛Now and Then

🚂The Railroad House in Sanford, NC is the oldest Downtown building. Built in 1872, it served as the residence of the first depot agent for the Augusta Air Line.

🖼️Moved in 1962 (pictured), it has served as the headquarters and museum of the Railroad House Historical Association. The museum is open on Saturdays and Sundays from 1-4 PM, and is free and available to the public.

📷The watercolor of the house is by Jerry Miller and is featured in The History of Architecture of Lee County North Carolina by Daniel Pezzoni, along with the historic photo.

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