Location: Carthage
Top Things to do in Carthage
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Carthage is a town in Moore County, North Carolina, United States. The population was 2,205 at the 2010 Census. It is the county seat of Moore County.
Restaurants in Carthage
1. Sandhills Horticultural Gardens
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 86 reviews
Reviewed By J F - West Row, Suffolk, United Kingdom
My wife and I love to walk the paths amongst the variety of gardens they have here. The building is very attractive as well and they have occasional classes that we attend. The college does a great job maintaining and improving this lovely place in the Sandhills. You can also walk from here to the Reservoir Park. I nice loop of both is around five miles.
2. Tobacco Road Golf Club
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 161 reviews
This course threads through a former sand quarry and has the feel of a maze.
Reviewed By CliveWatkins - Dallas, Texas
This is a challenging to say the least course. Built into the tall Pines, every hole is a hole you will talk about with your buddies. It was very basic when we were there, club house wise, but if you are looking for a challenge in the woods, this is it. Should be part of your experience in the Carolinas
3. House in the Horseshoe
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 17 reviews
In the summer and spring, bright flowers surround this white plantation house whose name comes from its location on a horseshoe bend in the The Deep River. The house (ca. 1770) Was first owned by Philip Alston, whose band of Whigs was attacked in 1781 by Tories led by David Fanning. Later, four-term North Carolina governor Benjamin Williams lived in the house, which today features fine antiques of the colonial and Revolutionary War eras.
Reviewed By MattKeegan - Cary, North Carolina
The House-in-the-Horseshoe or Alston House is located about 10 miles north of Carthage. It has a Sanford address (Lee County) but is located in northern Moore County. As the Tarheel State's only Revolutionary War property, for that reason alone the Alston House should be visited. Its out of the way location off of South Carbonton Road (Glendon-Carbonton Road from Carthage) means that it could be missed, however the brown historical signs will guide you there. Not to be missed are the reenactments of the skirmish between British and American forces that damaged the home. The bullet holes are still there. The reenactment takes place in August; the home is decorated for Christmas with guided tours on the second Saturday of December. On April 25, 2015, a new event -- An Afternoon at Retreat -- will be held. This event will focus on 1798 and the life of Colonel Benjamin Williams, soon to be governor of the State of North Carolina.
4. Teague's Frogtown Pottery
Overall Ratings
5 based on 5 reviews
Reviewed By Ed M - Burlington, NC
My wife and I have been hitting the famous "Seagrove, NC" potteries for gifts (for others and for ourselves) for many, many years. Out of the 100+ potters in the Seagrove area, we have a "must stop" list of 4 or 5... and Fred Teague's Frogtown Pottery is at the very top of our list.
Fred is from the famous pottery pioneering Teague family (along with other notable families like the Owens, the Coles, the Lucks, etc.). Fred and his wife Jean (and other immediate family members) handcraft exquisite utilitarian pieces - and their shop is at the southernmost outpost of the famed NC 705 "Pottery Highway". You have to drive south through Seagrove, Whynot, pass Jugtown... and keep going all the way down to Eagle Springs to find his "Frogtown" cove.
But... the drive is very much worth it. Fred and Jean are a joy to talk to - and we always buy a few pieces. The shop is a wooden cabin - and while they aren't the largest shop, their place is quaint, friendly, and loaded with super finds. We think the Teague's quality is extremely high, their colors are vibrant, their creativity superb, and their prices are very very fair. They throw and fire their clay creations right there on the spot. I cannot recommend this pottery highly enough!
So... when you find yourself spending the day hitting a bunch of the famous potteries in Seagrove, NC - be sure to save enough time (and some $$$) to drive out to Frogtown! You will enjoy the experience.
5. Dunrovin country store
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 18 reviews
Reviewed By cheryl h - Durham, North Carolina
We just stumbled upon this place and I loved the way it looked from the outside. It was founded in 1950 and you can find anything here from Amish foods (we bought some apple butter), fudge (also got some), toys, baskets, locally made soaps, jams, and jelly, gifts, even Wilma's Snake Oil if that's what you are looking for, etc. Wilma was still making her grandfathers recipe until she died in Jan. 2015 at the age of 107.
6. Black Rock Vineyards
Overall Ratings
4 based on 17 reviews
Reviewed By ThatCouple - Raleigh, NC
We stopped by on a Sunday afternoon, did the tasting and sat a spell..... The person that did our tasting was so informative and helpful. This was not our first visit, but, our friends first visit. They really enjoyed the tasting and the education. That, by the way, was not a person talking down to you, he was very friendly and knowledgeable. We purchased 2 bottles of their Sangiovese 2010 and 2 bottles of their Chambourcin 2012. We also purchased RED CLAY Gourmet, flame roasted jalapeno, pimiento cheese. WHOA doggie! That stuff is really good.
7. Sunrise Theater
Overall Ratings
5 based on 28 reviews
Reviewed By Sandy H - Southern Pines, North Carolina
I've been to the Sunrise a few times. It is a clean and comfortable old time theater. By that I mean like we went to when we were kids. None of the fancy reclining seats and multiple shows. There is one screen. They have things that other theaters don't play. Some things are current but others are the older films. The have a small concession stand and tickets are always $8.00. I love going there and would recommend it.
8. Seven Lakes Golf Club
Overall Ratings
4 based on 26 reviews
Reviewed By IndianBirder - Pittstown, New Jersey
Quite a challenging course, with many elevation changes. The course was in great condition even though it was late winter. Has a quiet, suburban feel to it. Even though each fairway is lined with houses, it does not appear claustrophobic as some of these courses...MoreIndianBirder, Really nice to hear about your 5 Star experience at Seven Lakes. I would agree - it is a beautiful layout - and community - and makes for some unique and challenging shots that you don't get just anyplace else. Jon
9. Little River Golf Club
Overall Ratings
3 based on 29 reviews
A brilliantly-designed golf course that winds through protected wetlands and rolls through former pastureland.
Reviewed By travelnfoody - raleigh, nc
I heard great things about their burger from a few locals-I will not return. The club house is located in a beautiful area where a developer started a project and doesn't maintain what they have. The asphalt leading into the club is in poor shape-you cannot enter from one of the entrances because the pot holes are of significant size and too frequent to pass without an off road vehicle. The restaurant smells musty, the server appeared unhappy to be present, the food took 45 minutes to arrive even through we were three of five people in the dining area and the food was less than ideal. I rarely give a restaurant a 1 rating and I frequently will 'try again' acknowledging businesses sometimes have bad days as well. Not interested in this case. I would suggest you continue on down the road and find another spot.
10. Lake House Bar & Grill
Overall Ratings
4 based on 10 reviews
Reviewed By Ben B - West End, North Carolina
Parking could get a little complicated. Not a large menu selection. Very friendly service. Food served hot and good sized proportions. Reasonably priced. Live music was setting up before we left.
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