Novalee & Logan
Things To Do
Tobacco Road Golf Club
Tobacco Road Golf Club was built on land tended by the weather-worn hands of tobacco farmers, later shaped and moved through mining and sand excavation before finally being crafted and molded by an artist’s imagination and the revolutionary eye of the late Mike Strantz. When Tobacco Road was little more than a walking path through an expended sand quarry, Strantz said he “knew immediately it could be something not only spectacular, but also unique.” Stay and Play: Discover the iconic & historic cabin just behind the legendary 14th hole at Tobacco Road, fully renovated and customized for the ultimate foray into the Sandhills of North Carolina.
Temple Theatre
Built in 1925 as a Vaudeville house, Temple Theatre stands today as a monument to Sanford’s impressive artistic footprint. Almost 100 years ago, the theatre was a hotspot for New York-based theatre troupes passing through on their way to Florida, thanks in large part to its convenient location minutes away from the railroad station. As the railroad boom subsided and time passed, the theatre transformed to accommodate the needs of the area, converting to a movie theatre, a furniture store and a men’s clothing outlet before eventually shuttering its windows in 1965. In 1981, the son of the theatre’s original owner led the Sanford community in restoration efforts. The Temple Theatre opened its doors once again. Now, 40 years later, Temple Theatre, Central Carolina’s Center for the Performing Arts, provides professional, high-quality productions year-round, numerous youth opportunities and a myriad of special events
Ole Gilliam Mill Park
Ole Gilliam Mill Park 45th annual Crank-Up will held May 16 & 17, 2026. Once a year they "Crank up" the old equipment and run demonstrations. You can see an old sawmill in operation, a "hit & miss" motor driven log splitter, and a variety of uses for "hit and miss" engines of all sizes. You can also see a liquor still in operation, and weaving demonstrations. In addition, you can take a tour of the park behind a 1950's tractor, watch a blacksmith at work, eat some ice cream, or just listen to music. The grist mill will be cranked up for demonstration, and a limited supply of corneal and grits are available to purchase. There will be the main food concessions will be run by Stubbs BBQ. Admission is $5 and children under 12 are free Time: 9:00 am - 5:00 pm
Kiwanis Family Park
Family-friendly park offering picnic facilities, a gazebo, splash pad, amphitheater, plus a playground & fitness trails.
Sanford Antique Mall
If you love exploring treasures from the near and far past, wait’ll you see OURS! Whether looking for home furnishings, collectibles or that special gift, we probably have it. I mean, c’mon… this place is huge! It’s the most fun you’ll ever have recycling.