Thursday, May 23

Sandhills Sauntering: 1 Day Road Trips

Epic places to eat, tons of photo-worthy moments and a hidden gem that will leave you speechless.

By Guess Where Trips

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Thursday, May 23 · 9am - 5pm EDT

Location

Sanford

Sanford Sanford, NC

Refund Policy

Contact the organizer to request a refund.

Eventbrite's fee is nonrefundable.

Agenda

10:30 AM - 11:00 AM

Your First Stop

Start your day in a charming small town with a gigantic cookie, coffee and a little mural crawl. Drive time to the second stop is 10 minutes.

11:00 AM - 12:00 PM

Your Second Stop

This historic park is full of surprises and has a 1.5 mile trail to enjoy. More into Hunger Games vibes? Check out an abandoned building that is covered in graffiti. Drive time to the third stop is 2...

12:00 PM - 1:30 PM

Your Third Stop

Finish the day your way! We've recommended two cute towns where you can choose between grabbing a drink or going for an easy stroll.

1:30 PM - 3:30 PM

Your Fourth Stop

Your fourth stop offers rivers, gardens and more picturesque things to see before heading home.

About this event

Picturesque drives beneath towering trees make this an incredibly scenic trip. Sandhills Sauntering is full of epic places to eat, tons of photo-worthy moments and a hidden gem that will leave you speechless.

What is it?

A link to a 40-60 page digital road trip itinerary filled with hidden gems, charming towns and small businesses. Explore them at your own pace on this one-day, self-guided, road trip.

How many do I need to purchase?

Just one! You only require one itinerary for the whole group.

What do I need?

A car and access to GPS (like Maps on your phone).

Trip Highlights

Truly unique spots to grab a bite to eat
A few optional trails to stretch your legs
One of the coolest photo-worthy abandoned buildings
A little local art crawl
Charming small towns you'll want to return to

Frequently asked questions

How long will it take?

Please see the approximate driving distances below. Please note this just includes round-trip driving distances and not time spent at stops. From Raleigh:2 hours and 45 minutes / 147 miles From Fayetteville: 2 hours and 35 minutes / 115 miles From Durham: 2 hours and 55 minutes / 161 miles

When can I use this trip?

This trip can be done Thursday - Sunday, throughout the year. Note that one cafe option and one park option are closed on Sundays. We provide alternative options.

When should we leave?

We recommend leaving anytime between 9:00 and 10:00 am. The later you leave, the less time you may have to complete all of the stops.

How many people can I bring?

We recommended bringing up to 5 people on your surprise road trip.

How many "tickets" do I need to purchase?

Just one for the whole group! No need to purchase one per person.

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Guess Where Trips

Guess Where Trips creates one-day, self-guided, mystery road trips that lead you to hidden gems, charming towns and small businesses. You only need one "ticket" per group as it is a travel itinerary. No need to meet up with a group or guide, you'll hit the road yourself!

These events are for the digital version of our trips, which will be emailed to you after purchasing. For the mailed version, feel free to head over to our site guesswheretrips.com.