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Things to do in Sanford

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Where to eat

Top-rated restaurants nearby in and around Sanford.

  • Japanese Express By Sarkus Express

    Restaurant · Japanese

    ★ 4.8

    105 Charlotte Ave, Sanford, NC 27330, USA

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  • Mi Ranchito

    Restaurant · Mexican

    ★ 4.8

    230 McIver St, Sanford, NC 27330, USA

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  • Crab seafood house Sanford

    Restaurant · Seafood

    ★ 4.8

    1939 S Horner Blvd, Sanford, NC 27330, USA

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  • Rico Tacos Natichis

    Restaurant

    ★ 4.8

    2224 S Horner Blvd, Sanford, NC 27330, USA

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  • A Toda Madre Modern Mex GrilL NC SANFORD

    Restaurant

    ★ 4.8

    715 E Main St, Sanford, NC 27332, USA

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  • Coal Miner's Diner

    Restaurant · American

    ★ 4.8

    817 Cumnock Rd, Sanford, NC 27330, USA

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  • Saladang Thai Sushi

    Restaurant · Sushi, Thai, Japanese

    ★ 4.7

    121 Chatham St suite 101, Sanford, NC 27330, USA

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  • La Esperanza Mexican Taqueria Restaurant

    Restaurant · Mexican

    ★ 4.7

    1612 Hawkins Ave, Sanford, NC 27330, USA

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Coffee, drinks & breweries

Cafes, bars, and local breweries in and around Sanford.

  • Hook & Kee Creations, LLC

    Coffee

    ★ 4.9

    Hook & Kee Creations, Sanford, NC 27330, USA

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  • The Debonair Chef Kitchen and Cafe'

    Coffee

    ★ 4.9

    147 Rand St, Sanford, NC 27332, USA

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  • Broadway Brews

    Coffee

    ★ 4.9

    301 N Main St, Broadway, NC 27505, USA

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  • White Hill Farms Strawberries & Produce

    Coffee

    ★ 4.9

    5020 S Plank Rd, Cameron, NC 28326, USA

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  • Wild Dogs Brewing Company

    Brewery

    ★ 4.8

    136 N Steele St, Sanford, NC 27330, USA

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  • Merlina’s Bakery & Coffee

    Coffee

    ★ 4.8

    1221 N Horner Blvd B, Sanford, NC 27330, USA

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  • The Sweet Shop

    Coffee

    ★ 4.8

    2495 Jefferson Davis Hwy, Sanford, NC 27332, USA

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  • Enchanted Moments

    Coffee

    ★ 4.8

    104 S Main St #9701, Broadway, NC 27505, USA

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Things to do

Museums, entertainment, and activities in and around Sanford.

  • The Painted Petal

    Activity

    ★ 4.9

    1112 Hawkins Ave, Sanford, NC 27330, USA

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  • Daniel's Ridge

    Activity

    ★ 4.9

    1855 Avents Ferry Rd, Sanford, NC 27330, USA

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  • Lee County Mud Motorsports Complex

    Active

    ★ 4.9

    4080 Lower River Rd, Sanford, NC 27330, USA

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  • Temple Theatre

    Entertainment

    ★ 4.8

    120 Carthage St, Sanford, NC 27330, USA

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  • Railroad House Historical Society

    Museum

    ★ 4.8

    110 Charlotte Ave, Sanford, NC 27330, USA

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  • Sanford Yoga & Community Center

    Active

    ★ 4.8

    126 W Main St, Sanford, NC 27332, USA

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  • Sanford Garden Apartments

    Activity

    ★ 4.8

    3084 Khalif Ct, Sanford, NC 27332, USA

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  • ModWash

    Activity

    ★ 4.8

    3120 S Horner Blvd, Sanford, NC 27332, USA

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Get outdoors

Parks, greenways, and gardens in and around Sanford.

  • Endor Furnace Trail Greenway

    Park

    ★ 4.8

    Sanford, NC 27330, USA

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  • San Lee Gravity Park

    Park

    ★ 4.8

    664 Pumping Station Rd, Sanford, NC 27330, USA

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  • White Pines Nature Preserve

    Park

    ★ 4.8

    548 S Rocky River Rd, Sanford, NC 27330, USA

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  • Chatham County Southwest District Park

    Park

    ★ 4.8

    15124 NC-902, Bear Creek, NC 27207, USA

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  • Kiwanis Family Park

    Park

    ★ 4.7

    1800 Wicker St, Sanford, NC 27330, USA

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  • Rock Ridge Park

    Park

    ★ 4.7

    1397 Old Sanford Rd, Moncure, NC 27559, USA

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  • Horton Park

    Park

    ★ 4.6

    1515 Washington Ave, Sanford, NC 27330, USA

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  • San-Lee Park

    Park

    ★ 4.6

    760 Pumping Station Rd, Sanford, NC 27330, USA

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Shops & wellness

Markets, shops, and self-care in and around Sanford.

  • Sunflower Spa Soulutions

    Wellness

    ★ 4.9

    611 Wicker St, Sanford, NC 27330, USA

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  • Watson's Nursery

    Shopping

    ★ 4.9

    230 Watsons Nursery Ln, Sanford, NC 27330, USA

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  • C.V. Pilson Produce Market

    Shopping

    ★ 4.9

    2424 Jefferson Davis Hwy, Sanford, NC 27332, USA

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  • Raven Forge Games

    Shopping

    ★ 4.8

    132 S Steele St, Sanford, NC 27330, USA

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  • A Few Nice Things Inc

    Shopping

    ★ 4.8

    121 S Steele St #4233, Sanford, NC 27330, USA

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  • The Cabana

    Wellness

    ★ 4.8

    206 S Steele St, Sanford, NC 27330, USA

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  • Enchanted forest antique mall

    Shopping

    ★ 4.8

    529 Wicker St, Sanford, NC 27330, USA

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  • North State Nutrition

    Shopping

    ★ 4.8

    1610 S Horner Blvd, Sanford, NC 27330, USA

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