San-Lee Park is a 177+ acre park, located at 572 Pumping Station Road, that offers hiking trails, a mountain bike trail, a Nature Center, playground, picnic facilities, campgrounds, and two stocked lakes for fishing. Paddle boat rentals are available seasonally.

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Riverside nature preserve with several trails for hiking and canoeing.

Garden center carrying a large selection of plants, including annuals, perennials, and vegetables.

The Temple Theatre is an historic performance center in Sanford, Lee County, North Carolina. The Temple Theatre was built in 1925 by Robert Ingram, Sr., at a time when Sanford had a population of only 3,500. The name "Temple" comes from being located next door to what was once Sanford's Masonic Lodge.

The rich history of Sanford, NC is displayed through a Public Arts initiative of outdoor murals promoting the city's roots, hometown heroes and culture.

Think of us as your grandmother's 18,000 square foot attic. If you love exploring treasures from the near and far past, wait'll you see OURS!

Only open from 11am to 2pm.

A great lunch spot near downtown Sanford. Soups, Sandwiches and Salads with the best dessert around. Enjoy lunch in this 100 year old home.

Family-friendly park offering picnic facilities & a gazebo plus a playground & fitness trail.

The Endor Iron Furnace near the community of Cumnock, NC (near Sanford in Lee County) was in use from the early 1860's until 1874 and was a pig iron furnace. This structure is one of the oldest and most significant extant structures in Lee County. In 2001, The furnace and a 426-acre surrounding property were transferred to the North Carolina Department of Cultural Resources with the assistance of Triangle Land Conservancy. The site will be developed as a nature preserve and park, and the furnace may be eventually restored.

Hands-on 60-acre farm featuring zebras, foxes, camels and snakes, plus tours.

A known burial site for actress Frances Bavier, famous for her role as Aunt Bee on The Andy Griffith Show

Indoor marketplace comprising booths selling antiques and used clothing.

Shooting range