Greg V. Austin, PGA

 Insiders Guide

Feel Like You’ve Arrived Before You Even Get To Town

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It can take years to learn about all of the special places, rich experiences and unique shops in a particular community.  All of our staff contributed to this list based on their own unique experiences.  So you don’t play golf or ride horses – no problem!!

SHOPPING (just a small sampling)

The Fresh Market, Southern Pines – Providing the finest cuts of meats and the freshest fruits and vegetables in the area. The friendly staff will help you find all the right foods from fresh gourmet foods to sushi to fine wines.

Nature’s Own Organic Market, Southern Pines – If it is organic fruits, cereals, skin products, vitamins or holistic medicine that you are looking for, Nature’s Own offers a wide variety of organic goods. It is located in the same building as 195, one of our favorite local restaurants.

Gulley’s Nursery, Southern Pines – Pete Gulley is one of the true characters of Southern Pines.  His nursery in downtown Southern Pines is a wonderland all year round.  Pete has even been known to shlog out to people’s houses to help them identify a tree or shrub.  The sprawling nursery is right downtown Southern Pines, making it a great place to visit when you meet friends for lunch in town.

The Country Bookshop, Southern Pines – Joan Scott and her husband Jim started The Country Bookshop many years ago. In her own very quiet way, Joan was a very vocal leader and someone who inspired the best in everyone she met.  Joan passed away several years ago, but the new owner has carried on the tradition.  The CB is the kind of independent bookstore that you might find in a trendy Manhattan neighborhood.  Many local residents pick out books on line, but still order them from the bookshop knowing they will get great customer service on a more personal level.

The Gentlemen’s Corner, Pinehurst – Sure, we’ve got larger men’s clothing stores.  But Chris Dalrymple at GC sells the very best.  A great selection, including everything from the basic button down to Ferragamo neckties to footwear.

Eve Avery Boutique, Southern Pines – The ‘hippest’ place to shop by far in Southern Pines. Eve and Tooney (store mascot) are ready to help you pick out the latest fashion!

Opulence, Southern Pines – For those who love nice sheets and towels fit for royalty, Opulence is the place to go.  Tanda Jarest will make your bed look like it just came out of a magazine!

Cottage Chic, Aberdeen – An awesome furniture store that lives up to its name.  Cottage Chic also sells very chic linens and pajamas.

Fiskin & Fiskin Jewelry, Southern Pines – Located in the same building as Opulence, Fiskin & Fiskin carries beautiful jewelry, including the popular Slane & Slane line.  Mike Fiskin can make just about anything with gold, silver and jewels.

Hawkins & Harkness Jewelers, Southern Pines – Mark Hawkins and Paul Harkness, the very talented owners, can help you design a custom piece of jewelry that will make heads turn; or if you prefer, pick from a number of stunning pieces created by a true jeweler. 

Cabin Branch Tack Shop, Southern Pines – Providing the equestrian community with everything you need from supplies, apparel, tack and custom saddle fittings. The friendly atmosphere proves to be a place for local social gatherings.

River Jack Trading Co., Southern Pines – Outdoor outfitting store that makes you feel like you’re in Aspen.  All the best brands in outdoor gear, such as Patagonia , North Face, Mountain Hardware, and more.  Darrell Lingle, the owner, also has a passion for being on the water – and he’s got a great selection of canoes and ocean kayaks to prove it.

Burney Hardware, Aberdeen – If you need to buy 1 nail, enough lumber to build a house, or a hinge to repair a vintage vacuum cleaner, Burney’s will be happy to assist you. Established in 1921.

Robert’s Golf, Aberdeen - There are a lot of great golf shops and pro shops in the area, but you’ll never find a nicer guy than Bob Burwell, who is one of the few people around who actually grew up in Pinehurst.  Great selection of both new and used clubs, plus everything else golf.

Railside Antiques, Aberdeen – A great selection of antiques, but the best thing about Railside is the inventory of architectural salvage parts, including old doors and windows, old doorknobs, light fixtures, light fixtures, old signs and much, much more.  Not open every day – so be sure to call ahead to make sure they are open.

Cameron Antique Row, Cameron – Located near the center of the State, Cameron has 12 antique shops, perfect for the serious collector, tradesperson or anyone wanting to learn a bit of local history. Cameron was voted best antique area in the State.

Rainbow Cycle Shop, Southern Pines – You can find any type of road, mountain, all-terrain or children’s bikes at Rainbow. You will be greeted with great customer service and they will fit you for the most suitable bike. It is also a good place to go to keep up with all the local bike rides and events.

Best Buy, Pet Smart, Wal-Mart, Lowes, Belk’s, Starbucks and all the other usual suspects – We love the little guy, but we have all the big stores too and it’s hard to do without them. They are all conveniently located in the middle of a triangle formed by Pinehurst, Southern Pines and Aberdeen so that the quaint downtowns are preserved.