We stopped here and thoroughly enjoyed this shop. We had coffee and a chocolate cupcake. But the…read morebest part was browsing the shop. Hundreds of used books, we found about five that peaked our interest. Antique's and a women's boutique. There are thousands of items. A speak easy up stairs from prohibition. This was an enjoyable afternoon.

Called "legal grounds coffee"...inside this amazing thrift store. It is a perfect setting for get…read moretogether or small group... they even have a room for 10-12 people. We stopped here on our way from beaufort South Carolina to Washington DC. Getting a coffee to have while we make our next stop in Hope mills at a Tesla charging station. I needed a good latte.... I could easily see this being our go to coffee shop if we lived nearby.. although I would probably come home with purchases often if I did!! I forgot to ask what brand oatmilk they use... my fault since I am particular. It has a somewhat chalky feel/taste. I just looked that up. It can be caused by several things:1. Brand of oatmilk, 2. Barista blend yes/no, 3. Temp too high on oatmilk, or 4. Oatmilk not shaken or sediment turning powder on bottom of container. Interesting reading. Anyway, I would come back if I lived here... maybe explore what brand they are using... the setting is idyllic!

The Givens Performing Arts Center, GPAC to locals, brings professional performances to the…read moreUniversity of North Carolina at Pembroke and the surrounding region. It's about the only way I'd get to see this level of performance. The space is large and clean. The staff is extremely friendly. My wife took me and our daughters to see the Off-Broadway shows Spamalot and Once. Both were fantastic. Our family talked about them for days after. My wife and I saw Taming of the Shrew by the theater department. For that small performance we, the audience, were seated in the round, on-stage with the production. I've seen the university music department's Holiday Extravaganza two years in a row and it's the musical highlight of my holiday season. The staff served hot chocolate and I think I saw a crowd of families around a Santa this year. Our daughters participated in the summer theater camp for several years when they were younger. i wish there were better dining in the area to make a night of it but that's not something I can hold against the theatre. Because it's located on the UNCP campus, it doesn't have its own physical address to punch into a GPS but, it's easy to find at the edge of campus, on North Odom St. near University Drive in Pembroke, NC. Their website has directions.

Good Pub food, good polite service Clean and attractive…read moreambiance Plenty of street parking.

1st time in Lumberton and stopped for lunch. What a pleasant surprise! This place is a treasure-…read morebar, wine bar, small bites & more. An eclectic atmosphere with pottery, jewelry, and paintings all by local artists. Annette, the owner decided to do this in her retirement. If you're passing through and Lumberton is on the way it's worth the stop.

I'd been to the Annual Lumbee Powwow before when it was at the Lumberton Farmers Market seven years…read moreago but it's since been moved to the Cultural Center in Maxton. I had a great time there in the past and I was excited when a powwow friend of mine who lives near me wanted to go. We loaded up our stuff and drove the 5.5 hours to get there. Parking was a little weird as the dancers had to register at the boys and girls club then drive over to the cultural center grounds. Spectators had to park at the club and take a shuttle over. We then had to register at the grounds to compete in the dance competition. The dancing throughout the weekend was great. There were many good drums in attendance, even one from as far as Washington State. Everyone was being polite and friendly but come competition time everyone had their game face on. The powwow committee even held special dance contests like Men's Eastern Woodland Dance and Men's and Women's Smoke Dance. It's not what you think so you'll have to do some research on it if you're a powwow noob. We didn't win but we had a good time dancing, meeting new people and seeing old friends. The grounds also had some reproductions of native dwelling structures and some demos of fingerweaving and farming but I really enjoyed the vendors. The Vendors were awesome! I bought 2 powwow shirts and almost bought some beads and wampum. But for me the real star was one food vendor, Sly Fox Den! They're from Massachusetts and they had a slew of seafood dishes. I had to get their Smoked Salmon and Smoked Scallops and I was good and full after eating both. We had a good time and I'll try to return again.

I and a couple of friends attended this pow wow. We enjoyed ourselves immensely. It was my first…read moretime, but since I'm temporarily living in the area, will go to a few more. I tried the collard sandwich and it was delicious. Whenever the next time another pow wow is held in the Maxton/Pembroke, I will try some other Native dishes. Lastly, I had never seen some of the animal skins in my life, and enjoyed seeing and touching them. It was a great experience.

Writing The wine wasn't the worst part of the…read moreexperience--the owners were. From the moment we walked in, they came across as cold, arrogant, and completely uninterested in the people keeping their business open. No smile, no welcome, no warmth. Instead, the atmosphere felt tense, as if customers were an inconvenience rather than guests. Ironically, most of the staff were genuinely pleasant and friendly. Unfortunately, that wasn't true of the family member working there, whose attitude was just as hostile. It seems the culture starts at the top, and it shows. The saddest part is that this area is full of wonderful wineries where you're treated like you're appreciated. Those owners are welcoming, personable, and grateful for your business. There's simply no reason to spend your time or money at a place where you're made to feel unwelcome. Great hospitality costs nothing. Sadly, it's something this winery seems unwilling to provide. We won't be back, and I'd encourage others to support the many nearby wineries that understand customer service and know how to make visitors feel welcome.

Ron Taylor has built quite an agrivino and agritourism venue right outside Dublin and…read moreElizabethtown, NC. Linda Timberlake and I did it recently one afternoon and evening! It was all 4-lane highway and only took about 1.5 hours from Zebulon. If you're looking for: - 3.5 miles of drive-thru FESTIVAL OF Christmas lights Ron's got it. - an incredible winery with several extraordinary wine flavors, with a tasting room, Ron's got it. - unique foods, sauces, soup mixes and more from his DVine Foods, Ron's got it. - a delightful gift shop with the friendliest peeps ever, who make the most outstanding gift baskets ever, Ron's got it. - a top shelf Christmas Country buffet by Chef Michael Cramartie in a highly decorated and comfortable venue, Ron's got it. We tasted award winning wine, picked up the absolute one-of-a-kind, ornate and tasty gift baskets, dined on great country food, rode the light festival, saw Santa at the candy store and sat around the outdoor wood stove with Ron just before winding up this great trip. Everything was Christmas and everything was exceptional, including Ron's Chief Elf, Denise the Niece! Wonderful place, even more wonderful folks! MERRY CHRISTMAS!

Sign says open 12-10 but on a Friday in September they were definitely closed. We ended up going to…read morethe putt putt at Goldston's instead which opened at 6pm on a Friday. Hope they post better hours soon, my kids really wanted to go!

This is a small town museum filled with quirk and charm. It is a community curated collection of…read moreitems that are a tribute to Fair Bluff and its citizens. Stop by- and, like me, you may find that you are a distant cousin of the wonderful staff member who shows you around!

I come here every time I come to this area, which is often. The museum is a fairly recent labor of…read morelove by tenacious locals. All of the items in the museum were donated by local citizens, many by the family members of the volunteers who started it and keep it running. This means that if you want a personal tour these folks are thrilled to oblige, taking things out of the cases sometimes to show you small details, and telling you interesting tidbits or anecdotes you never would have guessed about the history of this area. Mrs. Betty is usually around on Tuesdays and I think she must know the history of every person who has passed through Fair Bluff since it was founded in the 1700s, and of every single item in that museum. A train runs through a replica of the town overhead and there are a number of objects you can touch and examine- personally the old dental chair and equipment creeps me out and my favorite cases are the ones from the 1900s to 50s because each item spurs a fascinating history lesson straight from the lives of the curators... e.g. "Well, during the depression... Back before we bought a tractor for the farm.... My daddy would use this strange contraption for this.. The men knew their wives would be mad if they didn't come home with some of these seed bag patterns that matched so they could sew these types of dresses... During rationing, we'd trade this for that..." Seriously, even if you are not much of one for history / museums, it's a treat. Ask to see the old fire truck.

I posted a review of this place a couple weeks ago when we just had drinks, so I'm gonna skip…read moredescribing the setting (it's really cool!). Last night I sat inside and ordered some grub! Toni, our server, was very nice and understanding when we told her the fish from the fish and chips order just wasn't very good. According to the eater, it was "too fishy tasting," and the texture was different than typical deep fried fish. My son-in-law had the steak tips, and he cleaned his plate, so I'm guessing they were good. I had the Po' Boy sandwich, the third one I've had in the last few weeks!! Mine was good, but instead of a hoagie-like bun, it came on hamburger buns, so not quite as big as I thought it'd be. Still pretty good, though! The sweet tater fries were excellent!

Stayed here for a wedding, the cabins are so cute. The entire property is beautiful and peaceful…read more Our cabin was near the petting zoo which was so fun. All the staff was so nice and helpful. Checkin/checkout process was smooth and seamless. Good was great too. We also bought a bottle of wine at the gift shop and enjoyed it on our cabins deck.