Homegrown Horizons: The Spirit of Robeson

Exchange Students attending UNC at Pembroke observe the Legacy mural recently painted by Max Dowdle and 80 local volunteers. The mural touches the rich history of Lumberton and Robeson County.

From left to right: Malcolm McLean, a business man who invented the modern intermodal shipping container.

Thomas Oxendine, the first American Indian pilot in the Navy who earned the Distinguished Flying Cross for his service in World War II.

Ida Van Smith, a pioneer educator and avaitor thus becoming the first Black female flight instructor.

Illuminated at all times, the mural is steadfast in illlustrating Legacies of Lumberton and Robeson County.

Winter – A Chilly Season on the River

Our beautiful Lumber River is a serene getaway. Plan to spend some time on the river. The Lumber River Canoe Club enjoyed a Winter paddle. It was chilly, birds migrating, quiet, yet beautiful.

Coupons are available at the Lumberton Visitors Bureau for up to $20 off a one-night stay. (must live more than 50 miles away from Lumberton.)

Check our calendar of events regularly, https://www.lumberton-nc.com/events, for what is happening.

Stop, enjoy, linger longer in Lumberton!

An Andy Krutzman photo

Pickleball!

Pickleball = Fun + Fitness + Friends

The Pickleball craze has arrived in Lumberton!!! Do you need to release some energy after traveling? Indoor play is at Bill Sapp Recreation Center, 1100 North Cedar Street in Lumberton. (subject to change, so please check with the Rec. Department 910-671-3869.) Loaner paddles and balls provided. Download the app Places2play.org. to find a place to play. Just type in Lumberton or 28358 (zip) to find our locations.

Good news! New Pickleball courts are now available in Robeson County! Meadow Road Park at 657 Burns Road, Meadow Road and West Powersville Road intersection, 28358, is open and a dog park is located adjacent to the courts.

Dine and Shop in Lumberton

Enjoy some leisure time in Lumberton. More than 100 restaurants offer food and drinks of about any flavor or style from Southern barbeque and fried chicken to elegant cuisines and desserts. Each listing on our “Dining” page indicates the type of food prepared by the restaurant for your dining pleasures. DINING

Lumberton offers a “mixed bag” of shopping opportunities. Boutiques, antique malls/stores, a mall with 15 plus retail stores on campus, and a unique specialty candy shop in the Downtown Historic District. SHOPPING

We are a welcoming community. Stop and enjoy our hospitality.

Coupons for Restful Nights

Travel information and coupons for Lumberton may be picked up at Lumberton Visitors Bureau, 3431 Lackey Street, (near Cracker Barrel) between the hours of 9:00AM-5:00PM, Monday-Friday, and by mail, Phone 910-739-9999. Also, you may go to our coupon page, lumberton-nc.com/download-our-coupon, for printing a coupon. Coupons are available at our Welcome Centers as you enter North Carolina from the North and South.

When entering North Carolina from Virginia, Welcome Center North is located at Exit 181, Roanoke Rapids; physical address is 1 I-95 Southbound Hwy, Pleasant Hill, NC 27866, phone no. 252-537-3365.

When entering North Carolina from South Carolina, Welcome Center South is located at Mile Marker 5. The physical address is: I-95 at Mile Marker 5, Rowland, NC 28382. The mailing address is P. O. Box 999, Rowland, NC 28382. Telephone: 910-422-8314

Enjoy a restful nights’ sleep, wake up refreshed and enjoy some delicious food at our conveniently located restaurants.