Merry Christmas and Happy New Year! Travel Safely!

Lumberton is bustling with holiday events! The tree lighting, The Robeson County Christmas Show (a sellout each year), craft fairs, art gallery events, just to name a few. Check our calendar of events regularly, https://www.lumberton-nc.com/events, for what is happening.

Stop, enjoy, linger longer in Lumberton!

Welcome Center South is OPEN!

When entering North Carolina from South Carolina on Interstate 95, our re-built Welcome Center is open, providing travel information for exciting trips, events and coupons for destinations in North Carolina. The staff is able to assist in making reservations with hotels and assist with local information.

Stop, take a break, ask for coupons for up to $20 off a one-night stay in Lumberton. Experience the warm hospitality offered in Lumberton, Exits 17-22. Happy Fall, ya’ll!!!

Road Conditions in NC

Travelers and residents in North Carolina, please remain alert to the dangers of changing weather and road conditions by using ReadyNC.gov for additional information on current conditions. NCDOT also offers safety tips for driving in wet weather, including the importance of not driving through flooded areas or pools of standing water.

Exciting Updates!

We are growing!

Royal Farms, featuring fuel refills, for both vehicles and travelers is open and welcoming travelers and locals. Two new hotels, Home 2 and Tru by Hilton are opening at Exit 22, by the end of 2024, and a WaWa fueling station is preparing to open in 2025 at Exit 22.

Construction has begun for the Kiwanis of Lumberton ADA compliant playground near Exit 22.

We’re also pleased to announce that construction has begun on the new annex to the Carolina Civic Center Historic Theater in Historic Downtown Lumberton, near the Dick Taylor Plaza. Stroll or ride by the site and see the sign revealing the future plans, or visit the Lumberton Visitors Bureau

We are exited to have more opportunities for travelers to Stop, Rest, Eat and Linger Longer in Lumberton!

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 each Friday from 1-4pm. Additional hours added – Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday – 10:00am- 12 noon. (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 Lark County Park at 657 Burns Road, Meadow Road and West Powersville Road, 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.