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Lumber River State Park - 2819 Princess Ann Road, Orrum, 910-628-4564. A favorite for fishermen and naturalists, the Lumber River meanders through the area and is a popular way to enjoy the scenery. Open all year. Free admission. Primitive camping only-no hookups. Permits for camping are required.

Riverwalk - West 5th St. Lumberton NC. Riverwalk can be entered from Luther Britt Park or from Downtown Lumberton. The walk is approximately 1.5 miles from beginning to end or 3 mile round trip. Includes areas that overlook the river. Wonderful for bird watching.

Education Center - 600 Kingsdale Blvd. Lumberton, 910-739-7851. River Way is a 4-acre adventure and education center on the banks of the Lumber River in Lumberton. Can take a 2, 4, 6 or 8 hour guided river tour. Fee applies and is based on length of tour. 910-736-5573. River Way is owned and operated by the Center for Community Action. "Strike at the Wind" Outdoor Drama Adolph Dial Amphitheatre Pembroke Story of Henry Berry Lowrie.

Border Belt Farmers Museum, Fairmont, 910-628-9216. Early tobacco warehouses and farming equipment are on display in this converted Atlantic Coastline Railway Depot. Free admission. Hours are M,W,F 1am-3pm. North Carolina Indian Cultural Center PO Box 2410 Pembroke Program of the North Carolina Indian Cultural Center include powwows, seasonal festivals, musical shows, and other educational events. Take exit 14 from I-95 and travel west on Hwy. 74. Look for signs.

Museum of Native American Resource Center 910-521-6282 Step into another cultural dimension as you tour this museum featuring arts and crafts from the tribal Lumbee Indian life. Admission is free. Open 8:00 am to 5:00 pm Monday-Saturday. Newly remodeled in Spring 2008, the museum features three new exhibits.

Historic Train Depot, Rowland, 910-422-3822

A completely restored railroad depot donated to the Town of Rowland by CXX Railways. It features the history of Rowland and railroading as well as including original office equipment. From I-95 take exit 2.Travel west on NC 130 to Rowland. Free. Contact is R. L. Campbell. Tours by appointment.

Carolina Civic Center - North Chestnut St Lumberton, 910-738-4339 On the National Register of Historic Places and a member of the League of Historic American Theatres, the Carolina Civic Center is one of downtown Lumberton's most historic landmarks. Built in 1928 as a movie palace, it was saved from destruction by concerned citizens of Robeson County.

Proctor Law Building - Corner of 6th and Elm St.,910-739-1610 Built in the early 1800's, the Proctor Law Building is the oldest structure in Lumberton. There is a small collection of period artifacts and documents. Free. Open by request. From I-95 take exit 20 and travel east on Hwy. 211 (Roberts Ave) to Elm St.Go south on Elm St. to 6th Street in downtown Lumberton. Contact is Sarah Britt.

Red Springs Historical Museum - 504 E. Fourth Avenue, Red Springs 910-843-7300 Displays include early family life, education, military, farming, baseball, medical/dental, and businesses. Open Tuesday and Sunday 2:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. Take exit 20 and travel west on Hwy. 211 approximately 11 miles. For appointments or special tours, call 910-843-4654.

Robeson County Museum - 101 South Elm Street, Lumberton 910-738-7979 Housed in a former railway express station built in 1908, the museum has a rotating historic display that changes every two months. Artifacts recount Robeson County life and accomplishments from the earliest inhabitants to more recent past. Free. Hours Mon.and Fri. 9am-1pm and Tue.Wed. and Thurs., 1-5pm. Closed on major holidays. From I-95 take exit 20 and travel east on Hwy. 211 to Elm St. Go south on Elm Street to downtown Lumberton. Saturday, May 2 - 12th Annual Gospelfest, 11:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.,
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