Lumberton is a place that has something for everyone.  The city rests along the Lumber River, which is the perfect place to fish or to enjoy a peaceful canoe trip.  The Lumber River State Park, situated on more than 7,800 acres, boasts 115 miles of natural and scenic waters, 81 miles of which are designated as national wild and scenic waters by the National Park Service.  Also conveniently located is Britt Park, which offers shaded picnic areas, walking, jogging, biking trails, lake swimming, fishing and boating. 

Not only does the city offer outdoor activities, but indoor sports as well.  Be sure to check out the Southeastern Regional Medical Center sponsored fitness and rehabilitation center which features an indoor Olympic size pool, indoor basketball court, day spa, racket ball, free weights, yoga, aerobics, sauna and whirlpool.

For those with little ones and curious minds, Lumberton offers the Exploration Station Children’s Hands-on Learning Center.  This attraction features interactive exhibits for children, which introduce them to the work-a-day world with special participatory displays.  Learning experiences are also offered for the older crowd at the North Carolina Indian Cultural Center the Southeastern North Carolina Agricultural Center and the Robeson County Museum.  Want to find out why tobacco is linked with the Carolinas?  What were the other industries that made Lumberton famous?  Answers to those questions and more can be found at the Border Belt Farmers’ Museum. Need more knowledge?  University enlightenment is offered at the
Robeson Community College and at the University of North Carolina-Pembroke.