Lumberton: From the City of Lumber to the City of Wonder
Serving as the county seat of Robeson County, in North Carolina, United States, Lumberton, NC is located in southern North Carolina's Inner Banks region, right along the Lumber River which is also where the town got its name. It was developed by John Willis, an officer in the American Revolution in 1787 and was later on developed as a freighting location for lumber used by the Navy, albeit this did not start until after World War II. As a testament to the unparalleled degree of living and a wide range of amenities the city offers, the North Carolina Legislature named Lumberton as the First Certified Retirement Community in North Carolina in 2010. This has, in turn, made it a very attractive place for retirees all over the country and has caused a tourism spurt as seen by the thriving shops, hotels, and restaurants in the area. The city of Lumberton is serviced by Lumberton Regional Airport located 3 miles from the city center.
Best Time to Visit
Summer in Lumberton, North Carolina is characterized by hot and humid weather, the winters short and chilly, while the rest of the year partly cloudy. Over the course of the year, the temperature hovers around from 35°F to 90°F but rarely goes below 22°F or above 96°F. The ideal time to head on to Lumberton for warm-weather activities is from late April to early June and from late August to late October when room rates aren't skyrocketing.
What to Do & Area Attractions
Lumberton is home to several local museums like the Exploration Station Museum, the Robeson County Museum, and the Museum of the Native American Resource Center. Visitors looking for warm-weather activities can go golf can at the Lumberton Golf Club, shop at the Lumber River Shopping Center, spend the day hiking, swimming, or fishing at Luther Britt Park's two enormous lakes. Travelers can also catch the Rumba on the Lumber Festival and the Robeson Regional Agricultural Fair every year and stay at Holiday Inn Lumberton or at SpringHill Suites by Marriott Lumberton.