Raeford, NC

united states

Raeford is the Hoke County seat in North Carolina's Sandhills, about 20 miles northwest of Fayetteville via US 401. Most visitors take this route or connect from I-95 for longer trips. The town sits in rolling pine country with sandy soils typical of the region. Raeford hosts major Scottish Highland Games each October, celebrating the area's deep Scottish roots with traditional competitions and clan gatherings.