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For Vibrant Art

From colorful street murals to intimate art studios, Downtown Sanford is a canvas of inspiration ripe for discovery. See how the arts flourish here, creating connections that ignite imagination and celebrate the spirit of our town.

Cultural Canvas

Fairview Dairy Mural
The Yarborough family has been part of Sanford’s story since 1927, when they founded Fairview Dairy with just ten cows to supply milk for the entire city. The mural on the west-facing wall of Yarborough’s Ice Cream at 132 McIver Street pays tribute to that history in vivid detail, with three-dimensional cows emerging from the frame and milk and ice cream popping off the facade. Created by artist Chris Dalton, it holds the distinction of being the first 3D mural in North Carolina, a title that makes it well worth a stop on any downtown visit.

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Train Scavenger Hunt

Explore Downtown Sanford as you hunt for 12 miniature, bronze replicas of the Number 12 locomotive.