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Orange County/Chapel Hill

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You’ll find delicious cuisine, cool breweries and bars, live music and more. Arts and history abound with museums, historic homes, murals and performing arts. See our scenic beauty on our greenways, trails, preserves and riverwalk. Shop for unique keepsakes such as vintage items and local pottery or take back some Tar Heel gear.

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Give in to your curiosity and explore each clickable icon to get a sampling of the kind of authentic experiences that await you in Chapel Hill, Carrboro, and Hillsborough.

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Southern Village

This community welcomes visitors to dine, shop, watch movies and dance to live music on the Village Green.

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Top of the Hill

Popular contemporary late-night brewery offering award winning craft beer, eclectic American fare & patio...

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North Carolina Botanical Garden

Home to the annual Sculpture in the Garden mid-September through early-December. The NCBG is a conservation...

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Carolina Basketball Museum

Showcases the amazing history and tradition of Carolina Basketball through a seven-minute video, interactive...

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Morehead Planetarium

The Planetarium and Science Center is renowned for being the home for NASA astronaut training, and more...

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Dean Smith Center

Adjacent to the Carolina Basketball Museum and where Carolina Basketball plays its home games - one of the...

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Memorial Hall

Home to Carolina Performing Arts which offers world-class performances of music, dance and theater, and...

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Chapel Hill Orange County Welcome Center

The official Tourism Authority for Orange County, NC. Your one stop spot for everything from directions, to...

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University Place

Newly redesigned space with shopping, dining and entertainment. Home to the Chapel Hill Farmers’ Market,...

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PlayMakers Repertory Co.

The professional theater company in residence at the University of North Carolina – Chapel Hill, located in...

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Forest Theatre

A beautiful stone amphitheater where the locally beloved Paperhand Puppet Intervention company performs every...

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UNC Visitors Center

Take a 90- minute walking tour hosted by student guides who share campus history, traditions and the student...

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Chapel Hill Farmers Market

All farmers and artisans live within a 60-mile radius of Chapel Hill and bring fresh quality produce, value...

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Battle Branch Trail

Hike the wooded trails that connect the Community Center Park (home to Strowd Rose Garden), the Bolin Creek...

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The Carolina Inn

Known as the University’s Living Room, this historic hotel is listed on the National Register for Historic...

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Merritt's Grill

A local favorite, this storied down-home sandwich counter/store is famously known for its BLTs.

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Ackland Art Museum

Chapel Hill’s local art museum with a global outlook with over 20,000 works of art. Explore 10- 12 changing...

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Kenan Stadium

Home to Carolina Football since 1927 and one of the most picturesque athletic venues in America. Visit the...

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Carolina Brewery

Founded in 1995, Carolina Brewery in Chapel Hill is the oldest operating craft brewery in the Triangle. Enjoy...

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Spring Haven Farms

Experience the farm life through special events with baby goats and other farm animals. Other farm activities...

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Anderson Community Park Disc Golf

55 acres of play area includes a disc golf course, recreational facilities, fishing pond, trails, fenced in...

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Carrboro Farmers Market

"Locally Grown, Nationaly Known" The CFM celebrated its 45th anniversary in 2024, featuring farmers, and food...

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The 203 Library Public Center

New community gathering spot for teens, a new library and civic center

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Open Eye Cafe

This is Carrboro’s Living Room – a laid-back setup for coffee drinks, light fare & live music, plus art by...

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Libba Cotton Bikeway

Named after the influential American folk and blues musician, Elizabeth Cotton. The rail-trail spans 0.38...

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Haw River Tap + Table

Neighbors to the Cat’s Cradle, Haw River features in house brewed beers & pub food highlighting local...

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Carrburritos Taqueria

Another local favorite that offers casual dining, California-Mexican style fresh food with a funky vibe....

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Carr Mill Mall

Shop, dine and relax at this historic old textile mill transformed into a charming and rustic collection of...

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Weavers Street Market

Carrboro’s community owned grocery store with in-house made items, food bar, locally made or locally supplied...

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The Arts Center

Community venue for concerts, theater, family programs and visual art exhibits – making the arts accessible to...

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Tom Robinsons Seafood

A Carrboro institution for decades. Current owner Salvador Bonilla continues the legacy and serves fresh...

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Cats Cradle

North Carolina’s legendary independent live music venue for 50 years and counting.

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Pizzeria Mercato

Lively Italian venue and local favorite offering locavore Neapolitan-style pies & craft beer in...

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Dingo Dog Brewing Company

A 1.5 bbl brewery operating on PlowGirl Farm, just outside of Carrboro, NC. Founded as a non-profit brewing...

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North Carolina Crafts Gallery

Independently owned retail gallery that features a wide selection of pottery and gifts handcrafted exclusively...

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The Wooden Nickel

Chill neighborhood nook providing jumbo wings and an array of sauces along with lots of craft beers. Outdoor...

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The Colonial Inn

The Colonial Inn is an 1838 landmark that has been lovingly restored. It sits within the sixth most historic...

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Occoneechee Mountain

Hike through a quiet forest to the highest point in Orange County, 867 ft, where you’ll find an overlook with...

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Riverwalk

Accessible, urban greenway along the Eno River that stretches nearly 2 miles from Dimmocks Mill Road at Gold...

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Hillsborough BBQ Company

Pit smoked BBQ and fixings is this local favorite restaurant’s specialty. Serving specialty drinks with NC...

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Old Orange County Courthouse

Circa 1844, the courthouse is a Greek-revival building built locally by John Berry. It is open to the public...

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Ayr Mount & Poets Walk

This historic landmark is a Federal-style plantation house built in 1815 by William Kirkland and his large...

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Maple View Farm Ice Cream

Located in the southern countryside of Hillsborough, Maple View Farms Country Store has been serving up their...

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Hillsborough Visitors Center

Home to the Alliance for Historic Hillsborough and located in the historic Alexander Dickson House. The...

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Burwell School Historic Site

The Burwell School Historic Site preserves the setting for one of the state’s earliest schools for girls, The...

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Occaneechi Indian Village Replica Site

Home to a reconstructed 17th century Occaneechi village on the banks of the Eno River, near where the tribe...

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Eno River Farmers Market

The original market house was one of the first structures planned for the town when it was surveyed. It was...

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Eno Arts Mill

The arts hub located in the historic Eno Mill in West Hillsborough is home to the Eno Mill Gallery, a 1000 sq....

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Eno River Brewing

Nestled along the banks of the Eno River, the brewery offers up signature pours to seasonal brews. Gather...

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Orange County Historical Museum

The museum explores Orange County’s history through special, traveling and permanent exhibits, featuring...

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