Hillsborough

Hillsborough, founded in 1754, is the birthplace of the North Carolina Regulators, home of Mary Todd Lincoln’s confidante, Elizabeth Keckley, and eternal home of William Hooper, signer of the Declaration of Independence who was laid to rest in the Presbyterian Church Cemetery…

Wow, here’s a sampling. Hillsborough Bakeshop & Past Co chef, Aaron Vandemark, was nominated as a semifinalist each year from 2011 - 2016 "Best Chef: Southeast” by the James Beard Foundation, and by Food and Wine Magazine for "The People's Best New Chef 2011.” The Wooden Nickel…

West Nash Street, just west of downtown Hillsborough, is one of the hippest streets in Hillsborough. A great place to "hang" and relax, enjoy home brews, award-wining barbecue, music, custard and people watching. The newest entry to Nash Street is the corner Nash Street Tavern…

Hillsborough is packed with local food, art and history events and tours year round. Check out Last Fridays and the Friday Art Walk, Revolutionary War Living History Day, River Park Concert, Historic Hillsborough Excursion Day, Hog Day, Moorefields Bluegrass Festival, Home for…

Riverwalk is an 1.8-mile commuter and recreational trail near downtown Hillsborough. It follows the Eno River and is handicap accessible, with paved paths, boardwalks and two 100-foot bridges. The trail is open from Gold Park to River Park through Hillsborough’s historic…