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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Southern Village
This community welcomes visitors to dine, shop, watch movies and dance to live music on the Village Green.
See MoreTop of the Hill
Popular contemporary late-night brewery offering award winning craft beer, eclectic American fare & patio...
See MoreNorth Carolina Botanical Garden
Home to the annual Sculpture in the Garden mid-September through early-December. The NCBG is a conservation...
See MoreCarolina Basketball Museum
Showcases the amazing history and tradition of Carolina Basketball through a seven-minute video, interactive...
See MoreMorehead Planetarium
The Planetarium and Science Center is renowned for being the home for NASA astronaut training, and more...
See MoreDean Smith Center
Adjacent to the Carolina Basketball Museum and where Carolina Basketball plays its home games - one of the...
See MoreMemorial Hall
Home to Carolina Performing Arts which offers world-class performances of music, dance and theater, and...
See MoreChapel Hill Orange County Welcome Center
The official Tourism Authority for Orange County, NC. Your one stop spot for everything from directions, to...
See MoreUniversity Place
Newly redesigned space with shopping, dining and entertainment. Home to the Chapel Hill Farmers’ Market,...
See MorePlayMakers Repertory Co.
The professional theater company in residence at the University of North Carolina – Chapel Hill, located in...
See MoreForest Theatre
A beautiful stone amphitheater where the locally beloved Paperhand Puppet Intervention company performs every...
See MoreUNC Visitors Center
Take a 90- minute walking tour hosted by student guides who share campus history, traditions and the student...
See MoreChapel Hill Farmers Market
All farmers and artisans live within a 60-mile radius of Chapel Hill and bring fresh quality produce, value...
See MoreBattle Branch Trail
Hike the wooded trails that connect the Community Center Park (home to Strowd Rose Garden), the Bolin Creek...
See MoreThe Carolina Inn
Known as the University’s Living Room, this historic hotel is listed on the National Register for Historic...
See MoreMerritt's Grill
A local favorite, this storied down-home sandwich counter/store is famously known for its BLTs.
See MoreAckland Art Museum
Chapel Hill’s local art museum with a global outlook with over 20,000 works of art. Explore 10- 12 changing...
See MoreKenan Stadium
Home to Carolina Football since 1927 and one of the most picturesque athletic venues in America. Visit the...
See MoreCarolina Brewery
Founded in 1995, Carolina Brewery in Chapel Hill is the oldest operating craft brewery in the Triangle. Enjoy...
See MoreSpring Haven Farms
Experience the farm life through special events with baby goats and other farm animals. Other farm activities...
See MoreAnderson Community Park Disc Golf
55 acres of play area includes a disc golf course, recreational facilities, fishing pond, trails, fenced in...
See MoreCarrboro Farmers Market
"Locally Grown, Nationaly Known" The CFM celebrated its 45th anniversary in 2024, featuring farmers, and food...
See MoreThe 203 Library Public Center
New community gathering spot for teens, a new library and civic center
See MoreOpen Eye Cafe
This is Carrboro’s Living Room – a laid-back setup for coffee drinks, light fare & live music, plus art by...
See MoreLibba Cotton Bikeway
Named after the influential American folk and blues musician, Elizabeth Cotton. The rail-trail spans 0.38...
See MoreHaw River Tap + Table
Neighbors to the Cat’s Cradle, Haw River features in house brewed beers & pub food highlighting local...
See MoreCarrburritos Taqueria
Another local favorite that offers casual dining, California-Mexican style fresh food with a funky vibe....
See MoreCarr Mill Mall
Shop, dine and relax at this historic old textile mill transformed into a charming and rustic collection of...
See MoreWeavers Street Market
Carrboro’s community owned grocery store with in-house made items, food bar, locally made or locally supplied...
See MoreThe Arts Center
Community venue for concerts, theater, family programs and visual art exhibits – making the arts accessible to...
See MoreTom Robinsons Seafood
A Carrboro institution for decades. Current owner Salvador Bonilla continues the legacy and serves fresh...
See MoreCats Cradle
North Carolina’s legendary independent live music venue for 50 years and counting.
See MorePizzeria Mercato
Lively Italian venue and local favorite offering locavore Neapolitan-style pies & craft beer in...
See MoreDingo Dog Brewing Company
A 1.5 bbl brewery operating on PlowGirl Farm, just outside of Carrboro, NC. Founded as a non-profit brewing...
See MoreNorth Carolina Crafts Gallery
Independently owned retail gallery that features a wide selection of pottery and gifts handcrafted exclusively...
See MoreThe Wooden Nickel
Chill neighborhood nook providing jumbo wings and an array of sauces along with lots of craft beers. Outdoor...
See MoreThe Colonial Inn
The Colonial Inn is an 1838 landmark that has been lovingly restored. It sits within the sixth most historic...
See MoreOcconeechee Mountain
Hike through a quiet forest to the highest point in Orange County, 867 ft, where you’ll find an overlook with...
See MoreRiverwalk
Accessible, urban greenway along the Eno River that stretches nearly 2 miles from Dimmocks Mill Road at Gold...
See MoreHillsborough BBQ Company
Pit smoked BBQ and fixings is this local favorite restaurant’s specialty. Serving specialty drinks with NC...
See MoreOld Orange County Courthouse
Circa 1844, the courthouse is a Greek-revival building built locally by John Berry. It is open to the public...
See MoreAyr Mount & Poets Walk
This historic landmark is a Federal-style plantation house built in 1815 by William Kirkland and his large...
See MoreMaple View Farm Ice Cream
Located in the southern countryside of Hillsborough, Maple View Farms Country Store has been serving up their...
See MoreHillsborough Visitors Center
Home to the Alliance for Historic Hillsborough and located in the historic Alexander Dickson House. The...
See MoreBurwell School Historic Site
The Burwell School Historic Site preserves the setting for one of the state’s earliest schools for girls, The...
See MoreOccaneechi Indian Village Replica Site
Home to a reconstructed 17th century Occaneechi village on the banks of the Eno River, near where the tribe...
See MoreEno River Farmers Market
The original market house was one of the first structures planned for the town when it was surveyed. It was...
See MoreEno Arts Mill
The arts hub located in the historic Eno Mill in West Hillsborough is home to the Eno Mill Gallery, a 1000 sq....
See MoreEno River Brewing
Nestled along the banks of the Eno River, the brewery offers up signature pours to seasonal brews. Gather...
See MoreOrange County Historical Museum
The museum explores Orange County’s history through special, traveling and permanent exhibits, featuring...
See MoreUpcoming Events
The Lost Weekend - The Photography of May Pang
- Higgins & Myers Custom Framing
- Nov 8, 2024 - Nov 10, 2024
2024 Solstice Lantern Workshops
- Nov 9, 2024 - Nov 16, 2024
Open Studio Tour
- Nov 9, 2024 - Nov 10, 2024
Insider’s Guide
Pathways and Pit Stops: Exploring the Best Trails, Coffee Shops and Breweries in Orange County
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Countdown to Fall in Chapel Hill and Orange County
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