My husband loves to try new sauces—BBQ, hot, sweet chili, you name it. So, whenever I travel, I always seek out places that carry local products. I've discovered some great finds this way. When I joined the Chapel Hill/Orange County Visitors Bureau team, I dove into the local foods movement and was…
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Whether it’s the arts, music, food, beer, history, animals, outdoor movies or fireworks, there are plenty of amazing Chapel Hill, Carrboro and Hillsborough festivals and events to check out this…
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Juneteenth is …. Freedom Day, Emancipation Day, Jubilee Day, Black History, Local History, US History, For Celebrating, For Learning, For Remembering Our Past, Our Stories, Our Ancestry, A…
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While Orange County farmers typically work year round and can be found selling their products during the winter markets - the fruits and ‘flowers’ of their labor really show through come April and…
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Anytime is a great time to eat some delicious barbecue pork, but why not use National Barbecue Month in May to try some mouthwatering tasty dishes in Chapel Hill, Hillsborough and Carrboro, NC…
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National Historic Preservation Month, celebrated in May, was established in 1973 by the National Trust for Historic Preservation to “promote historic preservation and community pride in local heritage…
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I admit that I am “old-school,” and I still enjoy reading with a book in my hand. I really appreciate a good bookstore and we are fortunate to have local, independently owned stores here. Chapel Hill…
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Chapel Hill and surrounding communities have a wide variety of gardens open to the public to enjoy. There are also garden tours, plant sales and more to add to your calendar. Whether planning to…
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One of the best ways to learn about a destination’s history, unique experiences, local food and local favorites is through a guided tour by, of course, a local! Here’s a list of my favorite guided…
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Spring in Orange County is a wonderful thing with events focusing on art, music, food, beer and beer! Enjoy the warmer, longer days of spring with these top 10 events in and around the communities of…
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