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MEBANE, EFLAND & CEDAR GROVE
WELCOME TO ORANGE COUNTY
Relax,... and savor the slower pace of life here.
ANTIQUES FESTIVAL AT LLOYD’S DAIRY
PHOTO: ABIGAI L LLOYD Orange County was formed in 1752 and is located between the Research Triangle Park to the east and the cities of Burlington and Greensboro to the west. With more than 148,000 residents, Orange County includes historic Hillsborough, the county seat; Chapel Hill, home of the University of North Carolina; Carrboro and part of Mebane, former railroad and mill towns.
The early history of Orange County spans from being home to Native Americans to the area playing a major role in the Revolutionary War. Orange County has deep historic roots in academia, not only with the University of North Carolina but also with Hillsborough Academy, Bingham School, and Hughes Academy.
MCKEE FARM CORNFIELD MAZE
PHOTO: DONN YOUNG
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EFLAND, MEBANE & CEDAR GROVE ORANGE COUNTY
Much of Orange County is rural with over 100 working farms. Many farmers bring their bounties to local farmers’ markets or open their farms for fun corn mazes or pick-your-own ventures each year. Taste the best ice cream in America, take the annual farm tour or visit an area farm or barn venue, many which serve as event and wedding venues.
One such farm is Merry Hill Farm, a certified Century Farm in Mebane. It currently grows hemp in fields without harmful herbicides or pesticides, and also has pick-your-own hemp days. Additionally, the farm is an outdoor wedding venue featuring a classic two-story white farmhouse with stylish antiques and chandeliers.
MEBANE | Mebane is mostly in Alamance County, sharing its eastern border with Orange County. Mebane’s Lake Michael Park is a beautiful 200-acre park with a 59-acre lake, boat rentals, nature trails, picnic area and covered shelters.
EFLAND | Located along US Route 70, can be reached by exit 160 from interstate 85. A farming community, one of the prominent farms is McAdams Farm which was established in 1885 and is known for their strawberries, produce and cut flowers.
Another is The Barn at Lloyd’s Dairy, also home to numerous weddings and community events including the Tarheel Antiques Festival and the new Tarheel Balloon Festival.
CEDAR GROVE | Cedar Grove is home to Cedar Grove Blueberry Farm, Botanist & Barrel, and Boxcarr Handmade Cheese.
Orange County is a special place to live, work and play.
THE UNIVERSITY OF NORTH CAROLINA
THE UNIVERSITY OF NORTH CAROLINA, often called “UNC” or “Carolina,” was chartered in 1789. The cornerstone to the nation’s first state university building, Old East, was laid on October 12, 1793. UNC opened its doors for students in 1795 making it the only public university in the U.S. that awarded degrees to students in the 18th century. The nation’s first public university, UNC ranks among the world’s leading research universities. Committed to making its high-quality education accessible and affordable, UNC-Chapel Hill has placed fifth among national public universities for 21 straight years, according to U.S. News & World Report’s annual “Best Colleges” rankings.
THE UNC VISITORS CENTER provides insight, access, guidance, and orientation to all things Carolina. Make the UNC Visitors Center your first stop when visiting the campus!
RHONDA HUBBARD BEATTY UNC VISITORS CENTER DIRECTOR
UNC Visitors Center
www.unc.edu/visitors
134 E. Franklin St, Chapel Hill 919.962.1630 Mon-Fri, 10am–4pm. Contact the center for tours.
PHOTO: JOHNNY ANDREWS
WWW.UNC.EDU
ALL PHOTOS: JEFFREY A. CAMARATI
UNC is home to 47 NCAA National Championship Teams. On your visit, you can catch games or matches of the Varsity teams’ 13 men’s and 15 women’s sports.
Catch a men’s basketball game on the Roy Williams Court in the Dean Smith Center. Don’t forget to drop by the nearby Carolina Basketball Museum. Carmichael Arena is home to UNC women’s basketball, volleyball, gymnastics and wrestling. The UNC Baseball team plays at the beautiful Bryson Field at Cary Boshamer Stadium where fans can also enjoy the UNC Baseball Hall of Honor. Tar Heel Football takes the field in Kenan Memorial Stadium.
Carolina Field Hockey’s home is the Karen Shelton Stadium on Ridge Road, while the men’s and women’s soccer and lacrosse teams play in the new Dorrance Field. The Track & Field Complex is at Finley Fields near Finley Golf Course. While tennis plays at the Cone-Kenfield Tennis Complex on Friday Center Drive.
For more information about UNC Athletics or for tickets visit: WWW.GOHEELS.COM
TICKET OFFICE:
Ernie Williamson Athletic Center, UNC Campus 450 Skipper Bowles Dr, Chapel Hill, 27599 800.722.4335 | 919.962.2296
WHERE TO STAY
A wonderful southern hospitality experience that will make you feel right at home.
Chapel Hill and Orange County have exceptional places for a night’s stay, weekend getaway or longer. There are 16 hotels with more on the horizon. Experience Four-Diamond, boutique, full-service hotels and limited service accommodations, as well as, extended stay and RV parks. Find accommodations in the heart of town, near the university, interstate and in the rural countryside.
Whether your trip is business, pleasure, sports, education or for medical care, be assured that you will find accessible, comfortable and affordable options to make you feel at home.
HOTELS AND MOTELS
AC HOTEL DOWNTOWN CHAPEL HILL marriott.com/rduah 919.962.2800
214 W. Rosemary St Chapel Hill 123 rooms.
ALOFT CHAPEL HILL aloftchapelhill.com 919.932.7772
1001 S. Hamilton Rd Chapel Hill 130 rooms. Located two blocks from UNC and one block from Franklin St. restaurants and bars. Inviting firepit, outdoor patio and local art. A European breakfast, made with southern generosity in the AC Kitchen, features fresh croissants, sliced prosciutto with cheese, sweet warm tarts, and fresh fruit. Also grab and go options. In the evenings, visitors and locals alike gather in the AC Lounge for small plates and signature cocktails.
Located in the East 54 mixed-use development with shops and restaurants at the corner of Hamilton and Raleigh Roads. Enjoy handcrafted cocktails in WXYZ lounge and billiards in re:mix lobby, work out in the recharge gym and splash in the saltwater indoor pool.
PLANNING A MEETING FOR 10 TO 300?
WHERE TO STAY
The Chapel Hill area is 20 minutes from RDU International Airport and features more than 60,000 square feet of meeting space. Contact the Visitors Bureau Sales Department, your best source for all meetings and accommodations information.
Call: 919.245.4323.
THE CAROLINA INN carolinainn.com 919.933.2001
211 Pittsboro St Chapel Hill 185 rooms including 7 luxury suites. Beautifully appointed guest rooms with the rich traditions of gentile southern hospitality with contemporary features and modern amenities guests demand in a hotel today. AAA Four Diamond property is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. Taste authentic Carolina cuisine at the Crossroads Chapel Hill Restaurant. Newly renovated meeting space.
THE COLONIAL INN colonialinn-nc.com 984.798.4455
153 W. King Street Hillsborough 28 rooms.
COURTYARD BY MARRIOTT marriott.com/hotels/travel/ rduch-courtyard-chapel-hill 919.883.0700
100 Marriott Way Chapel Hill 169 rooms including 36 suites. The Colonial Inn is a multi-use building housing a 28room boutique hotel, with an indoor and outdoor event space and a bar serving North Carolina’s best Hillsborough-inspired craft cocktails and local southern beer, wine, and spirits. Their dining area is known as Spencer’s Tavern and serves lunch and dinner Monday – Saturday, as well as, brunch and dinner on Sundays.
DURHAM SKYLAND INN 919.237.3131
5400 US Hwy 70 W. Durham (Eastern Orange County) 31 rooms. Minutes from the University and next to the UNC Friday Center. The hotel restaurant, The Bistro, serves Starbucks coffee and breakfast. In the evening, meet friends or colleagues for a drink at their bar. Outdoor lounge with firepit, indoor pool and fitness facility. Business center and three meeting rooms.
Easy access to Duke University and only 12 miles from UNC. Six pet-friendly acres, outdoor saltwater pool, a playground and picnic area along with a complimentary continental breakfast.
GRADUATE CHAPEL HILL graduatehotels.com/ chapel-hill/ 919.442.9000
311 W. Franklin St Chapel Hill 69 rooms, including 5 suites. Located in the heart of downtown Chapel Hill, the Graduate hotel guest rooms are dressed in shades of Carolina Blue with touches of Greek Revival and nods to the region’s natural beauty. The front desk forever flashes the score of the 1982 NCAA Championship game. Stop by the Trophy Room, their signature restaurant, for a local brew and tasty bites.
HAMPTON INN & SUITES
CHAPEL HILL- CARRBORO DOWNTOWN chapelhillcarrborosuites. hamptoninn.com 919.969.6988
370 E. Main St, Carrboro 142 rooms, including 56 suites. LEED Silver certified hotel located in downtown Carrboro within walking distance to Chapel Hill and the UNC campus. Amenities include complimentary hot breakfast, a luxurious outdoor pool with spacious deck, and fitness facility. Ground level retail and dining connected with adjacent parking deck.
HOLIDAY INN EXPRESS hiexpress.com/hillsborough 919.644.7997
202 Cardinal Dr Hillsborough 83 rooms, including 7 suites. Newly renovated property. Outdoor swimming pool, fitness center, 24-hour coffee in the main lobby, breakfast bar, 24-hour fax and copy services. Near downtown historic Hillsborough. Access to I-40 and I-85.
HYATT PLACE CHAPEL HILL chapelhill.place.hyatt.com 919.929.9511
3690 S. Columbia St Chapel Hill 110 rooms. Nestled on the edge of Southern Village. Guests can enjoy an outdoor pool located on the second level, 24hour fitness room, breakfast bar, bar and grab-and-gomarket, coffee and cocktails. Close to shops, restaurants, community park and walking trails. Has 1,740 sq ft of meeting space.
MICROTEL INN & SUITES
BY WYNDHAM HILLSBOROUGH wyndhamhotels.com/ microtel 919.245.3102
120 Old Dogwood St Hillsborough 71 rooms, including 11 suites.
OYO HOTEL DURHAM
(EASTERN ORANGE COUNTY) oyorooms.com/us 919.383.2561
3220 Kuber Blvd Durham 43 rooms. Rooms are nicely furnished with chiropractorapproved mattresses. Free continental breakfast and laundry facilities. Near downtown historic Hillsborough. Access to I-40 and I-85
Surrounded by acres of fields and woods, the property has an open garden area in its vicinity. Free wi-fi and guest laundry. Conveniently located off of I-85.
RESIDENCE INN BY MARRIOTT marriott.com/rduhl 919.933.4848
101 Erwin Rd Chapel Hill 108 rooms, all suites. Spacious studio, one- and two- bedroom suites complete with stainless steel appliances, granite counter tops, luxurious bedding ensembles, and stylish bathrooms. All suites have 37-inch HD LCD TVs and some suites feature a gas fireplace and oversized tiled shower. All guests are invited for a daily hot breakfast buffet, to enjoy a game of pool, or view a movie in the hotel lobby. Game room, fitness center, outdoor pool, and putting green.
HOTEL AMENITIES
AC HOTEL CHAPEL HILL
ALOFT CHAPEL HILL
THE CAROLINA INN
THE COLONIAL INN
COURTYARD BY MARRIOTT
DURHAM SKYLAND INN
GRADUATE CHAPEL HILL
HAMPTON INN & SUITES
HOLIDAY INN EXPRESS
HYATT PLACE CHAPEL HILL
MICROTEL INN & SUITES
OYO HOTEL DURHAM WESTHILLS
RESIDENCE INN BY MARRIOTT
SHERATON CHAPEL HILL
THE SIENA HOTEL
TRU BY HILTON
RESTAURANT BAR OR LOUNGE
SHERATON CHAPEL HILL HOTEL sheratonchapelhill.com 919.968.4900
One Europa Dr Chapel Hill 172 rooms and 4 suites.
THE SIENA HOTEL marriott.com/rduak 919.929.4000
1505 E. Franklin St Chapel Hill 79 rooms including 12 suites.
COMPLIMENTARY BREAKFAST KITCHEN FACILITIES FITNESS CENTER GIFT SHOP SWIMMING POOL
OUTDOOR INDOOR
WI-FI PET FRIENDLY
SERVICE ANIMALS WELCOME
GROUPS & MEETING SPACE
The new-look Sheraton Chapel Hill Hotel provides modernized renovated rooms, many with balconies. Dine at Blue Corners Bistro & Bar serving tapas-style plates or try the Coffee Bar-Bar with small bites and fresh coffee. Fitness center, outdoor pool. Meeting and event spaces comprising of more than 20,000 square feet including a dynamic, landscaped outdoor deck of almost 7,000 square feet.
An Italian boutique hotel, The Siena has renovated rooms, fitness equipment, meeting space and public area and is pet friendly. Home to the Il Palio, the only AAA Four Diamond Italian Restaurant in the state and a farm-to-fork Italian delight serving breakfast and dinner. Visit the cozy bar. The Siena Hotel is the 45th Autograph Collection hotel.
TRU BY HILTON CHAPEL HILL hilton.com/en/hotels/ rduceru-tru-chapel-hill/ 984.291.7200
1742 Fordham Blvd Chapel Hill 98 rooms. Chapel Hill’s newest hotel. Rooms have digital keys and 55-inch TVs. Enjoy their 24/7 snack shop, free wi-fi, breakfast and game area. They have pet-friendly rooms, a fitness center and business center.
SPRING HILL PARK springhillpark.com 919.967.4268
110 Coachman Rd, Chapel Hill 68 RV sites.
Safe, clean, wooded and quiet. Convenient to UNC and Duke Hospitals. Full hook-up sites (30 amp & 50 amp). Self-contained units only. Propane fill station. Hi-speed internet. Pets allowed. Daily and monthly rates.
TRIANGLE RV PARK trianglervpark.com 984.219.7751
5909 Wilkins Dr, Durham, Eastern Orange County 70 RV sites.
Open year-round. Offers telephone, cable hookups, Wi-Fi, public laundry facilities, play area, vending machines, business services in office, hiking trails, and RV parts and repair.
GAME AND BREAKFAST AREA OF NEW TRU BY HILTON
LOBBY AT NEW-LOOK SHERATON CHAPEL HILL
ACKLAND ART MUSEUM, CHAPEL HILL
GREETINGS FROM CHAPEL HILL MURAL
RIVERWALK, HILLSBOROUGH
OCCANEECHI REPLICA VILLAGE HILLSBOROUGH
ENO RIVER FARMERS’ MARKET IN HILLSBOROUGH
FREE
THINGS TO DO
(check days and hours)
• Ackland Art Museum
CHAPEL HILL
• Burwell School Historic Site
HILLSBOROUGH
• Carolina Basketball Museum
CHAPEL HILL
• Farmers’ Markets
CARRBORO, CHAPEL HILL, ENO RIVER IN HILLSBOROUGH
• Free Walking Tours of Chapel Hill
CHAPEL HILL
• Hike the Occoneechee
Mountain State Natural Area
HILLSBOROUGH
• Hillsborough Riverwalk
HILLSBOROUGH
• Historic Occoneechee
Speedway Trail
HILLSBOROUGH
CHAPEL HILL
CHAPEL HILL
• North Carolina Collection Gallery
CHAPEL HILL
• Occaneechi Replica Village
HILLSBOROUGH
• Orange County Historical Museum
HILLSBOROUGH
• See Colorful Murals
CARRBORO, CHAPEL HILL, HILLSBOROUGH
• Wander the UNC campus or guided tours through UNC Visitors Center
CHAPEL HILL
SO MANY FUN THINGS TO DO! WHAT TO SEE & DO
MUSEUMS
ACKLAND ART MUSEUM ackland.org
101 S. Columbia St, Chapel Hill, UNC Campus 919.966.5736
Wed-Sat, 10am-5pm; Sun, 1pm-5pm; 10am–9pm, second Friday of each month.
The museum’s permanent collection of 20,000 works of art spans all cultures and time periods, showcasing the breadth of human creativity. Featuring a year-round calendar of special exhibitions and dynamic public programs.
FREE.
CAROLINA BASKETBALL MUSEUM goheels.com
Ernie Williamson Athletic Center 450 Skipper Bowles Dr, Chapel Hill, UNC Campus 919.962.6000
Mon-Fri,10am-4pm; Sat, 9am-1pm; and on selected game days.
This 8,000-sq. ft. museum features new technology, artifacts, updated historical panels and videos, plus years of team memorabilia and championship trophies. Call for group visits of 25 or more.
FREE.
KENAN FOOTBALL CENTER AND CHARLIE JUSTICE HALL OF HONOR goheels.com
Bell Tower Dr, Chapel Hill, UNC Campus 919.966.2575
Mon-Fri, 8am-5pm.
See the wall of Jordan brand sneakers and UNC football highlights. See the large Ram statue and Charlie Justice statue outside.
FREE. KIDZU CHILDREN’S MUSEUM kidzuchildrensmuseum.org
201 S. Estes Dr, Chapel Hill, University Place 919.933.1455
Tue-Sat, 10am-5pm; Sun, 12:30pm-5:30pm.
With a focus on STEM education, the arts, child health and emerging literacy, Kidzu Children’s Museum inspires children and the adults in their lives to learn through creative, purposeful play. Hands-on and engaging exhibits designed for infants to tweens.
$8.50 for adults and children 12 months and older. Children under 12 months are free. Annual memberships available.
KIDZU CHILDREN’S MUSEUM
MOREHEAD PLANETARIUM & SCIENCE CENTER moreheadplanetarium.org
250 E. Franklin St, Chapel Hill, UNC Campus 919.962.1236
Check website for days and hours open as well as listing of shows, times and exhibits.
View award-winning planetarium shows, live science demonstrations, explore new exhibits, wander the Gift Shop, or participate in a special program.
Admission + planetarium show: adults $14.95; seniors, military/veterans, students & children $12.95; UNC Students $4; Children under three free with parent. (Plus tax). Visit website for General Admission costs.
WHAT TO SEE & DO
NORTH CAROLINA COLLECTION GALLERY library.unc.edu/wilson/gallery
South Rd, Chapel Hill, Wilson Library, UNC Campus 919.962.0104
Mon-Fri, 9am-5pm; closed major holidays.
Eclectic collection of artifacts and exhibits related to North Carolina and University history, including the library and furnishings from Hayes Plantation in Edenton, and the Sir Walter Raleigh Rooms featuring English panelling and furnishings from the late 1500s and 1600s. Library also has Rare Book, Southern Folklife and Southern Historical Collections.
FREE.
ORANGE COUNTY HISTORICAL MUSEUM orangehistorync.org
201 N. Churton St, Hillsborough | 919.732.2201
Fri-Sun, 11am-4pm.
Over 2,000 artifacts, books, photographs, and documents in its collections, including what’s believed to be the only complete set of colonial weights and measures within the United States. The permanent exhibit looks at Orange County from indigenous settlements through the twentieth century. New second floor children’s gallery, Kids’ Space, aimed at kids aged 3 to 7. It showcases five different stations focused on food, school, currency, native animals and arts and crafts. Free, but donations are accepted.
ORANGE COUNTY HISTORICAL MUSEUM
PHOTO: DONN YOUNG
Historic sites & homes
ALEXANDER DICKSON HOUSE visithillsboroughnc.com
150 E. King St, Hillsborough | 919.732.7741
Mon-Sat, 10am-4pm; Sun, 12pm–4pm; closed major holidays.
Late 18th century Quaker plan house. The site also includes an office used by Confederate Gen. Joseph E. Johnston in April 1865 and an 18th and 19th century medicinal and herbal garden. Houses Hillsborough Visitors Center.
FREE.
AYR MOUNT
AYR MOUNT classicalamericanhomes.org/sites/ayr-mount/
376 St Mary’s Rd, Hillsborough One of North Carolina’s finest Federal-era plantation homes (c. 1815), built by William Kirkland of Ayr, Scotland. Carefully restored and exquisitely furnished with period antiques, Chinese export porcelain, Waterford crystal and original family pieces.
Tours, Thurs – Sat from March - November.
All guests are required to purchase tickets in advance at $10 per person. Children under age 6 are free.
Thur – Sat, 1pm & 2:30pm and additionally Sat, 11am.
Grounds and trails open to public daily, 9am – 7pm.
TICKETS: tickets.classicalamericanhomes.org/ayr-mount WWW.VISITCHAPELHILL.ORG | 23
BURWELL SCHOOL HISTORIC SITE burwellschool.org
319 N. Churton St, Hillsborough 919.732.7451
Wed-Sat, 11am–4pm; Sun, 1pm-4pm; Individual, group, self-guided and docent led tours are available.
Learn about the antebellum girls’ academy which operated here from 1837-1857 by Anna and the Rev. Robert Burwell, who lived here with their 12 children. Be inspired by life of Elizabeth Hobbs Keckly, the former Burwell family slave who secured her own liberty in 1855 and became a confidant and dressmaker to First Lady Mary Todd Lincoln. Free admission.
HORACE WILLIAMS HOUSE preservationchapelhill.org
610 E. Rosemary St, Chapel Hill 919.942.7818
Visit website for days and times open.
Only historic home in town open to the public. 19th century house owned by a succession of University professors and remodeled in various styles—originally a farm house. Art exhibits, music concerts, special events.
Free.
PHOTO: BURWELL SCHOOL
BURWELL SCHOOL
OCCANEECHI REPLICA VILLAGE
Below the corner of Margaret Lane and Cameron St, downtown Hillsborough
visithillsboroughnc.com/things-to-do/ occaneechi-indian-village/
Home to a reconstructed 17th century Occaneechi village on the banks of Eno River, near where the tribe had an actual village 300 years ago. Wander the Riverwalk to see a palisade, four ati (huts), work arbor, fire pit, lean-to and cooking table. Learn more about the Occaneechi Band of Saponi Nation at obsn.org. 24 | 888. 968. 2060
COKER ARBORETUM ncbg.unc.edu/coker-arboretum
399 E. Cameron Ave UNC Campus, Chapel Hill | 919.962.0522
Open daily, dawn to dusk.
This five-acre garden was created on the UNC campus in 1903. It contains more than 500 species of trees, shrubs and herbaceous plants. Two prominent features are the 300-ft. native vine arbor and a stream cascade.
MONTROSE GARDEN
MONTROSE GARDEN montrosegarden.org
320 St Mary’s Rd, Hillsborough 919.732.7787
Open Sept-May for guided tours by appointment at 10am. Tue, Thu & Sat. 24 hour notice required.
This 61-acre property, listed in the National Register of Historic Places, features a rock garden, scree garden, extensive woodland plantings, and large areas of sunny gardens with unique color and planting schemes. See unusual trees, trellises and fences, as well as 19th century buildings and decorative arbors. $20 per person. Group tours available.
NORTH CAROLINA BOTANICAL GARDEN ncbg.unc.edu
100 Old Mason Farm Rd, Chapel Hill 919.962.0522
Open year-round Tue-Sat, 9am-5pm; Sun, 1pm-5pm.
One of the largest native plant botanical gardens in the Southeast. See regional display gardens, herbs, native habitats, diverse carnivorous plant collection, children’s wonder garden, nature trails, nature art (indoor gallery), plant sales and gift shop. LEED Platinum sustainable, green education center with exhibits, reference library, auditorium and classrooms.
NORTH CAROLINA BOTANICAL GARDEN
MEMORIAL HALL
PHOTO: UNC - CHAPEL HILL
PERFORMING ARTS
THE ARTSCENTER artscenterlive.org
300-G E. Main St, Carrboro 919.929.2787
Box Office Hours Mon-Fri, 9am-9pm except during showtimes; Sat, 10am-5pm.
Concerts, theater, children’s theater, art classes, exhibits and much more. Costs vary. Be on the lookout for new ArtsCenter home at 400 Roberson St in Carrboro.
CURRENT ARTSPACE + STUDIO carolinaperformingarts.org/venues
123 W. Franklin St, Chapel Hill | 919.843.3333 Venue located in the Carolina Square development is part of Carolina Performing Arts. Programming features immersive and co-creative arts experiences, interactive theater and timebased arts installations.
UNC DEPARTMENT OF MUSIC music.unc.edu
145 E. Cameron Ave, UNC Campus, Chapel Hill, UNC Campus 919.962.1039
Open Mon-Fri, 8am-5pm and various evening and weekend times for concerts and seminars.
Department occupies three principal buildings: Kenan Music Building, Hill Hall, and Person Recital Hall.
FOREST THEATRE ncbg.unc.edu/visit/battle-park-foresttheatre
123 S. Boundary St/Country Club Rd, UNC Campus, Chapel Hill 919.962.0522
Open daily, dawn to dusk.
Outdoor drama was first performed here in Chapel Hill’s Battle Park in 1916 to celebrate the 300th anniversary of Shakespeare’s death. University and community groups continue to perform here in the warmer months. Woodland trails into the 93-acre Battle Park start here. Home of the summer Paperhand Puppet Festival.
MEMORIAL HALL/ UNC CAMPUS carolinaperformingarts.org
114 E. Cameron Ave, UNC Campus, Chapel Hill 919.843.3333
The CPA Box Office is available by phone weekdays from 12pm – 5pm, excluding holidays. Call or email carolinaperformingarts@unc.edu
Located in the heart of the University’s historic campus, Memorial Hall’s performances include jazz, classical, dance, world stage, American roots, urban voices, student performances, community groups and more.
Costs vary by performance.
PLAYMAKERS REPERTORY COMPANY playmakersrep.org
150 Country Club Rd, Chapel Hill, UNC Campus, 919.962.7529
Box office: Mon-Fri, 12pm-5pm and 90 minutes prior to curtain.
The Joan H. Gillings Center for Dramatic Art is home to PlayMakers, North Carolina’s premier resident professional theatre celebrating 46 years of transformational performances. Plays are performed from September to April. Performances are Tue-Sat, 7:30pm; Sun, 2 pm.
Green Theatre and the Kenan Theatre. Adult tickets, starting at $20 and Youth $10.
STONE CENTER FOR BLACK CULTURE & HISTORY stonecenter.unc.edu
150 South Rd, UNC Campus, Chapel Hill 919.962.9001
Mon-Fri, 9am-5pm.
One of the preeminent centers in the nation for the critical examination of African and African American diaspora cultures. It houses a museum, art gallery, library, theater, performance spaces, classrooms and other educational, meeting and administrative facilities.
THE ARTSCENTER
PHOTO: DONN YOUNG WWW.VISITCHAPELHILL.ORG | 25
THE OUTDOORS ARE INCREDIBLE HERE! NATURE & RECREATION
Orange County, North Carolina is known for its natural scenic beauty.
Recreation opportunities abound. Come hike, bike, walk, run, swim, skate, and golf during our year round recreation scene.
TAKE A HIKE: Hike along miles of trails available. Visit Eno River State Park and the Occoneechee Mountain State Natural Area, the tallest point in the county.
ncparks.gov.
THE HILLSBOROUGH RIVERWALK: A 1.8 mile
trail which winds along the Eno River from Gold Park and is part of the state’s Mountains-to-Sea Trail. The main Riverwalk entrance is at the Eno River Parking Deck at the end of Nash and Kollock St.
hillsboroughnc.gov/community/parkfacilities/riverwalk
For information about parks, greenways, trails, bike routes and other recreation opportunities contact:
Chapel Hill Parks and Recreation Dept 919.968.2784 | townofchapelhill.org
Carrboro Recreation and Parks Dept
919.918.7364 | carrbororec.org
Orange County Dept. of Environment Agriculture, Parks & Recreation
919.245.2600 | orangecountync.gov
THE HISTORIC OCCONEECHEE SPEEDWAY TRAIL
This 44-acre site with 4 miles of trails is located at 320 Elizabeth Brady Rd in Hillsborough and is open to the public during daylight hours every day. Occoneechee Speedway was one of the first two NASCAR tracks to open and is the only track remaining from the inaugural 1949 season. Visible still are the grandstands which once held thousands of enthusiastic fans and the mile–long oval. FREE
enotrails.com/occoneechee-speedway-trail.htm
PRESERVES & FORESTS
Hike the Carolina North Forest’s 750 acres of woodlands, or wander the Brumley Family and Johnston Mill Nature Preserves.
• Carolina North Forest facilities.unc.edu/carolina-north-forest • Brumley Family Nature Preserve triangleland.org • Johnston Mill Nature Preserve triangleland.org
BICYCLING: A great way to get around. There are miles and miles of bike trails to enjoy. Visit: move.unc.edu/bike/bikeshare or
townofchapelhill.org
GOLF: Play a round of golf at UNC’s Finley Golf Course, uncfinley.com, or Hillsborough’s Occoneechee Golf Club. occoneechee.com
NATURE & RECREATION
— WHAT’S NEW —
CHECK OUT “TAR HEEL ESCAPES”
CHAPEL HILL’S NEW ESCAPE ROOM AT 140 W. FRANKLIN ST.
WWW.TARHEELESCAPES.COM
DISC GOLF: Play at UNC’s Carolina Disc Golf Club, Chapel Hill’s Southern Community Park or Carrboro’s Anderson Community Park.
campusrec.unc.edu or visit town’s recreation websites
TENNIS & PICKLEBALL Play tennis or try your hand at the fastest growing sport in America -pickleball- a combination of tennis, badminton, and table tennis.
chapelhillpickleball.org
SOCCER Orange County’s Soccer.Com Center is on West Ten Road in Efland.
orangecountync.gov
ICE SKATE Lace up at the Orange County Sports-plex.
oc-sportsplex.com
SKATEBOARD Hang ten at Chapel Hill Skatepark.
townofchapelhill.org
CHAPEL HILL GREENWAY TRAIL
PHOTO: JAFAR FALLAHI
PICKLEBALL
WATER FUN Spend Spring through mid-Fall weekends on the lake at University Lake and Cane Creek Reservoir. owasa.org
SWIM Dip in at the A. D. Clark Pool, Homestead Aquatics Center, Chapel Hill Community Center and the Orange County Sportsplex in Hillsborough.
RACING Hear the roar of engines at the Orange County Speedway in Rougemont, the fastest 3/8 mile track in the nation.
ocstrack.net
CATCH A MOVIE
— SILVERSPOT CINEMA — at University Place
— VARSITY THEATRE — on Franklin St
— THE LUMINA — at Southern Village
— CHELSEA THEATER — at Timberlyne
LEARN ABOUT OUR HISTORY AND MORE. GUIDED TOURS
Orange County is known to be rich with history, culture, beauty, and even ghosts.
Group and self-guided tours are available for your enjoyment. Check out these popular tours below and learn more about our county.
HISTORY TOURS
FREE WALKING TOURS OF CHAPEL HILL Learn about the history of the town and its relationship to the oldest state university in the country. 90 minutes. Leaves from the sundial in front of the Morehead Planetarium and Science Center, 250 E. Franklin St. Visit freewalkingtourschapelhill.com for day/ times and to register.
HEART OF THE HILL TOURS A joint project of the Chapel Hill Historical Society and Preservation Chapel Hill, these Fall and Spring walking tours explore Chapel Hill and Carrboro’s history, architecture, trees, and more.
heartofthehilltours.com/
PHOTO: SALLY SOCKWELL SMITH NEW: HOMETOWN AMBASSADORS LOCAL HISTORY STEWARD TOURS Leaves select Fridays at 3:30 pm from the Welcome Center at 308 W. Franklin St., Chapel Hill. “Walk with a Local” and learn about our storied town and campus. For information and to register for these 90 minute tours visit: heartofthehilltours.com/
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Additionally, Historic Chapel Hill Walking tours from Preservation Chapel Hill are given by appointment for groups of four or more at $5 person. preservationchapelhill.org
NORTHSIDE HISTORICAL TOUR “Histories of Home” features the voices of over a dozen community members and narrated by Northside longtime residents. This audio tour is designed to be listened to while walking through the Northside neighborhood, historically Chapel Hill’s largest black community. The Marian CheekJackson Center is at 512 W. Rosemary St, Chapel Hill. jacksoncenter.info/soundwalk
UNC CAMPUS Take an hour Carolina Sense of Place tour through the UNC Visitors Center. FREE. Register for day and time at unc.edu/visitors/explorecarolina/. Call 919.962.1630.
HISTORIC HILLSBOROUGH WALKING TOUR Guided tours leaving from the Hillsborough Visitors Center at 150 E. King Street are $6 per person.
GUIDED TOURS
Free, self-guided tours on History, Gardens & Cemeteries, Hillsborough’s African American History, Women of Hillsborough and Hillsborough Hauntings tours are available for download. Visit historichillsborough.org or visithillsboroughnc.com, or call 919.732.7741 for information and tour dates.
MOOREFIELDS Offers “Spring Hiking and Birding Tours” and “Last Sunday Open House Tours”, 1pm-5pm, on the final Sunday of every month from April through August. $5 suggested donation.
moorefields.org
HAUNTED HILLSBOROUGH WALKING TOUR Take a Historic Ghost Tour in the Triangle’s oldest town. Tours are spooky and feature verified tales told by your “deceased guide,” Enoch Pugh (b.1735-d.1771). Check for dates, times and book online. Adults $15 and Seniors/Students/Military $12.50. 10% off for parties of four or more. Call 336.538.3117.
hauntedhillsborough.com
HOMETOWN AMBASSADORS WALKING TOUR
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HILLSBOROUGH GUIDED TOUR
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HISTORIC DOWNTOWN CARRBORO. The Town of Carrboro Recreation and Parks Department’s offers a self-guided walking tour of Carrboro — download the tour at:
townofcarrboro.org/504/carrboro-historicwalking-trail
GARDENS
NORTH CAROLINA BOTANICAL GARDEN North Carolina Botanical Garden guided tours of the display gardens are the second Saturday of each month, March – Nov at 10am. $6, $5 members. Register online for tours.
ncbg.unc.edu
COKER ARBORETUM
UNC Campus. Tours on the third Saturday,
March through Nov at 11am. $6, $5 members.
Register online for tours.
ncbg.unc.edu
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21 FUN THINGS FOR THE WHOLE FAMILY FUN FOR FAMILIES
Orange County is a family-friendly destination.
Find hands-on, engaging and educational attractions, as well as, outdoor fun on trails, lakes, and at farms suitable for children of all ages. Here are 21 fun things in Orange County for kids and their families to do.
See a show at the Morehead Planetarium and Science Center on the UNC campus.
See videos, artifacts and cool Tar Heel memorabilia at the Carolina Basketball Museum.
Ackland Art Museum Art Sessions include guided tours followed by the opportunity to create a take-home treasure.
Spend time at Kidzu Children’s Museum in Chapel Hill’s University Place.
Walk or bike the beautiful Riverwalk in Hillsborough. Don’t forget to walk east in River Park and see the Occaneechi Replica Village with palisade, huts, work arbor, fi re pit, lean-to and cooking table.
Hang out on the lawn and take in the music and food trucks at The Carolina Inn’s Fridays on the Front Porch, late April – mid-Oct. Head up to Hillsborough for Last Fridays and The Artwalk, March - Last Fridays and The Artwalk, March - November for lots of family fun. From preschool classes to family workshops to summer camp, enjoy the engaging, hands-on programs at the North Carolina Botanical Garden. Explore and play outdoors in the Children’s Wonder Garden and indoors in the Wonder Garden and indoors in the Peacock Discovery Room. Take a stroll through the garden, see the Venus fl y traps and more.
The ArtsCenter in Carrboro off ers arts and dance classes, camps, programs and dance classes, camps, programs and concerts your child would love.
Take the kids to a sporting event on the UNC campus.
Spend the afternoon in one of the county’s numerous parks. Walk the hiking trails or greenways or ride on a biking trail. When in Hillsborough climb to the top of Occoneechee State Mountain Natural Area.
FUN FOR FAMILIES
Try a sweet treat from Yogurt Pump, Matthew’s Chocolates or Whit’s Custard. Make sure you take the kids out to Maple View Farm Country Store for their delicious ice cream.
Meet area farmers and learn about Orange County’s bountiful harvest at one of the weekly farmers’ markets.
Ice skate or swim at the Orange County Sportsplex and skateboard at Homestead Park. Make your own masterpiece at the paintit-yourself ceramics studio at Glazed Expectations in Carrboro or take a pottery or clay class at Chapel Hill’s Community Clay Studio on Plant Road.
Check out indoor rock climbing at Progression Climbing and the Chapel Hill Community Center.
While in Hillsborough take in some history at the Orange County Historical Museum and check out the new Kid’s Space Gallery, or visit the Burwell School Historic School.
Ice skate or swim at the Orange County
Come to Spring Haven Farm to snuggle with baby goats, feed fl uff y Highland cows, take a ride on the tractor train, or just kick back and relax by the fi re! Info at springhavenfarm.com. Or via appointment, visit the 17-acre 1870 Farm home to chickens, sheep, goats, ponies, donkeys, pigs, bunnies, alpacas and llamas. 1870farm.com
Speaking of animals, hang out with some literal cool cats at 431 West Franklin, Suite literal cool cats at 431 West Franklin, Suite 210 at the Cat Tales Cat Café. 210 at the Cat Tales Cat Café. Reservations are $10 per person weekdays,$12 per person weekends. weekdays,$12 per person weekends.
cattalescatcafe.com
Eat! Head to Al’s Burgers, Sutton’s Drugstore or Italian Pizzeria III in Chapel Hill; try Carrburrito’s in Carrboro, or Hillsborough BBQ in Hillsborough among many others.
Special events that families and kids will enjoy include outdoor movies, outdoor music and don’t forget the summer Paperhand Puppet Festival. To fi ll up your calendar, visitchapelhill.org/events
There is art everywhere in Orange County and in all shapes and sizes. Discover and explore dozens of painted murals, outdoor sculptures, art galleries, art events and more. www.artsorange.org.
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54 TRANSPORTATION AIRPORT ORANGE PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION 919.245.2008 Ln RALEIGH-DURHAM INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT orangecountync.gov/transportation Office is open Mon-Fri, 8am-5pm. 2400 W. Terminal Blvd, Morrisville Farm OPT operates Mon - Fri, excluding County holidays. I-40 at Exit 284 or 285 919.840.2123 | rdu.com Open daily, 24 hrs. • HILLSBOROUGH CIRCULATOR – FREE – 8am–5pm Located about 25-30 minutes or 18 miles east of – 23 stops around town. Chapel Hill, RDU Airport is the principal facility for • ORANGE-CHAPEL HILL CONNECTOR the Research Triangle. Find information on – Runs from Cedar Grove to Hillsborough to parking, ground transportation services, taxis, Chapel Hill – 9:45am-3:50pm shuttles, Uber and Lyft. Pick up is outside baggage claim at each terminal. • ORANGE-ALAMANCE CONNECTOR – Serves Hillsborough, Efland and Mebane rdu.com/parking – 10am–3pm rdu.com/ground-transportation (once at your stop, you must call 919.245.2004) – $2 general public, $1 ages 6-17 AUTO RENTAL – FREE seniors 60+, children 0-5 and those with disabilities. BUDGET RENTAL WHAT’S NEW – OPT IS CASHLESS AND OPERATORS ARE 919.951.7548 NOT ACCEPTING CASH ON THE BUS. YOU MUST HAVE AN budget.com UMO FARE CARD OR UMO APP. CLICK WEBSITE ABOVE 233 S. Elliott Rd, Chapel Hill FOR DETAILS.
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919.967.5128 919.485.7433 (RIDE)
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Old 1400 E. Franklin St, Chapel Hill Greensboro Rd Triangle Transit operates regional bus and The Research Triangle Regional Public Transportation LOCAL BUSES Authority, known as GoTriangle, provides regional bus service to the Research Triangle region of North Carolina in Wake, Durham, and Orange CHAPEL HILL TRANSIT counties.
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Chapel Hill Transit provides public transportation throughout Chapel Hill, Carrboro, and UNC. The system is fare-free. Chapel Hill Transit also TRAIN operates the Mon-Fri Route 420: HillsboroughChapel Hill which serves north Hillsborough, AMTRAK........................ amtrak.com 800.872.7245 (USA-RAIL) downtown Hillsborough, Durham Tech Orange Co. Campus, downtown Chapel Hill, and UNC Closest stations are Durham, Cary, Raleigh and Hospitals. Plan your trip on gotriangle.org. Burlington
