VISIT CHAPEL HILL
CARRBORO & HILLSBOROUGH
WHAT’S INSIDE
SEE
our robust visual and performing arts scene and hear live music almost every night of the week.
TRY
our amazing food and beverage offerings.
EXPERIENCE
our history, nature and local culture.
Our towns are walkable offering colorful murals, greenways and a riverwalk. Shop local for unique keepsakes or take home some tar heel gear. Head to a fun festival, tour or special event. Choose from numerous accommodations to meet your needs. Our destination is always open to new experiences.
curiosity lead you here!
timeless vibrance & modern
A quintessential college town, Chapel Hill is home of the University of North Carolina, but it’s more than just a center for academia. Wander down the famous Franklin Street, the heart of downtown. You can sip award-winning craft beer on a rooftop and dig into a world-famous BLT. You can shop in local boutiques, see world-class art, stroll on one of the country’s most beautiful campuses and, yes, experience Tar Heel basketball. Carolina Blue is everywhere. Even the town’s fire trucks are Carolina Blue.
Experience our natural beauty on miles of greenways or through the nearby nature preserves. See our public art in the form of colorful murals. Hit a festival, live music event or craft market.
Venture to Southern Village or Meadowmont and don’t miss the new-look University Place.
Chapel Hill
WWW.CARRBORONC.GOV
Known for its progressive vibe, Carrboro is filled with craft galleries, organic grocery stores, and indie music venues like the storied Cat’s Cradle.
Celebrating 50 years, The ArtsCenter is building an inclusive community for makers, tinkerers, and art enthusiasts. The Carrboro Farmers’ Market offers handmade pottery and baskets alongside regional produce. Long time restaurants and coffee shops include Acme, Neal’s Deli, Carrburritos, Glasshalfull and Open Eye Café.
The historic Carr Mill Mall filled with local shops and connected to Weaver Street Market is a must visit. Community events come to the Town Commons and the town’s signature events feature music, film and poetry.
Carrboro creativity around every corner
corner
PHOTO: TOWN OF CARRBORO
Learn about Hillsborough’s history at the Alexander Dickson House, Orange County Historical Museum, the Burwell School, Ayr Mount Historic Site and the Occaneechi Replica Village. Explore the outdoors on the scenic Riverwalk or hike the Occoneechee Mountain State Natural Area. Take a stroll along the Historic Occoneechee Speedway Trail, a one-mile loop around the former oval speedway from the early days of NASCAR.
Hillsborough is known for its local art galleries. Come to Last Fridays from March – November, an event packed with music, poetry, crafts and more. Retail ranges from wine, vintage, jewelry, home décor, unique gifts and more along Churton and King streets.
In downtown, try Hillsborough Bakeshop & Pasta Co, Nomad, Wooden Nickel, Saratoga Grill, Spencer’s Tavern in the Colonial Inn, Yonder Southern Cocktails & Brew and more. If heading to West Hillsborough, stop at the Village Diner and Hillsborough BBQ.
PHOTO: DONN YOUNG
Hillsborough
blue skies that go on forever
Centrally located in North Carolina, Orange County is home to more than 150,000 people and is located between the Research Triangle Park and the Triad. Access is easy via I-40 and I-85 via car and it’s less than a 30-minute drive from the Raleigh-Durham International Airport.
Founded in 1752, much of Orange County is rural dotted with farms that visitors can venture to including Cedar Grove Blueberry Farm, McAdams Farm for strawberries, Cedar Creek Farm known for its popular fall McKee Cornfield Maze, Eno River Farm, Merry Hill Hemp Farm, Lavender Oaks Farm, Spring Haven Farm, Lloyd’s Dairy Farm and many more.
Managed by the Orange County Arts Commission, visit the Eno Arts Mill Gallery in the historic Eno Mill in West Hillsborough. This gallery is a 1,000 square foot exhibit space that offers their studio artists the opportunity to exhibit their work. New gallery exhibits each month during “First Fridays At The Mill” also include live music, food trucks and beverages. ARTSORANGE.ORG.
Orange County
SENIORS
ORANGE COUNTY DEPARTMENT ON AGING
oversees two senior centers:
JERRY M. PASSMORE
SENIOR CENTER
103 Meadowlands Dr Hillsborough 919.245.2015
ROBERT & PEARL SEYMOUR CENTER SOUTHERN HUMAN SERVICES CAMPUS
2551 Homestead Rd
Chapel Hill 919.968.2070 orangecountync.gov/154/aging
PUBLIC LIBRARIES
CHAPEL HILL PUBLIC LIBRARY
chapelhillpubliclibrary.org
100 Library Dr
Chapel Hill
919.968.2777
ORANGE COUNTY MAIN LIBRARY orangecountylibrary.org
137 W. Margaret Lane
Hillsborough 919.245.2525
ORANGE COUNTY SOUTHERN BRANCH LIBRARY
Drakeford Library Complex 203 S. Greensboro St Carrboro orangecountylibrary.org
MEDICAL
UNC HOSPITALS
unchealthcare.org
101 Manning Dr Chapel Hill
984.974.1000
430 Waterstone Drive
Hillsborough 984.215.2000
DIVERSITY RESOURCES
chapelhilldiversity.com
helpful resources
RELOCATION & BUSINESS
CHAMBER FOR A GREATER CHAPEL HILL-CARRBORO carolinachamber.org
104 S. Estes Dr
Chapel Hill
919.967.7075
CHAPEL HILL DOWNTOWN PARTNERSHIP
downtownchapelhill.com
128 E. Franklin St, #240 Chapel Hill 919.967.9440
HILLSBOROUGH/ ORANGE COUNTY CHAMBER OF COMMERCE
hillsboroughchamber.com
200 N. Churton St
Hillsborough 919.732.8156
ORANGE COUNTY
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT growinorangenc.com
131 W. Margaret Lane Hillsborough 919.245.2325
CHAPEL HILL ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT OFFICE townofchapelhill.org or, open2.biz
125 E. Rosemary St Chapel Hill 919.968.2740
CARRBORO ECONOMIC & COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT OFFICE carrboronc.gov Town Hall
301 W. Main St
Carrboro
919.918.7319
ACCESSIBILITY
ORANGE COUNTY ACCESSIBILITY GUIDE
scan to QR code for accessibility www.visitchapelhill.org/ accessibility/
ACCESSIBILITY ON CAMPUS eoc.unc.edu
The University of North Carolina has a helpful site: Equal Opportunity and Compliance Office. There is a new accessibility ramp at the Old Well.
FOR CAMPUS ACCESSIBILITY ACCOMMODATIONS move.unc.edu/parking/ accessibility
ATHLETIC EVENTS
Accessible seating is available at all UNC Athletics ticketed sporting events. Accessible seating is reserved exclusively for customers with accessible needs and their companion(s).
For more details visit: goheels.com/news/ 2014/10/18/209723098.aspx
HISTORY IN THE MAKING
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. The university 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. Wander the campus and see the familiar stone walls and tree-filled green grassy quads. The nation’s first public university, UNC ranks among the world’s leading research universities. Committed to making its highquality education accessible and affordable, UNC-Chapel Hill has ranked as a top five national public university for 23 straight years according to U.S. News & World Report’s annual “Best Colleges” rankings.
The UNC Visitors Center
Make it your first stop when visiting the campus! Insight, access, guidance, and orientation to all things Carolina. Contact the center for tours.
WWW.UNC.EDU/VISITORS
134 E. Franklin St, Chapel Hill | 919.962.1630 Mon-Fri, 10am–4pm.
The Univeristy of North At Chapel Hill
UNC SPORTS
UNC is home to 50 NCAA Division I team national championships. There are Varsity teams in 13 men’s and 15 women’s sports.
Men’s basketball is played 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 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 Dorrance Field. The Track & Field Complex is at Finley Fields near the newly renovated Finley Golf Course. Softball plays in Anderson Stadium, while Swimming & Diving is in the Koury Natatorium. Tennis plays at the Cone-Kenfield Indoor Courts and the new outdoor Chewning Tennis Center on Friday Center Drive.
where to stay
Find an array of lodging options convenient to our downtowns, the university, and the interstate highway.
AC HOTEL DOWNTOWN CHAPEL HILL
marriott.com/rduah
919.969.2800 | 214 W. Rosemary St, Chapel Hill
123 rooms. Two blocks from UNC and one block from Franklin St. restaurants and bars. Inviting firepit, outdoor patio and local art. The AC Kitchen’s European-inspired breakfast features fresh croissants, sweet and savory egg tarts, sliced prosciutto and cheese, fruit and more. Evenings, visitors and locals alike gather in the AC Lounge for small plates and signature cocktails.
ALOFT CHAPEL HILL
aloftchapelhill.com
919.932.7772 | 1001 S. Hamilton Rd, Chapel Hill
130 rooms. Located in the East 54 mixed-use development with shops and restaurants at the corner of Hamilton and Raleigh Roads. Enjoy hand-crafted cocktails in WXYZ lounge and billiards in re:mix lobby, work out in the recharge gym and splash in the salt-water indoor pool.
THE CAROLINA INN
carolinainn.com
919.933.2001 | 211 Pittsboro St, Chapel Hill
185 rooms. 7 luxury suites. Enjoy newly refreshed guest rooms with the warmth and charm of an historic property while incorporating a contemporary touch and modern amenities. Updated lobby and meeting space. AAA Four Diamond property is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. Taste authentic Carolina cuisine at the Crossroads Chapel Hill Restaurant.
THE COLONIAL INN
colonialinn-nc.com
984.798.4455 | 153 W. King St, Hillsborough
28 rooms. Boutique hotel, with indoor and outdoor event spaces, and a bar serving North Carolina’s best Hillsborough-inspired craft cocktails and local southern beer, wine, and spirits. Dine at Spencer’s Tavern for lunch and dinner Monday – Saturday, as well as brunch and dinner on Sundays.
COURTYARD BY MARRIOTT
marriott.com/en-us/hotels/rduch-courtyard-chapel-hill
919.883.0700 | 100 Marriott Way, Chapel Hill
169 rooms, including 36 suites. 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 fire pit, indoor pool and fitness facility. Business center and three meeting rooms.
DURHAM SKYLAND INN
919.237.3131 | 5400 US Hwy 70 W., Durham (Eastern Orange County)
31 rooms. Six pet-friendly acres, outdoor salt-water pool, a playground and picnic area along with a complimentary continental breakfast.
GRADUATE BY HILTON 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 Hilton 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. Meeting space. 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 and business center. Near downtown historic Hillsborough. Easy access to I-40 and I-85.
HYATT PLACE CHAPEL HILL
hyattplacechapelhill.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, 24-hour fitness room, breakfast bar, and grab-and-go market, coffee and cocktails. Close to shops, restaurants, community park and walking trails. 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. Nicely furnished rooms, free wi-fi, on-site guest laundry, free breakfast. Near downtown historic Hillsborough. Access to I-40 and I-85.
OYO HOTEL DURHAM (EASTERN ORANGE COUNTY)
oyorooms.com/us/54840/
919.504.9255 | 3220 Kuber Blvd, Durham
43 rooms. 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 full kitchens or kitchenettes and stylish bathrooms. All suites have 37-inch HD LCD TVs. Free hot breakfast buffet. Game room, fitness center, outdoor pool, and putting green. Meeting space.
SHERATON CHAPEL HILL HOTEL
sheratonchapelhill.com
919.968.4900 | One Europa Dr, Chapel Hill
172 rooms and 4 suites. Marriott property with 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 more than 20,000 sq. ft. including a dynamic, landscaped outdoor deck of almost 7,000 square feet.
THE SIENA HOTEL
marriott.com/rduak
919.929.4000 | 1505 E. Franklin St, Chapel Hill
79 rooms including 12 suites. An Italian boutique hotel, The Siena has renovated rooms, fitness equipment, meeting space and public area and is pet friendly. Home to 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.
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.
AC HOTEL DOWNTOWN CHAPEL HILL
ALOFT CHAPEL HILL
THE CAROLINA INN
THE COLONIAL INN
COURTYARD BY MARRIOTT
DURHAM SKYLAND INN
GRADUATE BY HILTON CHAPEL HILL
HAMPTON INN & SUITES
HOLIDAY INN EXPRESS
HYATT PLACE CHAPEL HILL
MICROTEL INN & SUITES
OYO HOTEL DURHAM
RESIDENCE INN BY MARRIOTT
SHERATON CHAPEL HILL
THE SIENA HOTEL
TRU BY HILTON
RV PARKS
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
trianglervparknc.com
919.695.3337 | 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. One month minimum stay.
so much to do!
Around every corner are interesting things to do — museums, gardens, tours and more.
gardens
Serene walking paths take you past wildflowers and trees in this 5-acre gem on the UNC campus with open lawns and shady benches. Arboretum changes with the seasons. New 300-ft. native vine arbor and replanted landscape in progress. FREE
MONTROSE GARDEN montrosegarden.org
320 St Mary’s Rd, Hillsborough 919.732.7787
Open Sept-May. Guided tours by appointment —10am, Tue, Thu. 24 hour notice required.
Listed in the National Register of Historic Places, the grounds include 19th century buildings, a rock garden, scree garden, extensive woodland plantings, and sunny gardens with unique color and planting schemes. $20 per person. Group tours of 6 or more available at other times.
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. Education center with exhibits, reference library, auditorium and classrooms. FREE
NORTH CAROLINA BOTANICAL GARDEN
PHOTO: JOHNNY ANDREWS
MONTROSE GARDEN
PHOTO: SUSAN REIMER
ACKLAND ART MUSEUM
PHOTO: UNC CHAPEL HILL
MUSEUMS 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. Your local museum with a global outlook, situated at the corner of campus and community with a permanent collection of 20,000 works of art spanning all cultures and time periods. 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, 9am-5pm.
A multi-media history of Carolina football with photographs, awards, trophies and artifacts on display. See the largest ram sculpture in the world and the Charlie Justic statue outside. FREE.
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 calendar of events. View awardwinning planetarium shows, live science demonstrations, explore interactive exhibits, wander the Gift Shop, or participate in a special program.
Admission + planetarium show: Adults $15.95; Seniors, military/veterans, students & children $13.95; UNC Students $5; Children under three, free with parent. Visit website for General Admission costs.
THE NEST BY KIDZU CHILDREN’S MUSEUM kidzuchildrensmuseum.org
Located in the preschool wing at Binkley Church, 1712 Willow Drive, Chapel Hill 919.933.1455
Open Tue-Sat.
Hands-on activities for infants, toddlers, and their caregivers in a venue dedicated to providing inspiration to learn through creative, purposeful play. Visit website for admission costs.
WILSON LIBRARY library.unc.edu/wilson
South Rd, Chapel Hill, UNC Campus
919.962.3765
Mon-Fri, 9am-5pm; closed major holidays
Historic Wilson Library welcomes visitors to explore rotating exhibitions that highlight materials from the special collections. Three historic rooms, along with permanent exhibitions, provide an immersive look at the history and culture of North Carolina and beyond. FREE.
ORANGE COUNTY HISTORICAL MUSEUM orangehistorync.org
201 N. Churton St, Hillsborough 919.732.2201
Mon-Sun, 11am-4pm; Wed by appointment. Permanent exhibit looks at Orange County from indigenous settlements through the twentieth century. Events and changing exhibits. Second floor Kids’ Space, a handson gallery for Kids ages 3+, has been reimagined to resemble life in downtown Hillsborough in 1823. FREE, but donations are accepted.
ORANGE COUNTY HISTORICAL MUSEUM
PHOTO: DONN YOUNG
CAROLINA BASKETBALL MUSEUM
PHOTO: STEVEN PAUL WHITSITT
HISTORIC SITES & HOMES
historic sites and 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
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.
GUIDED TOURS: April - November.
Thur & Fri, 1pm & 2:30pm, Sat, 11am, 1pm, 2:30pm.
Advance ticket purchase required.
$20 per person. Children 6 under, free. Grounds and trails open to public daily, 9am–7pm.
HORACE WILLIAMS HOUSE preservationchapelhill.org
610 E. Rosemary St, Chapel Hill 919.942.7818
See website for days and times open to the public.
The house, built in 1854 retains its original architecture including woodwork, floors, ceilings, and mantles. Art exhibits, music concerts, special events. FREE.
OCCANEECHI REPLICA VILLAGE visithillsboroughnc.com/things-to-do/ replicavillage
Below the corner of Margaret Lane and Cameron St, downtown Hillsborough Home to a reconstructed 17th century Occaneechi village on the banks of the Eno River, near where the tribe had an actual village 300 years ago. See a palisade, four ati (huts), work arbor, fire pit, lean-to and cooking table. FREE.
Learn more about the Occaneechi Band of Saponi Nation at: obsn.org.
BURWELL SCHOOL HISTORIC SITE
burwellschool.org
319 N. Churton St, Hillsborough
919.732.7451
Wed-Sat, 11am-4pm; Sun 1pm-4pm. , Learn about the antebellum girls’ academy which operated here from 1837-1857 by Anna and the Rev. Robert Burwell. 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. Vist website for guided and self-guided tours. FREE.
ARY MOUNT
PHOTO: DONN YOUNG
BURWELL SCHOOL PHOTO: CHOCVB
PERFORMING ARTS performing arts
THE ARTSCENTER artscenterlive.org
400 Roberson St, Carrboro 919.929.2787
Mon-Fri, 9am-9pm; Sat-Sun,10am-5pm.
Plays, comedy, improv, music, youth education, the art school and gallery. Tickets online.
CENTER THEATER COMPANY centertheatercompany.com
300-G E. Main St, Carrboro
Youth theater company with shows, improv, karaoke, classes, workshops, summer camps and more.
FOREST THEATRE
ncbg.unc.edu/visit/battle-park-foresttheatre
123 S. Boundary St /Country Club Rd
Chapel Hill
UNC Campus | 919.962.0522
Open daily, dawn to dusk. On the southwestern corner of Battle Park, you can explore the Koch Memorial Forest Theatre, a stone amphitheatre with over a century of history. Hosts the summer Paperhand Puppet Festival, outdoor movies and more.
ORANGE COMMUNITY PLAYERS ocpnc.com
Community theater in Hillsborough.
PLAYMAKERS REPERTORY COMPANY playmakersrep.org
150 Country Club Rd, Chapel Hill
UNC Campus | 919.962.7529
BOX OFFICE: Tues-Fri, 12pm-5pm and 90 minutes prior to curtain.
North Carolina’s premier resident professional theatre celebrating 49 years of transformational performances September to April, plus Summer Youth Conservatory. Performances are Tue-Sat, 7:30pm; Sun, 2 pm. Visit website for tickets.
MEMORIAL HALL/ UNC CAMPUS carolinaperformingarts.org
114 E. Cameron Ave, Chapel Hill
UNC Campus | 919.843.3333
The CPA Box Office is available by phone weekdays from 12pm-5pm, excluding holidays. Email carolinaperformingarts@unc.edu. Will call open one hour before performance. 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.
Additionally, the CURRENT ARTSPACE + STUDIO at 123 W. Franklin St in the Carolina Square development is part of Carolina Performing Arts. Costs vary by performance.
SONJA HAYNES STONE CENTER FOR RESEARCH IN BLACK CULTURE & HISTORY stonecenter.unc.edu
150 South Rd, Chapel Hill
UNC Campus | 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. Includes museum, art gallery, library, theater, performance spaces, classrooms, meeting facilities and more.
UNC DEPARTMENT OF MUSIC music.unc.edu
145 E. Cameron Ave, Chapel Hill
UNC Campus | 919.962.1039
Visit website for concert dates and times. Department occupies three principal buildings: Kenan Music Building, Hill Hall, and Person Recital Hall.
ALVIN AILEY AMERICAN DANCE THEATER
PHOTO: DARIO CALMESE
the great outdoors
Stretch your legs and hit the great outdoors. Enjoy the natural beauty of Orange County on the trails, courts and in our parks.
take a hike
Visit Eno River State Park and the Occoneechee Mountain State Natural Area, the tallest point in the county. ncparks.gov.
the hillsborough riverwalk
A 3-mile trail which winds along the Eno River from Occoneechee Mountain State Natural Area through downtown Hillsborough and is part of the state’s Mountains-to-Sea Trail. The main entrance is at the Eno River Parking Deck at the end of Nash and Kollock St. hillsboroughnc.gov/community/ parkfacilities/riverwalk
the historic occoneechee speedway trail
Walk the historic one-mile dirt track that many of the great NASCAR legends raced on from 19491968 at 320 Elizabeth Brady Rd in Hillsborough. Open daily to the public during daylight hours. enotrails.com/occoneechee-speedway-trail.htm
preserves & forests
Get back to nature in our woodlands and nature preserves.
• CAROLINA NORTH FOREST facilities.unc.edu/carolina-north-forest
• BRUMLEY FAMILY NATURE PRESERVE triangleland.org
• JOHNSTON MILL NATURE PRESERVE triangleland.org
soccer
Orange County’s Soccer.Com Center is on West Ten Road in Efland. orangecountync.gov
22 | 888. 968. 2060
bicycling
A great way to get around. There are miles and miles of bike trails to enjoy. move.unc.edu/bike/bikeshare, or townofchapelhill.org
golf
Play a round of golf at the newly renovated UNC Finley Golf Club, uncfinley.com, or Hillsborough’s Occoneechee Golf Club. occoneechee.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 chapelhill.picklesandplay.com
ice skate
Lace up at the Orange County Sportsplex. oc-sportsplex.com
skateboard
Check out the Chapel Hill Skatepark. townofchapelhill.org or the new Hillsborough Skate Spot in Cates Creek Park. hillsboroughnc.gov/home/components/ facilitydirectory/facilitydirectory/164
water fun
Spend Spring through mid-Fall weekends on the water at University Lake and Cane Creek Reservoir. owasa.org
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
swim
Take a dip at the A. D. Clark Pool, Homestead Aquatics Center, Chapel Hill Community Center. townofchapelhill.org or the Orange County Sportsplex in Hillsborough. oc-sportsplex.com
racing
Hear the roar of engines at the Orange County Speedway in Rougemont, the fastest 3/8 mile track in the nation. ocstrack.net
talk with the animals
Hang with the goats and animals at Chapel Hill’s Spring Haven Farm springhaven.com
Head inside and pet some friendly adoptable cats at Franklin Street’s Cat Tales Cat Café. cattalescatcafe.com
dog parks
Hillsborough’s Gold Park, Chapel Hill’s Southern Community Dog Park and Homestead Dog Park and Carrboro’s Henry Anderson III Community Dog Park. Visit recreation websites for other dog walking locations.
TOWN COMMONS
CINEMA AT UNIVERSITY PLACE
VARSITY THEATRE ON FRANKLIN ST THE LUMINA AT SOUTHERN VILLAGE
CHELSEA THEATER AT TIMBERLYNE
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CARRBORO
PHOTO: TOWN OF CARRBORO
SPRING HAVEN FARM
PHOTO: SP MURRAY
HILLSBOROUGH RIVER WALK
PHOTO: STEVEN PAUL WHITSITT
here, there & everywhere
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AIRPORT
RALEIGH-DURHAM INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT
2400 W. Terminal Blvd, Morrisville I-40 at Exit 284 or 285 919.840.2123 | rdu.com
Open daily, 24 hrs.
Airport is located 25-30 minutes or 18 miles east of Chapel Hill. Find information on parking, ground transportation services, taxis, shuttles, Uber and Lyft. Pick up is outside baggage claim at each terminal. rdu.com/parking rdu.com/ground-transportation
TRAIN
AMTRAK
800.872.7245 (USA-RAIL)
amtrak.com
Closest stations are Durham, Cary, Raleigh and Burlington.
LOCAL BUSES
CHAPEL HILL TRANSIT
chtransit.org or download Chapel Hill Transit App FARE-FREE bus transportation throughout Chapel Hill,Carrboro, and UNC.
ORANGE PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION
919.245.2008
Runs: Mon-Fri, excluding County holidays. Find route information for the Hillsborough Circulator, Orange-Alamance Connector and Orange Chapel Hill Connector at orangecountync.gov/1532/fixed-routes
GOTRIANGLE
919.485.7433 (RIDE)
Gotriangle.org
Provides regional bus service to the Research Triangle region of North Carolina in Wake, Durham, and Orange counties.
ALSO OPERATES THE ROUTE 420: Hillsborough-Chapel Hill, Mon-Fri, which serves north and downtown Hillsborough, Durham Tech Orange Co. Campus, downtown Chapel Hill and UNC Hospitals.
TAR HEEL EXPRESS
CHAPEL HILL TRANSIT PROVIDES BUS SERVICE TO UNC HOME BASKETBALL, FOOTBALL GAMES, AND OTHER MAJOR EVENTS ON CAMPUS. PASSES $5, AND KIDS 5 AND UNDER FREE SOLD AT THE LOTS OR ON PARKMOBILE
FOOTBALL
TO/FROM KENAN MEMORIAL STADIUM
BASKETBALL
TO/FROM THE DEAN SMITH CENTER
SOUTHERN VILLAGE (OFF US HWY 15-501 SOUTH)
90 MINUTES BEFORE AND 45 MINUTES AFTER GAMES
FRIDAY CENTER (OFF NC HWY 54 EAST)
3 HOURS BEFORE KICK-OFF, 2 HOURS BEFORE TIP-OFF AND 45 MINUTES AFTER GAMES
CAROLINA COFFEE SHOP DOWNTOWN CHAPEL HILL (NO PARKING PROVIDED)
90 MINUTES BEFORE AND 45 MINUTES AFTER GAMES
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PARKING IS FREE
• AFTER 8PM AT ALL LOTS AND DECKS
• ALL DAY SUNDAY AT MUNICIPAL LOTS AND ON-STREET METERS
ON-STREET METERS
$1.75 | 8am-6pm.
$2/hr | 10:30am-2:30pm. Free after 6pm. Free on Sundays.
• SATURDAYS IN JULY AND DECEMBER FOR PARKING ON UNC CAMPUS: MOVE.UNC.EDU/PARKING Download ParkMobile App
11 ] WALLACE DECK
150 E. Rosemary St
8am-8pm, Mon-Sat $1.50/hr.
10 ] ROSEMARY PARKING DECK
125 E. Rosemary St
8am-8pm, Mon-Sat Free for 30 minutes or less
$1/hr within two hours
$2/hr beyond two hours
$18 daily maximum
$30 special event parking
8am-8pm, Mon-Sat $1.50/hr.
12 ] UNC MOREHEAD PLANETARIUM LOT
250 E. Franklin St
7:30-5pm, Mon- Fri
$1.75/hr
Use ParkMobile Zone 4468 or the Digital Pay Station near their iguana. Parking on weekends is free unless lot reserved for a special event.
13 ] 207 N. COLUMBIA ST LOT
All pay stations accept Visa, Mastercard, American Express and coins. Rosemary/Columbia Lot, Wallace Deck, and Rosemary Deck pay stations accept $1 and $5 bills. 9 ] ROSEMARY/COLUMBIA LOT 100 E. ROSEMARY ST
8am-8pm, Mon-Sat
$1.50/hr. 10 hr maximum park
chapel hill
CHAPEL HILL/ORANGE COUNTY WELCOME CENTER
308 W. Franklin Street
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guided tours
Orange County is rich with history, culture, beauty, and even ghosts. Group and self-guided tours are available for your enjoyment. Check out these popular tours below.
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 to register.
HOMETOWN AMBASSADORS TOURS
Leaves select Saturdays during Spring and Fall at 11am from the Welcome Center at 308 W. Franklin St., Chapel Hill. “Walk With A Local” for 60-90 minutes and learn about our storied town and campus FREE. Register at heartofthehilltours.com
NORTHSIDE HISTORICAL TOUR
“Histories of Home” audio tour is designed to be listened to while walking through the Northside neighborhood, historically Chapel Hill’s largest black community. The Marian Cheek-Jackson Center is at 512 W. Rosemary St, Chapel Hill. jacksoncenter.info/soundwalk
UNC CAMPUS
Take an hour “Carolina Sense of Place” tour from the UNC Visitors Center at 134 E. Franklin St. FREE.
Register at unc.edu/visitors/explore-carolina
TRIANGLE WALKING TOUR
“Chapel Hill Historic Churches”, “Ghost Walk”, “True Crime” and “LGBT History” , all t ours leave on select Saturdays from Rougarou at 108 Henderson St. $14. Register in advance at trianglewalkingtours.com/
HISTORIC HILLSBOROUGH WALKING TOUR
Guided tours leaving from the Hillsborough Visitors Center at 150 E. King St on select Saturdays at 10:30am, March – October. $10 per person. Free self-guided tours. Visit historichillsborough.org or visithillsboroughnc.com, or call
MOOREFIELDS
Offers “Spring Hiking and Birding Tours” and “Last Sunday Open House Tours”, 1pm-5pm on the final Sunday of every month from May through August. $5 suggested donation. moorefields.org
LSBOROUGH TOURS
HAUNTED HILLSBOROUGH TOURS
Experience spooky, verified tales told by your “deceased guide” Enoch Pugh (b.1735-d.1771). Adults $15, Seniors/Stude nts/Military $12.50. 10% off for parties of four or more. Call 336.538.3117. Book at hauntedhillsborough.com
HISTORIC DOWNTOWN CARRBORO.
Self-guided walking tour of Carrboro. Download at: townofcarrboro.org/2491 walking-tour
GARDEN TOURS
Tour the NORTH CAROLINA BOTANICAL GARDEN display gardens on second Saturdays, March–Nov at 10am. Tour the COKER ARBORETUM, UNC’s 5-acre garden , third Saturdays, March – Nov at 11am. Both tours $6, members $5. Group guided tours available at other times. Register at ncbg.unc.edu. See the “Fall for the Sculpture” in the Garden event.
ALL AGES
10 FUN THINGS TO DO WHILE VISITING FOR
DISCOVER THE COLORFUL MURALS USING THE MURAL MAP AT THE WELCOME CENTER
TAKE A SELF-GUIDED WALKING TOUR THROUGH THE UNC CAMPUS
WALK EAST AND WEST ENDS OF FRANKLIN STREET CHAPEL HILL
WALK CARRBORO AND VISIT CARR MILL MALL’S UNIQUE SHOPS
LEARN ABOUT SPACE AT THE MOREHEAD PLANETARIUM & SCIENCE CENTER
WALK THROUGH THE ACKLAND ART MUSEUM AND ADMIRE THE PERMANENT AND VISITING COLLECTIONS
BASK IN BEAUTY AT THE NORTH CAROLINA BOTANICAL GARDEN
THE FREE CAROLINA BASKETBALL MUSEUM, NEXT TO THE DEAN SMITH CENTER, IS A SPECTACULAR EXPERIENCE
SPEND SOME TIME IN HILLSBOROUGH AND ENJOY ITS HISTORIC AND ARTISTIC BEAUTY
VISIT OUR FARMERS’ MARKETS IN CHAPEL HILL, CARRBORO AND HILLSBOROUGH
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TOWN OF CARRBORO
STEVEN PAUL WHITSITT
DONN YOUNG
JON GARDINER UNC
retail therapy
Shop for exquisite fabrics, unique gifts, clothing, memorabilia and more at our many delightful stores throughout Orange County.
Chapel Hill
Start your shopping excursion in Downtown Chapel Hill on Franklin Street. You’ll find boutiques including Julian’s, Simply Audrey and Uniquities plus UNC memorabilia and jewelry at Lightyears Jewelry. On W. Franklin, visit Target and more in Carolina Square and wander to the gift shop Glass Box. In Midway, hit Quantum Soul and vintage thrift Rumors. downtownchapelhill.com
EASTGATE CROSSING is home to Trader Joe’s, Ulta Beauty, Lynn’s Hallmark, The Pink Pearl, Great Outdoor Provision Company, and Talbots among others. Ample parking at 1800 E. Franklin St. location. kiterealty.com/properties/eastgate-crossing
MEADOWMONT VILLAGE off Raleigh Rd (Hwy 54 East) includes shopping at Monkee’s of Chapel Hill and JMcLaughlin and Harris Teeter plus several service stores. meadowmontvillageshops.com
TIMBERLYNE SHOPPING 1129 Weaver Dairy Road find the new Crazy Alan’s Emporium, The Crystal Garden with crystals and gemstones and handcrafted jewelry, Town & Country Hardware and Goodwill Industries
MIDTOWN MARKET houses Flyleaf Books and SallyMack Gifts at corner of Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd and Hillsborough St.
THE VILLAGE PLAZA, ELLIOTT SQUARE AND THE GALLERIA are shops in the Blue Hill District along S. Elliott Rd between E. Franklin St and Fordham Blvd. Find Staples, Whole Foods Market, Purple Puddle Flowers & Gifts, Whilden Clothing and the thrift store Clothes Mentor.
SOUTHERN VILLAGE offers restaurants, Glee Kids, entertainment and services anchored by Weaver Street Market, Lumina Theater, and the Hyatt Place Hotel. Center Village on the Green on Market Street off 15-501 South. southernvillage.com
GLASS BOX
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MEADOWMONT
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UNIVERSITY PLACE
201 S. Estes Dr is anchored by Silverspot Cinema and Stoney River Steakhouse & Grill. Home to Metropolis, Gerrie & Co Gifts, The Frame and Print Shop. Renovations include new shops and culinary, open-air retail and flexible programmable outdoor space for public art, entertainment, community events and permanent venue for Chapel Hill Farmers’ Market. Community also includes walk/bike focused residences. Jeni’s Splendid Ice Creams, Curry Up Now and Chick-fil-A are among the new dining options. universityplacenc.com
ALUMNI HALL alumnihall.com/info/carolina-square
CHAPEL HILL SPORTSWEAR chapelhillsportswear.com 119 E. Franklin St, Chapel Hill 919.929.0060 CLASSIC CAROLINA classiccarolinaunc.com 171 E. Franklin St, Chapel Hill 917.667.2140
JOHNNY T-SHIRT: THE CAROLINA STORE johnnytshirt.com 128 E. Franklin St, Chapel Hill 919.967.5646
SHRUNKEN HEAD BOUTIQUE shrunkenhead.com 155 E. Franklin St, Chapel Hill 919.942.7544
TAR HEEL TEAM STORE 120 E. Franklin St, Chapel Hill
UNC STUDENT STORES unc.bncollege.com UNC Campus, 207 South Rd, Chapel Hill 919.962.5066
PURPLE CROW BOOKS purplecrowbooks.com 109 W. King St, Hillsborough 919.732.1711
Carrboro
CARR MILL MALL at the corner of N. Greensboro and Weaver Streets is a beautifully restored former textile mill (built in 1899) and home to numerous local specialty shops, restaurants and adjacent to Harris Teeter, CVS and Weaver Street Market. Find books at Golden Fig, beads at Firefly, Ali Cat Toys, clothes and accessories at Sofia’s Boutique, Narrative & Co, The Fragrance Shop, cards and gifts at My Muses Card Shop and much more. carrmillmall.com
DOWNTOWN CARRBORO starts with Peel Gallery on Rosemary Street. Moving to Main St from east to west find Surplus Sids, Frank Gallery, Womancraft Gifts and Fleet Feet. Visit This & That Gallery and on W. Main St don’t miss Scavenger Antiques, North Carolina Crafts Gallery and Oddities & Such.
CARRBORO PLAZA at NC Hwy 54 West and W. Main St. features 30 stores including Dollar General, restaurants, pharmacy and service stores and other businesses.
Hillsborough
Local gift shops, vintage and antique shops line Margaret Lane, Churton and King Streets in the heart of the historic district in downtown Hillsborough. Visit 108 Churton, A Little Something, Carlisle & Linny Vintage Jewelry, Dwell, Re-Invintaged Home Decor & More, Uniquitiques and Melissa Designer Jewelry. Don’t miss Annie & Arthur Arts and Dual Supply.
Art galleries are prominent in downtown from Margaret Lane Gallery & Arts Studios, Thomas Stevens Gallery, Hillsborough Artists Cooperative & Skylight Gallery, Hillsborough Arts Council Gallery & Gift Shop, Hillsborough Gallery of Arts and Saltire Gallerie. In West Hillsborough don’t miss, the Eno Arts Mill Gallery
In HAMPTON POINTE off I-85 Exit 165 and Hwy 86 you’ll find Home Depot and a Wal-Mart SuperCenter.
For more than 40 years, Vietri has been off Hwy 70 Business at 343 Elizabeth Road. Shop Vietri Outlet Store which features discontinued, slightly flawed, and one-of-a-kind Italian hand-crafted dinnerware, glassware, flatware and accessories. Check out their semi-annual warehouse sale in Spring and Fall. vietri.com/pages/outlet-store
THIS AND THAT PHOTO: SP MURRAY
MELISSA DESIGNER JEWELRY
PHOTO: DONN YOUNG
DWELL PHOTO: DONN YOUNG
MY MUSE
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Get it fresh from the farm at our area’s famous farmers’ markets. It doesn’t get any fresher than this!
The ‘VISIT NC FARMS’ mobile app connects you to agricultural assets of Chapel Hill and rural Orange County. Find farms that are open to the public, pick-your-own locations, farmers’ markets, local goods, restaurants that source food locally, and agricultural events. Immerse yourself in the bounty.
Carrboro Farmers’ Market
carrborofarmersmarket.com
TOWN COMMONS 301 W. Main St, Carrboro 919.280.3326
Apr-Oct | Sat 7am - 12pm | Wed 3pm - 6pm
Nov-Mar | Sat 9am - 12pm
Chapel Hill Farmers’ Market
thechapelhillfarmersmarket.com
UNIVERSITY PLACE PARKING LOT 201 S. Estes Dr, Chapel Hill 919.533.9496.
Apr-Oct | Sat 8am - 12pm | Tues 3pm - 6pm
Nov-Mar | Sat 9am - 12pm Eno River Farmers’ Market
enoriverfarmersmarket.com
FARMERS’ MARKET PAVILION 144 E. Margaret Ln, Hillsborough 952.412.5940
Apr-Nov | Sat 8am - 12pm Dec-Mar | Sat 10am - 12pm
let’s eat
Orange County has long been a culinary destination... just wait ‘till you see what we bring to the table.
RESTAURANTS ARE COLOR-CODED BY TOWN: CHAPEL HILL = CARRBORO = HILLSBOROUGH =
AMERICAN
ACME FOOD & BEVERAGE CO
110 E. Main St
919.929.2263 acmecarrboro.com
BREAKAWAY CARRBORO
410 N. Greensboro St., Ste 160 984.234.3296 breakawaync.com
CAROLINA BREWERY
460 W. Franklin St
919.942.1800 carolinabrewery.com
CAROLINA COFFEE SHOP
138 E. Franklin St
919.942.6875 carolinacoffeeshop.com
CROSSROADS CHAPEL HILL
211 Pittsboro St 919.918.2777 destinationhotels.com/ carolina-inn/crossroads-chapelhill
ELEMENTS
2110 Environ Way 919.537.8780 elementsofchapelhill.com
FOUR CORNERS
175 E. Franklin St
919.537.8230 fourcornersgrille.com
GLASSHALFULL
106 S. Greensboro St 919.967.9784 glasshalfull.net
GRATA DINER
200 N. Greensboro St 919.240.7000 gratadiner.com
HAWTHORNE & WOOD
3140 Environ Way 919.240.4337 hawthorneandwood.com
HEEL AND HORN CRAFT KITCHEN & BAR
1502 E. Franklin St 984.999.4826 theheelandhorn.com
MARKET AND MOSS
700 Market St 919.929.8226 marketandmoss.com
OAKLEAF
310 E. Main St 984.234.0054 oakleafnc.com
RAISING CANE’S
101 E. Franklin St 919.325.3092 raisingcanes.com
SNOOZE, AN A.M. EATERY
1008 E. Franklin St 984.316.8910 snoozeeatery.com
TANDEM CARRBORO
200 N. Greensboro St 919.240.7937 tandemcarrboro.com
TOP OF THE HILL RESTAURANT & BREWERY
100 E. Franklin St 919.929.8676 thetopofthehill.com
VENABLE CARRBORO BISTRO
200 N. Greensboro St 919.904.7160
venablebistro.com
VOODOO WING CO
147 E. Franklin St 919.537.8001 voodoowingco.com
ASIAN
CHINESE/JAPANESE/THAI/ VIETNAMESE/ KOREAN
AKAI HANA JAPANESE
206 W. Main St 919.942.6848 akaihana.com
BONCHON
205 E. Franklin St 984.234.0788 bunchonchapelhill.com
BULBOX
200 W. Franklin St. #130 919.240.4159 bulboxgrill.com
CHAM THAI
370 E. Main St 984.999.4646 chamthainc.com
GOURMET KINGDOM CHINESE
301 E. Main St 919.932.7222 thegourmetkingdom.com
HAWKERS
201 S. Estes Dr, #400A 919.415.1799 eathawkers.com
IZA WHISKEY AND EATS
370 E. Main St 919.869.7322 izaeats.com
JADE PALACE RESTAURANT
103 E. Main St 919.942.0006 myjadepalace.com
JUJUBE
1201 Raleigh Rd 919.960.0555 jujuberestaurant.com
LA MONTAÑA
370 E. Main St 919.869.7336 eatatlamontana.com
LANTERN RESTAURANT
423 W. Franklin St 919.969.8846 lanternrestaurant.com
LUCHA TIGRE
746 Martin Luther King, Jr Blvd 919.914.6386 luchatigre.com
NOMAD
122 W. King St 984.217.0179 thenomadnc.com
OISHII SUSHI BAR & RESTAURANT
1129 Weaver Dairy Rd 919.932.7002 oishiiroll.com
PIRATE CAPTAIN
163 E. Franklin St
919.968.2098 piratecaptainch.com
PHO HAPPINESS
508-A W. Franklin St 919.942.8201 phohappinessnc.com
RASA INDIAN & JAPANESE
1826 Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd 919.372.0005 rasaindianjapaneserestaurant.com
RASA MALAYSIA
410 Market St
984.234.0256 rasamalaysiach.com
SIAM ZAP PHO
1129 Weaver Dairy Rd 919.903.8280 siamzapphonc.com
SPICY 9
140 W. Franklin St 919.420.3193
spicy9chapelhill.com
SUSHI NIKKO
104 Highway 54W Bypass 919.240.5046 sushinikkonc.com
THAI STATION RESTAURANT
201 E. Main St 984.234.3230 thaistationnc.com
WHEAT
143 E. Franklin St 919.914.6737 wheatchapelhill.com
ZAYKA INDIAN GRILL AND BAR
105 E. Franklin 919.240.5484 zaykauncchapelhill.com
BBQ & SOUTHERN
BLUE’S ON FRANKLIN
110 W. Franklin St
919.240.5060 bluesonfranklin.com
DEAD MULE CLUB
303 W. Franklin St
919.969.7659
deadmule.squarespace.com
HILLSBOROUGH BBQ COMPANY
236 S. Nash St 919.732.4647
hillsboroughbbq.com
JACK’S COUNTRY RESTAURANT
121 Rebecca Dr 919.732.7022
JAY’S CHICKEN SHACK
646 N. Churton St 919.732.3591
jayschickenshack.com
MAMA DIP’S KITCHEN
408 W. Rosemary St 919.942.5837
mamadips.com (place orders Thur-Sat with Sat pick-up & catering)
MEL’S COMMISSARY & CATERING
109 W. Main St 919.240.7700 melscarrboro.com
THE PIG
630 Weaver Dairy Rd 919.942.1133 thepigrestaurant.com
TIME-OUT
201 E Franklin St 919.929.2425 timeout247.com
TROPHY ROOM @ THE GRADUATE HOTEL
311 W. Franklin St 919.442.9000
graduatehotels.com/chapelhill/restaurant/trophy-room
VILLAGE DINER
600 W. King St 919.245.8915
facebook.com/ villagedinerbreakfastBBQ/
WALT’S GRILL
111 S. Merritt Mill Rd 919.240.4261
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BURGERS/SANDWICHES/ BISCUITS/BLTS
AMERICAN HERO RESTAURANT & GRILL
640 N. Churton St 919.732.1900 americanherorestaurant.com
AL’S BURGER SHACK
516 W. Franklin St
919.904.7659
708 Market St 919.914.6694 alsburgershack.com
BIG BOB’S CITY GRILL
584 Cornelius St 919.732.2953 facebook.com/pages/big-bobscity-grill
BREADMAN’S
261 S. Elliott Rd 919.967.7110 facebook.com/ breadmanschapelhill
BUNS
107 N. Columbia St 919.240.4746 bunsofchapelhill.com
FOUR CORNERS
175 E. Franklin St 919.537.8230 fourcornersgrille.com
MERRITT’S GRILL
1009 S. Columbia St 919.942.4897 merrittsblt.com
RISE SOUTHERN BISCUITS & RIGHTEOUS CHICKEN
310 E. Main St 919.929.5115 risebiscuitschicken.com (also at 1800 E. Franklin St)
ROOT CELLAR CAFE & CATERING
750 Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd 919.967.3663
rootcellarchapelhill.com
SUNRISE BISCUIT KITCHEN
1305 E. Franklin St 919.933.1324 sunrisebiscuits.com
SUTTON’S DRUG STORE
159 E. Franklin St 919.942.5161 suttonsdrugstore.com
THE FLYING BISCUIT CAFÉ
201 S. Estes Dr 919.537.8974 flyingbiscuit.com
TOWN HALL GRILL
410 Market St 919.960.8696 thetownhallgrill.com
WOODEN NICKEL PUBLIC HOUSE
113 N. Churton St 919.932.0134 thewnp.com
CAJUN
ROUGAROU (IMBIBE) 108 Henderson St 919.636.6469 108henderson.com
DELI
NEAL’S DELI
100 E. Main St 919.967.2185 nealsdeli.com
NEW HOPE MARKET
6117 NC Hwy 86 South 919.240.7851
newhopemarketllc.com
THE FLYING PIEROGI DELICATESSEN
101 Two Hill Dr, Unit 140 919.869.7036 facebook.com/kidkielbasa
TRU
114 Henderson St 919.240.7755 trudeli.com
FRENCH
BLUEBIRD
601 Meadowmont Village Cir 919.213.9882 bluebirdnc.com
LA RESIDENCE RESTAURANT & BAR
202 W. Rosemary St 919.967.2506 laresidencedining.com
GREEK/MIDDLE EASTERN
KIPOS GREEK TAVERNA
1800 E. Franklin St 919.425.0760 kiposchapelhill.com
MEDITERRANEAN DELI & CATERING
410 W. Franklin St 919.967.2666 mediterraneandeli.com (To-Go at 454 W. Franklin St)
TALULLAS MEZZE
LOUNGE & BAR
456 W. Franklin St 919.933.1177
talullas.com
INDIAN/HIMALAYAN
CHIMNEY INDIAN KITCHEN & BAR
306 W. Franklin St 984.234.3671 chimneyindiankitchen.com
CHOLANAD RESTAURANT & BAR
310 W. Franklin St 800.246.5262 cholanad.com
LIME AND LEMON INDIAN GRILL & BAR
100 Meadowmont Village Cir 984.234.3409 lnlrestaurant.com
MOMO MASTER RESTAURANT
110 N. Columbia St 919.903.9051 momosmaster.com
TANDOOR INDIAN RESTAURANT 1301 E. Franklin St 919.967.6622 tandoorindian.com
VIMALA’S CURRYBLOSSOM CAFÉ
431 W. Franklin St 919.929.3833 curryblossom.com
ITALIAN & PIZZA
411 WEST
411 W. Franklin St
919.967.2782 411west.com
AMANTE PIZZA
300 E. Main St
919.929.3330 amantepizza.com
ANNA MARIA’S PIZZERIA 104 Hwy 54 919.929.1877 annamariasnc.wordpress.com
ANTONIA’S
101 N. Churton St
919.643.7722
antoniashillsborough.com
BOMBOLO
764 Martin Luther King, Jr Blvd
919.914.6374 bombolochapelhill.com
HILLSBOROUGH BAKESHOP & PASTA CO
110 S. Churton St 919.732.6261 hillsboroughbakeshop.com
IL PALIO RISTORANTE
1505 E. Franklin St 919.918.2545 ilpalio.com
ITALIAN PIZZERIA III
508 W. Franklin St 919.968.4671 italianpizzeria3.com
MAGONE ITALIAN GRILL & PIZZA
1129 Weaver Dairy Rd, # F 919.904.7393 magoneitaliangrillpizza.com
NAPOLI PIZZERIA & GELATERIA
105 E. Main St 919.667.8288 napolicarrboro.com
OSTERIA GEORGI
201 S. Elliott Rd 919.375.0600 osteriageorgi.com
PIZZA CORNICIONE
230 S. Nash St 919.245.8566 pizzacornicione.com
POP’S PIZZERIA
1822 Martin Luther King Jr Blvd 919.932.1040 pops-pizzeria.com/pages/ home.aspx
PIZZERIA MERCATO
408 W. Weaver St 919.967.2277 pizzeriamercatonc.com
PIZZA FACTORY
200 N Greensboro St B-8 919.904.7040 Check Facebook
RADIUS PIZZERIA & PUB
112 N. Churton St 919.245.0601 radiuspizzeria.net
SAL’S PIZZA & RISTORANTE
2805 Homestead Rd 919.932.5125 salspizzaofchapelhill.com/
TESORO
100 E. Weaver St 919.537.8494 tesorocarrboro.com
VINNY’S ITALIAN GRILL & PIZZERIA
133 N. Scotswood Blvd 919.732.9219 vinnyshillsborough.com
WEST HILLSBOROUGH PIZZERIA
600 W. King St 919.245-8915 westhillsboroughpizzeria.com
WILLIE’S PIZZERIA & RESTAURANT
670 N. Churton St 919.568.5614 williespizzeriaandrestaurant.com
MEXICAN & SPANISH
ARMADILLO GRILL
120 E. Main St 919.929.4669 armadillogrill.com
AY POR DIOS MEXICAN BISTRO
431 W. Franklin St 919.869.7024 aypordiosnc.com
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BANDIDO’S
159 ½ E. Franklin St
919.967.5048 bandidoscafe.com
CARRBURRITOS TAQUERIA
711 W. Rosemary St 919.933.8226 carrburritos.com
COLORADO BURRITO
122 S. Churton St 336.269.8613 Find on Facebook
COSMIC CANTINA
118 E. Franklin St 919.960.3955 cosmiccantina.com
FIESTA GRILL
3307 NC Hwy 54 West 919.928.9002 fiestagrill.us
EL RESTAURANTE IXTAPA
162 Exchange Park Lane 919.644.6944 ixtapa.homestead.com/ homepage.html
LA HACIENDA
1813 Fordham Blvd 919.967.0297 lahaciendamex.com
LOS ALTOS
126 W. King St 919.241.4177 Losaltosrestaurantnc.com
MONTERREY MEXICAN GRILL 104 NC Hwy 54 919.903.9919 1722 Fordham Blvd 919.969.8750 letsgotomonterrey.com
PRÓXIMO (SPANISH TAPAS)
173 E. Franklin St proximonc.com
PUEBLO VIEJO
370 S. Churton Street 919.732.3480 puebloviejohillsboroughnc.com
QUE CHULA
140 W. Franklin St 919.903.8000 quechulatacos.com
SEAFOOD
SARATOGA GRILL
108 S. Churton St 919.732.2214 thesaratogagrill.com
SQUID’S RESTAURANT & OYSTER BAR 1201 Fordham Blvd 919.942.8757 squidsrestaurant.com
SOUTH AMERICAN
BARTACO
201 S. Estes Dr 910.807.8226 bartaco.com
LUNA ROTISSERIE AND EMPANADAS
307 E. Main St 919.537.8958 lunarotisserie.com
STEAKS
BIN 54 STEAK & CELLAR 1201-M Raleigh Rd 919.969.1155 bin54chapelhill.com
FARM HOUSE RESTAURANT 6004 Millhouse Rd 919.929.5727 farmhousesteakhouse.com
STONEY RIVER STEAKHOUSE AND GRILL
201 S. Estes Dr 919.914.6688 stoneyriver.com
VEGETARIAN & VEGAN
COCO BISTRO & BAR
101 Glen Lennox Dr 919.883.9003 cocochapelhill.com
SPOTTED DOG
111 E. Main St 919.933.1117 thespotteddogrestaurant.com
VARIETY
BLUE DOGWOOD PUBLIC MARKET
306 W. Franklin St, Chapel Hill 919.717.0404 bluedogwood.com
AÇAÍ, JUICES & SMOOTHIES
CLEAN JUICE
1800 E. Franklin St. #22 919.590.5133 cleanjuice.com
PLAYA BOWLS
104 E. Franklin St 984.999.4002 playabowls.com
PULP JUICE & SMOOTHIE BAR
100 W. Franklin St 919.240.5787 pulpjuiceandsmoothie.com
THE PURPLE BOWL
505 W. Franklin St 919.903.8511 purplebowlch.com
TROPICAL SMOOTHIE CAFÉ
400 W. Franklin St Suite 130 919.240.4452 tropicalsmoothiecafe.com/
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CARRBORO
DAISY’S ICE CREAM
Carr Mill Mall
200 N. Greensboro St
EVEN DOUGH BAKERY
203 W. Weaver St 984.314.6522 evendough.net
PELICAN’S SNOBALLS
505 W. Main St 919.410.2415 pelicanssnoballs.com
QUE RICO PALETAS & ICE CREAM 104 Hwy NC 54 instagram.com/quericocarrboro
CHAPEL HILL
BEN & JERRY’S
102 W. Franklin St 919.967.9068 benjerry.com
BRANDWEIN’S BAGELS
505 W. Rosemary St 919.240.7071 brandweinsbagels.com
BRUEGGER’S BAGELS
1800 E. Franklin St 919.929.5524 brueggers.com
COLD STONE CREAMERY
131 E. Franklin St 919.914.6193 coldstonecreamery.com
CRUMBL COOKIES
133 W. Franklin St 984.261.2222 crumblecookies.com
DUNKIN
1509 E. Franklin St 919.530.0053 dunkindonuts.com
GUGLHUPF BAKE SHOP
1800 E. Franklin St 919.914.6511 guglhupf.com
INSOMNIA COOKIES
145 E. Franklin St 919.336.0637 insomniacookies.com
LA VITA DOLCE ESPRESSO & GELATO CAFE
610 Market St 919.968.1635 lavitadolcecafe.com
LE MACARON FRENCH PASTRIES
140 W. Franklin St #120 984.234.3023 lemacaron-us.com
THE YOGURT PUMP
106 W. Franklin St 919.942.7867 yogurtpump.com
TONYA’S COOKIES & BAKESHOP
400 S. Elliott Rd 919.903.8087 tonyascookies.com
YOPOP FROZEN YOGURT 1129 Weaver Dairy Rd 919.537.8229 facebook.com/yopopchapelhill
HILLSBOROUGH
KIM’S BAKE SHOP 111 N. Churton St 919.265.4988 downtownpies.com
LA MUÑECA ICE CREAM 131 Mayo St 919.241.4266 facebook.com/lamunecanc
MAPLE VIEW ICE CREAM COUNTRY STORE 6900 Rocky Ridge Rd 919.960.5535 mapleviewfarm.com
MATTHEW’S CHOCOLATES 104 N. Churton St 984.245.9571 facebook.com/ matthewschocolates
THE TOWN SCOOP 113 W. King St 743.205.9824 On Facebook
WHIT’S FROZEN CUSTARD 240 S. Nash St 919.245.8123 whitscustard.com
coffee & tea
CARRBORO
GRAY SQUIRREL COFFEE COMPANY
360 E. Main St, #100 graysquirrelcoffee.com
KRAVE
105 W. Main St
919.408.9596 facebook.com/kravekava/
LANZA CAFÉ
601 W, Main St, Suite C 919.967.9398 lanzascafe.com
OASIS
200 N. Greensboro St 919.904.7343 oasisbotanicallounge.com
OPEN EYE CAFÉ
101 S. Greensboro St 919.968.9410 openeyecafe.com
CHAPEL HILL
1922 BY CAROLINA COFFEE SHOP
140 E. Franklin St 984.999.4195 carolinacoffeeshop.com
CAFFE DRIADE
1215 E. Franklin St 919.942.2333 caffedriade.com
CARIBOU COFFEE COMPANY
1408 E. Franklin St 919.968.3735 cariboucoffee.com
DRIFT COFFEE KITCHEN
111 S. Elliott Rd 910.236.3033 driftcoffee.kitchen/pages/ chapel-hill
JOE VAN GOGH 1129 Weaver Dairy Rd 919.967.2002 joevangogh.com
MOGE TEE
151 E. Franklin St 984-234-3278 mogeteechapelhill.com
PERENNIAL COFFEE & PASTRIES
401 W. Franklin St 919.914.6045 perennial.cafe
QUICKLY BUBBLE TEA
503 Meadowmont Village Cir 984.234.0401 quicklychapelhill.com
SATURNI FUSION BISTRO & COFFEE LOUNGE
431 W. Franklin St 984.234.3497 facebook.com/ncsaturni/
STARBUCKS COFFEE (3 LOCATIONS)
1800 E. Franklin St 919.929.2613
100 E. Franklin St 919-932-3824
100 Village Center Dr 336.534.1524 starbucks.com
TEA HILL
318 W. Franklin St 984.999.4580 teahillusa.com
THE GROUNDS AT THE PITCH
462 W. Franklin St 919.822.5522 thepitchchapelhill.com/ thegrounds
YAYA TEA
157 E. Franklin St 919.914.6302 yayatea.com
HILLSBOROUGH
BLUE HEELER COFFEE MOBILE TRAILER
Corner Dairyland and Rocky Ridge Roads uniongrovefarm.com/blueheeler-coffee
CUP-A-JOE
112 W. King St 919.732.2008 hboro-cupajoe.com
BEAUTIFULLY BLENDED COFFEE 3419 US 70 W. #103 Efland Check Facebook
cidery & vineyards
In northern Orange County you can visit the South’s only natural cidery – the first producer of Petillant Natural ciders – crafting real Southern ciders, fruited sours and wines with local, sustainable and organic fruits. At BOTANIST AND BARREL at 105 Persimmon Hill Ln, Cedar Grove, book your guided tastings and tour online. Enjoy food trucks, music, special events, and more. During the summer pick your own naturally grown blueberries at Cedar Grove Blueberry Farm. botanistandbarrel.com and cedargroveblueberry.com
IIn central Orange County, take a Regenerative Farm and Vineyard Tour at UNION GROVE FARM and see how the vineyard operates using holistic regenerative practices to grow healthy thin-skinned seedless muscadine table grapes and build the soil for future generations. Meet their 400 Katahdin sheep and take a Sheep Herding Experience during their pasture rotations and see Sophie, their herding dog in action. Grab an early morning coffee at Blue Heeler Coffee. uniongrovefarm.com
BY THE WINE GLASS OR BOTTLE
Rocks & Acid Wine shop rocksandacidwineshop.com
712 Market St, Chapel Hill Weekly classes and tastings.
LA VitA doLce lavitadolcecafe.com
610 Market St, Chapel Hill
dB sUtton co. & Wine shop facebook.com/ dbsuttoncowineshop
406 W. Franklin St, Chapel Hill
chApeL hiLL Wine coMpAnY chapelhillwinecompany.com
2809 Homestead Rd, Chapel Hill
WinestoRe winestore-online.com
Eastgate Crossing 1800 E. Franklin St, Chapel Hill
hiLLsBoRoUGh Wine coMpAnY chapelhillwinecompany.com
118 S. Churton St, Hillsborough
GLAsshALFULL Wine shop And the cheese shop glasshalfull.net/shopcheeseshopnc.com
106 S. Greensboro St, Carrboro
BoRo BodeGA borobeverage.com
400 W. Rosemary St, Ste 1005, Chapel Hill
Probiotic libations including Kombucha, “wild” sodas, Switchel and shrubs.
So many options await you to explore from arcades to breweries, to well-crafted cocktails, ...your fun begins right here.
CARRBORO
401 MAIN
401 Main St
919.390.3598 401main.com
ATLAS COCKTAIL BAR
118 E. Main St atlascarrboro.com
B-SIDE LOUNGE
200 N. Greensboro St
919.904.7160 b-sidelounge.com
BEER STUDY
101 Two Hills Drive, Suite #130
919.240.5423
facebook.com/beerstudync
BELLTREE SPEAKEASY
100 Brewer Lane
984.234.0572 belltreecocktailclub.com
BOWBARR
705 W. Rosemary St
919.967.9725 facebook.com/bowbarr
BRU’S PUBLIC HOUSE
370 E. Main St, #110 919.869.7071
bruspublichouse.com/carrboro
•• DINGO DOG BREWING COMPANY
410 N. Greensboro St, #150 dingodogbrewing.com
•• HAW RIVER TAP & TABLE
300 E. Main St, #C 919.391.6788 hawrivercarrboro.com
ORANGE COUNTY SOCIAL CLUB
108 E. Main St 919.933.0669 orangecountysocialclub.net
SPEAKEASY
100 E. Main St
919.914.6209 speakeasycarrboro.com
•• STEEL STRING CRAFT BREWERY
106A S. Greensboro St 919.240.7215 steelstringbrewery.com
•• STEEL STRING BREWERY AT PLUCK FARM
6901 NC Hwy 54, Mebane 984.215.1173 facebook.com/pluckfarmnc
CHAPEL HILL
BAXTER BAR & ARCADE 108 N. Graham St 919.869.7486 baxterarcade.com
BLUE HORN LOUNGE
125 E. Franklin St 919.903.8008 bluehorn.bar
•• CAROLINA BREWERY 460 W. Franklin St 919.942.1800 carolinabrewery.com
CLOUDS BREWING STORM CELLAR 157 E. Franklin St cloudsbrewing.com
GARDEN
601 W. Franklin St 919.869.7090 franklinmotors.net
GOODFELLOWS
149 1/2 E. Franklin St 919.960.8685 goodfellowschapelhill.com
HE’S NOT HERE
112 1/2 W. Franklin St 919.942.7939 hesnotherenc.com
LAPIN BLEU 106A N. Graham St 919.869.7157 instagram.com/ lapinbleumidway.com
MAX’S TIN CAN
201 E. Franklin St instagram.com/ tincanchapelhill/
MIGHT AS WELL BAR AND GRILL 206 W. Franklin St 984.234.3333 chapelhill. mightaswellbarandgrill.com
PANTANA BOB’S 300 W. Rosemary St 919.942.7575 facebook.com/ pantanabobsch
PIGGYBACK
630 Weaver Dairy Rd
919.942-1133
thepigrestaurant.com/piggyback
STILL LIFE
159 E. Franklin St 877.590.5478 clubstilllife.com
THE CASUAL PINT
201 S. Elliott Rd 919.967.2626
chapelhill.thecasualpint.com
THE CAVE
452 1/2 W. Franklin St 984-234-3025 caverntavern.com
THE CRUNKLETON
320 W. Franklin St 919.969.1125 thecrunkleton.com
THE GATHERING PLACE
157 E. Franklin St 984.999.4548 thegatheringplacegames.com
THE KRAKEN
2823 NC Hwy 54 West facebook.com/ krakenbarchapelhill
THE NORTHSIDE DISTRICT
403 W. Rosemary St 919.391.7044 thenorthsidedistrict.com
TROPHY ROOM @THE GRADUATE HOTEL
311 W. Franklin St 919.442.9000 graduatehotels.com/chapel-hill/ restaurant/trophy-room
ZOG’S ART BAR
108 Henderson St 919.636.6469 facebook.com/zogsbar
HILLSBOROUGH
CRAZY SHOTS
BILLIARDS & PUB 668 N. Churton St 919.732.4349 facebook.com/ thecrazyshotsfamily
•• ENO RIVER BREWING 329 Allison St 919.241.4711 enoriverbrewing.com
NASH STREET TAVERN
250 S. Nash St 919.245.1956 facebook.com/ nashstreettavern
VOLUME HILLSBOROUGH
226 S. Churton St 919.643.2303
volumehillsborough.com
WOODEN NICKEL
PUBLIC HOUSE 113 N. Churton St 919.932-0134 thewnp.com
YONDER: SOUTHERN COCKTAILS & BREW 114 W. King St 919.283.2368 yonderbarnc.com
JANUARY
MARTIN LUTHER KING JR. WEEK OF CELEBRATION diversity.unc.edu
OCTOBER
BLUEGRASS FESTIVAL AT MOOREFIELDS moorefields.org
Visit websites to confirm dates.
MAY
CARRBORO DAY carrboroday.com
EFLAND RURITAN RODEO eflandruritanclub.com
FESTIFALL ARTS MARKET AND MORE chapelhillarts.org
ORANGE COUNTY VISITORS BUREAU
WEST END POETRY FESTIVAL westendpoetryfestival.org
our robust visual and performing arts scene and hear live music almost every night of the week.
CARRBORO FILM FESTIVAL carrborofilm.org
FEBRUARY
CAROLINA JAZZ FESTIVAL music.unc.edu/jazzfest
MARCH
HILLSBOROUGH GARDEN TOUR visithillsboroughnc.com
FREIGHT TRAIN BLUES CONCERTS musicmaker.org
JUNE
NOVEMBER
ORANGE COUNTY ARTISTS GUILD OPEN STUDIO TOUR ocagnc.org
DECEMBER
REVOLUTIONARY WAR LIVING HISTORY DAY visithillsboroughnc.com
TARHEEL ANTIQUES
our amazing food and beverage offerings.
EXPERIENCE
FESTIVAL (also Oct) tarheelantiquesfestival.com
LAST FRIDAYS & THE ART WALK (March – Nov) hillsboroughartscouncil.org
APRIL
UNC SCIENCE EXPO ncsciencefestival.org
PIEDMONT FARM TOUR carolinafarmstewards.org
CHAPEL HILL CARRBORO SMALL TOWN PRIDE chapelhillarts.org/festivalsevents/smalltownpride/ JUNETEENTH CELEBRATION chapelhillarts.org/calendar/ juneteenth-celebration/ HILLSBOROUGH CLAM AND JAM clamandjam.com
HISTORIC HILLSBOROUGH EXCURSION DAY historichillsborough.org
JULY
NCHSAA FOOTBALL CHAMPIONSHIPS KENAN STADIUM, UNC nchsaa.org
MY FAVORITE THINGS AT THE CAROLINA INN carolinainn.com
HILLSBOROUGH HOLIDAY EVENTS hillsboroughchamber.com/ hometown-holidays-festival visithillsboroughnc.com
our history, nature and local culture. Our towns are walkable offering colorful murals, greenways and a riverwalk. Shop local for unique keepsakes or take home some tar heel gear. Head to a fun festival, tour or special event. Choose from numerous accommodations to meet your needs. Our destination is always open to new experiences.
RIVER PARK CONCERT riverparkconcert.com
CHAPEL HILL HOLIDAY EVENTS downtownchapelhill.com chapelhillarts.org
CARRBORO HOLIDAY EVENTS carrboronc.gov
AUGUST
JULY 4TH CELEBRATIONS AND FIREWORKS Visit Town websites or visitchapelhill.org
NUTCRACKER ON ICE oc-sportsplex.com
SOLSTICE LANTERN WALK hillsboroughartscouncil.org
FRIDAYS ON THE FRONT PORCH (April - Oct) carolinainn.com
LIVE MUSIC AND MOVIES ON THE SOUTHERN VILLAGE GREEN April – Oct southernvillage.com
PAPERHAND PUPPET FESTIVAL (through Sept) paperhand.org
UPROAR FESTIVAL OF PUBLIC ART uproarfestnc.com
SEPTEMBER
HILLSBOROUGH HOG DAY hogday.org
CARRBORO MUSIC FESTIVAL carrboromusicfestival.com
SCAN FOR MORE EVENTS VISITCHAPELHILL.ORG
ORANGE COUNTY, NC IS EASY TO EXPLORE AND TRAVEL FROM HERE TO THERE.
USE THIS OFFICIAL VISITORS GUIDE AS YOUR MAP TO FUN, ADVENTURE AND ALL THINGS THAT MAKE ORANGE COUNTY SPECIAL DURING YOUR STAY.
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