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ways to just do you.
Muralist Scott Nurkin at Elizabeth Cotten mural at 111 N. Merritt Mill Road by SP Murray
Spring 2021 Guide to Orange County If you’re visiting our North Carolina communities in spring and summer 2021, you’ll want to take note of the new lay of the land, including safety precautions, restaurant choices, outdoor activities and where to relax and enjoy a beer.
Visit safely
We’re open, but we’re still taking precautions. If you’re looking for ways to make your visit safer, visit one of our three Visitor Centers: Downtown Franklin Street Welcome Center (limited hours) 501 W Franklin St, Chapel Hill (919) 245-4320 Guides/maps are available in the drop box
Go exploring
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Battle Park & Forest Theatre
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Bolin Creek Booker Creek
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Chapel Hill walking tour (Free)
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North Carolina Botanical Garden
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Southern Community Park Triangle & Conservancy Nature Preserves
UNC Visitors Center 134 E Franklin St, Chapel Hill (919) 962-1630 Hillsborough Visitors Center 150 E King St, Hillsborough (919) 732-7741
Get out & dig in
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11 restaurants with patio seating 1 2 3 4 5 6
Explore nature in your backyard. Scan this code to see a complete list of where to hop on the trails.
Al’s Burgers Carolina Brewery Crossroads Chapel Hill at Carolina Inn Kipos Greek Taverna Market and Moss Merritt’s Grill
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UNC Campus self-guided tour Hillsborough Riverwalk
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Eno Spring Hike Series
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See the wildflowers that bloom along the Eno, visit a historical site or follow a scenic path on the river. Scan this code to watch video.
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Antonia’s on Historic Churton Street Colonial Inn Sunday Brunch Nomad Hickory Tavern and Garden Pub IZA Whiskey & Eats
Hank Anderson Park & Disc Golf Course Murals walking tour (self-guided)
Town Color Key Chapel Hill
Hillsborough
Carrboro
Toast to new adventures
7 bars, pubs, and coffee/tea shops
Shop ’til you drop
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Crook’s Corner
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The Crunkleton
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The Honeysuckle Tea House Radius Pizzeria & Pub
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Epilogue Books • Chocolate • Brews Flyleaf Books
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FRANK Gallery at University Place
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Wooden Nickel Pub
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Craftboro Brewing Depot
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Il Palio Gourmet Italian at Siena Hotel IP3 Italian Pizzeria III
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SAGE Vegetarian Cafe
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SallyMack
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Trophy Room at Graduate Hotel Carlisle & Linny Vintage Jewelry
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Melissa Designer Jewelry
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Uniquitiques Carr Mill Mall restaurants and shops
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Gray Squirrel Coffee Company Open Eye Café
While you’re here
6 festivals and farmers’ markets 31 32 33
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Chapel Hill Farmers’ Market Fridays on the Front Porch Southern Village Music & Movies
Shop or dine at more than 25 local and family-owned businesses in the heart of Carrboro. Scan this code to learn more.
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Eno River Farm Last Fridays Carrboro Farmers’ Market
This & That Gift Gallery
www.visitchapelhill.org
There’s no one way to experience Chapel Hill. For a comprehensive list of things to do, www.visitchapelhill.org Chapel Hill/Orange County Visitors Bureau 501 W. Franklin Street, Chapel Hill, NC 888-968-2060