Attractions

Carolina Union

Graham Student Union: South Rd
Chapel Hill, NC 27599-5210

phone (919) 962-2285

Box office hours: Mon-Fri, 10am-4pm (during academic session); Mon-Fri, noon-4pm (summer).

As the center of community life, the Carolina Union provides cultural, social, educational and entertainment programs that enhance and complement the academic experience of the University. It supports opportunities for campus members to engage in debate, conversation and interaction, and provides services and amenities they need in their daily life on campus.

Carr Mill Mall

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200 N. Greensboro Street
Carrboro, NC 27510

Directions

(919) 942-8669

Carr Mill Mall is a beautifully restored former textile mill (built in 1899 as Alberta Mill and listed on the National Register of Historic Places), which houses many specialty stores, restaurants, chocolate shop, boutiques and galleries. Adjacent to Harris Teeter, CVS and Weaver Street Market in the heart of downtown. For more information visit Downtown Carrboro.

Carrboro (Downtown)

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East and West Main St, and East and West Weaver St
Carrboro, NC

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Comprises Carrboro Downtown, Carr Mill Mall and Carr Mill Village. This quaint business center, around the town’s 1882 railroad depot (now a restaurant), takes up where Chapel Hill’s Franklin Street leaves off. It features a beautifully restored former textile mill (built in 1899 as Alberta Mill and listed on the National Register of Historic Places), which houses many small businesses and specialty stores. The entire central business district is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. Carr Mill Mall was the county’s second enclosed mall (1977). More than 50 businesses, including anchors CVS, Harris-Teeter, Townsend-Bertram and Weaver Street Market.

Carrboro Branch Library

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900 Old Fayetteville Road
Chapel Hill, NC 27516

Directions

(919) 969-3006

Open 3:30 pm - 8 pm, Mon-Thur; closed Fri; 10 am - 2 pm Sat; 1 pm - 5 pm Sun

Located in McDougle Middle School, the Carrboro Branch offers a broad selection of circulating materials for children and adults including books, audiobooks, DVDs, and magazines. To support its diverse community , the library also offers a collection of foreign language materials for the Spanish-speaking and Karen populations. In addition, the library provides access to computers, printing, and wireless internet.

Carrboro Century Center

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100 N Greensboro St
Carrboro, NC 27510

Directions

(919) 918-7385

Open Mon-Fri 9am-5pm and at other times for reservations.

Houses the Carrboro Cybrary and hosts community events, dances, film festivals, town sponsored events, art exhibits, recreational classes, receptions and more.

Carrboro Cybrary

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100 N Greensboro Street (Carrboro Century Center)
Carrboro, NC 27510

Directions

(919) 918-7387

Open Mon-Fri, 9 am - 3 pm; closed Saturday and Sunday

Part of the Orange County library system, The Cybrary provides access to computers and wireless internet. A limited rotating collection of bestsellers, audiobooks, and periodicals is also available. Parking is available in the lot across Greensboro Street.

Carrboro Farmers’ Market

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301 West Main St (Town Commons)
Carrboro, NC 27510

Directions

phone (919) 280-3326

Open Sat year-round, 7am-noon (winter, 9am-noon); and Wed Apr-Oct, 3:30-6:30pm.

The finest and freshest locally grown produce, prepared foods, flowers and crafts. Everything sold is grown or produced by the vendors, all within a 50-mile radius. Special events include tastings, cooking demonstrations, music and Master Gardeners’ educational fairs. Touted as one of the finest local markets in the Country, the Carrboro Farmers’ Market has provided an opportunity for local farmers to sell their products directly to the consumer since 1979. Wednesday Market features new vendor Fullsteam Brewery, a local brewery, focused on Southern style beer.

Carrboro Parks

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100 North Greensboro St (Carrboro Century Center)
Carrboro, NC 27510

Directions

phone (919) 918-7364

Parks office hours: Mon-Fri, 8:30am-5pm. Center's office hours: Mon-Fri, 9am-5pm and during scheduled events. Both closed major holidays.

Parks are open daily, 7am to dark (lighted areas till 11pm). Athletic fields, meeting rooms, kitchen and pavilions are available for reservations, and a variety of programs and events are scheduled for all ages. The Cybrary in the Carrboro Century Center has five computer stations, books and periodicals.