Attractions

Carr Mill Mall

200 N. Greensboro Street
Carrboro, NC 27510

(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.

Carrboro

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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

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(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

Carrboro Farmers’ Market

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

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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

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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.

Carrboro Plaza

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NC Highway 54 West and West Main St
Carrboro, NC

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About 30 businesses.

Carrboro Town Hall

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301 West Main St
Carrboro, NC 27510

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phone (919) 918-7309

Open Mon.-Fri., 8:30am-5pm.

Cedar Grove Golf Course

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700 McDade Store Rd
Hillsborough, NC 27278

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phone toll free (866) 211-2051

Open daily.

18-hole, par-71 golf course. Electric and pull carts are available for rent. Includes driving range and putting green. Snack bar. Call for green fees and reservations.

Chapel Hill

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East and West Franklin St, and East and West Rosemary St.
Chapel Hill, NC

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Comprises downtown Chapel Hill, including University Square and The Courtyard of Chapel Hill. This area features many college-style and upscale restaurants and eateries, stores, boutiques, memorabilia shops, and bars, nightclubs and taverns. Numerous buildings feature murals on various subjects by local artist Michael Brown. In 1997, Sports Illustrated called Chapel Hill “the best college town in America”. More than 300 businesses.