Attractions

For Kids

Things to do for and with children are increasing every day in Orange County.

Orange County Public Library

137 West Margaret Lane
Hillsborough, NC 27278

(919) 245-2525

Open Mon-Thu, 10 am - 8 pm; Fri, 10 am - 6 pm; Sat, 9 am - 5 pm; and Sun, 1 pm - 5 pm. Closed Sundays from May 29, 2011 to September 4, 2011

The Orange County Main Library provides access to computers, wireless internet, books, magazines, audiobooks, music CDs, DVDs and more. Reference services are available for general information as well as local history and genealogy research.

Spence’s Farm for Kids

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6407 Mill House Rd
Chapel Hill, NC 27516

Directions

919-968-8581

Summer Camps, Afterschool program, mini camps during school year holidays. Call or visit the website for details.

After-School on the Farm is centered in the main farmhouse and in our extensive out-buildings and grounds. Children receive a healthy snack and receive help and supervision with homework. From 4-5:30 each day they can choose which focused activity they wish to do (i.e. work in garden, play in the yard, do crafts, cook from the garden, hike, work with the animals, and more!) You may also add in Enrichment Classes such as pottery, horsemanship or woodshop for an additional fee. Children have choices! A Wonderful Place for Children to Learn about Farm Life, Animals, Organic Gardening, Hiking, Outdoor Adventuring and more!

Triangle SportsPlex

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101 Meadowland Dr (off US Highway 70)
Hillsborough, NC 27278

Directions

phone (919) 644-0339

Open Mon.-Sat., 5:30am-10pm; Sun., noon-7pm.

Recently remodeled, the facility now offers a new fitness center with a bird’s-eye view of the ice skating rink (NHL-size open year-round), aquatic center (with three pools), pro shop and snack bar. Walk-in and member pricing, costs vary by activity. Senior discounts. Parking. Picnicking.

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Did You Know?

A new children's museum opened in downtown Chapel Hill in March 2006, and many attractions offer programs geared for the younger set.