Attractions

A Southern Season

201 South Estes Dr (University Mall)
Chapel Hill, NC 27514

phone (919) 929-7133

Open Mon-Sat, 10am-7pm; Sun., 11am-6pm.

Since 1975. What started as a tiny coffee roastery has become a 60,000-sq.ft. landmark gourmet food and kitchen accessories marketplace that The New York Times food critic Craig Claiborne referred to as “wall to wall and floor to ceiling, a visual and gustatory delight”. Culinary Lessons at A Southern Season (CLASS) brings top chefs, food writers and all-round gourmets from the U.S. and various countries to demonstrate their latest tools, techniques and tastes. For events, times and costs, call (877) 929-7133.

A Walk Down Franklin Street

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610 East Rosemary St (Downtown)
Chapel Hill, NC 27514

Directions

phone (919) 942-7818.

Available Tue.-Fri., 10am-4pm; Sun., 1-4pm.

• “Walk This Way! Fact and Folklore Tours of Chapel Hill”—Guided tour of about one hour is conducted every Sun. at 2 p.m. from the Horace Williams House for $5 per person. Rain or shine. From the historic homes to the colorful characters to the great events, visitors will learn the history behind Chapel Hill’s most famous—and infamous—street. No reservations needed. Call for more details.
• “A Walk Down Franklin Street”—Self-guided walking tour based on the Society’s popular descriptive brochure. This leisurely tour features historic homes in the district between the Horace Williams House and downtown Chapel Hill. Free. Parking.

A.D. Clark Pool

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216 North Roberson St (Hargraves Community Park),
Chapel Hill, NC 27516

Directions

phone (919) 968-2784; recorded info (919) 968-2794

Call for hours.

Outdoor pool is open during the warm weather only. The parks department offers a number of programs and activities at the pool. Call for specific details, open swim time and fees.

Ackland Art Museum

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South Columbia St (off East Franklin St)
Chapel Hill, NC 27599-3400

Directions

phone (919) 966-5736

Open Wed.-Sat., 10am-5pm; Sun., 1-5pm. Also open 2nd Fri., till 9pm.

The permanent collection of over 15,000 objects includes the art of Asia, Africa, Europe and America, with works ranging from ancient times to the 21st century. The Museum holds the most significant collection of Asian art in the state and one of the largest collections of works on paper in the Southeast. Long known for its strength in European painting and sculpture, the Ackland has recently added additional emphasis to the building of its collection of 20th-century and contemporary art. Admission is free.

American Indian Center

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Abernethy Hall, UNC campus
Chapel Hill, NC 27599-3457

Directions

phone (919) 843-4189

Open Min-Fri, 8am-5pm; closed Sat-Sun.

North Carolina is home to one of the largest Native-American populations in the eastern United States. The campus-wide center serves as the University’s ‘front door’ to American Indian communities across the state and the nation. It advances the University’s mission of research, teaching and public service by providing an environment in which quality research, scholarship and engagement nurtured relative to American Indians.

Animation & Fine Art Galleries

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201 South Estes Dr (University Mall)
Chapel Hill, NC 27514

Directions

phone (919) 968-8008

Open Tue-Sat, 10am-6pm.

ArtsCenter (The)

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300-G East Main St Downtown
Carrboro, NC 27510

Directions

phone (919) 929-2787

Open Mon.-Fri., 10am-9pm; Sat., 10am-10pm; Sun., noon-4pm; plus evening and weekend special events.

Presents jazz, folk-traditional and world music, plus theater and children’s programs. Light fare, wine and coffee available during performances. Cost varies by performance. The ArtSchool offers classes in the visual, literary and performing arts for all ages and levels of experience, and the two galleries present exhibits on a rotating basis. Parking.

Aveda Institute Salon & Spa

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200 West Franklin St (Downtown)
Chapel Hill, NC 27516

Directions

phone (919) 960-4769

Ayr Mount and Poet’s Walk

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376 St. Mary's Rd
Hillsborough, NC 27278

Directions

phone (919) 732-6886

Open for guided tours (Mar. 21 to Dec. 20) Wed.-Sat., 11am; Thu.-Sun., 2pm; other times by appointment.

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 (Duncan Phyfe and Charles Honore Lannuier), portraits by Ezra Ames and James Wollaston, Chinese export porcelain, Waterford crystal and many original family pieces. Occupied by four generations of the family until 1985. Owned by Classical American Homes Preservation Trust. A National Trust Partner Place. $10 per person. Group rates available. Free parking.

• Poet’s Walk: Open daily (year-round), 9am-5pm (till 6pm, Mar, Apr, Sep & Oct; till 7pm, May & Aug; till 8pm Jun & Jul). One-mile walking trail meanders through woodlands and pastures along the banks of the Eno River, with views of the Kirkland family cemetery, the old tavern foundation and the Indian trading path. Picnic tables under hardwood and pine trees. Dogs allowed, but must be on leashes.