Destination Updates

Orange County moves to "Safer at Home" Phase Two effective at 5 p.m May 22nd. This phase allows for the reopening of more businesses such as personal care shops. Restaurants and retailers can open at larger capacity's. However, Orange County's Emergency Declaration differs slightly from Governor Cooper's state order no. 141 both of which you can find under 'View Updates'. Many of our attractions remain closed and events have been cancelled or postponed. Take advantage of the outdoors using our greenways and trails however playgrounds remain closed. Please comply with the CDC recommendation of maintaining a distance of at least 6 feet from another individual.

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Whatever you do here, just do you.

Whether you're coming for work or for play, there are plenty of excuses to extend your stay. Revisit your favorite Chapel Hill icons, or discover something new in Carrboro and Hillsborough. We invite you to be comfortable, be adventurous, and most of all, be yourself.

Whatever you do here, just do you.

Whether you're coming for work or for play, there are plenty of excuses to extend your stay. Revisit your favorite Chapel Hill icons, or discover something new in Carrboro and Hillsborough. We invite you to be comfortable, be adventurous, and most of all, be yourself.

Whatever you do here, just do you.

Whether you're coming for work or for play, there are plenty of excuses to extend your stay. Revisit your favorite Chapel Hill icons, or discover something new in Carrboro and Hillsborough. We invite you to be comfortable, be adventurous, and most of all, be yourself.

Whatever you do here, just do you.

Whether you're coming for work or for play, there are plenty of excuses to extend your stay. Revisit your favorite Chapel Hill icons, or discover something new in Carrboro and Hillsborough. We invite you to be comfortable, be adventurous, and most of all, be yourself.

Whatever you do here, just do you.

Whether you're coming for work or for play, there are plenty of excuses to extend your stay. Revisit your favorite Chapel Hill icons, or discover something new in Carrboro and Hillsborough. We invite you to be comfortable, be adventurous, and most of all, be yourself.

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Tarheel Antique Festival - DATE CHANGED
Jun 20
Tarheel Antique Festival - DATE CHANGED Jun 20, 2020 - Jun 21, 2020
Jul 11
Dom Flemons Jul 11, 2020 ArtsCenter
Sep 12
Bluegrass Festival at Moorefields Sep 12, 2020 Moorefields
Sep 18
Hillsborough Hog Day Sep 18, 2020 River Park
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Hillsborough Hog Day Sep 19, 2020 River Park

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