Destination Updates

Following the state’s lead, Orange County remains in Governor Roy Cooper’s Phase 3.0 of the statewide Stay at Home Order updated on Dec.9. There remains a mandatory requirement to wear facial coverings in public spaces in most situations. Restaurants, bars, movie theaters, gyms, retail shops, parks & trails, hotels, and some attractions are open with some restrictions. Tap View Updates, Resources and Visitor Information below for details on restrictions.

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Whatever you do here, just do you.

No matter how different we are, we are just not the same without you! Take the short drive to the communities of Chapel Hill, Carrboro and Hillsborough for a day trip. Mindful shops, farms, markets and restaurants are open and we have miles of trails and open spaces.

Whatever you do here, just do you.

No matter how different we are, we are just not the same without you! Take the short drive to the communities of Chapel Hill, Carrboro and Hillsborough for a day trip. Mindful shops, farms, markets and restaurants are open and we have miles of trails and open spaces.

Whatever you do here, just do you.

No matter how different we are, we are just not the same without you! Take the short drive to the communities of Chapel Hill, Carrboro and Hillsborough for a day trip. Mindful shops, farms, markets and restaurants are open and we have miles of trails and open spaces.

Whatever you do here, just do you.

No matter how different we are, we are just not the same without you! Take the short drive to the communities of Chapel Hill, Carrboro and Hillsborough for a day trip. Mindful shops, farms, markets and restaurants are open and we have miles of trails and open spaces.

Whatever you do here, just do you.

No matter how different we are, we are just not the same without you! Take the short drive to the communities of Chapel Hill, Carrboro and Hillsborough for a day trip. Mindful shops, farms, markets and restaurants are open and we have miles of trails and open spaces.

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Winter 2021 Guide to Explore

Visit Morehead Planetarium and Science Center

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Iza Whiskey and Eats Outdoor Patio

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The Carolina Inn - Winter

Food & Drink

Copy of Carolina Brewery Patio with Heaters

Shops are Open

Sofia's Boutique, Carr Mill Mall
 

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Hillsborough

Hillsborough at over 250 years old, is the birthplace of the North Carolina Regulators, home of Mary Todd Lincoln’s confidante, Elizabeth Keckley, and ...more

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Chapel Hill

Chapel Hill is a multicultural university town that is home to UNC-Chapel Hill and a resident population of 59,000. Hailed as “America’s Foodiest ...more

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UNC - Chapel Hill

UNC’s campus is dominated by two central quads, McCorkle Place and Polk Place, both brimming with students, academic buildings and campus activities. ...more

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Carrboro

Carrboro is the town just west of Chapel Hill. With a population of just under 20,000 Carrboro is the kind of small southern town where the past and ...more

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Riverwalk Open Daily
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Riverwalk Open Daily Jan 19, 2021 Riverwalk
Jan 22
Free Walking Tours of Chapel Hill Jan 22, 2021 - Feb 28, 2021 Morehead Planetarium & Science Center
Jan 22
The Longest Night Jan 22, 2021 - Feb 06, 2021 Morehead Planetarium & Science Center
Jan 23
UNC Men's Basketball Jan 23, 2021 Dean E. Smith Center
Jan 24
Botanist & Barrel Winery Tour Jan 24, 2021 - Apr 11, 2021 Botanist and Barrel

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