When visitors are asked what they love most about Chapel Hill, the answers are often elusive. It’s something they feel more than name—something that lingers long after they’ve left. That feeling, it turns out, has roots. And nowhere is that more clearly experienced than during the Chapel Hill Garden…
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Welcome to Spring. Enjoy the warmer, longer days of the season and come check out these top 10 events in and around the communities of Chapel Hill, Carrboro and Hillsborough, North Carolina. If you enjoy science, antique shopping, history, music, farm tours, art, gardens and more, you'll find the…
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Known for its appreciation and cultivation of the arts, Orange County is famous for the dozens of murals that brighten the walls of our local establishments, alleys, and parking lots. Here, we offer the backstory on 17 of them beginning with Murals in the Town of Carrboro. Honey Bee Mural Matthew…
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Whether it’s the arts, music, food, beer, ice cream, animals, outdoor movies or fireworks, there are plenty of amazing Chapel Hill, Carrboro and Hillsborough festivals and events to check out this summer. Here are 12 fun summer events and festivals not to be missed in 2025. Southern Village on the…
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Take a Guided Tour in Orange County to learn about some exciting and interesting sights as well as some hidden gems in Chapel Hill, Carrboro and Hillsborough, NC. You'll have a planned itinerary to learn about history, history-makers, attractions, garden landscapes and even our ghosts. Some tours…
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A multi-generational trip to Chapel Hill and surrounding communities, is the perfect way to blend history, culture, outdoor activities, great food, and family-friendly fun. Whether you’re traveling with grandparents, parents, teens, or young kids, the Chapel Hill and Orange County area of North…
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When you visit a destination, do you want to go where the locals go? If you are a local, do you want to go where the gamers go? Are you feeling a little retro? Want to show off your intellectual prowess? Into some friendly competition? Well… Gather your people, pick your place, find a table, pull up…
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While Orange County farmers typically work year round and can be found selling their products during the winter markets - the fruits and ‘flowers’ of their labor really show through come April and early May. The markets get more colorful with fruits, flowers and veggies; and busier too with more…
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My sister-in-law and her boyfriend were visiting. They had been here before and we had shown them all the main sites — the historic, beautiful campus of the University of North Carolina, the scene…
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Orange County parents and caregivers are fortunate to live where there is an abundance of fun activities for kids of all ages. No matter the weather or season, it is easy to find ways to entertain…
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