National Historic Preservation Month, celebrated in May, was established in 1973 by the National Trust for Historic Preservation to “promote historic preservation and community pride in local heritage sites.” Orange County, North Carolina founded in 1752, has a rich history in all three towns of…
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Chapel Hill is turning up the heat this summer as the Mexican Men’s National Soccer Team makes its long-awaited debut in the city for the 2025 MexTour! On Tuesday, June 10, 2025, Kenan Memorial Stadium will transform into a roaring cauldron of international competition as Mexico faces Türkiye in a…
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A Letter Re: Autumn in Orange County, North Carolina Dear Autumn, We miss you. We miss the cool breezes, the sun so soft on our skin, and the watercolor extravaganza that is a tree. As the temps dip and the days get shorter, what was once a carpet of the deepest green becomes a backdrop to every…
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Make this the year that you look at Chapel Hill and Orange County with fresh eyes – get out of your comfort zone, return to a spot you haven’t visited in years, and be sure to bring new friends into…
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Some are eateries, music venues, clothing stores, attractions, and murals. Some bring historic value, uniqueness, notoriety and hometown feel. So, if you're wondering what is a must see, or do , or…
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We’re here to see a man about some dumplings. We pull up to a spot right on Franklin Street. Parking is free on Sundays. I repeat, it is free on Sundays. I live in Los Angeles, so I know the parking…
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Part I Graduate Chapel Hill We check-in at the front desk and take the elevator up to the top floor. Chela pushes open the door to the presidential suite— “Oh my gosh!!!” “Whoa!!!” It’s huge—you could…
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The summer heat waves are moving out and the comfortable fall weather is rolling in. One of our favorite fall traditions in Chapel Hill is attending UNC football games held at Kenan Memorial Stadium…
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Summer is coming to an end, but that doesn’t mean that the fun has to stop! There’s always plenty to do in Chapel Hill & Orange County, even during the in-between seasons. We have the perfect activity…
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Chapel Hill may be one of the most well-known towns in Orange County, NC, but there are treasures that many travelers have yet to explore. While there isn’t much here that’s completely undiscovered…
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