Everyone knows Franklin Street. It’s Chapel Hill’s main drag, the classic college town’s classic strip. But just a block away, parallel to Franklin, is a lesser-known thoroughfare, a street with a
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Welcome Home Tar Heels
Wednesday, August 8, 2018 1:00 PM by Patty Griffin
It’s been several years since I had to pack up and head back to school for the fall semester at UNC. There was always a little sadness that summer was coming to an end, but I’ll admit that the
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Wednesday, June 13, 2018 9:00 AM by Visit Chapel Hill/Orange County
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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Wednesday, March 21, 2018 12:00 PM by Visit Chapel Hill/Orange County
Springtime in Chapel Hill is synonymous with study sessions on the quad, Carolina blue Saturdays spent watching baseball at Boshamer Stadium and the undeniable reminder that Chapel Hill is a great
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Sunday, February 25, 2018 11:00 AM by Victoria Johnson
You’re coming to Chapel Hill this summer and need something to keep the kids occupied. But you have no local network for recommendations, aren’t familiar with the area or where things are, and found
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Monday, February 5, 2018 2:00 PM by Visit Chapel Hill/Orange County
There’s no surprise that UNC basketball fans are different from typical fans. We truly believe that we wear “the better blue.” From our long tradition of successful seasons to the iconic argyle on the
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Friday, January 19, 2018 1:00 PM by Visit Chapel Hill/Orange County
There are many quirky, unexpected and sometimes bizarre holidays that you could choose to add to your calendar and celebrate. We’re not quite sure who will be celebrating National Spinach Day, but we
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Monday, January 8, 2018 8:00 AM by Visit Chapel Hill/Orange County
There are many things that keep people coming back to Chapel Hill and neighboring Carrboro—the friendly people, the great weather, the unique history of the area. But the most drool-worthy reason is
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Tuesday, November 7, 2017 10:00 AM by Neil Offen
The weather outside is not exactly frightful — in fact, in Orange County, NC that almost never happens — but let’s admit it: it’s getting cooler. Fortunately, there are a lot of ways to get warm and
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Thursday, October 26, 2017 10:00 AM by Laurie Paolicelli
Autumn in Orange County, NC. Leaves the color of fire fall and tumble in the wind, and finally you get to wear that sweater you’ve been hoping to for the last long while. It looks good. Take it out to
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