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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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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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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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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Our area is known for its enthusiastic support of local talent: artisans, craftspeople, and small business owners who create everything from jewelry and pottery to home décor, clothing, and finely crafted food & drink. Makers markets bring together the best of local and regional creators for…
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Chapel Hill and surrounding communities have a wide variety of gardens open to the public to enjoy. There are also garden tours, plant sales and more to add to your calendar. Whether planning to…
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If you’re like the bulk of Americans, chances are you have a health-related New Year’s resolution: exercise more, eat better. In that same vein, if you’re like most - the odds are against you…
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Summertime and outdoor dining and drinking go hand in hand. Chapel Hill, Carrboro and Hillsborough, NC are home to dozens of breweries, bars and pubs to enjoy a cold one outside under a Carolina Blue…
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Whether you’re visiting Orange County, NC as a first-timer, coming home or just passing through, we’re excited to have you this Thanksgiving! We've compiled some of the best places to dine, stretch…
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Spring is here, finally, which means many things: locals, having hibernated for winter, cautiously begin exploring and smiling again. We become a town of walkers, perambulating beneath the murals and…
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