Carrboro is the town just west of Chapel Hill. With a population of just over 20,000 Carrboro is the kind of small southern town where you can come as you are and everyone is welcome.
Originally known as West End, the town settled in 1882, near the State University Railroad spur on a patch of vacant land. The railway by law had to be at least a mile away from campus so as not to "damage the students morals and study habits". In 1898, settlement increased...
Two iconic institutions, the Cat's Cradle and The ArtsCenter which began in 1963 and 1974 respectively have drawn top performers to the area for years.
Carrboro, more than anything else, is a community. The 'Weave' as it's known around town brings people together for food and live music during the warmer months.
Created in 1977, the Carrboro Farmers’ Market was one of the earliest markets to link farmers directly with their customers. New York Times featured book, Serious Eats, lists the Carrboro Farmers' Market as number five on the list of Best Farmers Markets in the country.
