Guidebook for Highland Comfort/Carolina Hideway
Food scene
A nice local coffee shop - this location is in Timberlyne mall but there are other locations around the Triangle!
14 residents recomanen
Joe Van Gogh Chapel Hill
1129 Weaver Dairy RdA nice local coffee shop - this location is in Timberlyne mall but there are other locations around the Triangle!
This is a really cute tea and coffee house a little outside of the town. There are nice gardens and beautiful views to walk around or sit and enjoy.
21 residents recomanen
Honeysuckle Tea House
8871 Pickards Meadow RdThis is a really cute tea and coffee house a little outside of the town. There are nice gardens and beautiful views to walk around or sit and enjoy.
Local ice cream shop made with milk from their own cows! A nice location to watch the sunset in the field and have a picnic.
43 residents recomanen
Maple View Farm Ice Cream
6900 Rocky Ridge RdLocal ice cream shop made with milk from their own cows! A nice location to watch the sunset in the field and have a picnic.
Sutton's is a historic restaurant on Franklin Street that is family-owned and features pictures of locals and our local celebrities :)
7 residents recomanen
Sutton's Drug Store
159 E Franklin StSutton's is a historic restaurant on Franklin Street that is family-owned and features pictures of locals and our local celebrities :)
This is my daughter's favorite Thai restaurant in the area - beware of the spice levels, go way lower than what you think you can handle!
Bangkok 54
6118 Farrington RdThis is my daughter's favorite Thai restaurant in the area - beware of the spice levels, go way lower than what you think you can handle!
The food hear is great, but the best part of the restaurant is definitely their cake. We highly recommend their strawberry shortcake, it's worth every penny.
8 residents recomanen
Nantucket Grill - Chapel Hill
5925 Farrington RdThe food hear is great, but the best part of the restaurant is definitely their cake. We highly recommend their strawberry shortcake, it's worth every penny.
A staple burger joint in Chapel Hill, with award winning burgers and amazing cut fries. There's locations on Franklin Street (toward Carrboro) and in Southern Village
65 residents recomanen
Al's Burger Shack
516 W Franklin StA staple burger joint in Chapel Hill, with award winning burgers and amazing cut fries. There's locations on Franklin Street (toward Carrboro) and in Southern Village
Some of the best Chinese food in Chapel Hill/Carrboro, with authentic Sichuan dishes!
6 residents recomanen
Gourmet Kingdom
301 E Main StSome of the best Chinese food in Chapel Hill/Carrboro, with authentic Sichuan dishes!
This is one of the most iconic restaurants in Chapel Hill. With rooftop views over the town from the restaurant and the most highly sought after seats for watching the Duke basketball games and students rushing Franklin St after UNC's victory.
63 residents recomanen
Top of the Hill Restaurant & Brewery
100 E Franklin StThis is one of the most iconic restaurants in Chapel Hill. With rooftop views over the town from the restaurant and the most highly sought after seats for watching the Duke basketball games and students rushing Franklin St after UNC's victory.
bartaco Chapel Hill
201 South Estes DriveNamu
5420 Durham-Chapel Hill BlvdCha House
318 W Franklin StThe best boba shop in Chapel Hill (in our opinion)
Meet Fresh 鮮芋仙
407 Meadowmont Village CircleGet a shaved ice tower, you won't regret it!
KoKyu
North Carolina 54Open Eye Cafe
101 S Greensboro StSup Dogs
107 E Franklin StPlum Southern Kitchen & Bar
501 Washington StreetCham Thai Cuisine at Carrboro
370 E Main StSzechuan Village 川小馆
Guanajuato Mexican Restaurant
Sightseeing
Family friendly day activity - there's lots of beach accesses, camp sites and playgrounds around the park.
79 residents recomanen
Jordan Lake
Family friendly day activity - there's lots of beach accesses, camp sites and playgrounds around the park.
Nice state park area only 20 minutes outside of Chapel Hill with nice hikes and beautiful views over the area.
37 residents recomanen
Àrea Natural Estatal de la Muntanya d'Occoneechee
625 Virginia Cates RdNice state park area only 20 minutes outside of Chapel Hill with nice hikes and beautiful views over the area.
This beach is only about 2-2.5 hours away from Chapel Hill and is a popular day trip location. There are plenty of public beach accesses available and local food!
408 residents recomanen
Wrightsville Beach
321 Causeway DrThis beach is only about 2-2.5 hours away from Chapel Hill and is a popular day trip location. There are plenty of public beach accesses available and local food!
Pilot Mountain is only about 1.5 hours away from Chapel Hill and features the iconic mountain view. There are a variety of trails available here from the easiest walk from the parking lot to view the mountain to hiking up and around the mountain itself.
138 residents recomanen
Pilot Mountain State Park
1721 Pilot Knob Park RdPilot Mountain is only about 1.5 hours away from Chapel Hill and features the iconic mountain view. There are a variety of trails available here from the easiest walk from the parking lot to view the mountain to hiking up and around the mountain itself.
The local university and the center of the town - UNC's campus is beautiful with the nature and architecture. It's worth a walk through to see the iconic sights like the Old Well, the Bell Tower, Kenan Memorial Stadium, and the Dean Dome.
111 residents recomanen
University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
The local university and the center of the town - UNC's campus is beautiful with the nature and architecture. It's worth a walk through to see the iconic sights like the Old Well, the Bell Tower, Kenan Memorial Stadium, and the Dean Dome.
Jardins Sarah P. Duke
420 Anderson StAckland Art Museum
101 S Columbia StParc Estatal del Riu Eno
6101 Cole Mill RdCoker Arboretum
399 E Cameron AveCarolina Basketball Museum
450 Skipper Bowles DrHanging Rock State Park
1790 Hanging Rock Park RoadMerritt's Pasture
Morgan Creek TrailParc Atlètic Durham Bulls
409 Blackwell StNorth Carolina Botanical Garden
100 Old Mason Farm RdParc Estatal William B. Umstead
8801 Glenwood AveNeighborhoods
This is the main street in Chapel Hill with tons of food options and shops right off of UNC's campus
6 residents recomanen
East Franklin Street
East Franklin StreetThis is the main street in Chapel Hill with tons of food options and shops right off of UNC's campus
Southern Village
Southern Village is surrounded by neighborhoods but has nice local shops and parks.
Wedding Venues
Lavender Oaks Farm
3833 Millard Whitley RoadFearrington Village
The Barn at Valhalla
1040 Duffy's WayCity/town information
Pittsboro
We recommend checking out the Carrboro farmer's market on Saturday mornings and Wednesday evenings!
31 residents recomanen
Carrboro
We recommend checking out the Carrboro farmer's market on Saturday mornings and Wednesday evenings!
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Kid-Friendly Activities
but not limited to kids!
Museu de Ciències Naturals de Carolina del Nord
11 W Jones StMarbles Kids Museum
201 E Hargett StMorehead Planetarium and Science Center
250 E Franklin StOrange County SportsPlex
AMF Durham Lanes
4508 Durham-Chapel Hill BlvdZoo de Carolina del Nord
4401 Zoo PkwyAquari de Carolina del Nord a Fort Fisher
900 Loggerhead RdDuke Lemur Center
3705 Erwin RdKidzu
201 S Estes Dr