Guidebook for Chapel Hill
Food Scene
A local favorite!
http://monterreychapelhill.com/menu/
We are just 5 minutes away from their location at 237 South Elliot Road.
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Monterrey Mexican Restaurant
A local favorite!
http://monterreychapelhill.com/menu/
We are just 5 minutes away from their location at 237 South Elliot Road.
The Napoli Wood-Fired Pizza food truck/cafe in downtown Carrboro makes the best pizza we've had in The Triangle. Service is quick and they're located just 10 minutes from our house. Make sure to check out their delicious house-made gelato while there!
http://www.napolicarrboro.com/about
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Napoli Pizzeria & Gelateria
105 E Main StThe Napoli Wood-Fired Pizza food truck/cafe in downtown Carrboro makes the best pizza we've had in The Triangle. Service is quick and they're located just 10 minutes from our house. Make sure to check out their delicious house-made gelato while there!
http://www.napolicarrboro.com/about
Maple View is a dreamy country store that overlooks farmland. They makes the most delicious ice cream! Lots of standard & exotic flavors such as Pumpkin, Sweet potato, Maple & Cinnamon Apple. On the weekends, expect a line but during the week, you can get in and out very quickly.
Make sure to pick up some of their fresh milk while you're there!!
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Maple View Farm Ice Cream
6900 Rocky Ridge RdMaple View is a dreamy country store that overlooks farmland. They makes the most delicious ice cream! Lots of standard & exotic flavors such as Pumpkin, Sweet potato, Maple & Cinnamon Apple. On the weekends, expect a line but during the week, you can get in and out very quickly.
Make sure to pick up some of their fresh milk while you're there!!
Al's has received numerous local awards and most recently, they were voted BEST BURGER IN AMERICA in the July, 2018 issue of Food & Wine Magazine.
Al's makes exceptional burgers, hot dogs, fries and shakes and uses ingredients from local farmers.
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Al's Burger Shack
516 W Franklin StAl's has received numerous local awards and most recently, they were voted BEST BURGER IN AMERICA in the July, 2018 issue of Food & Wine Magazine.
Al's makes exceptional burgers, hot dogs, fries and shakes and uses ingredients from local farmers.
Weathervane Restaurant at Southern Season
City Kitchen
201 S Estes DrLantern is a marriage of Asian flavors and North Carolina ingredients sourced mainly from local farms and fisheries. It has been named one of "America's Top 50 Restaurants" and "best farm-to-table restaurants" by Gourmet Magazine, as one of "America's 50 Most Amazing Wine Experiences" by Food & Wine and as "Restaurant of the Year" in 2009 by The News & Observer.
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Lantern Restaurant
423 W Franklin StLantern is a marriage of Asian flavors and North Carolina ingredients sourced mainly from local farms and fisheries. It has been named one of "America's Top 50 Restaurants" and "best farm-to-table restaurants" by Gourmet Magazine, as one of "America's 50 Most Amazing Wine Experiences" by Food & Wine and as "Restaurant of the Year" in 2009 by The News & Observer.
The Pig
630 Weaver Dairy RdSutton's Drug Store
159 E Franklin StMerritt's Grill
1009 S Columbia StAward winning South Indian home cooking at great prices.
Open from 11am-9pm M-S (closed on Sundays).
curryblossom.com
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Vimala's Curryblossom Cafe
431 W Franklin StAward winning South Indian home cooking at great prices.
Open from 11am-9pm M-S (closed on Sundays).
curryblossom.com
Mediterranean Deli, Bakery, and Catering
454 W Franklin StRed Lotus
239 S Elliott RdLime & Basil
200 W Franklin StLocally sourced, dinner & brunch only restaurant & bar, serving upscale Southern American cuisine in downtown Carrboro. To make sure that you get in, place a reservation on their website, acmecarrboro.com.
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Acme Food & Beverage Co
110 E Main StLocally sourced, dinner & brunch only restaurant & bar, serving upscale Southern American cuisine in downtown Carrboro. To make sure that you get in, place a reservation on their website, acmecarrboro.com.
This is one of our personal favorites for breakfast, lunch, and dinner. They make & bake everything from scratch and support the community by purchasing ingredients from local farmers. The Root Cellar's eclectic menu offers many options for vegetarians, vegans, and non vegetarians. They also offer a large assortment of delicious bakery goods ranging from cookies and scones to key lime pie and chocolate cakes. And if that weren't enough, they sell many hard to find pastas, cake mixes, butters, chips, candies and even beer.
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The Root Cellar Cafe & Catering
750 M.L.K. Jr BlvdThis is one of our personal favorites for breakfast, lunch, and dinner. They make & bake everything from scratch and support the community by purchasing ingredients from local farmers. The Root Cellar's eclectic menu offers many options for vegetarians, vegans, and non vegetarians. They also offer a large assortment of delicious bakery goods ranging from cookies and scones to key lime pie and chocolate cakes. And if that weren't enough, they sell many hard to find pastas, cake mixes, butters, chips, candies and even beer.
Ye Olde Waffle Shoppe
173 E Franklin StGood stop for both breakfast & lunch. Expect a line on the weekends.
Carrburritos
711 W Rosemary St Terrific Mexican food and generous portions!
If you're looking for a great coffee shop close to our house, Johnny's is your place. One the weekdays they open at 7am and close at 6pm. Besides great coffee drinks, you'll also find a nice assortment of teas and seasonal beverages such as apple cider & egg nog. In addition they have a small assortment of baked goods, sandwiches and snack foods.
On Tuesday & Saturday mornings kids can enjoy singalong songs and story time. On Monday & Wednesday afternoons, Johnny's hosts musical performances. Check their website for details.
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Johnny's Gone Fishing
901 W Main StIf you're looking for a great coffee shop close to our house, Johnny's is your place. One the weekdays they open at 7am and close at 6pm. Besides great coffee drinks, you'll also find a nice assortment of teas and seasonal beverages such as apple cider & egg nog. In addition they have a small assortment of baked goods, sandwiches and snack foods.
On Tuesday & Saturday mornings kids can enjoy singalong songs and story time. On Monday & Wednesday afternoons, Johnny's hosts musical performances. Check their website for details.
Elaine’s on Franklin is an upscale restaurant serving unique regional American cuisine in a cozy, romantic atmosphere right in the heart of downtown Chapel Hill.
Elaine's has been a medal winner in our local newspaper's 'Best Restaurants' annual since 2012 and received an Award of Excellence from Wine Spectator magazine.
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Elaine's On Franklin
454 W Franklin StElaine’s on Franklin is an upscale restaurant serving unique regional American cuisine in a cozy, romantic atmosphere right in the heart of downtown Chapel Hill.
Elaine's has been a medal winner in our local newspaper's 'Best Restaurants' annual since 2012 and received an Award of Excellence from Wine Spectator magazine.
Gray Squirrel offers small-batch specialty coffees, roasted in house and a small selection of baked goods. Ample seating is available inside and outside.
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Gray Squirrel Coffee Company
360 E Main StGray Squirrel offers small-batch specialty coffees, roasted in house and a small selection of baked goods. Ample seating is available inside and outside.
Parks & Nature
Hank Anderson Park is just a few minutes from our house. The have two separate fenced in areas for dogs to play. In addition the park has a few hiking trails and a playground for kids.
https://www.visitchapelhill.org/listing/hank-anderson-community-park/368/
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Henry Anderson III Community Park
302 N Carolina Hwy 54 WHank Anderson Park is just a few minutes from our house. The have two separate fenced in areas for dogs to play. In addition the park has a few hiking trails and a playground for kids.
https://www.visitchapelhill.org/listing/hank-anderson-community-park/368/
North Carolina Botanical Garden
100 Old Mason Farm RdA breathtaking 55-acre garden with 5 miles of walking paths, a koi pond & an amphitheater. Entry is free but they charge a few dollars for parking.
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Jardins Sarah P. Duke
420 Anderson StA breathtaking 55-acre garden with 5 miles of walking paths, a koi pond & an amphitheater. Entry is free but they charge a few dollars for parking.
Parque Estadual do Rio Eno
6101 Cole Mill RdLago Jordan
Arts & Culture
The Ackland Museum in just 10 minutes from our house. It's a wonderful small museum with a great store and some really nice classes on the weekends such as yoga and drawing for kids. Check their website for details. https://ackland.org
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Ackland Art Museum
101 S Columbia StThe Ackland Museum in just 10 minutes from our house. It's a wonderful small museum with a great store and some really nice classes on the weekends such as yoga and drawing for kids. Check their website for details. https://ackland.org
Located in Raleigh, the NCMA is a great place to spend a day. The outdoor sculpture park has more than a dozen major works of art and is spread out over dozens of acres. Also on the property is a 2 mile trail great for walking or riding bikes.
While some of the special exhibits cost money to view, admission to the permanent collection is always free.
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Museu de Arte da Carolina do Norte
2110 Blue Ridge RdLocated in Raleigh, the NCMA is a great place to spend a day. The outdoor sculpture park has more than a dozen major works of art and is spread out over dozens of acres. Also on the property is a 2 mile trail great for walking or riding bikes.
While some of the special exhibits cost money to view, admission to the permanent collection is always free.
The Nasher is a wonderful museum to visit. The museum’s collection strategy emphasizes works by diverse artists who have been historically underrepresented, or even excluded, by mainstream arts institutions, and maintains a particular focus on artists of African descent. Other strengths in the collection include European medieval art, European and American paintings, Outsider art, classical antiquities, African art and ancient American art.
The Nasher Museum Café is great for a quick lunch on weekdays & brunch on the weekend. They also offer some great family programming. Check their website for details.
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Museu de Arte Nasher
2001 Campus DrThe Nasher is a wonderful museum to visit. The museum’s collection strategy emphasizes works by diverse artists who have been historically underrepresented, or even excluded, by mainstream arts institutions, and maintains a particular focus on artists of African descent. Other strengths in the collection include European medieval art, European and American paintings, Outsider art, classical antiquities, African art and ancient American art.
The Nasher Museum Café is great for a quick lunch on weekdays & brunch on the weekend. They also offer some great family programming. Check their website for details.
The Carrack Modern Art
947 E Main StEssentials
This Food Lion is the closest grocery store from our house and is just 5 minutes away.
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Food Lion
602 Jones Ferry RdThis Food Lion is the closest grocery store from our house and is just 5 minutes away.
Weaver Street is by far, the most popular local grocery store with lots of fresh prepared foods plus options for those who are vegan and gluten free.
On the weekends, they often have musicians playing on their lawn. Bring a blanket and have a picnic.
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Weaver Street Market
101 E Weaver StWeaver Street is by far, the most popular local grocery store with lots of fresh prepared foods plus options for those who are vegan and gluten free.
On the weekends, they often have musicians playing on their lawn. Bring a blanket and have a picnic.
Target
8210 Renaissance Pkwy This is the closest Target to our home.
CVS Plaza
137 East Franklin Street This CVS drugstore is the closest to our home.
All of the goods sold at the Carrboro Farmer's Market were produced within 50 miles of the Market, and the farmers and artisans themselves run the market.
Open on Saturdays Year-Round:
9am-12pm November - March
7am-12 April - October
Wednesdays Seasonally:
3-6pm April 11 November
carrborofarmersmarket.com
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Carrboro Farmers Market
301 W Main StAll of the goods sold at the Carrboro Farmer's Market were produced within 50 miles of the Market, and the farmers and artisans themselves run the market.
Open on Saturdays Year-Round:
9am-12pm November - March
7am-12 April - October
Wednesdays Seasonally:
3-6pm April 11 November
carrborofarmersmarket.com
With over 65 vendors, this is the largest farmer's market in the area. The Main Season Market is open on Saturdays from 8 am-12 pm (April 7 through November 17, 2018) and The
Winter Market is open on Saturdays from 10 am-12 pm (December 1, 2018 through March 30, 2019).
durhamfarmersmarket.com
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Mercado dos Agricultores de Durham
501 Foster StWith over 65 vendors, this is the largest farmer's market in the area. The Main Season Market is open on Saturdays from 8 am-12 pm (April 7 through November 17, 2018) and The
Winter Market is open on Saturdays from 10 am-12 pm (December 1, 2018 through March 30, 2019).
durhamfarmersmarket.com
Shopping
All local, all handcrafted items, featuring the work of more than 60 artisans. Find unique original art, prints, jewelry, pottery, art glass, fabric items, children's items, and more!
Womancraft Gifts
360 E Main StAll local, all handcrafted items, featuring the work of more than 60 artisans. Find unique original art, prints, jewelry, pottery, art glass, fabric items, children's items, and more!
Be prepared to spend at least an hour roaming the aisles of this very popular foodie destination. They have everything from exotic food to local delicacies. Southern Seasons also has a great restaurant located inside the store called the Weathervane and a cooking school with some really fun classes taught by incredible instructors.
We love their giant candy section filled with finds from all over the world.
Southern Seasons also sells kitchenware, gift baskets, wine, coffee, tea and flowers.
http://www.southernseason.com
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A Southern Season
1125 Jay LaneBe prepared to spend at least an hour roaming the aisles of this very popular foodie destination. They have everything from exotic food to local delicacies. Southern Seasons also has a great restaurant located inside the store called the Weathervane and a cooking school with some really fun classes taught by incredible instructors.
We love their giant candy section filled with finds from all over the world.
Southern Seasons also sells kitchenware, gift baskets, wine, coffee, tea and flowers.
http://www.southernseason.com
This is the closest mall to our home and has over 150 shops plus lots of dining options such as California Pizza Kitchen, Zinburger Wine & Burger Bar and The Cheesecake Factory. Also on-site is an AMC movie theater with IMAX & ReadD 3D.
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The Streets at Southpoint
This is the closest mall to our home and has over 150 shops plus lots of dining options such as California Pizza Kitchen, Zinburger Wine & Burger Bar and The Cheesecake Factory. Also on-site is an AMC movie theater with IMAX & ReadD 3D.
Crabtree is a huge mall with tons of big name shopping and dining chains including; Apple, Banana Republic, Barnes & Noble, Chico's, Coach, Disney Store, H&M, Macy's, The Cheesecake Factory, Kanki, McCormick & Schmicks, P.F. Changs, Panera, Moe's plus so much more.
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Crabtree Valley Shopping Center
4325 Glenwood AveCrabtree is a huge mall with tons of big name shopping and dining chains including; Apple, Banana Republic, Barnes & Noble, Chico's, Coach, Disney Store, H&M, Macy's, The Cheesecake Factory, Kanki, McCormick & Schmicks, P.F. Changs, Panera, Moe's plus so much more.
Drinks & Nightlife
Bowbarr
705 W Rosemary StMilltown
307 E Main StThe Crunkleton
320 W Franklin Sthttp://thecrunkleton.com
Baxter's is a nice little neighborhood bar with a few dozen 80's video game machines ( Galaxian, Donkey Kong, Pac-Man, Tron, Galaga, Dig Dug, Rally-X,Paperboy plus so many more) and a handful of pinball machines. I love that they charge just .25 to play most of the games.
Baxter's doesn't sell food but they allow you to bring it in from neighborhood restaurants.
On Saturday and Sunday they allow children to come in and play video games from 12-4pm.
www.baxterarcade.com
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The Baxter Arcade
108 N Graham StBaxter's is a nice little neighborhood bar with a few dozen 80's video game machines ( Galaxian, Donkey Kong, Pac-Man, Tron, Galaga, Dig Dug, Rally-X,Paperboy plus so many more) and a handful of pinball machines. I love that they charge just .25 to play most of the games.
Baxter's doesn't sell food but they allow you to bring it in from neighborhood restaurants.
On Saturday and Sunday they allow children to come in and play video games from 12-4pm.
www.baxterarcade.com
Entertainment & Activities
Silverspot has the most comfortable movie seats in the area plus they serve dinner, drinks and snacks directly to your seat.
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Silverspot Cinema At Chapel Hill
201 S Estes DrSilverspot has the most comfortable movie seats in the area plus they serve dinner, drinks and snacks directly to your seat.
Kidzu isn't really an amusement park and it's also not really a museum either. What it is, is a really great space to bring children ages 2-8 for an afternoon of creative fun.
Check their website for info about special programming.
https://www.kidzuchildrensmuseum.org
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Kidzu
201 S Estes DrKidzu isn't really an amusement park and it's also not really a museum either. What it is, is a really great space to bring children ages 2-8 for an afternoon of creative fun.
Check their website for info about special programming.
https://www.kidzuchildrensmuseum.org
The Morehead Planetarium and Science Center is located on the UNC Campus. They offer daily planetarium shows and have some really great programming for kids and adults plus, an incredible gift store!
Check their website for their daily calendar of events.
http://moreheadplanetarium.org
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Morehead Planetarium and Science Center
250 E Franklin StThe Morehead Planetarium and Science Center is located on the UNC Campus. They offer daily planetarium shows and have some really great programming for kids and adults plus, an incredible gift store!
Check their website for their daily calendar of events.
http://moreheadplanetarium.org
The 1870 Farm is an educational farm just minutes from the heart of Chapel Hill / Carrboro and, our house.
This 17-acre farm has multiple gardens and over 70 animal residents (many of them rescues), including chickens, turkeys, sheep, goats, cows, horses, donkeys, pigs, bunnies and alpaca.
We love visiting and cuddling with their baby goats!!!!
30 -minute Goat Cuddle sessions are $10 per person.
Farm tours are $12 per person.
Reservations must be made through their website - https://www.1870farm.com
1870 Farm
1224 Old Lystra RoadThe 1870 Farm is an educational farm just minutes from the heart of Chapel Hill / Carrboro and, our house.
This 17-acre farm has multiple gardens and over 70 animal residents (many of them rescues), including chickens, turkeys, sheep, goats, cows, horses, donkeys, pigs, bunnies and alpaca.
We love visiting and cuddling with their baby goats!!!!
30 -minute Goat Cuddle sessions are $10 per person.
Farm tours are $12 per person.
Reservations must be made through their website - https://www.1870farm.com
Wilson Park is on 8.5 acres. They have pavilions, grills,
and a scenic trail.
The trail is good for all skill levels and primarily used for hiking, walking, and trail running. Dogs are also able to use this trail but must be kept on leash.
This route connects you from Wilson Park to the OWASA easement along Bolin Creek in Carolina North Forest. From there, you can follow the creek for another mile or so, or peel off onto any of the side trails in Carolina North Forest.
For more information about this trail and other trails in the area, visit - https://www.alltrails.com/trail/us/north-carolina/wilson-park-to-carolina-north-forest
Wilson Park Trail
Wilson Park TrailWilson Park is on 8.5 acres. They have pavilions, grills,
and a scenic trail.
The trail is good for all skill levels and primarily used for hiking, walking, and trail running. Dogs are also able to use this trail but must be kept on leash.
This route connects you from Wilson Park to the OWASA easement along Bolin Creek in Carolina North Forest. From there, you can follow the creek for another mile or so, or peel off onto any of the side trails in Carolina North Forest.
For more information about this trail and other trails in the area, visit - https://www.alltrails.com/trail/us/north-carolina/wilson-park-to-carolina-north-forest
The Duke Lemur Center in Durham, is the world’s largest and most diverse collection of lemurs – outside of Madagascar.
To visit, you must have a reservation.
You can find information about the tour packages they offer on their website, https://lemur.duke.edu/engage/tours/
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Duke Lemur Center
3705 Erwin RdThe Duke Lemur Center in Durham, is the world’s largest and most diverse collection of lemurs – outside of Madagascar.
To visit, you must have a reservation.
You can find information about the tour packages they offer on their website, https://lemur.duke.edu/engage/tours/
This is one of our favorite places to visit!
You can easily spend an entire day at the Museum of Life and Science exploring their 2-story science center, large butterfly conservatory, outdoor animal exhibits, treehouses, play areas for children, riding their train and so much more!
Visit their website to view their daily calendar of events.
https://www.lifeandscience.org
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Museum of Life + Science
433 W Murray AveThis is one of our favorite places to visit!
You can easily spend an entire day at the Museum of Life and Science exploring their 2-story science center, large butterfly conservatory, outdoor animal exhibits, treehouses, play areas for children, riding their train and so much more!
Visit their website to view their daily calendar of events.
https://www.lifeandscience.org