Shannon's Guest Guide Book
Food scene
Walkable coffee shop with outdoor seating and access to Bolin Creek walking trails behind it.
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Caffè Driade
1215 E Franklin StWalkable coffee shop with outdoor seating and access to Bolin Creek walking trails behind it.
Epilogue Books Chocolate Brews
109 East Franklin StreetCoffee shop and bookstore - a favorite Franklin Street location
Twisted Noodles Chapel Hill
1800 E Franklin StGreat, quick eat in or take out Thai option
CAVA
Trader Joe's
1800 E Franklin StWhole Foods Market
81 S Elliott Rd1922
Coffee shop
Alfredo's Pizza Villa
201 S Estes DrEasy pickup or delivery NY style pizza
IL PALIO RESTAURANT
1505 E Franklin StUpscale dining option nearby in the Siena Hotel
Snooze, an A.M. Eatery
New brunch eatery in the area.
Shake Shack Chapel Hill
Mediterranean Deli, Bakery, and Catering
454 W Franklin StChopt Chapel Hill
1490 Fordham BlvdNeighborhoods
Historic walk from the Guest Suite into downtown Franklin Street
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East Franklin Street
East Franklin StreetHistoric walk from the Guest Suite into downtown Franklin Street
Sightseeing
Access to trail is across Franklin Street at bottom of Elizabeth Street - 5-7min walk from guest suite
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Bolin Creek Trail
Bolin Creek TrailAccess to trail is across Franklin Street at bottom of Elizabeth Street - 5-7min walk from guest suite
Duke Lemur Center
3705 Erwin RdUnique for the area. Requires advanced tickets.
Located near Duke Campus in Durham - a 20 min drive
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Izindiza zeSarah P. Duke
420 Anderson StLocated near Duke Campus in Durham - a 20 min drive
Carolina Tiger Rescue
1940 Hanks Chapel RdI-Chapel yeDuke University
401 Chapel DrThis amazing group prepares for an annual performance series of shows at Forrest Theatre Chapel Hill (walkable) during weekly dates in Aug-Sept.
Paperhand Puppet Intervention
6079 Swepsonville-Saxapahaw RdThis amazing group prepares for an annual performance series of shows at Forrest Theatre Chapel Hill (walkable) during weekly dates in Aug-Sept.
Morehead Planetarium and Science Center
250 E Franklin StI-Carolina Raptor Center
6000 Sample RdA short drive away
An easy day or overnight beach trip - island feel, bustling, but not overly commercialized. 2.5 hr each way. Saltwater Suites offers short term 1 or 2 night stay options.
Topsail Island
An easy day or overnight beach trip - island feel, bustling, but not overly commercialized. 2.5 hr each way. Saltwater Suites offers short term 1 or 2 night stay options.