Things to do and see in Carrboro and Chapel Hill
City/town information
Carrboro is a former mill village adjacent to the university town, Chapel Hill. With cheaper real estate than it's more upscale neighbor, Carrboro became an artist haven during the 1990s and early 2000s. Today, it's a hub of creativity hosting some of the Triangle's best restaurant and music venues. The downtown is walkable and bike friendly and only a mile from the UNC campus.
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Carrboro
Carrboro is a former mill village adjacent to the university town, Chapel Hill. With cheaper real estate than it's more upscale neighbor, Carrboro became an artist haven during the 1990s and early 2000s. Today, it's a hub of creativity hosting some of the Triangle's best restaurant and music venues. The downtown is walkable and bike friendly and only a mile from the UNC campus.
Home to the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, this storied university town has been around for more than 220 years. It's home to the first state university and the greatest college basketball program in history. While the university is the heart of the town, Franklin Street is the main artery. East Franklin is where the kids hang out and West Franklin is where they go when they grow up.
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Chapel Hill
Home to the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, this storied university town has been around for more than 220 years. It's home to the first state university and the greatest college basketball program in history. While the university is the heart of the town, Franklin Street is the main artery. East Franklin is where the kids hang out and West Franklin is where they go when they grow up.
Music and bar scene
The Cat's Cradle is the region's most famous music club. It's hosted everybody from Nirvana to Joan Baez. It's been around for more than fifty years in one location or another and has helped launch some the regions most successful acts like Superchunk and the Squirrel Nut Zippers.
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Cat’s Cradle
300 E Main StThe Cat's Cradle is the region's most famous music club. It's hosted everybody from Nirvana to Joan Baez. It's been around for more than fifty years in one location or another and has helped launch some the regions most successful acts like Superchunk and the Squirrel Nut Zippers.
Catch a band or grab a beer. One of Carrboro's newest establishments, it's already making a name for itself.
Speakeasy on Main
100 East Main StreetCatch a band or grab a beer. One of Carrboro's newest establishments, it's already making a name for itself.
This is a hip bar frequented by artists and musicians. If you want to get a sense of the locals, stop by and check it out.
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Orange County Social Club
108 E Main StThis is a hip bar frequented by artists and musicians. If you want to get a sense of the locals, stop by and check it out.
This beer garden is fun and whimsical. There's probably not a better place to get brew on one of those days when the temperature is just right.
Franklin Motors
601 West Franklin StreetThis beer garden is fun and whimsical. There's probably not a better place to get brew on one of those days when the temperature is just right.
This is a newer cocktail bar. If you're looking for quieter, stylish place for drink, this is the place for you.
Atlas
118 East Main StreetThis is a newer cocktail bar. If you're looking for quieter, stylish place for drink, this is the place for you.
For locally brewed beer, this is a great stop. Lots of outdoor seating located in the heart of Carrboro.
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Steel String Brewery
106A S Greensboro StFor locally brewed beer, this is a great stop. Lots of outdoor seating located in the heart of Carrboro.
Food scene
Great food every time, often with a North Carolina flair, like flounder with hoppin' John.
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Acme Food & Beverage Co
110 E Main StGreat food every time, often with a North Carolina flair, like flounder with hoppin' John.
Great Chinese restaurant with an American and Chinese menu. It's convenient and consistently good.
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Jade Palace Restaurant
103 E Main StGreat Chinese restaurant with an American and Chinese menu. It's convenient and consistently good.
Tex-mex with a twist or two. The tacos are great and they've got a barbecue version that combines the best of two cultures, the Southwest and rural North Carolina.
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Armadillo Grill
439 Glenwood AveTex-mex with a twist or two. The tacos are great and they've got a barbecue version that combines the best of two cultures, the Southwest and rural North Carolina.
Neal's Deli
100 E Main StProbably the best deli in the Triangle. Don't miss it.
Venable Rotisserie Bistro
200 N Greensboro StAlways great food and great service.
Small plates that hit the palate just right. Great atmosphere and food to match.
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Glasshalfull
106 S Greensboro StSmall plates that hit the palate just right. Great atmosphere and food to match.
Amante Gourmet Pizza - Carrboro
300 E Main StGreat gourmet pizza with wide range of toppings.
Owned by Italian brothers and better known as IP3, this pizzeria offers New York style pies and is a favorite for watching sporting events, especially Carolina basketball and football and World Cup soccer.
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Italian Pizzeria III
508 W Franklin StOwned by Italian brothers and better known as IP3, this pizzeria offers New York style pies and is a favorite for watching sporting events, especially Carolina basketball and football and World Cup soccer.
The local co-op has all your grocery needs as well as a great bakery and food bar for breakfast and lunch. You can also catch music on Friday nights during the spring and summer.
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Weaver Street Market
101 E Weaver StThe local co-op has all your grocery needs as well as a great bakery and food bar for breakfast and lunch. You can also catch music on Friday nights during the spring and summer.
Neapolitan-inspired pizza using local ingredients and brick pizza ovens. It's unique gourmet pizza in a downtown setting.
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Pizzeria Mercato
408 W Weaver StNeapolitan-inspired pizza using local ingredients and brick pizza ovens. It's unique gourmet pizza in a downtown setting.
Carrboro Farmers Market is a must-see venue for foodies. Local produce, breads, and baked goods. It's a Saturday morning stop for most locals and Wednesday afternoons.
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Carrboro Farmers Market
301 W Main StCarrboro Farmers Market is a must-see venue for foodies. Local produce, breads, and baked goods. It's a Saturday morning stop for most locals and Wednesday afternoons.
Coffee Shops
The longest running coffee shop in Carrboro, it's a great place to meet, work, or just people watch. Located in the heart of town.
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Open Eye Cafe
101 S Greensboro StThe longest running coffee shop in Carrboro, it's a great place to meet, work, or just people watch. Located in the heart of town.
Fun little coffee shop with plenty of baked goods and ice cream. With a lot of outdoor space, it's a good place to unwind with kids.
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Johnny's Gone Fishing
901 W Main StFun little coffee shop with plenty of baked goods and ice cream. With a lot of outdoor space, it's a good place to unwind with kids.
Great little coffee shop that also serves sandwiches. It also hosts music and comedy. Lots of outdoor seating.
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The Honeysuckle Cafe & Bar
601 W Main StGreat little coffee shop that also serves sandwiches. It also hosts music and comedy. Lots of outdoor seating.