Things to do in Chapel Hill and Carrboro
Chapel Hill and Carrboro are right next to each other (you can walk to Carrboro from UNC's campus!). Here is a list of links to some of the group's recommended activities:
Retro film fridays (The Carolina Theater)
NC Botanical Garden/ Coker Arboretum
Family-friendly activities
Many of the above activities are family-friendly, but these are especially appropriate for small children.
Kidzu at University Mall (learning museum)
Fearrington Village (farm animals, restaurants, and a bookstore)
Asheboro Zoo (1 hour from Chapel Hill)
North Carolina activities
If you have more time, these are some excellent activites:
Hanging Rock: http://www.ncparks.gov/hanging-rock-state-park
Eno Quarry: http://www.enotrails.com/quarry-trail.htm
Asheville (obviously if you have a few free days)
Food and Drink
Beer and Wine:
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Mead tasting: https://starrlightmead.com/visit
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Bull City Ciderworks: http://www.bullcityciderworks.com/#modern-american-hard-cider
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Ponysaurus, Fullsteam, Bull City Burger and Brewery (Durham breweries)
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Linda’s, Tru, Speakeasy, etc. etc. (Franklin St. Carrboro)
Breakfast
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Root Cellar: http://rootcellarchapelhill.com/
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Neal’s: http://nealsdeli.com/
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Sunrise Biscuit: http://sunrisebiscuits.com/main.html?src=%2F
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Elmo’s: http://elmosdinercarrboro.com/
Lunch
Dinner
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Squid’s: http://www.squidsrestaurant.com/
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Al’s Burger Shack: http://www.alsburgershack.com/
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Mercato Pizzeria: http://pizzeriamercatonc.com/ (this place is good!)
This site lists some good ones: http://www.northcarolinatravels.com/food/chapelhill-carrboro-restaurant-reviews/
Things to do in the Triangle
Chapel Hill is part of the greater Triangle area with tons of events and activities.
Durham
Raleigh