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The Area
Chapel Hill:
Chapel Hill, known affectionately as "The Southern Part of Heaven" is home to the University of North Carolina, lush forests, charming neighborhoods, pastoral countryside, historic homes and sophisticated cuisine, shopping and cultural venues.
Exciting entertainment awaits you downtown, featuring the popular Playmakers Repertory Company and an ever-changing calendar of campus events. Make the UNC Tarheels your "home" team and cheer to the non-stop action of ACC sports. Be enlightened at Ackland Art Museum, Morehead Planetarium, Kidzu Children's Museum, or be serenaded by the occasional saxophonist down busy Franklin Street. The restaurants are diverse and cosmopolitan; the nightlife stimulating and eclectic. | 
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| North Chatham County:
Picturesque countryside, from farmland to forest, Chatham County is paradise for those who want to dwell amidst natural beauty. From the shores of Jordan Lake to miles of trails and biking routes, the outdoor options for play, sport and relaxation abound. The town of Pittsboro, with its main street dotted with lovely shops - including an old-world soda shoppe - is the heart of the County. To experience a feast for the senses, take in the stunning gardens, upscale shops and dining at Fearrington. Home to a AAA 5 Diamond, Relais & Chateaux member Inn, Fearrington is a must see. | | Carrboro: Explore the quaint town of Carrboro: its nationally recognized farmer's market offers everything from organic vegetables to folk art. Stop by Weaver Street for an outdoor jazz brunch or join in one of the many community-wide musical celebrations or festivals. Enjoy treasures found in the many antique and specialty shops on Main Street and in Carr Mill Mall... and don't forget to top it off your excursions with an ice cream from Maple View Farm. |  |  | Durham:
The national magazine Utne Reader named Durham as one of our most enlightened cities. With its history in factories, farms and finance, today Durham is home to Duke University, North Carolina Central University, Research Triangle Park and the Durham Bulls, the most famous minor league baseball team in the world.
Thousands of film lovers flock to Durham's Full Frame Documentary Film Festival. Hosted at the historic Carolina Theater, the event is listed in Entertainment Weekly's "It List" and has more submissions than the Sundance Film Festival. Lovers of dance are enchanted by the American Dance Festival, an entire season with the world's most electrifying dance companies. Attracting artists from across the country, the Durham Art Council's annual CenterFest is a colorful street arts festival. You can see how Durham received Carnegie Mellon's #1 ranking on the Creativity Index out of 300 similar-sized counties nationwide.
Fantastic shopping, including Brightleaf Square and The Streets at Southpoint, is in Durham, as is the gourmet cuisine of Four Square, Nana's, Fosters Market and Magnolia Grill. Medical care is top notch as is evident through Durham's moniker, "The City of Medicine". Durham is also home to a championship sports team, the Duke Blue Devils. The Eno River State Park, Duke Forest and the spectacular grounds of the Sarah P. Duke Gardens offer breathtaking natural surroundings. |
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