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The staff was super friendly and the maid service very attentive. I very muched enjoyed the Friday night live bands and southern dinner. The bartenders were also very friendly and attentive. One by the name of Phillip knew I was from up north and struck a very pleasant conversation and knew right off the bat the drinks I wanted him to make. Top notch! Thank you, we will be back many times to come!!!
Tripadvisor Review - July 20, 2009
Missy Julian Fox, Director of UNC's Visitor Center, offers a "Chapel Hill 101" itinerary in the most recent July 2009 issue of Southern Neighbor. She highlights the treats and treasures that Chapel Hill has to offer both our community and its out of town visitors.  So fellow Tar Heels, if you can't get away for vacation this summer, it's ok there is lots to do in your own backyard.  Click here to view the July 2009 issue and view Missy's article on page 16.Â
There is more to Chapel Hill than just the campus of The University of North Carolina. When planning a summer visit to this charming southern town, there is an endless list of activities to choose from for people of all ages. Below are just a couple of my suggestions - great for families with children. For more information on things to do in the area we suggest visiting The Town of Chapel Hill's official website or the Chapel Hill Orange County Visitor Bureau's website.
Sit Back, Relax and Enjoy an Outdoor Concert or Movie
Fridays on the Front Porch at The Carolina Inn. Every Friday from 5-8 PM through October 16, 2009 with live bluegrass music, great food and drink specials. On the porch overlooking the inn's tree-shaded north lawn. No cover charge or reservations required. View band schedule. View Southern Picnic Buffet Menu.
"Locally Grown" sponsored by The Chapel Hill Downtown Partnership and the Town of Chapel Hill. A free nine-week series of live concerts and outdoor movies featuring local entertainers and family-friendly activities in downtown Chapel Hill. Presented every Thursday on the Wallace Plaza, an urban park atop the Wallace Parking Deck at 150 East Rosemary Street. Click here for more info.
300 East Main Summer Concert Series hosted by Cats Cradle, The ArtsCenter and Musical Roots Productions. Every 4th Thursday, June through September in the parking lot at 300 East Main Street, Carrboro. Gates open at 4:30. All ages are welcome. Admission is free. Vendors include Q Shack, Amante Gourmet Pizza and Carolina Brewery. Click here for more information.
Cool Off at One of Our Acquatic Centers
With the warm weather finally here, visit one of the best kept secrets of Chapel Hill the outdoor & A.D. Clark pool at the Hargraves Center. Chapel Hill also has two public indoor pools the recently renovated (2007) Community Center pool, or jump in at the bran new Homestead Aquatic Center for swimming and aquatic fun.
View the local pool schedules for lap, open swim, and senior swim times. View General Pool Information
Pack a Picnic and Your Hiking Shoes and Explore North Carolina's Natural Beauty
Jordan Lake A 13,900-acre reservoir with 150 miles of shoreline and off U.S. 64, west of Apex. Jordan Lake State Park offers nine recreation areas with facilities for hiking, fishing, boating, swimming, sailing, picnicking, and camping. Order a lunch to go at the Carolina Crossroads Restaurant, rent a boat from Crosswinds Marina and spend a day at the lake!
Eno River State Park Minutes from Durham, Hillsborough, and Chapel Hill the Eno River State Park , with more than 3,900 acres of natural resources, offers secluded wilderness trails along the clear river, passing historic mill sites and fords used by early settlers. The River runs from northwest Orange County into Durham County for 33 miles where it joins the Flat River. This is a great place for canoeing, hiking, fishing, and picknicking.
Too Hot for the Outdoors? Discover our Unique Local Museums
Kidzu Museum on Franklin Street, just one block away from The Carolina Inn. A hands-on museum in the heart of downtown Chapel Hill where children 0-8 years old and the adults in their lives can safely discover, pretend, and play to their heart's content. Open Tuesday-Saturday 10 am - 5 pm and Sunday 1-5 pm. View Kidzu's July 2009 Special Event Calendar.
Morehead Planetarium and Science Center on UNC campus, just steps away from The Carolina Inn. Morehead offers dazzling multimedia star shows, interactive exhibits featuring current science research and an array of classes, lectures, and other special events year-round.
Carolina Basketball Museum. This new 8,000-sq.ft. state-of-the-art museum honors the rich tradition of Carolina Basketball. The museum features a Game Day theme where visitors enter a theater for pre-game build-up, then into the main museum space where they can visit interactive displays and view memorabilia from Carolina's storied program on the UNC court. Open Tue-Fri 10am-4pm, Sat 9 am - 1 pm.
Tour & Drive Through Chapel Hill, Durham and Surroundings with a Local Connoisseur
Tours n Tales. Never let the truth get in the way of a good story. Charlie Delmar came to Chapel Hill in 1968, back when everyone knew one another and he learned his many colorful tales from the best teachers available: professors at all the local universities and colleges. See more, do more and learn more about our beautiful area than you could possibly do on your own. Private and mixed tours available in Chapel Hill and Durham. Call 919.656.2595 or e-mail ambassadorcarservice@earthlink.net for reservations.Â
Looking for a Refreshing Afternoon Snack? I Scream for Ice Cream!
Maple View Farm - a family dairy farm located in Orange County, North Carolina, just northwest of Chapel Hill. The farm has a very popular ice cream store within sight of the farm at the intersection of Dairyland and Rocky Ridge roads. With plenty of flavors to choose from, enjoy your ice cream cone one their front porch rocking chairs with a great view of the rolling countryside. Open 12- 10PM Sunday - Saturday
Loco Pops - Serving gourmet frozen pops with a variety of great flavors daily from 12 - 9 PM. 2 locations in Chapel Hill ? 128 E. Franklin St. and 231 South Elliott Road. A refreshing mid-day snack.
Sugarland - Serving artisan gelato as well as cupcakes and desserts. In the heart of downtown Franklin Street. Open daily from 9 am -Â Midnight.
What is your favorite thing to do in Chapel Hill in the summer? We want to know! - add to our list.Â
Mike Megaloudis
Concierge  Â
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