Blackwood Mountain Bungalow
Favorite neighborhood restaurants
OiShii
M 1129 Weaver Dairy RdBest local sushi.
Closest little market and deli. They sell local food and essentials. Plus, great lunch items.
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New Hope Market
6117 NC-86Closest little market and deli. They sell local food and essentials. Plus, great lunch items.
Joe Van Gogh Chapel Hill
1129 Weaver Dairy RdMuch better than Starbucks!
Margaret's Cantina
1129 Weaver Dairy RdBeen around forever! Love this place - southwestern food.
Vimala and her husband started cooking out of their home - for a suggested donation. Now they have a lovely spot in Chapel Hill with lots of outdoor dining. "When Vimala cooks, everyone eats!"
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Vimala's Curryblossom Cafe
431 W Franklin StVimala and her husband started cooking out of their home - for a suggested donation. Now they have a lovely spot in Chapel Hill with lots of outdoor dining. "When Vimala cooks, everyone eats!"
Great atmosphere in the historic Carr Mill Mall in Carrboro.
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Tandem
200 N Greensboro StGreat atmosphere in the historic Carr Mill Mall in Carrboro.
Favorite hiking/running spots.
Beautiful... but watch out for bikers!
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Brumley Forest Nature Preserve
3055 New Hope Church RdBeautiful... but watch out for bikers!
This is a separate entrance to Brumley. Hikers only. About 3-4 mile loop.
Brumley Nature Preserve Northern Part
Old NC 10This is a separate entrance to Brumley. Hikers only. About 3-4 mile loop.
Closest preserve to the Bungalow. Beautiful, well-maintained trails with lovely creek.
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Johnston Mill Nature Preserve
2713 Mt Sinai RdClosest preserve to the Bungalow. Beautiful, well-maintained trails with lovely creek.
LOTS of trails. The Pumpkin Loop is a wide 2.5 mile trail but there are lots of single track trails.
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Carolina North Forest
LOTS of trails. The Pumpkin Loop is a wide 2.5 mile trail but there are lots of single track trails.
Eno River State Park
6101 Cole Mill RdReally lovely!
Umstead Park
399 Umstead DrA bit of a drive but worth it!
The first NASCAR track in the US. Now, it's a serene walk in to a 1 mile loop. You can make this a longer walk by starting on the River Walk from Weaver Street Market in Hillsborough.
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Historic Occoneechee Speedway Trailhead
320 Elizabeth Brady RdThe first NASCAR track in the US. Now, it's a serene walk in to a 1 mile loop. You can make this a longer walk by starting on the River Walk from Weaver Street Market in Hillsborough.
22 miles of Rails-to-Trails, running along an abandoned railroad bed. Can be accessed at Southpoint Mall and other locations along the way.
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American Tobacco Trail
7616 Fayetteville Rd22 miles of Rails-to-Trails, running along an abandoned railroad bed. Can be accessed at Southpoint Mall and other locations along the way.
Neighborhoods
University town. Walk Franklin street and you will get a feel for the town.
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Chapel Hill
University town. Walk Franklin street and you will get a feel for the town.
City/town information
Weaver Street Market is the central meeting spot. Farmer's Market on Wednesday afternoons and Saturday mornings is the best around.
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Carrboro
Weaver Street Market is the central meeting spot. Farmer's Market on Wednesday afternoons and Saturday mornings is the best around.
First capital of NC. Historic, great shops and the River Walk.
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Hillsborough
First capital of NC. Historic, great shops and the River Walk.
Breweries
Craftboro Brewing Depot
101 Two Hills DrGreat new brewery with take out pizza next door.
Carolina Brewery
460 W Franklin StFun bar scene, especially on game day.
Vecino Brewing Co.
300 E Main StFun spot, great beer.
Steel String Brewery at Pluck Farm
Food scene
Great to grab a beer and a burger next door at Al's Burgers.
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Beer Study
504 N Graham StGreat to grab a beer and a burger next door at Al's Burgers.
Al's Burger Shack
516 W Franklin StBest burger in NC!
Neal's Deli
100 E Main StPastrami sandwiches and amazing biscuits!
Open Eye Cafe
101 S Greensboro StFavorite cafe in Carrboro.