Jennifer’s Guidebook
Food scene
My favorites: pork belly buns, Pho (the owner is Vietnamese), Spring rolls, green beans, and my husband likes the lemongrass chicken. Brunch is always fantastic!
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Lucha Tigre
746 M.L.K. Jr BlvdMy favorites: pork belly buns, Pho (the owner is Vietnamese), Spring rolls, green beans, and my husband likes the lemongrass chicken. Brunch is always fantastic!
This is literally the only Chinese restaurant I order from in Chapel Hill. My favorites: Chicken Pad Thai, crab Rangoon, Fried Mandarin Fish, and scallion pancake. Don’t forget to ask for their “authentic” dish menu.
Red Lotus
239 S Elliott RdThis is literally the only Chinese restaurant I order from in Chapel Hill. My favorites: Chicken Pad Thai, crab Rangoon, Fried Mandarin Fish, and scallion pancake. Don’t forget to ask for their “authentic” dish menu.
Monterrey Mexican Restaurant
1722 Fordham BlvdI’ll eat just about anything on their menu.
I love this place for the view and the drinks are always fantastic!
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Top of the Hill Restaurant & Brewery
100 E Franklin StI love this place for the view and the drinks are always fantastic!
We order all of our ice-cream birthday cakes from here if that tells you anything. The staff is always so nice. Need something sweet? Ben and Jerry’s has you covered!
Ben & Jerry’s
102 W Franklin StWe order all of our ice-cream birthday cakes from here if that tells you anything. The staff is always so nice. Need something sweet? Ben and Jerry’s has you covered!
This place never disappoints. Be sure to call ahead to make a reservation.
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Kitchen
764 M.L.K. Jr BlvdThis place never disappoints. Be sure to call ahead to make a reservation.
I’ve never had the food but I love their lattes. And my kids love picking out a Locopop popsicle.
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The Root Cellar Cafe & Catering
750 M.L.K. Jr BlvdI’ve never had the food but I love their lattes. And my kids love picking out a Locopop popsicle.
Mama Dip's Kitchen
408 W Rosemary StComfort food at its finest!
Tonyas Cookies
405 W Rosemary StI don’t even like pecans but I sure do love these pecan cookies!
Al's Burger Shack
516 W Franklin StLantern Restaurant
423 W Franklin StShopping
All things shopping… Locally owned shops, grocery, pharmacy, department, malls, etc.
Locally owned. Grab a book and then head next door to Root Cellar for a coffee.
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Flyleaf Books
752 M.L.K. Jr BlvdLocally owned. Grab a book and then head next door to Root Cellar for a coffee.
NOT in Chapel Hill but not very far. This is our closest outlet store.
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Tanger Outlets Mebane
4000 Arrowhead BlvdNOT in Chapel Hill but not very far. This is our closest outlet store.
Not located in Chapel Hill but Carr Mill has some of the best shops and restaurants. The kids LOVE Ali Cat Toys and we love to walk by the “good smelly” shop and admire the beautiful historic building.
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Carr Mill Mall
200 N Greensboro StNot located in Chapel Hill but Carr Mill has some of the best shops and restaurants. The kids LOVE Ali Cat Toys and we love to walk by the “good smelly” shop and admire the beautiful historic building.
Weaver Street Market
101 E Weaver StWalgreens
602G Jones Ferry RdHarris Teeter
1800 NorthSightseeing
Explore the beauty of Chapel Hill!
https://facilities.unc.edu/news/2018/02/01/carolina-north-forest-trail-navigation-app/
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Carolina North Forest
Explore the beauty of Chapel Hill!
https://facilities.unc.edu/news/2018/02/01/carolina-north-forest-trail-navigation-app/
North Carolina Botanical Garden
100 Old Mason Farm RdA little good luck for students
https://www.unc.edu/discover/the-old-well-magic-b2s19/
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Old Well
East Cameron AvenueA little good luck for students
https://www.unc.edu/discover/the-old-well-magic-b2s19/
Morehead Planetarium and Science Center
250 E Franklin StEntertainment
Beverages and cats. What else do you need? Who knows, maybe you'll go home with a new furry companion.
Cat Tales Cat Cafe
431 West Franklin StreetBeverages and cats. What else do you need? Who knows, maybe you'll go home with a new furry companion.
Parks
Homestead Park
100 Northern Park DriveHomestead Dog Park
Amacebiso ngesixeko
Ukuhamba-hamba
Chapel Hill Transit
Bus rides around Chapel Hill and Carrboro are free!
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Paperhand Puppets
Amazing theatrical show using hand made puppets. Showing at the outdoor Forest Theatre on UNC campus August 27th- September 26th. http://paperhand.org/summer-show/
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Free Walking Tours of Chapel Hill
Learn about Chapel Hill in this outdoor tour
http://www.freewalkingtourschapelhill.com/
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UNC Sports
Let's go Tarheels!
https://goheels.com/calendar
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Self-Guided Mural Tour
https://www.visitchapelhill.org/blog/post/17-must-see-murals-in-orange-county/