Things to Do in Chapel Hill, NC

  • Our list of the best things to do in Chapel Hill, North Carolina, features the top 149 nearby activities — including 70 great attractions with user approval ratings of 90% or more!
  • Chapel Hill, NC has a variety of great sights and experiences nearby. Top categories include: Outdoor Places, Entertainment & Shows, Museums & Galleries, and Sports & Fitness.
  • The results below include the top 29 things to do within the city of Chapel Hill, NC , followed by 120 popular activities in nearby cities, including Durham, Cary, Raleigh, Apex, Pittsboro, Mebane, Burlington, Wake Forest, Fuquay-Varina and Sanford
  • Our list of the best things to do in Chapel Hill, North Carolina, features the top 149 nearby activities — including 70 great attractions with user approval ratings of 90% or more!
  • Chapel Hill, NC has a variety of great sights and experiences nearby. Top categories include: Outdoor Places, Entertainment & Shows, Museums & Galleries, and Sports & Fitness.
  • The results below include the top 29 things to do within the city of Chapel Hill, NC , followed by 120 popular activities in nearby cities, including Durham, Cary, Raleigh, Apex, Pittsboro, Mebane, Burlington, Wake Forest, Fuquay-Varina and Sanford
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36.6 Miles
88% 164 votes
River Wilmington, NC MoreLess Info
Located in northeastern North Carolina, the Cape Fear River stretches 200+ miles to the Atlantic Ocean. The basin of the river is the largest in the state. A trail runs along the long stream and popular birding area.
36.9 Miles
87% 124 votes
Golf 442 Tobacco Road, Sanford, NC 27332 MoreLess Info
Golf course architect Mike Stranz took an abandoned sand quarry and transformed it into the Tobacco Road Golf Club. One of many courses in the Pinehurst area, this course nestles fairways in greens among towering, brush-covered hills.
41.5 Miles
94% 35 votes
Colleges & Universities 1601 E. Market St.,, Greensboro, NC 27411 MoreLess Info
Tracing its origin back to 1891, North Carolina Agricultural and Technology State University is ranked first among historically black colleges in the U.S. Noted for its School of Engineering, the institution includes nanoscience technology among its offerings.
42.0 Miles
92% 189 votes
Botanical Gardens 501 Yanceyville Street, Greensboro, NC 27405 MoreLess Info
Greensboro, North Carolina is home to The Arboretum, a large botanical conservatory that includes a butterfly garden and dozens of other plant habitats. The Arboretum is open throughout the year, and admission is free.
42.3 Miles
91% 198 votes
Children's Museums 220 North Church St, Greensboro, NC 27401 MoreLess Info
The Greensboro Children's Museum is a place for children to learn. The museum is divided into several different areas including Our Town, The Market, PizzaPan, The Theater, Plane, Train Depot, and Health Center.
42.3 Miles
73% 82 votes
Libraries 219 N. Church St, Greensboro, NC MoreLess Info
Located in the Greensboro cultural district, Greensboro's Central Library is situated across the street from the Children's Museum and between the city's Cultural Center and Historical Museum. Computer classes and story times are regularly presented at the facility.
42.4 Miles
47% 15 votes
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Art Museum 606 S. Elm St., Greensboro, NC 27403 MoreLess Info
Billed as a living museum, Elsewhere is located in downtown Greensboro, North Carolina. The museum, which is housed in the three-story building of a former thrift store, offers retreats and playshops for artists of all ages and abilities.
42.5 Miles
97% 89 votes
Adventure Tour 2728 Fairview Farm, Asheboro, NC MoreLess Info
2 courses of lines and a swinging bridge can offer thrills and a scenic view from atop to appealing to the services of the Richland Creek Canopy Tours.
42.5 Miles
94% 188 votes
History Museums 130 Summit Ave., Greensboro, NC 27401 MoreLess Info
Open Tuesdady through Sunday, the Greensboro Historical Museum contains a wealth of exhibits and artifacts significant to the city's history. Admission is free. The museum includes the historic First Presbyterian Church Cemetery and the Caldwell Historical Center.
42.5 Miles
91% 1270 votes
Specialty Museums 134 South Elm Street, Greensboro, NC 27401 MoreLess Info
Greensboro's International Civil Rights Museum features global exhibits on topics related to civil rights. Dedicated to the Greensboro Four, a group of young black men who pioneered the peaceful sit-in movement, the majority of the museum is devoted to race relations in the United States.
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