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1. Ackland Art Museum
- Dedicated in 1958 and renovated in the early 1990s, this museum features everything from European paintings by the Old Masters to contemporary... read more
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2. UNC Visitors' Center
- The UNC Visitors' Center offers up-to-date information on campus environment and facilities. When students and visitors arrive at campus, the center... read more
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3. North Carolina Botanical Garden
- Visit the idyllic North Carolina Botanical Garden to explore a diverse range of plants, flowers and other varieties of flora. The garden aims to... read more
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4. Old Well in Chapel Hill
- Old Well in Chapel Hill is an old water rotunda that was built in 1897. The well once served as the only water supply for many around and today... read more
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5. Top of the Hill
- Top of the Hill opens daily as a restaurant that has been voted "Best Place to Impress a Date," "Best Place to See and Be Seen," and "Best Outdoor... read more
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6. Morehead Planetarium
- This is one of the largest planetariums in the country. The immense domed Star Theater houses a completely automated Zeiss Model VI Star Projector,... read more
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7. Carolina Inn
- Founded in 1924, the Carolina Inn contains much of the charm of a historical southern hotel. Modeled after George Washington's Mount Vernon, you'll... read more
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8. Kenan Memorial Stadium
- Built in 1927, Kenan Memorial Stadium is often hailed as "America's most beautiful stadium." This 60,000 capacity stadium hosts games for the Carolina... read more
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9. Franklin Street Shopping District
- This shopping and dining district runs all the way from East to West Franklin Street, parallel to the University of North Carolina's main campus... read more
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10. Dean E. Smith Center
- The Smith Center is home to the University of North Carolina Tar Heels men's basketball team. The 300,000 square-foot (27,871 square-meter) arena... read more
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The Best of NileGuide
- There’s never a reason to be bored in Chapel Hill. There are just too many things to do. Start with the must-see attractions, move to the big sights and fine museums, check out some tours, dig in to some outdoor activities, and work your way down to the between-the-cracks, off-the-beaten-path gems. Just leave some time to catch your breath.
