Best of Chapel Hill

4 Best Hotels in Chapel Hill, Carrboro and Hillsborough

By Chapel Hill Magazine | August 27, 2026

Plan the perfect getaway with our guide to Chapel Hill, Carrboro and Hillsborough’s reader-voted best hotels, with standout amenities from rooftop pools and boutique charm to one-of-a-kind local experiences

26 Best Places to Eat in Orange County, NC

By Chapel Hill Magazine | August 20, 2026

These reader-voted favorites – from longtime institutions to impressive newcomers – represent some of the very best of our dining scene By Renee Ambroso, Beckett Brantley, Olivia Jarman, Matt Lardie, Rebekah Mann & Jessica Stringer | Photography by John Michael Simpson Kipos Among prolific restaurateur Giorgios Bakatsias’ Greek eateries, the […]

Must-See Art Exhibits To Visit This Summer

By Chapel Hill Magazine | July 23, 2026

Best of art galleries in Chapel Hill, from contemporary and African art to emerging artists, lithographs and inspiring summer gallery shows.

Kids Share Their Favorite Local Summer Camps

By Chapel Hill Magazine | July 8, 2026

Hear directly from kids about their favorite summer camp experiences, featuring theater, science, farm and outdoor fun.

Carolina Brewery Celebrates 30 Years of Quality Craft Beer

By Renee Ambroso | September 18, 2025

The founder of Carolina Brewery tapped in to the world of craft beer before it was cool and has shaped an enduring brand in the three decades since

Cafe Crawl: Chapel Hill’s Best Sips

By Renee Ambroso | September 16, 2025

Enjoy seasonal standouts this summer from these readers’ favorite coffee shops

Chapel Hill Music School Strikes a Chord Under New Ownership

By Chapel Hill Mag Intern | August 27, 2025

Rachel Hall and Dave Tedeschi give Chapel Hill School of Musical Arts an encore.

Orange County Bike Shops That Go the Extra Mile for Riders

By Renee Ambroso | August 14, 2025

Head to our readers’ favorite bike shops for anything from a tune up to a new ride, and join in a group cycle By Renee Ambroso | Maps by Lindsay Scott The Bicycle Chain (1) – The shop at 210 W. Franklin St. is still owned by the same people […]

Firefly Carrboro Strings Together a Creative Community

By Chapel Hill Magazine | July 22, 2025

The bead shop has long served as a gathering place that unites makers By Lauren Rouse | Photography by John Michael Simpson Firefly Carrboro has transformed over the years, but its creative spark has only grown brighter. The store began as The Original Ornament on Franklin Street in 1992, where […]

The Consignors’ Online Estate Sales Are Saving a Material World

By Chapel Hill Magazine | August 15, 2024

This readers’ favorite consignment/resale store serves as a sustainable model for creating less waste and more savings

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