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Address: Columbia St, UNC Campus, Chapel Hill, NC 27599
This university art collection represents cultures across the globe. North Carolina's best collection of Asian art and an assortment of African and Ancient Mediterranean works are displayed. Ranging from Renaissance paintings to modern art, a reputable European and American section presents fine paintings and sculpture. Traveling exhibitions might...
Category: Best Attractions & Activities - Chapel Hill Attractions & Activities
Address: 523 E Franklin St, Chapel Hill, NC 27514
A fun hodgepodge of artifacts is displayed in this small museum. "Carolina On My Mind: The James Taylor Story" features photos, documents and awards that highlight the native artist's life and career and displays filmed concerts and interviews with Taylor in the James Taylor Documentary Theater. Other exhibits include a historic Model T fire truck...
Category: Best Attractions & Activities - Chapel Hill Attractions & Activities
Address: E Cameron Ave, UNC Campus, Chapel Hill, NC
Hosts of daffodils and day lilies catch your eye at this beautiful 5-acre park, located on the grounds of UNC. Created in 1903 by botany professor William Coker, the arboretum showcases local flora as well as some thriving East Asian trees and plants.
Category: Best Attractions & Activities - Chapel Hill Attractions & Activities
Address: Skipper Bowles Dr, Chapel Hill, NC 27514
Championship banners flank this famous arena, the headquarters of Carolina basketball. Tarheels fans (and hoops fans in general) will enjoy the collection of artifacts and tapes in the upstairs Memorabilia Room.
Category: Best Attractions & Activities - Chapel Hill Attractions & Activities
Address: Stadium Dr, UNC, Chapel Hill, NC 27599
Recognized as one of the nation's finest stadiums, Kenan Stadium boasts beautiful scenery, state-of-the-arts facilities and a 60,000-person capacity. The adjoining Kenan Football Center houses a Hall of Honor, showcasing the accomplishments of Carolina football through photos, artifacts and audio-visual presentations. In addition, the James A....
Category: Best Attractions & Activities - Chapel Hill Attractions & Activities
Address: 105 E Franklin St, Chapel Hill, NC 27514
Young visitors love the interactive exhibits at this fun museum. Rotating exhibits often feature familiar storybook characters such as Arthur, Frog and Toad, and Goldilocks and the Three Bears. Weekly activities cater to toddlers and preschoolers. Arts and crafts Tuesday-Friday; story time Tuesday and Friday at 10:30am.
Morehead Planetarium and Science Center
Category: Best Attractions & Activities - Chapel Hill Attractions & Activities
Address: 250 E Franklin St, Chapel Hill, NC 27599
This amazing planetarium features a 68-ft domed theater and state-of-the-art star projector. The classic performance "Carolina Skies" focuses on basics of sky-watching such as learning the planet and the constellations, while narrative based shows such as "Magic Tree House Space Mission" appeal to children. In addition, the NASA Digital Theater...
Category: Best Attractions & Activities - Chapel Hill Attractions & Activities
Address: Old Mason Farm Rd, UNC Campus, Totten Center, Chapel Hill, NC 27599
The NC Botanical Garden showcases plants in artful, authentic displays. Roam the water gardens, inhabited by water lilies, goldfish, tadpoles and koi, to the Mountain Habitat Garden, filled with bluebell, blood root, mountain laurel, rhododendron, and azalea. A fairy garden with hands-on activities such as digging with play shovels, tic tac toe...
Category: Best Attractions & Activities - Chapel Hill Attractions & Activities
Address: East Cameron Ave, Chapel Hill, NC 27599
One of the campus's architectural gems, the Playmakers Theatre was constructed in 1851. Designed in the Greek Revival style, the theatre is adorned with Corinthian columns. However the capitals are embellished with corn and wheat rather than acanthus leaves, reflecting a strong patriotic sentiment. Throughout its history, the building has been...
Category: Best Attractions & Activities - Chapel Hill Attractions & Activities
Address: 250 E Franklin Street, UNC Visitors Center, Chapel Hill, NC
Opened in 1795, the University of North Carolina boasts a beautiful 729-acre campus with several notable historic buildings, including Old East, the oldest state university building in the US, and Playmakers Theater. The visitors center offers historic tours several times a week and self-guided audio tours Monday-Friday. The admissions office...
