Chapel Hill Getaway: The Ultimate 36-Hour Escape with Food, Fun, and Local Flair
Chapel Hill Getaway: The Ultimate 36-Hour Escape with Food, Fun, and Local Flair
We’ve explored just about every corner of the Triangle, but
Chapel Hill always gives us new reasons to fall in love
. With its perfect blend of history, art, music, food, and small-town charm—plus just enough modern flair—it never feels stale.
Since our first visit back in 2004, most of our trips here have revolved around
strolling Franklin Street
, buying UNC merch, and cheering at college games. This time was different. We visited in partnership with
Visit Chapel Hill
with the intention of diving deeper—into the
arts, history, and culture beyond the campus and sports scene
—and it completely shifted our perspective.
It all made us fall for Chapel Hill even more. How lucky are we to have a town like this just 40 minutes from Raleigh?
Whether you’re a
UNC alum chasing nostalgia
, a
foodie hunting down the best BLT
, or simply craving a weekend escape,
Chapel Hill and Carrboro deliver
. Here’s how we spent 36 hours soaking up the best…