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Our Favorites: We are unabashed enthusiasts for the Carolina lifestyle in Chapel Hill , Carrboro , Hillsborough , Durham , Pittsboro , Jordan Lake , Chatham County. Among the many local treasures that add to the richness of our lives, here are some of our favorite Accommodations , Eateries , Events_Festivals , Local_Artists , Outings. Drop us a line if you have some favorites to add to our list to enrich the lives of newcomers to the area.

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Our Chapel_Hill Favorites

Nice Price Books :: 100 Boyd Street, Chapel Hill, NC :: 919-929-6222

Nice Price Books proudly stands between Chapel Hill and Carrboro and has a strong following among the book loving locals throughout the community. Used books hold a special charm for many of our friends who peruse the shelves for literary treasures. It is a fun way to lose yourself in time for a while. And when you do find a treasure, the prices will be kind to your piggy bank. That is Vicky standing outside.

Maple View Ice Cream :: 6900 Rocky Ridge Road, Hillsborough, NC and Across from the Weaver Street Market in Carrboro :: 919-960-5535

Maple View Dairy is our own home town dairy located just a few miles west of Carrboro and Chapel Hill. Their milk is available in local stores and in warm weather they sell Maple View Ice Cream from two local stores, one in Hillsborough and one in Carrboro. It is the freshest, best tasting ice cream you will find anywhere.

The Lantern :: 423 West Franklin Street, Chapel Hill, NC :: (919) 969-8846

The Lantern is one of my favorite Asian restaurants in Chapel Hill. Andrea Reusing and her brother Brendan Reusing are the chef-owners of Lantern. Their goal is to present simple, authentic Asian food with the freshest available Ingredients. The striking dining room and bar were designed by N.C. native (and current NYC resident) David Doernberg, an old friend and designer working in the film and television industry. The Lantern opened in 2002.

Horsemanship for Kids :: White Cross Road, Chapel Hill :: 919.932.9295

Horse play after-school enrichment program provides quality care in farm setting with one teacher/mentor for every 5 children. Horse play also teaches life skills and values to children in a safe, supportive, natural environment. Sissy Nelson helps children build self-esteem, confidence and respect through "Harmonious Horsemanship", creating wonderful, positive equine experiences that children will remember for the rest of their lives! Located in Chapel Hill on White Cross Road

Carrboro Murals :: Carrboro, NC ::

Take a walk around Carrboro and you will discover art on the walls and well cared for vintage homes. And you will find a lot of other people out enjoying their town, it is that kind of community.

411 West :: 411 West Franklin Street, Chapel Hill, NC 27516 :: (919) 967-2782

If you are a wine drinker, hit 411 West in Chapel Hill for dinner on Monday night. Bottles of wine from their terrific wine list are 50% off. The food is always good and the people watching is great. After dinner, stroll around town and then duck into the surprisingly quiet and private 3 Cups Coffeehouse in The Courtyard for a pot of French pressed coffee or a pot of tea.

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