Hillsborough

Take the long way.

The best parts of the trip are usually the ones you didn't plan.

Burwell School Historic Site

The house (c. 1821, 1848) and outbuildings served as the Rev. and Mrs. Burwell's Female School from 1837 to 1857, one of the earliest female schools in NC. The house…

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Things to Do in Hillsborough

Take less, experience more.

What you carry matters less than what you notice.

Ayr Mount Historic Site

Ayr Mount is a meticulously restored 1815 plantation home. It is finely furnished with Federal…

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Start early. Stay late.

The edges of the day tend to hold the best experiences.

Alexander Dickson House – Orange County Visitor’s Center

This 18th century Quaker-plan Farmhouse is known as the "Last Headquarters of the Confederacy," and…

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Let it unfold.

Not everything needs to be scheduled to be meaningful.

Bandido’s Mexican Cafe

Specializes in shredded beef Mexican specialties, but also serves a large selection of vegetarian dinners…

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Stay a little longer.

Rushing through a place rarely does it justice.

Daniel Boone Village, Hillsborough

South Churton St at Exit 164 on Interstate 85. This quaint pioneer-style village has nearly…

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Somewhere between here and nowhere.

The spaces in between are often the most memorable.

Cedar Grove Golf Course

Course Access: PublicHoles: 18Reserve Advance Tee Times: 7 days

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Somewhere between here and nowhere.

The spaces in between are often the most memorable.

Casa Ibarra

Authentic Mexican food. Specializes in flavorful south-of-the-border cuisine and offers traditional Mexican beverages. Live music…

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Follow what feels interesting.

Curiosity is usually a better guide than a strict plan.

Chatwood Garden

The Garden consists of a one acre woodland filled with a camellia collections and plentiful…

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Keep it easy.

The best days usually come without pressure or overplanning.

Cedar Grove Golf Course

Bentgrass greens, Bermuda airways.;Back (5783 yards, 67.0 rating, 106 slope); Middle (5355 yards);Forward (4779 yards);18…

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