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Hillsborough, North Carolina

  • Montrose Gardens

    A nationally known complex of gardens begun in the mid-19th century by Gov. William Alexander Graham and his wife, Susan Washington Graham. Includes a rock garden, scree garden, woodland plantings and...
    Montrose Gardens

  • Chatwood Garden

    The Garden consists of a one acre woodland filled with a camellia collections and plentiful natives. The site is filled with Old Box, Hollies and other traditional southern plantings. Other beds inc...
    Chatwood Garden

Attractions and Upcoming Events

Top's Chinese Restaurant

Serves Cantonese and Mandarin dishes with an all-you-can-eat lunch buffet.

Hillsborough, NC Businesses

Old Orange County Courthouse

Designed and built by John Berry in 1844-1845. Outstanding example of Greek Revival architecture with details of woodwork and stair brackets from Asher-Benjamins' pattern book. An English Clock (c.1769), a gift to the town of Hillsborough, is located in the courthouse cupola. Allow 15

Hillsborough, NC Historic Courthouses

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

Hillsborough, NC Historic Sites

Jack's Country Restaurant

Cafeteria-style Southern food.

Hillsborough, NC Businesses

Ruffin-Rouhlac House

Now used as the Town Hall, this early 19th-century house was once owned by Chief Justice Thomas Ruffin, who died there in 1870. The house has notable interior woodwork and six interesting outbuildings. Free tours available.

Hillsborough, NC Other Attractions

Things to do near Hillsborough, NC

Best Western Burlington Inn

I-85/40, Exit 141. Winner of Director's Award for exceptional score from Best Western Quality Assurance. 138 guest rooms wit...

Moratock Iron Furnace and Park

This iron smelting furnace was built on the banks of the Dan River in 1843. During the Civil War, it was used to make bar ir...

Crestwood Suites

2860 N. Main St. (336) 886-5665 Features: Furnished kitchenette, free parking, pets welcome ($50.00 non-refundable deposit)...

Cherryville Heritage Park

Located in the downtown, it includes 19th century buildings that illustrates the developments of Cherryville. They include th...

Dawn Acres Golf Club

This 18 hole, Par 71 course features eight water hazards. Practice putting green available. Clubhouse and snack bar on the pr...