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Chatham County, part of the Research Triangle Region, is nestled between the Triangle and the Piedmont. Pittsboro and its neighboring towns make up the county, an the ideal escape from the hectic, fast-paced life.The area is the site of Jordan Lake State Recreation Area; three scenic rivers (canoe, kayak, birdwatch, etc.); Fearrington Village, NC's ONLY five-diamond and five-star winner in dining and lodging; year-round festivals and events; antique shops and art galleries; and much more.Request a free Visitor Information packet to plan your trip, from where to stay, to what to see and do, and where to eat. Call 800-316-3829 or e-mail tourism@emji.net for visitor information, media inquiries, directions, etc.Stop in and pick up brochures when you're in Pittsboro.

Attractions and Upcoming Events

Chatham County Historical Association

Request a brochure of the numerous sites in Chatham County that are listed on the National Historic Register. Visit the modest museum in the Chatham County Courthouse on Fridays, from 10am until 2pm. Scattered throughout the county are fourteen highway historical markers (six in Pittsboro)

Pittsboro, NC Museums

S & T's Soda Shoppe

Part of downtown Pittsboro, which includes a variety of quaint shops and good restaurants, S & T'

Pittsboro, NC Other Attractions

China Inn

Enjoy a variety of Chinese dishes.

Pittsboro, NC Businesses

Haw, Rocky, and Deep Rivers

Canoe, Kayak, Rafting--all types of paddling trips. Area outfitters provide canoe, white water canoe, sea kayak, and whitewater kayak instruction and guided adventures.

Pittsboro, NC Other Attractions

Historic Pittsboro

Pittsboro, named for William Pitt the Younger, was established in 1787 near Chatham Courthouse, the locus of county government since 1771

Pittsboro, NC Other Attractions

Things to do near Pittsboro, NC

Reed Gold Mine

Today, Reed Gold Mine is the only underground gold mind open to the public. There, visitors tour the tunnels dug by Reeds as ...

Davidson County Airport

Brand new, state of the art facility, capable of handling small planes to the largest corporate jets. 5000 ft. runway. Availa...

Exploris Museum

Discover the connections between people of the world through exhibits on culture, the environment, global trade and communica...

Bed & Breakfast at Laurel Ridge

A wonderfully romantic getaway is the Bed & Breakfast at Laurel Ridge. Twenty-six acres of gardens, woodland, and pasture pro...