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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

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

Talking Tree Trail

The Talking Tree Trail is 3/4 mile and is a feature of Jordan Lake Educational State Forest, the newest of NC's Educational State Forests. The Talking Tree Trail features "talking trees," each witha recorded message about its history and surroundings. Located in Chatham County.

Pittsboro, NC Trails

Chatham County Courthouse & Historical Museum

Self-guided walking tour of historic downtown Pittsboro includes a variety of shops, restaurants, and modest Chatham Historical Museum (open Wednesdays from noon until 3pm).

Pittsboro, NC Historic Courthouses

Hickory Mountain Plant/Hosta Farm

More than 120 varieties of hostas and many different perennials, including a wide variety of hardy ferns. New plants added as they mature.

Pittsboro, NC Farms

Things to do near Pittsboro, NC

Tandoor Indian Restaurant

Authentic regional cooking of India, featuring a variety of specialty items, vegetarian dishes and the popular clay-oven dish...

Country Doctor Museum

Chartered in 1967 to honor the "old family doctor," this museum consists of the restored offices of two country doctors who p...

Thomasville Tourism Commision and Visitor's Center

Housed in 1870 Passenger Depot ...

Hampton Inn & Suites

Located at I-77, Exit 36.This award winning hotel was voted #1 in the Nation by their guests. Just a few of the pleasures tha...

Club Orion

Deli-style menu. Party and dance atmosphere. Open daily for dinner. ...