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Occoneechee Mountain State Natural Area


category : State Parks
This 190-acre state natural area includes covers most of Occoneechee Mountain with an 867-foot-high summit, part of the Eno River, hiking trails, scenic overlooks and two fishing ponds. There is a park ranger on site. Historic and nature-related educational programs are available.




Address:
Virginia Cates Rd.
Hillsborough, NC 27278
Phone: (919)383-1686
Our Email: eno.river@ncmail.net
Our Website:ils.unc.edu/parkproject/visit/ocmo/home.html

Come visit us in Hillsborough, North Carolina

Attractions and Upcoming Events

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

Historic Hillsborough Guided Tours

Departs from the Orange County Visitors Center at 150 E. King Street. 60-90 minutes walking and step-on bus tours through Hillsborough's historic distric. See historic homes, churches and cemeteries. Call for appointment.

Hillsborough, NC Tours

Ayr Mount Historic Site

Ayr Mount is a meticulously restored 1815 plantation home. It is finely furnished with Federal Antiques and Decorative Art. The home, built by William Kirkland of Scotland, sits on 265

Hillsborough, NC Historic Sites

Village Diner

Features lunch and dinner buffets with 21-item salad bar, plus regular menu, including homemade barbecue, all kinds of fresh seafood, steaks, vegetables and homemade desserts.

Hillsborough, NC Businesses

Tony's Barbecue

Serves mild barbecue and breakfast plates. Also specializes in country ham biscuits and lunch specials, plus ice cream, sundaes and milkshakes.

Hillsborough, NC Businesses

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