Things To Do in Hillsborough

Hillsborough is considered a go-to town for history enthusiasts, nature lovers, shoppers and diners.  It is a haven for writers, artists, and musicians, and a place associated with an abundance of significant events and people from American History.  Situated just a short drive from the University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill and the Duke University campuses, Hillsborough is a small-town escape from the faster rhythms of the city.

Hillsborough was listed as one of the 20 Best Small Towns in the Americas You’ve Never Heard Of (But Should) by the travel bloggers Alison Cornford-Matheson and her husband Andrew Matheson, and Ayr Mount was listed as the first spot to check-out!  A house tour of Ayr Mount, alongside a stroll on the Poet’s Walk or a picnic on the grounds, makes for the perfect beginning, middle or end to a day in Hillsborough.

Below are suggestions regarding things to do and see in Hillsborough—only a selection of the many wonderful sites and establishments to visit during your stay.

The Burwell School Historic Site
Orange County Historical Museum
The Alexander Dickson House
Eno River Association
Montrose Gardens

VIDEOS OF HILLSBOROUGH:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ixnsfB1G7M4
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yMa5g_xFfww

LINKS:
http://www.visithillsboroughnc.com/
http://visitchapelhill.org/regions-towns/hillsborough
http://hillsboroughchamber.com/about-us/

Our State Magazine
Hillsborough Links
Around Town: Hillsborough
Hillsborough Harmony

Wrightsville Beach Magazine, May 2014
“The Sweet Life: 36 Hours in Hillsborough”