Visit Hillsborough, NC | A Charming Southern Getaway

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Hillsborough is no ordinary southern small town.

Its scenic beauty, graceful architecture spanning three centuries, lively arts and culture scene, and convenient location provide a charming getaway for the day - or longer.

Events

From art walks to live music, farmers markets to festivals, there's always something going on in Hillsborough.

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May 2

First Saturdays Community Hike

May 23

Tarheel Antiques Festival

May 24

Tarheel Antiques Festival

May 24

Emerging Diverse Voices in Orange County

May 29

Hillsborough Art Walk 2020 Season

May 31

A Taste of Hillsborough with Taste Carolina Gourmet Food Tours

Hillsborough is a close and easy getaway.

From	Distance	Time
Asheville	212 miles	3 hours
Chapel Hill	12 miles	20 minutes
Charlotte	131 miles	2 hours
Durham	14 miles	18 minutes
Greensboro	42 miles	43 minutes
Greenville, SC	229 miles	3.5 hours
Morehead City	190 miles	3.25 hours
Nags Head	226 miles	4 hours
Raleigh	38 miles	43 minutes
Richmond, VA	163 miles	2.5 hours
Wilmington	170 miles	2.5 hours
Winston-Salem	68 miles	1 hour

What type of adventurer are you?

Explore Hillsborough using self-guided tours.

The Art Whisperer

The History Enthusiast

The Outdoor Adventurer

The Weekend Foodie Tour

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Mar 30

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Looking for something to do? We’ve got you covered. Food, nature, history and arts— Hillsborough’s got it. And you can still enjoy it all while staying healthy!

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It’s important to take care of ourselves in every way during a time like this. Experiencing the natural beauty of our town is a great way to treat our bodies and minds kindly.

Shopping in Hillsborough will lead you to ...

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Feb 12 Hillsborough, North Carolina

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Shopping in Hillsborough will lead you to treasure

Shopping in Hillsborough will lead you to treasures you can’t find anywhere else! 📸: @jeanniewho The talented @billiefeather just stopped by #uniquitiques for some amazing new #vintagecowboyboots 125 E King Street Hillsborough, NC

A good day for some warm pub fare from The Wooden ...

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Jan 31 The Wooden Nickel Public House

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A good day for some warm pub fare from The Wooden

A good day for some warm pub fare from The Wooden Nickel.

Here’s a sneak peek of racing legends Richard ...

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Jan 17 Hillsborough, North Carolina

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Here’s a sneak peek of racing legends Richard Pe

Here’s a sneak peek of racing legends Richard Petty and Dale Earnhardt Jr filming a new show with Matthew Dillner at the Historic Occoneechee Speedway trail here in beautiful Hillsborough, NC. This track is the only surviving dirt speedway from NASCAR’s inaugural 1949 season! Come visit Hillsborough and see it for yourself-you never know who you might run into on the track! 😉 Thanks to our partners at Classical American Homes Preservation Trust for graciously hosting the filming and preserving this piece of history! #NASCAR #Racing #dalejr #richardpetty #visithillsboroughnc #classicalamericanhomes

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Jan 16

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If you’re wondering what to have for lunch today

If you’re wondering what to have for lunch today, here’s an idea! From Hillsborough’s very own Radius Pizzeria and Pub.

Hillsborough is open for business this morning! ...

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Dec 28 Hillsborough, North Carolina

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Hillsborough is open for business this morning! Getting ready for a happy new year!

There are so many wonderful shops in Hillsborough ...

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Dec 19 Visit Hillsborough, NC

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There are so many wonderful shops in Hillsborough

There are so many wonderful shops in Hillsborough for last minute Holiday shopping. Plus excellent food and beautiful scenery. Come visit us today!

It's awfully festive here in Downtown ...

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Dec 12 Hillsborough, North Carolina

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It's awfully festive here in Downtown Hillsborough

It's awfully festive here in Downtown Hillsborough! A perfect place to get in the Holiday spirit.

The Solctice Celebration Lantern Walk is set for ...

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Dec 12 Hillsborough, North Carolina

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The Solctice Celebration Lantern Walk is set for 12/21. There's still time to make a lantern and register for this beautiful event. https://visithillsboroughnc.com/event/solstice-celebration-lantern-walk-2/

Santa and Mrs. Claus are at the Visitors Center ...

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Dec 8 Visit Hillsborough, NC

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Santa and Mrs. Claus are at the Visitors Center for the afternoon! Come out fir the Candlelight Tours and get your pictures taken with them..

So much to do this Holiday season in Hillsborough!...

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Nov 20 Hillsborough, North Carolina

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So much to do this Holiday season in Hillsborough!

So much to do this Holiday season in Hillsborough! Do your shopping, eat a great meal, and take in one of these fabulous events. Check out all the details at visithillsboroughnc.com.

November is Shop Small Business Month in ...

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Nov 15 Hillsborough, North Carolina

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November is Shop Small Business Month in Hillsboro

November is Shop Small Business Month in Hillsborough. There are so many wonderful independently owned shops in this town, you'll just have to come for a visit to see for yourself. Shop Small for your Holidays this year and visit Hillsborough to do it.

It's a beautiful fall day here in ...

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Nov 7 Hillsborough, North Carolina

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It's a beautiful fall day here in Hillsborough. We love it!

Scottish flags are flying in downtown Hillsborough...

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Oct 8 Hillsborough, North Carolina

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Scottish flags are flying in downtown Hillsborough

Scottish flags are flying in downtown Hillsborough to celebrate the upcoming Outlandish Hillsborough event. Check out the website for more Info.

www.outlandishhillsborough.com

The Village Diner continues to gain praises. Come ...

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The Village Diner continues to gain praises. Come

The Village Diner continues to gain praises. Come Visit Hillsborough to see what the fuss is all about! https://www.ourstate.com/it-takes-a-village-village-diner-hillsborough-north-carolina/ 📸: Anagram Photo

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Sep 27 Hillsborough, North Carolina

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It's always a great time at Hillsborough's Last Fr

It's always a great time at Hillsborough's Last Fridays.

It's almost time for Hog Day and we're ...

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Sep 18 Hillsborough, North Carolina

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It's almost time for Hog Day and we're so excited!

It's almost time for Hog Day and we're so excited! These as annual BBQ festival is such a great time - there's live music, arts and crafts, artists and vendors, kids activities, a 5k, a car show and, of course, tons of top notch NC BBQ. Come on out this weekend to get in on the fun!

https://hogday.org/

What a great day for a Riverwalk!

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Sep 12 Hillsborough, North Carolina

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What a great day for a Riverwalk!

What a great day for a Riverwalk!

Hillsborough’s first downtown mural is complete!...

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Hillsborough’s first downtown mural is complete!

Hillsborough’s first downtown mural is complete! What a great partnership project. Come #visithillsboroughnc to see it in person. #publicart #jazz #piano #murals