Visit Hillsborough, North Carolina. The perfect weekend getaway. The Perfect day trip. Visit Hillsborough, a Unique southern town. Founded more than 250 years ago. Explore over 100 historic homes and structures. Take in the beautiful, historic architecture. Stroll on the scenic Riverwalk greenway. Hike to the top of Occoneechee Mountain. (Hillsborough is) A haven for artists and writers. Unique shops and restaurants you can’t find anywhere else. Great food, great beer, great people. The perfect weekend getaway (or) escape. Explore for the day, or extend your stay. Delicious (and/or) award winning, locally owned pubs and restaurants. America’s little literary town. America’s coolest small town. No ordinary small southern town. The (or) A Small town with BIG History. Variations: It’s just a stone’s throw; A charming southern getaway. It’s just a stone’s throw to a charming, southern getaway on the banks of the Eno River.
👻 Ghost Tours are back! Join Haunted Hillsborough Tours for a spine-chilling adventure as you explore our town`s eerie history and legendary past. Don`t miss out—check out the upcoming schedule and get ready for a ghostly experience! 👀💀 #HauntedHillsborough #GhostTours #locallegends
📅Dates:
Friday September 13th at 7:30pm - Original Historic Ghost Tour
Sunday September 15th at 7:30pm - Haints Misbehaving Tour
Saturday September 21st at 7:30pm - Original Historic Ghost Tour
Saturday September 28th at 7:30pm - Original Historic Ghost Tour
>>> For details & tickets follow Haunted Hillsborough Tours
@triangleweekender @chapelhillmag @durhammag
Sep 13
It`s the weekend in Hillsborough, and here is what`s on tap! 🎉
🐷 Hog Day – Friday & Saturday: FREE community fun in downtown Hillsborough @hogdaync
🎶 Live music with Nick Taylor at Eno Arts Den – Friday 7-9 PM. Tickets: $20.
👻 Original Historical Ghost Tour with @hauntedhillsborough – Friday 7:30 PM. Tickets are half price!
🌾 Farm Day at Blue Skies of Mapleview – Saturday 10 AM-4 PM.
🎨 The Songs of the Beatles opening reception with @barbarayounger & Mike`s Art Truck – Saturday 2-4 PM at the Visitor Center. Free to attend!
👻 Haints Misbehaving Ghost Tour with Haunted Hillsborough – Sunday 7:30 PM. AdultTickets: $15.
📸 Photo credit @copperkeyphotonc at @nashstreettavern #HillsboroughWeekend
Sep 12
🐷 Hog Day is BACK 🎉 @hogdaync
This weekend: Friday 13th & Saturday 14th
📍 Riverpark in Downtown Hillsborough
⏰Friday 6pm-10pm & Saturday 10am-6pm
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What you expect-
🎵 Live Music in Riverpark
🚗 Hog Day Brakes & Shakes Car Show at the Orange County Board of Education Saturday 9am-4pm.
🐖 BBQ contest
🏃🏻♀️5K Run and Pork Run
🛍️ Vendor Market
Hog day has been a community and family tradition for over 40 years here in Orange County. The festival has been running since 1983 and raises funds for youth programs and services throughout the county!
View all details by following>>> @hogdaync
Sep 11
Get ready for an Outlandishly Scottish Weekend 🏴 hosted by @historichillsborough and supported by the Hillsborough Tourism Board
>>> Friday Sept 27th: Friday Night Ceilidh sponsored by @america250nc @ayrmount - FREE community event 6-9pm that includes live music, traditional dance lessons from @monroe.highland.dance , Scottish food tasting with @beaucatering , cultural exhibits from @scotfriendnc and @saltiregallerie.
📍 Ayr Mount - 376 St Mary`s Rd
⌚ 6-9pm
🤝in partnership with Last Fridays & Art Walk hosted by @hillsborougharts
>>>Saturday Sept 28th: Outlandish Hillsborough Scottish Festival - 🎟️ Now on sale - an all day celebration of Hillsborough`s rich Scottish heritage with a playful twist.
📍 2 locations: Ayr Mount & Hillsborough Visitor Center
⌚ 10am-4pm
🚗 Parking & shuttle service are free - sponsored by @capitalfordhillsborough
🎟️:$20 per adult - 12 and under free
Check out @historichillsborough for details!
>>>Saturday Sept 28th: Hammer of the Scots - cabaret and theater hosted by @orangehistorync Enjoy a selection of medieval finger foods while being serenaded by balladeers. Followed by a play about King Edward 1.
📍 Hillsborough Presbyterian Church
⌚ 5:30pm
🎟️$40 per person (tickets can be found @orangehistorync we site.)
Sep 10
☀️ This Weekend in Hillsborough>>>
🎨 First Fridays at Eno Arts Mill- @ocncarts Friday 6-9pm
🚜 Saturday Slowdown @ramblerill Saturday 10am-2pm
🥾 Outlandish Walking Tour @historichillsborough Saturday 10:30am-12:30pm
💍 Grand Opening of @melissadesignerjewelry Saturday 3-7pm
🛍️Sidewalk Sale on Churton Street featuring @carlisleandlinny @anne_and_arthur @reinvintaged20 @108_churton Sunday 11am-2pm
🎥 Hillsborough Classic Film Society showing of Battle of Algiers at the Passmore Center a Sunday 2-4:30pm.
>>> See the full list of events on our calendar!
Sep 5
🎨 It`s Last Fridays & Art Walk -- TONIGHT 🖌️ Free community event with fun for all ages! Don`t miss the roaming poets hosted by @jen_jus_write, drum circle & dancing with @living_arts_collective, Makers Marketplace, live music, wine tasting @hbwineco , and new exhibits on the art walk. So much to see and do! ✨
>>> Full details can be found at @hillsborougharts
Aug 30
🛍️Shop Local ✨ Our charming boutiques are filled with unique treasures you won`t find anywhere else! >> View a full list of Hillsborough shops on our website www.visithillsboroughnc.com.
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📸 Reel Credit : @dwellhillsborough
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Give our small businesses a follow!
>@dwellhillsborough
> @purplecrowbooks
> @saywearit
> @mommyandmeresales
> @hillsborougharts
> @hillsboroughyarnshop
> @108_churton
> @reinvintaged20
> @pawsatthecorner
> @jeanniewho
> @melissadesignerjewelry
> @carlisleandlinny
Aug 23
🚜Eno River Farm☀️ Fun for the whole family!
🍦 Homemade ice cream
🫐 You pick berries (seasonally)
🌼 You pick flowers (seasonally)
📍 2127 St Mary`s Rd
⌚ Tue-Thurs 9-6, Fri&Sat 9-8, Sun 10-8
👉🏻follow @enoriverfarm
📸 Credit.
1. @victoriapalermoreeves
2. @kirbymerola
3. @feliciawright10
4. carmen.g.johnson
Aug 20
🎸 It`s sure to be a rockin` weekend in Hillsborough 🤘🏾
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👇🏼 Check out a few items on the line up
- ⭐ Star Party Friday 16th 8-10pm @burwellschoolhistoricsite FREE
- 💎 Gem Mining with goats all weekend @spring_haven_farm
- 👨🏼🌾 Farmers Market Saturday 8am-12pm @enoriverfarmersmarket
- 📚 Back to School Program (educational lecture) Saturday 17th 2pm @burwellschoolhistoricsite FREE
- 🎶 Live Music & Fun all weekend @nashstreettavern @yonderbarnc
- 🎨 Local art @margaretlanegallery , @theskylightgallery, @hillsborougharts , @hillsboroughgallery , @historichillsborough , @thomasstevensart, @ocncarts
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📸 Credit: @hillsboroughgallery
Aug 16
So Cool! 🔥 repost from @thenomadnc
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It`s going down tonight 🔥 @chefeddiejackson with the surprise of a lifetime for one of Nomad`s very own @sayjul18 . You don`t want to miss this battle with @jettila, a superstar who has battled in nearly every culinary competition out there 👨🏾🍳
Tune into @foodnetwork tonight at 9:30PM eastern on an all new #outchefd
Aug 8
