Jennifer’s Guidebook

Jennifer
Jennifer’s Guidebook

Food scene

My favorites: pork belly buns, Pho (the owner is Vietnamese), Spring rolls, green beans, and my husband likes the lemongrass chicken. Brunch is always fantastic!
15 locals recommend
Lucha Tigre
746 M.L.K. Jr Blvd
15 locals recommend
My favorites: pork belly buns, Pho (the owner is Vietnamese), Spring rolls, green beans, and my husband likes the lemongrass chicken. Brunch is always fantastic!
This is literally the only Chinese restaurant I order from in Chapel Hill. My favorites: Chicken Pad Thai, crab Rangoon, Fried Mandarin Fish, and scallion pancake. Don’t forget to ask for their “authentic” dish menu.
Red Lotus
239 S Elliott Rd
This is literally the only Chinese restaurant I order from in Chapel Hill. My favorites: Chicken Pad Thai, crab Rangoon, Fried Mandarin Fish, and scallion pancake. Don’t forget to ask for their “authentic” dish menu.
I’ll eat just about anything on their menu.
Monterrey Mexican Restaurant
1722 Fordham Blvd
I’ll eat just about anything on their menu.
I love this place for the view and the drinks are always fantastic!
63 locals recommend
Top of the Hill Restaurant & Brewery
100 E Franklin St
63 locals recommend
I love this place for the view and the drinks are always fantastic!
We order all of our ice-cream birthday cakes from here if that tells you anything. The staff is always so nice. Need something sweet? Ben and Jerry’s has you covered!
Ben & Jerry’s
102 W Franklin St
We order all of our ice-cream birthday cakes from here if that tells you anything. The staff is always so nice. Need something sweet? Ben and Jerry’s has you covered!
This place never disappoints. Be sure to call ahead to make a reservation.
12 locals recommend
Kitchen
764 M.L.K. Jr Blvd
12 locals recommend
This place never disappoints. Be sure to call ahead to make a reservation.
I’ve never had the food but I love their lattes. And my kids love picking out a Locopop popsicle.
33 locals recommend
The Root Cellar Cafe & Catering
750 M.L.K. Jr Blvd
33 locals recommend
I’ve never had the food but I love their lattes. And my kids love picking out a Locopop popsicle.
Comfort food at its finest!
10 locals recommend
Mama Dip's Kitchen
408 W Rosemary St
10 locals recommend
Comfort food at its finest!
I don’t even like pecans but I sure do love these pecan cookies!
Tonyas Cookies
405 W Rosemary St
I don’t even like pecans but I sure do love these pecan cookies!
65 locals recommend
Al's Burger Shack
516 W Franklin St
65 locals recommend
63 locals recommend
Lantern Restaurant
423 W Franklin St
63 locals recommend

Shopping

All things shopping… Locally owned shops, grocery, pharmacy, department, malls, etc.
Locally owned. Grab a book and then head next door to Root Cellar for a coffee.
13 locals recommend
Flyleaf Books
752 M.L.K. Jr Blvd
13 locals recommend
Locally owned. Grab a book and then head next door to Root Cellar for a coffee.
NOT in Chapel Hill but not very far. This is our closest outlet store.
62 locals recommend
Tanger Outlets Mebane
4000 Arrowhead Blvd
62 locals recommend
NOT in Chapel Hill but not very far. This is our closest outlet store.
Not located in Chapel Hill but Carr Mill has some of the best shops and restaurants. The kids LOVE Ali Cat Toys and we love to walk by the “good smelly” shop and admire the beautiful historic building.
12 locals recommend
Carr Mill Mall
200 N Greensboro St
12 locals recommend
Not located in Chapel Hill but Carr Mill has some of the best shops and restaurants. The kids LOVE Ali Cat Toys and we love to walk by the “good smelly” shop and admire the beautiful historic building.
176 locals recommend
Weaver Street Market
101 E Weaver St
176 locals recommend
11 locals recommend
Walgreens
602G Jones Ferry Rd
11 locals recommend
7 locals recommend
Harris Teeter
1800 North
7 locals recommend

Sightseeing

Explore the beauty of Chapel Hill! https://facilities.unc.edu/news/2018/02/01/carolina-north-forest-trail-navigation-app/
27 locals recommend
Carolina North Forest
27 locals recommend
Explore the beauty of Chapel Hill! https://facilities.unc.edu/news/2018/02/01/carolina-north-forest-trail-navigation-app/
54 locals recommend
North Carolina Botanical Garden
100 Old Mason Farm Rd
54 locals recommend
A little good luck for students https://www.unc.edu/discover/the-old-well-magic-b2s19/
16 locals recommend
Old Well
East Cameron Avenue
16 locals recommend
A little good luck for students https://www.unc.edu/discover/the-old-well-magic-b2s19/
47 locals recommend
Morehead Planetarium and Science Center
250 E Franklin St
47 locals recommend

Entertainment

Beverages and cats. What else do you need? Who knows, maybe you'll go home with a new furry companion.
Cat Tales Cat Cafe
431 West Franklin Street
Beverages and cats. What else do you need? Who knows, maybe you'll go home with a new furry companion.

Parks

Homestead Park
100 Northern Park Drive
Homestead Dog Park

City advice

Getting around

Chapel Hill Transit

Bus rides around Chapel Hill and Carrboro are free!
Don't miss

Paperhand Puppets

Amazing theatrical show using hand made puppets. Showing at the outdoor Forest Theatre on UNC campus August 27th- September 26th. http://paperhand.org/summer-show/
Don't miss

Free Walking Tours of Chapel Hill

Learn about Chapel Hill in this outdoor tour http://www.freewalkingtourschapelhill.com/
Don't miss

UNC Sports

Let's go Tarheels! https://goheels.com/calendar
Don't miss

Self-Guided Mural Tour

https://www.visitchapelhill.org/blog/post/17-must-see-murals-in-orange-county/