Downtown Chapel Hill Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
Visit Downtown Chapel Hill
Popular places to visit
Franklin Street
During your visit to Chapel Hill, you can browse for the perfect souvenirs at Franklin Street. Visit the area's cathedral or simply enjoy its restaurants.
Morehead Planetarium
You can spend an afternoon studying the exhibits at Morehead Planetarium during your trip to Chapel Hill. Discover the area's entertainment choices and stunning cathedral.
Duke University
Take a campus tour or just explore the area around Duke University, a top university in Durham. Attend a sporting event or simply visit the area's stunning cathedral.
University of North Carolina
Take a campus tour or just explore the area of University of North Carolina during your travels in Chapel Hill. Experience the area's entertainment choices or attend a sporting event.
North Carolina State University
Walk around the campus at North Carolina State University as part of your travels around Raleigh. You can attend a sporting event while in the area.
Raleigh Convention Center
Learn about the events happening in Raleigh Convention Center during your trip to Raleigh. Experience the acclaimed theatre scene or attend a sporting event in this family-friendly area.
Activities
Raleigh Downtown Historian-Guided Walking Tour
Raleigh Historian-Guided Downtown Walking Tour
Our pick of the best Downtown Chapel Hill Hotel Deals
AC Hotel by Marriott Chapel Hill Downtown
"Yes"
Reviewed on 17 May 2026
Graduate by Hilton Chapel Hill
"Great stay. Great staff.,"
Reviewed on 25 May 2026
Sonesta Select Raleigh Durham Airport Morrisville
"Everything was great, but I’m glad I didn’t plan on the wake up. Call to get us down to the shuttle on time because it never came."
Reviewed on 26 May 2026
Hyatt Place Raleigh-Durham Airport
"Check In was quick. Front desk staff were welcoming and friendly. Breakfast was hot with lots of variety. I will definitely stay here again."
Reviewed on 27 May 2026
Wingate by Wyndham Raleigh Durham Airport RTP
"Dirty property. Roaches running around the front entrance at nighttime"
Reviewed on 26 May 2026
The Umstead Hotel and Spa
"Everything was great! Great service, beautiful hotel!"
Reviewed on 22 May 2026
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Other neighbourhoods around Downtown Chapel Hill
Downtown Durham
If you're spending some time in Downtown Durham, Carolina Theatre and Durham Performing Arts Center are top sights worth seeing.
Trinity Park
Trinity Park might not have many top sights, but Carolina Theatre and Brightleaf Square are two attractions nearby that you can check out.
East Durham
While East Durham isn't home to many top sights, Durham Performing Arts Center and American Tobacco Campus are some notable places to visit nearby.
Duke Park
While Duke Park may not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Carolina Theatre and Museum of Life and Science.
Downtown Cary
If you're spending some time in Downtown Cary, Bond Brothers Beer Company and Cary Arts Center are top sights worth seeing.
Northwest Raleigh
If you're spending some time in Northwest Raleigh, Crabtree Valley Mall and William B. Umstead State Park are top sights worth seeing.
