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Photo illustration: Lindsey Bailey/Axios. Photo: Town of Chapel Hill Heading to Chapel Hill and don't know where to start? Here's what we recommend for a day trip. Where to stay: Chapel Hill has a lot of options — unless it's parent's weekend, move-in weekend or graduation day at UNC. is the nicest, though usually the priciest. Downtown Chapel Hill is walkable and has free-and-popular bus transit. Other walkable options include: the , the and a . Breakfast: Want something on the go? sells one of the state's most famous biscuits. is another good option. It exploded onto the scene a few years ago, and has since expanded several times due to the love for its bagels. has an impressive menu and space to relax. in Carrboro offers one of the best brunches if you are here for the weekend. Tucked away in the woods off Franklin Street, is the most idyllic coffee shop in town. Photo: Zachery Eanes/Axios. Shop: There are a variety of bookstores, clothing stores and gift shops along the main drag of Franklin Street in Chapel Hill to Main Street in Carrboro.Epilogue Books is a standout. The military surplus-and-costume store Surplus Sid's is a one-of-a-kind shopping experience. On Saturdays, the Carrboro Farmers Market is a great bet for artisan food and crafts. Epilogue Books. Photo: Zachery Eanes/Axios. Hike: The — home to 750 acres of woodlands and trails — isn't far from downtown. The and the are in-town greenways that connect to several parks and are popular with bicyclists and runners.There's a two-mile loop at the . If you have time, head north of the city to , home to the highest point in Orange County. Hiking not your jam? Check out the on UNC's campus or a show at the . Lunch: Keep it light and simple. You've still got a lot ahead of you. , home to the best BLT in the state. , the makers of truly top tier burritos and nachos. Zach's pick: , where you can sample a trove of Middle Eastern dishes. They make my favorite falafel. Med Deli in Chapel Hill. Photo: Zachery Eanes/Axios. Stroll: Chapel Hill is home to one of the beautiful campuses in the country. Your tax dollars help pay for it, so go enjoy it. I recommend walking around UNC's, home to a variety of tree and flower species, as well as .) Catch a show or a game: We know you're probably in town for a UNC game (it's a great reason to go!), but there are plenty of other entertainment options in Chapel Hill. Catch a show at the in Carrboro — one of the state's best music venues — or or . Watch a play at . Or attend whatever the happens to be putting on at Memorial Hall that weekend. Pre-dinner cocktail: is the classic spot for cocktails in Chapel Hill. The Franklin Street institution employs some of the best mixologists in the state and built the foundation for a growing empire, stretching from to . For something a little cheaper and laid back: Try the townie haunt . Or you can try to blend in with the college kids and drink a blue cup at . Dinner: It's hard to pick just a few, but Andrea Reusing's is one of the town's most well renowned eateries. Other great options include: , which became a cult favorite as soon as it opened its doors in 2013. , an Indian restaurant with a great courtyard. And for one of the most iconic views of Chapel Hill, eat outside at . Outside at TRU. Photo: Zachery Eanes/Axios. Nightcap: Finish the night with a drink on the patio at or with cheese fries at . Breakfast on the way out: Make it or . Get more local stories in your inbox with .Subscribe Support local journalism by becoming a member.

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