Nancy & Ivan
Travel Guide
Merritt's Grill
Crowds line up for BLTs at this circa-1929 Chapel Hill institution serving the signature sandwich alongside other classics like turkey, ham and cheese, plus burgers and hot dogs, all on local bread.
Al's Burger Shack
With locations in Downtown Chapel Hill and in Southern Village, just walking distance from our hotel, Al's Burger Shack is a staple in Chapel Hill, and a must-visit for our burger-loving friends and family.
Top of the Hill Restaurant & Brewery
Get a panoramic view of Downtown Chapel Hill from their outdoor deck while enjoying a menu loaded with locally sourced ingredients and award-winning beer that is brewed on site.
Carrboro Farmers Market
A Carrboro fixture since 1979, and open year-round on Sundays, the Carrboro Farmers' Market aims to support local farmers and artisans, while extending the benefits of local food to the greater community. Vendors sell a wide selection of locally grown produce, eggs, cheeses, breads, pastries, woodwork, metalwork, pottery and much more.
Maple View Farm Ice Cream
If you grew up in Chapel Hill, you grew up on Maple View Ice Cream. Maple View offers peaceful, scenic views of open farmland, antique dairy collections, Holstein Cows, and the best fresh churned Southern Ice Cream.
Fearrington Village
Fearrington Village is a beautiful collection of shops, restaurants, gardens, and homes centered around the historic Fearrington Inn and Restaurant. Fearrington Village is also home to a herd of Belted Galloway Cows, known to local children as the "Oreo cows."
North Carolina Botanical Garden
The North Carolina Botanical Garden (NCBG), part of the University of North Carolina, is a 1,000+ acre assemblage of display gardens and natural areas in and around Chapel Hill, North Carolina.
Morehead Planetarium and Science Center
One of the oldest and largest planetariums in the country, featuring educational and entertaining programs for all ages that teach and explore the science of the universe.
La Vita Dolce Cafe
Treat yourself at La Vita Dolce! This specialty coffee and gelato cafe in Southern Village serves espresso drinks, coffee, 18 flavors of made-in-house gelato and sorbetto, wine, craft beer, baked goods and breakfast items, fresh fruit smoothies, panini and sandwiches, and small plates, just steps from our hotel.
The Town Hall Grill
Located in Southern Village, walking distance from our hotel, Town Hall Grill is one of Chapel Hill’s favorite local restaurant for burgers, wings, tacos, craft beer, southern comfort food, and warm hospitality.
Relish Craft Kitchen & Bourbon Bar
Fun Fact: This is where Nancy and Ivan went on their first date! Needless to say, they had a blast. If you're visiting Raleigh, check out Relish for delicious cocktails and southern comfort cooking.
JC Raulston Arboretum
If you're in Raleigh, be sure to swing by one of Nancy and Ivan's other favorite date spots, the JC Raulston Arboretum. Stroll through this peaceful, 10-acre arboretum and botanical garden, featuring one of the largest and most diverse collections of landscape plants adapted for landscape use in the Southeast.