Kate & Tarek
Things To Do
Hillsborough Riverwalk
This is a flat, wide, open-air, raised trail with beautiful views along the Eno River, part of NC's famous Mtns to Sea Trail. There are historical markers along the walk and it's great for people watching. About 3 miles total.
North Carolina Museum of Art
A beautiful park scattered with art surrounds the NC Museum of Art, which is free to enter the permanent exhibits. It has one of the world’s largest collection of Rodin’s bronze statues and is a good picnic spot if the weather is nice. It makes sense to stop here if you’re coming from RDU as it’s close to the airport; otherwise, it’s half an hour from The Colonial.
Duke Lemur Center
Fun tour for people of all ages!
Duke Gardens
Take it from an alum, Duke Gardens has something for everyone! It's free to visit and there are plenty of nice spots for photos or to just sit and relax. Maybe enjoy a picnic, study/do some remote work if you have to. This address will take you to the parking lot.
Morehead Planetarium and Science Center
One of the oldest and largest planetariums in the country, a former astronaut training ground and current gem of UNC. See the website for information on planetarium shows available, updated monthly. There may not be a show that fits in the weekend’s schedule, but you can still visit the museum during business hours anytime for free.
Yogurt Pump
The oldest frozen yoghurt shop in North Carolina, called YoPo by those in the know. Delicious froyo at unbeatable prices with lots of mix-in options.
The Parlour
This place has life-changingly good ice cream, trust me. Plenty of vegan options too. If you're going to the Duke Gardens or Lemur Center it's not far.
Cup-A-Joe
A local favorite and a nice independent coffee shop! One block from the Colonial and 5 min drive from the Holiday Inn Express Hillsborough.
Restaurants
For American-style casual fare: J&F Kitchen; for cheap, fresh, delicious, authentic Mexican food: La Restaurante Ixtapa or Los Altos (the latter is on the same block as The Colonial); for modern American fare in a classy setting: The Nomad at The Osbunn (also on the same block). Napoli Pizzeria Hillsborough makes wood-fired, Neopolitan-style personal pizzas and is the most highly rated restaurant in town. It's a 14-minute walk from The Colonial or a short drive from either hotel.