We are so excited you to welcome you to Meghan's hometown of Chapel Hill! It is also home to UNC's campus. If you've never visited before, we recommend taking a walk through campus and exploring Franklin Street, which borders the northern part of campus. Franklin Street is home to many shops, restaurants, and bars, and offers plenty to do. Below, we've listed some of our favorite spots (most along Franklin) along with additional activities.

Casual Bites

Merritt's Grill - best BLT

Al's Burger Shack - as seen on DDD

Sutton's - UNC staple for breakfast or lunch; the line is worth the wait

TRU Deli & Wine - Meghan's college go to

Carrburritos - great house made chips

Brandwein's Bagels - it's not New York but it'll do

Grey Squirrel - coffee and bites

Caffe Driade - cute coffee / tea house with a garden

Time Out - Tom's favorite place for a biscuit

Sunrise Biscuit Kitchen - only drive thru in Chapel Hill

The Pit - BBQ in Hillsborough; Carolina sauce is the only way to go

Dinner Spots

Top of the Hill - a Chapel Hill staple

Mercato - Neapolitan pizza with a neighborhood atmosphere

Tandem - great food, on the fancier side

Tesoro - intimate Italian, reservations recommended!

Acme - great southern food

Lantern - upscale Asian

Ice Cream

Maple View - excellent homemade ice cream with a great front porch

Yogurt Pump - affectionately called YoPo, conveniently located next to He's Not Here

He's Not Here - home of the infamous Blue Cup

Top of the Hill - overlooks Franklin Street

Franklin Motors - outdoor beer garden with a great food truck

The Crunkleton - known for their cocktails

Carolina Coffee Shop - more than just coffee

Carolina Brewery - sports bar with large menu

Steel String Brewery - located in Carrboro (small town next to Chapel Hill)

Atlas - Carrboro's cocktail bar

Walking / outdoor activities: Carrboro Farmer's Market (open Saturday AM), Carolina North Forest, Eno River State Park, North Carolina Botanical Garden

Pickleball / tennis: South Campus Recreation complex, Wilson Park

Golf: Finley Golf Course (UNC home course), Chapel Ridge Golf Club

Museums: Ackland Art Museum, Carolina Basketball Museum