Discover The Historic Town of Hillsborough, North Carolina

The Wooden Nickel- Hillsborough NC by Caroline Culler

About 12 miles north of Chapel Hill and northwest of Durham sits the historic town of Hillsborough. The town is convenient to Research Triangle Park, Duke University, UNC Chapel Hill, and the Raleigh-Durham airport. Although the town is geographically broad, the population is relatively small at about 6,400 residents.

Most of the residents have white-collar jobs. They are professionals, office workers, service providers, and salespeople. Hillsborough is also home to a substantial number of artists and designers. The population is ethnically and culturally diverse.

The town features more than 100 homes and buildings that are listed in the National Register of Historic Places. The town…

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Over the past decade, the Triangle area has become one of the most popular areas of the country to live and work, and for good reason. A prime geographical location and a robust economy have paved the way for a huge influx of families and individuals relocating from out of state. At some point, most of these people eventually play host to visiting family and friends. Luckily, there’s no shortage of fun and interesting things to do.

Here are a few good ones:

  • Heart of NC Wine Trail: Established in 2011, this wine trail includes five small, unique vineyards. It runs from Durham southwest through Apex and Pittsboro, ending in Siler City.
  • Duke Gardens: The Sarah P. Duke Gardens is free and open every day of the year. This world-renowned public…

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