MSNBC names Chapel Hill one of the top vacations spots according to the National Trust for Historic Preservation:
History buffs, art lovers, architecture nerds, foodies, outdoor enthusiasts, and even the well-traveled may be pleasantly surprised by this year’s list of America’s Dozen Distinctive Destinations, unveiled Tuesday by the National Trust for Historic Preservation.Chapel Hill, N.C.
Chapel Hill/Orange County Visitors Association
Nicknamed the “Southern Part of Heaven,” this small city was selected for its stately charm, quiet winding streets, dynamic cultural offerings, and well-preserved historic districts.
“Tree-lined streets shade an architectural heritage spanning four centuries,” the National Trust wrote. Home to the University of North Carolina, known for its high-profile basketball, the campus is a draw.
Other highlights cited include a bustling downtown, featuring eclectic shops and a vibrant nightlife, with music clubs along historic Franklin Street that have launched many careers (James Taylor, Ben Folds Five), the North Carolina Botanical Garden, Carolina Basketball Museum, Morehead Planetarium & Science Center, and Ackland Art Museum.
Chapel Hill/Orange County Visitors Association
Nicknamed the “Southern Part of Heaven,” this small city was selected for its stately charm, quiet winding streets, dynamic cultural offerings, and well-preserved historic districts.
“Tree-lined streets shade an architectural heritage spanning four centuries,” the National Trust wrote. Home to the University of North Carolina, known for its high-profile basketball, the campus is a draw.
Other highlights cited include a bustling downtown, featuring eclectic shops and a vibrant nightlife, with music clubs along historic Franklin Street that have launched many careers (James Taylor, Ben Folds Five), the North Carolina Botanical Garden, Carolina Basketball Museum, Morehead Planetarium & Science Center, and Ackland Art Museum.
By the way, notice anyone you know in that picture?!?! I was an Admissions Ambassador for the Office of Admissions back in the day and they recruited me for a photoshoot... which makes me a professional model?
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