Living in Chapel Hill
Chapel Hill is an exemplary college town with international appeal. Practically synonymous with its resident college, the University of North Carolina (UNC-CH), established in 1795 as the nation’s oldest public university, Chapel Hill is home to people from around the world drawn to the city’s small-town charm, cultural diversity, academic prowess, and economic growth.
Tree lined streets and historic homes create an appealing backdrop for the new neighborhoods contributing to Chapel Hill’s expansion. Planned communities like Meadowmont and Southern Village demonstrate Chapel Hill’s dedication to intelligent residential development. Intricately connected communities offering easy access to grocery stores, and other retail establishments are comprised of various housing options from condos to detached homes. This relatively new style of development is appealing to the sense of community so prized in Chapel Hill.
The cultural center of Chapel Hill is Franklin Street, which runs parallel to the University and serves as the main area for public events and shopping. Popular seasonal happenings like Festifall and Applechill attract North Carolinians from across the state to downtown Chapel Hill. Not far from Franklin Street, visitors and residents enjoy the spectacle of the Morehead Planetarium and Science Center or the University’s Ackland Art Museum. Naturally, recreation is available outside the immediate vicinity of UNC. Nearby state parks and golf facilities lend themselves to a plethora of outdoor entertainment options.
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