Chapel Hill: The Home of the Tar Heels

Posted Aug 9, 2020
Chapel Hill routinely ranks as one of the best college towns in the US. Its reputation is driven by the diverse social, cultural and professional opportunities that flow between campus and town. Chapel Hill has it all — from live music and eclectic dining to quiet trails and parks. Discover why Tar Heels call Chapel Hill home not just for the years they are here, but for life. (UNC.edu)

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