Chapel Hill: The College Town That’s Been Partying Since 1793

Posted Sep 12, 2024
Carolina bleeds Tar Heel blue, but the spirit is strongest in Chapel Hill. The ram’s head mascot is everywhere from bar cups to barber shops. Blue-clad students fill every storefront on Franklin Street. But there’s more to Chapel Hill than just hoops, and if you look beyond the Smith Center, you’ll find a place teeming in history, science, and natural beauty. (Thrillist)

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