Visit Hillsborough, North Carolina. The perfect weekend getaway. The Perfect day trip. Visit Hillsborough, a Unique southern town. Founded more than 250 years ago. Explore over 100 historic homes and structures. Take in the beautiful, historic architecture. Stroll on the scenic Riverwalk greenway. Hike to the top of Occoneechee Mountain. (Hillsborough is) A haven for artists and writers. Unique shops and restaurants you can’t find anywhere else. Great food, great beer, great people. The perfect weekend getaway (or) escape. Explore for the day, or extend your stay. Delicious (and/or) award winning, locally owned pubs and restaurants. America’s little literary town. America’s coolest small town. No ordinary small southern town. The (or) A Small town with BIG History. Variations: It’s just a stone’s throw; A charming southern getaway. It’s just a stone’s throw to a charming, southern getaway on the banks of the Eno River.
✨ Last Fridays are BACK✨
Hosted by @hillsborougharts , the streets come alive in celebration of art, culture, and community every last Friday March through November. Whether you parooze the local art galleries, kick back with the literary entertainment of the Roaming Poets (hosted by @jen_jus_write ), or feel the rhythm with the @living_arts_collective , there is no shortage of fun!
Head over to @hillsborougharts page for more information. You can also follow our Weekend highlight for more events details.
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Content credit: @hillsborougharts
Mar 28
🎶 🍺 Dive into the ultimate chill zone at @volumehillsborough ! 🎶🍺 What`s better than a curated collection of records and ice-cold brews? Nothing! ⭐ Let the smooth tunes serenade you as you browse through their endless selection of vinyl. Don`t miss out on the perfect combo of music and beer. Come hang 🍻
Mar 21
Celebrate St. Patrick`s Day with us! 🍀
💚 March 16: @teacupgin playing @yonderbarnc
💚 March 17: @mamabribriandthestranger playing @thehottinroof
💚 March 17: Beer-N-Hymns @nashstreettavern
💚 March 17: St.Paddy`s Party with @bogturtleband at @yonderbarnc
💚 March 17: Sunday re-Opening Celebration @radiuspizza_nc
💚 All Weekend: St. Paddy`s at the Farm @spring_haven_farm
View our events calendar or follow the Weekend highlight on Instagram
Mar 14
Sunday Strolling through our Local Art Galleries 🎨
☀️ Sunday Schedule
@hillsboroughgallery - 12-4pm 📍 121 N Churton
@hillsborougharts 12-4pm 📍 102 N Churton
@hillsborough_artists_coop 12-5pm 📍 102 W King
@margaretlanegallery 1-6pm 📍 121 W Margaret ln
Mike`s Art Truck inside @historichillsborough 12-4pm 📍 150 e King
Tag us in your Hillsborough Sunday adventures and we will reshare!
📸 Credit: latest show @hillsboroughgallery
#localart #shopsmall #sunday
Mar 10
🖌️Have you checked out @anne_and_arthur yet?!?🎨
Dive into a world of creativity at Anne & Arthur – your go-to spot for top-notch art supplies and one-of-a-kind treasures! 🎨✨ Nestled off Churton Street, just steps away from @weaverstreetmarket and in good company with @volumehillsborough .
Calling all teachers – A&A is an Orange County School approved supplier! 🍎📚
#ArtisticFinds #CreativeCorner #qualitygoods
Mar 8
RPC 2024 LINEUP ANNOUNCEMENT!
**Repost from @trianglemusicalliance.
We are bringing the heat…and a whole lot of funk to this year’s River Park Concert!
Excited to have the world-touring, funky & unforgettable @we.are.coolcoolcool headline this year’s concert! This is a band you truly will fall in-love with, but you need to bring those dancing shoes because you’re going to want to boogie!
We will also have some incredibly talented local bands on the card this year. @heatpreacherband @hotroosterband @thegoneghosts
Mark April 20th Noon-7:30pm on your calendars. It’s free for everyone to attend. As always we will be slinging pints, great food, and local art your way for a full day of happiness and fun in the River Park, Downtown Hillsborough, NC.
Our amazing sponsors:
Paynter Law Warren-Hay Mechanical Contractors, Inc. Heating & Air Conditioning Coleman, Merritt, Murphy & Rainsford, P.C. WHUP Red Oak Brewery Eno River Brewing Visit Hillsborough, NC Gateway Building Company Summit Design and Engineering Services World Wide Technology Carolina Sunrock LLC Nash Street Tavern Soccer.com The Wooden Nickel Public House The Digital Butler
3CIS, Why Data, Hardwood Designs
Graphics by @jc.created
Mar 6
We have a jam-packed 2024 coming your way!
💂 April 6th: Revolutionary War Living History Day hosted by @historichillsborough
🎶 April 20th: River Park Concert Series hosted by @trianglemusicalliance
👟 May 18th: Historic Hillsborough Excursion Day hosted by @historichillsborough
🎨 May 31st - June 1st: Weekend of Art & Handmade Parade hosted by @hillsborougharts
🎵 June 21st & 22nd: Flushfest Concert Series hosted by Appropriate Sanitation Institute
🐖 September 13 & 14: Hillsborough Hog Day hosted by @hillsboroughhogday
🏴 September 28th: Outlandish Hillsborough Scottish Festival hosted by @historichillsborough
And so much more to come! Keep an eye on our events calendar for the latest updates.
Mar 1
Check out the vibrant scene over Yonder! (See what we did there?!) 😆
From comedy to jazz, book clubs to Noir at the Bar, @yonderbarnc on King Street is the heartbeat of entertainment. Give them a follow to keep up with their lively entertainment & tasty cocktails 🍹
📸: @yonderbarnc
#nightlife #livemusic #comedy
Feb 29
Do we even need a caption?! 📍@hillsboroughbakeshop
#photography @hillsboroughbakeshop
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Other must-dos in Hillsborough this weekend
🎶 Live Music & Entertainment @nashstreettavern @yonderbarnc and @thehottinroof
🎭 Disrupted Divorce (Final Weekend) A Play with Two Acts Friday & Saturday at 7:30, and Sunday at 2pm at the historical Orange County Courthouse. Benefitting the @orangehistorync
🐐Baby Goat Festival @spring_haven_farm - All Weekend
🎨 Last Friday Art walk starts at 6pm - Click over to @hillsborougharts for details and locations.
🎨 Bad Art Club Saturday 8am-5pm @ocncarts
📚 Behind the Scenes Scholarly Talk Part Two with Dr.Sheila McCoy. Hosted the @burwellschoolhistoricsite Saturday at 2pm at Mt Bright Baptist
🪨 Dry-Stone Wall Construction History & Demonstration with Brooks Burleson. Saturday 2pm at 104 S. Occoneechee Street. Supported by @historichillsborough and Preservation Hillsborough
😂 Jeremy Alder`s Sunday Show Comedy Showcase at @yonderbarnc Sunday at 8pm
Follow our Instagram stories for all details or check out our events calendar.
Feb 23
