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Volume Records and Beer is one of Hillsborough’s favorite hidden gems. It’s the coziest spot where you can grab a drink and shop for amazing records. When we ask folks around town what they recommend people check out, Volume Records is always one of the top choices 🎶
🎺 Volume Records is open Tuesday 2-8pm, Wed/Thurs 11-8, Friday/Sat 11-9, Sunday 12-6. They are closed on Mondays.
📍They are located at 226 S Churton Street. While you’re there, check out the awesome Billy Strayhorn mural on the side of the building!
Sep 21
Have you been to Hillsborough Bakeshop yet? 🧁 It’s a cute little neighborhood bakeshop and cafe right on Churton street! They serve breakfast, lunch, coffee, and the most incredible pastries. They even have gluten free options!
🍩 Hillsborough Bakeshop is open Wednesday-Saturday from 8am-2pm
📍You can find them at 110 S Churton Street, right in the ♥️ of downtown Hillsborough!
Have you tried Hillsborough bakeshop? What is your go to order? 🥐
Sep 18
Fall is in the air and the @burwellschoolhistoricsite Fall Festival is only a week and a half away! Mark your calendar for Saturday, September 27th from 10am-4pm! Here’s what’s going on:
🍁Apple & Pumpkin Pie Contest - Sample and vote for your favorites!
🍂Local Vendors - Brose handmade crafts, goods, and seasonal treats
🎃Children’s Activities - Historic games, crafts, and hands-on fun for all ages!
Admission is FREE!! ✨
Sep 16
✨ New Hillsborough Restaurant Alert !! ✨
Serratore’s Pasta & Pizza is now open! They serve fine Italian-American favorites. There’s pizza, pasta, cocktails, and more.
🍝 Serratore’s is open Monday-Tuesday-Thursday from 4-9, Friday-Saturday from 4-10 and Sunday from 4-8. They are currently closed Wednesdays.
👉🏼 Right now, they aren’t accepting reservations, so first come first served!
📍Serratore’s is located at 112 N Churton Street, in the ♥️ of downtown Hillsborough!
Benvenuto!
Sep 11
Eno River Brewing has so much to do! Located in West Hillsborough, ERB has live music, trivia, food trucks, and some of the best craft beer in town. You can even get to them via the Riverwalk! Theres always something to do here - or you can sit and do nothing at all 😉
🍻 Eno River Brewing is open Sunday 12-8, Monday-Thursday 3-9 and Friday Saturday 12-10pm.
📍 They are located at 329 Alison Street in Hillsborough
Sep 9
Paws at the Corner is our favorite local pet store! They have tons of toys and treats, and even a self-serve dog wash station. We also made a ton of new furry friends when we went to visit 🐶🐾
🐩 Paws at the Corner is open Monday-Saturday from 10am-6pm, and 12-5pm on Sundays.
📍You can find them at 246 S Nash Street right here in Hillsborough!
Sep 4
Moorefields is a beautiful historic home that was built in 1785. It was originally a summer home for Alfred Moore, a founder of UNC Chapel Hill who also served on the US Supreme Court. The house was placed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1972 by Edward Draper-Savage, an artist and French professor at UNC.
🌸 Moorefields is now open for tours EVERY Thursday from 11-4. Admission price includes a one hour tour and the ability to explore the expansive grounds for the day.
🍃 You can also tour the home every last Sunday from 1-4pm between May and August.
⭐️ Tour tickets can be purchased at Moorefields.org
📍 Moorefields is located at 2001 Moorefields Road in Hillsborough
They are also hosting a Bluegrass Festival on the grounds on October 11!
@friends_of_moorefields
Sep 2
Broken Spoke Farm is the cutest farm stand! They have fresh seasonal produce, ice cream, and animal friends to meet. @broken.spoke.farm
🐮 Broken Spoke Farm is open daily from 12-8. They have fresh soft serve on the weekends! 🍦
📍You can find them at 5601 St. Mary’s Road, a short drive away from downtown Hillsborough!
Looking for something to do on this beautiful long weekend? Check out @broken.spoke.farm 🌾
Aug 30
We love Fridays in Hillsborough because there’s so much to do 😍 What are you most excited about? Here’s our list for this upcoming Friday:
🎨 Last Fridays & the Art Walk, a FREE monthly event celebrating art, culture, and community. There’s art, music, dance, live performances, a makers market, and so much more. 5:30-9:00pm last Friday of the month, organized by @hillsborougharts
⭐️ The Star Party at the Burwell School, a FREE night of stargazing! Members of the Chapel Hill Astronomical and Observing Society will be sharing their telescopes and knowledge of the night sky. 8:30-10:30pm this Friday! @burwellschoolhistoricsite
🎵 Live music at @therookeryhillsborough @nashstreettavern , and @thecolonialinn1759
💥 Indie Rock Dance Party at @yonderbarnc , starting at 8:00pm
We hope to see you out and about! #weekendwanderings
Aug 28
Carlisle & Linny Vintage Jewelry is your new favorite jewelry shop in downtown Hillsborough! 😍✨ They specialize in costume jewelry, estate and antique jewelry, cufflinks, purses, and so much more. 💎
⭐️ Carlisle & Linny is open Wednesday to Friday from 12-5 and Saturday from 11-3.
📍You can find them at 112 S Churton Street in the heart of downtown Hillsborough
Locally loved, uniquely Hillsborough ♥️
Aug 26
97.9 The Hill’s Aaron Keck was joined by Eryk Pruitt of @yonderbarnc and Heather Tatreau of @hillsborougharts! 🎙️
They discussed Eryk’s recent “Hillsborough After Dark” column on Chapelboro.com – and all the amazing nightlife options in town, from live music at Yonder to the monthly “Last Fridays” artwalk.
To listen to the interview and read Eryk’s column on Hillsborough After Dark, head to the link in our bio 👆🏼
Aug 22
🎉 We’re thrilled to welcome you to Hillsborough for the Uproar Festival of Public Art — happening all month long throughout August! 🎨🌟
This county-wide celebration, hosted by the Orange County Arts Commission, spans Hillsborough, Chapel Hill, and Carrboro — and features bold, interactive, and inspiring public art installations at every turn.
Come experience Hillsborough like never before — through the power of art that sparks imagination and invites connection. ✨
>>> Check out more details @uproarfestnc
#UproarFestival #HillsboroughNC #OrangeCountyArts #PublicArt #VisitHillsborough #OnlyInHillsborough #ArtInUnexpectedPlaces @ocncarts @uproarfestnc
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