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Restaurants

An Inn for the Ages in Hillsborough

Having survived Civil War pillaging and nearly two decades of neglect, a historic hotel in Hillsborough refuses to surrender. The structure’s latest incarnation brings memories of the past together with modern twists on Southern cuisine.

by Bridget Booher
Features

Lighting the Sky for Solstice in Hillsborough

Colorful lights shine for the community to enjoy during the longest night of the year at this gathering.

by Bridget Booher
We Live Here

Young Farmers Have True Grit at Hoof Beat Farm

The young farmers behind this family operation in Hillsborough are hardworking, enthusiastic, and full of hope for a bright future.

by Jennifer Brookland
Central

Village Diner in Hillsborough

After more than 40 years, the hub that brought mill workers and civic leaders together over meat loaf and mashed potatoes is still the heart of Hillsborough.

by Alex Dixon
Farm Tour

Coon Rock Farm in Hillsborough

A restaurant, an online farmers market, two cookbooks: This couple is tending a crop of nourishing ventures. And it all starts on their farm in Orange County.

by Jennifer Brookland
Travel

Around Town: Hillsborough

This small town on the Eno River might fly under the radar in comparison to its bigger neighbors, Durham and Chapel Hill, but its history and charm set it apart.

by Jodi Helmer
Features

Just My Type

Writers in Hillsborough keep their friendships close — and their adored, clickety-clackety story machines even closer.

by Steven Petrow
Features

Little Shop of Letters

Mobile gift boutique Cat Call Collective gives a whole new meaning to the term "small business."

by Emma Laperruque
Travel

Best-Kept Secrets in the Triangle: Historic Occoneechee Speedway Trail

Take a walk through Hillsborough history on one of NASCAR’s original dirt racetracks, where racing legends including Richard Petty and Junior Johnson competed in front of thousands.

by K McKay
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