Franklin Street Tours

Historic UNC hall
Historic UNC hall
Christus Pantokrator Chapel
Visitor Centre
#blue discovery. Winter seems so long ago.
Be sure to take a walk down Franklin Street, a lively area where there's always something fun to keep you on the go. Both tourists and locals flock to this well-known strip.

You'll have no end of sightseeing choices when visiting Chapel Hill. Franklin Street is a good place to kick off here, but there are loads of other fine spots to appreciate. University of North Carolina, Kenan Stadium, and Dean Smith Center are close to the public thoroughfare and and will cap off your day nicely.

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Comfort Inn University Durham - Chapel Hill

Comfort Inn University Durham - Chapel Hill

2.5 out of 5
Price was $299, price is now $220 per person
$220
per person
May 15 - May 18
found 5 hours ago
Roundtrip flight included
Newark Liberty Intl. Airport (EWR) to Raleigh (RDU)
8/10 Very Good! (984 reviews)
Bathrooms really need updated. Pain peeling off the bathtub and the handle was not secure

Reviewed on Mar 6, 2026

Homewood Suites by Hilton Raleigh/Cary

Homewood Suites by Hilton Raleigh/Cary

3 out of 5
Price was $597, price is now $423 per person
$423
per person
Apr 10 - Apr 13
found 1 day ago
Roundtrip flight included
Boston (BOS) to Raleigh (RDU)
8.6/10 Excellent! (976 reviews)
No parking if coming in as early as 7:00 PM.

Reviewed on Mar 2, 2026

Sheraton Raleigh Hotel

Sheraton Raleigh Hotel

3.5 out of 5
Downtown Raleigh
Price was $556, price is now $409 per person
$409
per person
May 8 - May 10
found 24 hours ago
Roundtrip non-stop flight included
Boston (BOS) to Raleigh (RDU)
8.2/10 Very Good! (1,001 reviews)
Room was fine. The hotel buffet breakfast service was terrible.

Reviewed on Feb 23, 2026

Popular places to visit

Sundial

Morehead Planetarium

5/5(4 reviews)

You can spend an afternoon browsing the exhibits at Morehead Planetarium during your trip to Chapel Hill. Discover the area's entertainment choices and stunning cathedral.

Morehead Planetarium
The Old Well at UNC Chapel Hill during the spring with azaleas blooming

University of North Carolina

4.5/5(913 reviews)

Explore the campus of University of North Carolina, during your travels in Chapel Hill. Experience the area's entertainment choices or attend a sporting event.

University of North Carolina
North Carolina Football Stadium- #footballstadiumtour

Kenan Stadium

4/5(196 reviews)

Catch an event at Kenan Stadium during your trip to Chapel Hill. Attend a sporting event or simply visit the area's stunning cathedral.

Kenan Stadium
This free botanical garden is on the UNC campus although you would not know it as a visitor. The gardens are beautiful and have a huge assortment of sculptures. I was impressed with the amount of information the garden had on the plants as well as the art. A great activity to do if you are in the area! Peaceful, natural, beautiful, and full of inspiring art! There is a free parking area and an information center with everything you could need.

North Carolina Botanical Garden

1/5(1 review)

Explore the great outdoors at North Carolina Botanical Garden, a lovely green space in Chapel Hill. Attend a sporting event or simply visit the area's stunning cathedral.

North Carolina Botanical Garden

Ackland Art Museum

5/5(5 reviews)

You can spend time exploring the galleries in Ackland Art Museum in Chapel Hill. Attend a sporting event or visit the stunning cathedral in this family-friendly area.

Ackland Art Museum

Memorial Hall

4.5/5(8 reviews)

You can get tickets for a performance at Memorial Hall during your stay in Chapel Hill. Attend a sporting event or visit the stunning cathedral in this family-friendly area.

Memorial Hall

Best Lodging Options Near Franklin Street

The Carolina Inn, a Destination by Hyatt Hotel

The Carolina Inn, a Destination by Hyatt Hotel

4.5 out of 5
211 Pittsboro Street Chapel Hill NC
The Carolina Inn, a Destination by Hyatt Hotel
Graduate by Hilton Chapel Hill

Graduate by Hilton Chapel Hill

4 out of 5
311 W Franklin St Chapel Hill NC
Graduate by Hilton Chapel Hill
AC Hotel by Marriott Chapel Hill Downtown

AC Hotel by Marriott Chapel Hill Downtown

3 out of 5
214 West Rosemary Street Chapel Hill NC
AC Hotel by Marriott Chapel Hill Downtown
Hampton Inn & Suites Chapel Hill-Carrboro/Downtown

Hampton Inn & Suites Chapel Hill-Carrboro/Downtown

2.5 out of 5
370 East Main Street, Unit 100 Carrboro NC
Hampton Inn & Suites Chapel Hill-Carrboro/Downtown
Aloft Chapel Hill

Aloft Chapel Hill

3 out of 5
1001 S Hamilton Rd Chapel Hill NC
Aloft Chapel Hill
Historic Gem, Steps from UNC & on Franklin St

Historic Gem, Steps from UNC & on Franklin St

Chapel Hill NC
Historic Gem, Steps from UNC & on Franklin St
Chapel Hill Roots - Northside Historic Home

Chapel Hill Roots - Northside Historic Home

Chapel Hill NC
Chapel Hill Roots - Northside Historic Home
Fire Pit - 4 Min from UNC - 7 Min from Carrboro - Fast Wi-Fi

Fire Pit - 4 Min from UNC - 7 Min from Carrboro - Fast Wi-Fi

Chapel Hill NC
Fire Pit - 4 Min from UNC - 7 Min from Carrboro - Fast Wi-Fi
4 Minutes to UNC - 7 Minutes to Carrboro - En-Suite Bathrooms

4 Minutes to UNC - 7 Minutes to Carrboro - En-Suite Bathrooms

Chapel Hill NC
4 Minutes to UNC - 7 Minutes to Carrboro - En-Suite Bathrooms
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