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Chapel Hill
Chapel Hill is located in the central part of North Carolina, United States.
Chapel Hill has a population of about 62,000 and an area of 21.75 square miile (\(56.32 km^2\)).
Chapel Hill is a safe, inexpensive, and easy to live in town.
The nickname of Chapel Hill is "The Southern Part of Heaven"!
We recommend Chapel Hill when you visit North Carolina for study or sightseeing.
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These are videos about what you need to know before moving to Chapel Hill.
The following are some of the most famous places in Chapel Hill.
The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill (UNC)
Chapel Hill is a University town centered on the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill (UNC).
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UNC is famous as Michael Jordan's alma mater.
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Franklin Street
Franklin Street is a 3-mile (5-km) long thoroughfare in Chapel Hill.
UNC students and faculty enjoy the restaurants and shopping on Franklin Street.
Franklin Street is named after Benjamin Franklin.
Franklin Street is divided into Western (West Franklin Street) and Eastern (East Franklin Street) sections.
Celebrating on Franklin Street when UNC Men's Basketball Wins Important Game
When the UNC men's basketball team wins an important game, the locals flood Franklin Street. Everyone celebrates UNC's victory!
Here is a video of Franklin Street from the 88-72 win over rival Duke University on February 20, 2019.
Here's a video from the 2017 NCAA Tournament championship. Franklin Street is a festive place!
If you would like to know the game in which UNC won a memorial victory over rival Duke University, click the following.
Halloween Celebration on Franklin Street
Franklin Street is also filled with locals during Halloween celebrations, as seen in this video of Franklin Street on Halloween 2009.
How to Go to Chapel Hill from International Flights
Now that you know the charm of the town of Chapel Hill, which has a strong local flavor, we will show you how to get to Chapel Hill, North Carolina from abroad (outside United States).
First, we will explain how to get to Chapel Hill's nearest international airport, Raleigh-Durham International Airport, and then to Chapel Hill from there.
Raleigh-Durham International Airport: Nearest International Airport to Chapel Hill
Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) is the nearest international airport from Chapel Hill.
Chapel Hill is located about 19miles (30km) west of Raleigh-Durham International Airport.
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Move from Raleigh-Durham International Airport to Chapel Hill
From Raleigh-Durham International Airport, Chapel Hill can be reached in about 40-50 minutes by car.
A cab between Chapel Hill and Raleigh-Durham International Airport costs about $50 one way.
Uber and Lyft are more common these days because they are cheaper; Uber and Lyft costs about $20-$30 one-way.
You can also take the GoTriangle bus.
The GoTriangle bus from the airport to Chapel Hill requires one transfer and takes about an hour and a half, but costs only $3 one-way.
When paying the fare on the bus, be sure to ask the driver for a free transfer card.
Please note that the driver will not give you a free transfer card unless you tell him yourself.
Chapel Hill Transit: Free Buses within Chapel Hill, Carrboro and UNC
Chapel Hill Transit, a free bus service, is recommended for getting around Chapel Hill, Carrboro (a town next to Chapel Hill), and UNC.
Chapel Hill Transit allows bicycles to be carried, making it easy to get from one place to another.
We can ride the Chapel Hill Transit to Chapel Hill, Carrboro, and UNC.
Chapel Hill Transit is available for transportation within Chapel Hill, so we may not need a car to get around.
If you have a family, we recommend you to have a car.
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2 Recommended Hotels in Chapel Hill
We introduce 2 recommended hotels in Chapel Hill.
The Carolina Inn Hotel
The Carolina Inn Hotel is located next to UNC and is highly recommended for its convenience.
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Graduate Chapel Hill Hotel
Graduate Chapel Hill Hotel is for you, Michael Jordan fans!
Graduate Chapel Hill Hotel opened in August 2020 and is located on Franklin Street in Chapel Hill, North Carolina.
The hotel was formerly known as the Franklin Hotel.
It is very convenient when visiting Chapel Hill or UNC.
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The Graduate Chapel Hill Hotel has ROOM 23, which is a recreation of Michael Jordan's student dormitory from his UNC years.
3 Recommended Attractions in Chapel Hill
Now we introduce 3 recommended attractions in Chapel Hill.
Carolina Basketball Museum
Carolina Basketball Museum is a museum dedicated to the glorious history of UNC men's basketball.
Located next to Dean Smith Center.
Free and open to all.
These are introduction videos of Carolina Basketball Museum.
Oakland Art Museum
Oakland Art Museum is a museum located at UNC.
Oakland Art Museum is free to visit and hosts a variety of exhibitions, community and university events.
These are videos to introduce Oakland Art Museum.
Morehead Planetarium and Science Center
Morehead Planetarium and Science Center is a planetarium located at UNC.
These are videos to introduce Morehead Planetarium and Science Center.
Chapel Hill Nearby Cities and Towns : Raleigh and Durham
If you would like to know Chapel Hill Nearby Cities and Towns, called Raleigh and Durham, click the following.
If you would like to know more about Research Triangle Park, the area connecting Chapel Hill, Raleigh, and Durham in a triangle, click the following.
Chapel Hill Toffee: Bitter Chocolate from Chapel Hill
Chapel Hill Toffee is a bitter chocolate from Chapel Hill and good for gift.
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Summary
We introduced Chapel Hill, the town where Michael Jordan spent his university years.
Chapel Hill is located in the central part of North Carolina, United States.
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