Chapel Hill, Carrboro and surrounding towns are communities filled with energy and creativity. The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill is located in the heart of downtown Chapel Hill, and offers some of the finest educational, cultural and healthcare services in the world. In the centers of downtown Chapel Hill and Carrboro you will find fine dining, unique boutiques, and music venues to suit every taste. For complete information on life in the Chapel Hill and Orange County, visit our Area Information section or Contact Chapel Hill Life.

Communities

Chapel Hill, nicknamed "the Southern Part of Heaven" is best known as the home of the University of North Carolina, the first state university in the nation. It has been recognized as one of the best places to live in the nation. Carrboro, adjoining Chapel Hill, was founded in 1882 when a rail link was extended from Chapel Hill. Carrboro is best known as a growing arts community, and is the home of one of the states best known music venues, the Cat's Cradle.

Located just minutes away is historic Hillsborough. It is close enough to Chapel Hill, UNC-CH and Research Triangle Park to make it most convenient, yet far enough away to provide the finest in laid-back, small town living.For complete information on our communities and what they offer, visit our Area Information section or Contact Chapel Hill Life.

Education

Chapel Hill is the home of the University of North Carolina - Chapel Hill. No more needs to be said about advanced educational opportunities in the area.

Orange County public schools are recognized as one of the finest school systems in North Carolina. The following post from a recent high school graduate says it all: "I am a graduate from Orange (County) and I plan on on returning there as a teacher. The teachers are amazing and always willing to help the student as much as he or she needs. The athletics are great. School spirit is really big. The school is small so it's a close-knit community. Everyone's friendly and it's a very comfortable environment. In college I noticed that I was better prepared and disciplined. The AP classes offered at Orange are endless and there's classes to please everyone's interest; the best part is, is that they add new ones each year. I just can't wait to be back there."

In addition, there are several fine private K-12 schools from which to choose. For more info on all Chapel Hill area schools & colleges, visit our Area Information section or Contact Chapel Hill Life.

Health

UNC-Chapel Hill features a world-class academic medical center, including a top-ranked public medical school and modern hospitals. Areas of expertise include childrens, womens, neurologic and psychiatric patients, and general adult patient care, plus burn care, cancer treatment and more. Emergency and urgent care facilities in Chapel Hill provide around-the-clock services for accident and trauma victims and for people with minor, but urgent medical needs.

The UNC Wellness Center provides resources and motivational assistance needed to reach health and wellness goals. Whether your goal is weight loss, strength training, rehabilitation, or general conditioning, their programs and staff provide safe and effective workouts in an exceptional environment. For more information on healthcare in the Chapel Hill area, visit our visit our Area Information section or Contact Chapel Hill Life.

Arts & Culture

The arts abound in Chapel Hill and Orange County. The entire community values the ways that art and culture enriches our lives, helps define the unique and special qualities of the area, and teaches residents about each other. The North Carolina Arts Council, headquartered in Hillsborough, promotes excellence in its many forms of artistic expression. Including supporting artists and organizations that make up the state's robust arts industry, putting artists in the classroom to enhance student learning, and expanding the range of opportunities for North Carolinians to experience the arts. In addition to the above, the town of Chapel Hill allocates one percent of selected capital projects for the creation, construction, installation, and maintenance of permanent works of public art. The Town Council also established the Chapel Hill Public Arts Office. For more information, visit our Area Information section or Contact Chapel Hill Life.

Chapel Hill & Orange County Real Estate

Real estate choices in Orange County are almost unlimited, including luxury homes, condos and townhouses, golf villas and patio homes, single family residences in gated communities, and large-acreage estates. Prices range from the low $100,000's to over $1,000,000. Compared to many areas in the country Orange County property taxes, surprisingly low. Contact Chapel Hill Life to learn more about real estate and properties available in Chapel Hill, Carrboro and surrounding communities.

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