Chapel Hill · Orange County, NC
Rainy day activities in Chapel Hill
Scout analyzed 43 Chapel Hill places and surfaced the ones that actually fit rainy day.
Places analyzed
43
Matches
16
Typical spend
—
Typical visit
1 hr
Scout-verified spots
Arts & Culture
Old Well
Classical style well on a university campus designed in 1897 & based on the gardens of Versailles.
Food & Drink
The Purple Bowl
This modern counter serve prepares fair-trade acai bowls & toast plus smoothies & coffee.
Food & Drink
Carolina Coffee Shop
Cozy, storied spot serving popular breakfasts plus lunch, dinner & drinks to a UNC crowd since 1922.
Southern Village
La Vita Dolce
Cozy coffee shop serving gelato, sandwiches, sorbet, beer & wine, with outdoor seating & free WiFi.
Food & Drink
Epilogue Books Chocolate Brews
Woodland Acres
Nantucket Grill
Lobster rolls, chowder & American staples, in a comfortable, polished wood room or on the patio.
Food & Drink
Gray Squirrel Coffee Company
Coffee shop serving a pared-down menu of single-origin coffees & house blends plus local pastries.
Food & Drink
Open Eye Cafe
Laid-back setup for coffee drinks, light fare & live music, plus art by local artists in the lobby.
Food & Drink
Caffè Driade
Scenic cafe with patios amidst gardens & trees, serving coffee, tea, wine & assorted baked goods.
Shopping
Shrunken Head
Shopping
Carr Mill Mall
Boutiques & restaurants featured in a red-brick complex of old textile manufacturing buildings.
Arts & Culture
Carolina Basketball Museum
Campus museum showcasing the history of UNC basketball with game videos, artifacts & photo displays.
Shopping
Village Plaza
Arts & Culture
Morehead Planetarium and Science Center
68-ft.-tall campus planetarium & science center with exhibits, shows & classes open to the public.
Shopping
Rumors Chapel Hill
Shopping
Timberlyne Village
No reservation needed
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