Things to Do with Kids in Chapel Hill, NC

  • TripBuzz found 114 things to do with kids in or near Chapel Hill, North Carolina, including 89 fun activities for kids in nearby cities within 25 miles like Durham, Raleigh, Cary and Apex.
  • From Dean E. Smith Center to Kenan Memorial Stadium, the Chapel Hill area offers 57 different types of family activities, including: Movie Theaters, Sports Stadiums (Professional), Theaters and Observatories & Planetariums.
  • Chapel Hill is situated in the central part of North Carolina and is part of the Research Triangle with Raleigh and Durham. The city was originally built to serve the University of North Carolina, but it soon grew to contain its own services and attractions. Every October there is an area-wide festival that celebrates local artists, performers, craftsmen, and food vendors.
  • TripBuzz found 114 things to do with kids in or near Chapel Hill, North Carolina, including 89 fun activities for kids in nearby cities within 25 miles like Durham, Raleigh, Cary and Apex.
  • From Dean E. Smith Center to Kenan Memorial Stadium, the Chapel Hill area offers 57 different types of family activities, including: Movie Theaters, Sports Stadiums (Professional), Theaters and Observatories & Planetariums.
  • Chapel Hill is situated in the central part of North Carolina and is part of the Research Triangle with Raleigh and Durham. The city was originally built to serve the University of North Carolina, but it soon grew to contain its own services and attractions. Every October there is an area-wide festival that celebrates local artists, performers, craftsmen, and food vendors.
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Family restaurant serving classic American cuisine for all to enjoy
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100% 9 votes
Observatories & Planetariums 250 E Franklin St, CB 3480, Chapel Hill, NC 27599 MoreLess Info
Both permanent and traveling science exhibits are presented at the Morehead Planetarium & Science Center. The shows within planetarium vary throughout the month and cover special presentations of nature documentaries along with standard astronomy shows.
2.8 Miles
100% 4 votes
Parks Dogwood Acres Drive, Chapel Hill, NC 27516 MoreLess Info
Southern Community Park is a 72 acre park offering a variety of recreational amenities. Visitors to the park will find several athletic fields, a dog park, a disc golf course, walking trails, picnic shelters, and a playground.
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81% 27 votes
Movie Theaters 123 E Franklin Street, Chapel Hill, NC 27514 MoreLess Info
Showing a mix of independent films and blockbuster hits, Varsity Theatre offers popcorn with real butter. They typically show 2 movies at a time. Visitors can rent out the theater for fundraisers, birthday parties, and other events.
2.8 Miles
100% 9 votes
Parks 100 Northern Park Drive, Chapel Hill, NC 27516 MoreLess Info
Featuring a .2-acre dog park, Homestead Park is a recreational complex that includes a basketball court, batting cages, and a meeting room. The park also has a picnic shelter, a skate park, and an indoor swimming pool.
2.3 Miles
74% 34 votes
Movie Theaters 620 Market Street, Chapel Hill, NC 27516 MoreLess Info
Lumina Theatre is a 4 screen movie theater with stadium seating and digital projection. The theatre airs first run films and is a part of the southern village, providing guests with access to numerous restaurants and shopping venues.
2.6 Miles
88% 8 votes
Rock Climbing 1713 Legion Road, Chapel Hill, NC 27517 MoreLess Info
As an indoor bouldering gym, Progression Climbing offers visitors of all skill levels challenging routes to complete. In addition to rock climbing, the gym hosts classes for yoga and massage therapy.
3.4 Miles
44% 27 votes
Movie Theaters 1129 Weaver Dairy Road, Chapel Hill, NC 27514 MoreLess Info
The Chelsea Theater is a local cinema that specializes in showing independent films to its visitors. The theater uses fully digital projection and boasts of its intimate and unique hometown theater feeling.
0.3 Miles
96% 365 votes
Colleges & Universities 250 E. Franklin St., Chapel Hill, NC MoreLess Info
The historic University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill was the first public university in the United States. The campus of this respected research university is lush and inviting, making it a lovely place for an afternoon stroll.
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90% 58 votes
Botanical Gardens Cameron Ave. and Raleigh St., Chapel Hill, NC MoreLess Info
The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill own and manages the beautiful Coker Arboretum. This botanical garden is free to the public and is a wonderful place to enjoy a relaxed weekend afternoon with family and friends.
0.3 Miles
85% 196 votes
Botanical Gardens The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, Chapel Hill, NC 27599 MoreLess Info
An institution of the University of North Carolina, the North Carolina Botanical Garden is a sensory delight full of fragrant flowers, majestic trees and a profusion of beautiful flowering plants.
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