Chapel Hill Luxury Hotels & Destination
Chapel Hill, NC
For luxury hotel guests, Chapel Hill is one of the best destinations in the South. Elegant and gracious, yet at the same time thoroughly modern, Chapel Hill lures luxury hotel guests back again and again. As the home to the first state university in the nation, the renowned University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill always has an eye on the current trends. A Chapel Hill luxury hotel vacation is a seamless blend of traditional Southern hospitality and modern entertainment. Luxury hotel guests who are night owls will find plenty of fun on their Chapel Hill luxury hotel vacation, as will those who revel in the arts. Luxury hotel guests who are history buffs will enjoy the fact that by tracing the history of Chapel Hill, you are also discovering the history of America. And, finally, the shopping and dining scene in Chapel Hill can hold a candle to any city of any size: the influx of sophisticated residents and luxury hotel guests make Chapel Hill an ever-changing buffet of the newest and finest in both retail and cuisine.
Chapel Hill Historic Sites
A both a college town and a prominent player in the Civil War, Chapel Hill has a wonderful wealth of historic sites for luxury hotel guests to visit on their Chapel Hill luxury hotel vacations. One way to get a feel for Chapel Hill history on your luxury hotel vacation is by visiting the Williams House, which was once owned by a series of UNC professors (dating from the 19th century) and is now an exhibition space. Another great historic site where you can really get a sense of the Chapel Hill region on your luxury hotel vacation is the Old Playmakers Theater, on the UNC campus. Now designated a National Historic Landmark, this Greek-revival structure was a Union stable during the Civil War and is now dedicated to American folk dramatic art. Luxury hotel guests often enjoy touring restored plantations, and Ayr Mount, just outside of Chapel Hill in nearby Hillsborough, is a charming, Federal-era building. Many original family pieces and period antiques adorn the interior; luxury hotel guests with a fine eye will notice the Waterford crystal and Chinese porcelain. Behind Ayr Mount is Poets Walk, which is a one-mile walking trail that will take luxury hotel guests through gentle woodlands to the banks of the scenic Eno River. Luxury hotel guests would also be amiss not to visit the Burwell School on their Chapel Hill luxury hotel vacation; once a school for young ladies in 1837, this was the girlhood home of Elizabeth Hobbes Keckly, a former slave turned confidante of Mary Todd Lincoln.
Chapel Hill Museums
Chapel Hill is a small town; but luxury hotel guests find that the cultural offerings are equal to that of a much larger city. Perhaps it is the academic environment, or the carefully cultivated culture of Chapel Hill, but even the most erudite of luxury hotel guests will be charmed and intrigued by the museums and galleries in Chapel Hill. Start your museum exploration on your Chapel Hill luxury hotel vacation at the Chapel Hill Museum, which showcases the history and culture of Chapel Hill. Of particular interest is the history of Franklin Street, the main street of downtown Chapel Hill and named after Benjamin Franklin. Along this same vein, luxury hotel visitors might be interested in seeing the Orange County Historical Museum, which traces the history of Orange County, from the 1788 constitutional convention to 1950s. Another museum that may interest luxury hotel visitors is the American Indian Center; located on the UNC campus, this center is devoted to exploration and understanding of one of the largest Native-American populations in the Eastern United States. While not technically a museum, one of the most fantastic places to visit on a Chapel Hill luxury hotel vacation is the Morehead Planetarium and Science Center, which has trained astronauts for NASA. It is the only planetarium in the U.S. to be located on a college campus and is well worth a visit. Luxury hotel visitors will be astounded by the GlaxoSmithKine Fulldome Theater. The planetarium is guaranteed to be a highlight of your Chapel Hill luxury hotel vacation. Another highlight will be a visit to the North Carolina Botanical Garden on your luxury hotel vacation; the largest botanical garden in the southeast, there are nearly 800 acres to discover, as well as sculpture, paintings, quilts and mother media.
Chapel Hill Arts
Sophisticated and erudite luxury hotel visitors will find that the Chapel Hill art scene is rich and offers plenty for even the most elegant art palate. Start your exploration of the Chapel Hill art scene by visiting the Ackland Art Museum, which has a permanent collection of over 15,000 objects from most of the continents in the world. With the largest collection of Asian art in the state, Ackland Art Museum is guaranteed to impress luxury hotel guests. There are several art galleries right in the heart of the Chapel Hill downtown district that luxury hotel guests might enjoy perusing: Frank is an arts collective that features over seventy artists from the Chapel Hill area. Toots and Magoo is another great gallery to check out on your Chapel Hill luxury hotel vacation; papergoods, antiques and fine art adorn the shelves. The performing arts flourish in Chapel Hill, as well. Both the university and the Chapel Hill community have many sophisticated venues in which to enjoy a live theater production. Two examples are this: Playmakers Repertory Company is a resident professional theater company that performs six plays a year, from classics that are beloved by many luxury hotel guests to brand-new, cutting-edge productions. The Carolina Performing Arts Series is a UNC based company that utilizes both student and community performers; luxury hotel guests will love the graceful, elegant surroundings of Memorial Hall. Classical music, dance and urban voice are just a few of the performances that occur in the series.
Chapel Hill Downtown
Luxury hotel guests will discover that the action in Chapel Hill takes place in the bustling downtown area. In downtown Chapel Hill, elegant Southern style collides with modern tastes to create a diverse, stunning array that luxury hotel guests will love. Keep your eyes out for the collection of murals that line the downtown streets. Downtown juts up against the UNC campus, so feel free to enjoy the leafy, park setting of this historic campus while exploring downtown Chapel Hill on your luxury hotel vacation. There are many of other places for luxury hotel guests to get outside in downtown Chapel Hill, as well: Corker Arboretum is an extension of the North Carolina Botanical Garden and worth visiting if you are looking for serenity and quiet. Likewise, Battle Park is 93 acres of natural forest and includes many trails. One of the best ways to enjoy Chapel Hill downtown on a luxury hotel vacation, however, is by indulging in one of the wonderful restaurants. Eating and drinking are favorite pastimes of luxury hotel visitors; and downtown Chapel Hill provides plenty of places to enjoy world-class cuisine on your luxury hotel vacation.
Carolina Coffee Shop is a UNC and Chapel Hill institution; luxury hotel guests who enjoy traditional American fare should not leave Chapel Hill without trying their burger. Carolina Brewery is another popular stop for college students and the larger Chapel Hill community; make sure to try their custom-brewed beers. One of the most high-end eateries in Chapel Hill, and perfect for luxury hotel guests, is Bonne Soiree, which serves fine French food. The menu and checks are handwritten calligraphy and luxury hotel guests often enjoy the wine pairings. Another high-end restaurant luxury hotel guests might enjoy on a Chapel Hill vacation is Il Palio, which has a formal dress code and includes white-glove service. On the weekend, the brunch gets rave reviews.
Chapel Hill is a sophisticated town with a Southern heart. The college lends an air of erudition that luxury hotel guests will enjoy. Chapel Hill is small, elegant and a wonderful place to return to again and again.
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