Founded where the Great Indian Trading Path crossed the Eno River, Hillsborough played host to our nation's Constitutional Convention of 1788. Today, it houses several quaint bed and breakfasts, an old-fashioned soda fountain, and the expansive new Triangle Sportsplex, with its ice skating and swimming facilities. You will also find the 1815 Ayr Mount estate, one of the finest Federal-style houses in the state. F rom golf courses to country stores, there is enough here to occupy several days. Stay as active as you like, or just kick back and relax.
Orange County is a haven for bicyclists, hikers, bird watchers, canoeists, and nature lovers.
Traveling here is easy. Call the Chapel Hill - Orange County Visitors Bureau for a complete visitor's guide and calendar of events, or stop by one of our four welcome centers.