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3 ways to get your fill of fall in Chapel Hill

Why settle for one fall festival when you can experience music, food, and art all season long?

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A rotating gif featuring: Photo 1: A woman and a child walk hand in hand on a sunny sidewalk. A chalkboard reads "Go Heels, Blue Cups" nearby. People bustle in the background. Photo 2: A musician in a bright orange cap and sunglasses sings into a microphone, playing an acoustic guitar under a blue canopy. Drummer and guitarist in the background. Photo 3: A family enjoys a sunny day on the grass by a historic mansion. A small child and man greet a dog, while a woman with sunglasses sits nearby, smiling. Photo 4: A person pours orange sauce over a plate of food featuring pulled pork, cornbread, rice, and greens at an outdoor event. Photo 5: A smiling couple takes a selfie on a rooftop overlooking a sunny urban street with trees, cars, and pedestrians below.

Fall in love with this season in Chapel Hill.

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You’ve heard of bar hops and ale trails, but have you ever tried a fall crawl?

Gather your friends or family and take a trip to Orange County, to experience live music, local artists, food festivals, and yes, football. Here’s just a sample of what’s in store just a two-hour drive away:

There’s more to explore nearly every weekend through November. See the full calendar of events to start planning a quick overnight getaway.

Plan your fall crawl

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