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SHOPPING AND DINING

VIBRANT NEIGHBORHOOD

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Chapel Hill, NC

Carolina Square puts you just steps from Franklin Street’s best shopping destinations. From locally owned boutiques and UNC fan gear shops to national retailers and convenient essentials, everything you need is within easy walking distance.

Whether you’re browsing vinyl at a record store, picking up groceries at Target, or window shopping with friends, living at Carolina Square means having Chapel Hill’s retail scene right at your doorstep.

Four young adults with backpacks walk together on a sunny, tree-lined cobblestone path.
A couple holding hands and carrying shopping bags while walking on a city sidewalk.
Four young adults with backpacks walk together on a sunny, tree-lined cobblestone path.
Three young women smiling and walking outside shops, carrying shopping bags and a coffee cup.
A couple holding hands and carrying shopping bags while walking on a city sidewalk.
Colorful market stalls with baked goods and sweets; people browsing in the background on a sunny day.
A couple walks arm-in-arm at an outdoor market with vendor stalls and shoppers around them. A couple walks arm-in-arm at an outdoor market with vendor stalls and shoppers around them.
Woman smiling while shopping for clothes in a boutique, standing by a rack of colorful garments. Woman smiling while shopping for clothes in a boutique, standing by a rack of colorful garments.
Four young women in UNC Chapel Hill shirts stand smiling together outside a brick building. Four young women in UNC Chapel Hill shirts stand smiling together outside a brick building.

    Abundant Shopping

    From local boutiques to national brands, Carolina Square is at the center of Chapel Hill’s best retail offerings. Walk to Franklin Street to browse handcrafted goods, unique gifts, and Tar Heel gear—or head just a few steps further to pick up everyday essentials at Target. With spots like Alumni Hall, Uniquities, and Walgreens all close by, you can shop for everything from fashion to home goods without ever getting in your car.

    Local Eats

    Whether you’re craving a quick espresso before class, celebrating over dinner downtown, or grabbing late-night bites with friends, dining in Chapel Hill brings the best of local flavor to your everyday routine. From chef-driven bistros to laid-back taco spots, everything is walkable, welcoming, and worth a second visit. Living here means dining well—effortlessly.

    Three stationary bikes in a modern gym with large windows and a green foam roller on the floor.
    Modern gym with treadmills, exercise balls, a punching bag, TRX straps, and various fitness equipment.
    Modern gym with large mirrors, weights, exercise equipment, and natural light from big windows.
    Modern gym with exercise equipment, large windows, wood flooring, and various workout machines and weights.
    A modern apartment building with red awnings over ground-floor shops and trees lining the sidewalk.

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