Why you'd want to live in Hillsborough NC | Real Estate, History & Local Living Guide

Hillsborough, NC Hillsborough is one of the oldest towns in North Carolina, founded in 1754, and today it is the county seat of Orange County. The walkable historic downtown sits on a National Register district, with more than 100 historic homes, churches, and buildings dating back to the 18th and 19th centuries. The town briefly served as the state capital during the Revolutionary War and continues to be a true small town with a big cultural footprint. Downtown anchors include the 1844 Old Orange County Courthouse, the Burwell School Historic Site, the Orange County Historical Museum, and the Alexander Dickson House Visitors Center. Local food and drink favorites include Weaver Street Market, Hillsborough BBQ Company, Mystery Brewing, Eno River Brewing, Saratoga Grill, Hillsborough Bakeshop, The Wooden Nickel, and Cup A Joe. Outdoors, the Hillsborough Riverwalk is a 1.8 mile paved trail along the Eno River that connects Gold Park to River Park and ties into the North Carolina Mountains to Sea Trail. Other highlights include Eno River State Park, Occoneechee Mountain State Natural Area, the Historic Occoneechee Speedway Trail (the only surviving dirt track from the 1949 NASCAR season), and Ayr Mount. Hillsborough sits at the intersection of I-40 and I-85, making it one of the most accessible small towns in the Triangle. Downtown Durham is around 15 to 20 minutes, UNC Chapel Hill is about 25 minutes, RTP and RDU are around 30 minutes, and Mebane is about 15 minutes west. Thinking about buying or selling in Hillsborough? As a locally owned brokerage based right here in town, Above & Beyond Realty knows every street, neighborhood, and historic block. Visit HillsboroughHomeGuide.com or call us today at (919) 808-5764 for current listings and a free home valuation. via Visit Hillsborough NC official tourism site