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Carrboro Is A Charming Tale Near Grand Innovation
3.5
rating
By
Anonymous (
May 10, 2018)
Carrboro has everything I've ever wanted in a small town, but with access to nice cities all around.
First, understand Carrboro itself. Living in Carrboro, NC is one of the most charming ways to enjoy the south without going deep into Charleston, SC or Savannah, GA. It's the sma ...Read More
ll town strength, the downtown feel, and the class of yesteryear that relaxes on a rocking chair instead of rushing to keep up with every single new trend.
Greenery is everywhere. Like a lot of the South, Carrboro is built around beautiful woods and doesn't chop down every tree in its wake. There are a few small parks and green patches designated for comfortable seats in the grass, but you can catch the shade of tall trees almost anywhere.
The best areas in Carrboro, NC are near the town's center with a lot of great restaurants, offering anything from pizza to Mexican food to a farm-to-table eatery that embraces the farm living that never truly left.
Chapel Hill is next door, with the famous UNC Chapel Hill campus that delivers great medical science and technology to the world. Have you heard about those babies given implants to hear the world around them after being born deaf or hard of hearing? The biggest early breakthrough was right there!
Durham, Raleigh, and Burlington are the other closest cities, with Raleigh being the closest international city. A bit further is Wake Forest, which houses another amazing university of the same name.
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Family friendlyPublic transit is accessibleWalkable to grocery storesYards are well-keptLots of parksWalkable to restaurantsFriendly neighbors Safe at night Pet friendly Streets have sidewalksA quiet areaSense of community
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Carrboro Awards
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Compare Carrboro, NC Livability
F
Amenities
Are there many local amenities in
Carrboro?
Well, there are not many amenities close to this location.
Parks
Martin Luther King Jr. Park
Bel Arbor Neighborhood Park
Simpson Street Mini Park
Charles Herman Wilson Park
Henry Anderson III Community Park
The Commons
Della Street Park
Winmore Pool Playground
Entertainment
Mike Roig
Hanes Theatre
The ArtsCenter
DSI Comedy Theater
CURRENT ArtSpace + Studio
Varsity Theatre
Ackland Art Museum
Morehead Planetarium
Food & Drink
Arby's
ABC Store
Country Junction
Garnachas Rivera
Subway
B-Side Lounge
Wendy's
Speakeasy
A+
Commute
Is public transit available in Carrboro?
Of all people who commute,
11.9% take public transportation in
Carrboro.