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The Garden consists of a one acre woodland filled with a camellia collections and plentiful natives. The site is filled with Old Box, Hollies and other traditional southern plantings. Other beds include a 100 foot mixed perennial and woody border; a formal parterre herb garden; a walled Williamsburg-style rose garden; and a heritage fruit and vegetable garden. Tours available to groups by appointment only. $10 per person.

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Saratoga Grill

Charming second-story restaurant in the heart of historic Hillsborough, specializing in grilled seafood, but also offering other entrees.

Hillsborough, NC Businesses

Cedar Grove Golf Course

Bentgrass greens, Bermuda airways.;Back (5783 yards, 67.0 rating, 106 slope); Middle (5355 yards);Forward (4779 yards);18 holes, par 71, ;range, putt. green, pro shop, rentals, ;Open year-round.

Hillsborough, NC Golf Courses

Moorefields

U.S. Supreme Court Justice Alfred Moore (1755-1810) of Wilmington built Moorefields in 1785

Hillsborough, NC Other Attractions

Alexander Dickson House - Orange County Visitor's Center

This 18th century Quaker-plan Farmhouse is known as the "Last Headquarters of the Confederacy," and features exhibits, gift shop and an 18th and 19th century medicinal and herbal garden. It serves as the Orange County Visitor'

Hillsborough, NC Businesses

Historic Hillsborough Guided Tours

Departs from the Orange County Visitors Center at 150 E. King Street. 60-90 minutes walking and step-on bus tours through Hillsborough's historic distric. See historic homes, churches and cemeteries. Call for appointment.

Hillsborough, NC Tours

Things to do near Hillsborough, NC

Queen's Landing

Family Entertainment Center....sightseeing, luncheon, dinner, and moonlight cruises aboard the Lady of the Lake or Catawba Qu...

Frank Liske Park

230 acres of open space, including a 10-acre lake for fishing and paddleboats, miniature golf, plenty of playgrounds, picnic ...

Rome Italian Pizza

Pizza, lasagna, spaghetti, calzone, subs, manicotti, and wings. Lunch and dinner served daily. ...

Gertrude Smith House

Built by merchant and landowner Jefferson Davis Smith, this Victorian-style home contains period furnishings and is on Nation...

Lumber River State Park

A black water river, the Lumber River gets its inky coloring from the natural tannic from the many cypress gum trees along it...