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
U.S. Supreme Court Justice Alfred Moore (1755-1810) of Wilmington built Moorefields in 1785
Hillsborough, NC Other AttractionsThe house (c. 1821, 1848) and outbuildings served as the Rev. and Mrs. Burwell's Female School from 1837 to 1857
Hillsborough, NC Historic Sites Charming second-story restaurant in the heart of historic Hillsborough, specializing in grilled seafood, but also offering other entrees.
Hillsborough, NC Businesses
Designed and built by John Berry in 1844-1845. Outstanding example of Greek Revival architecture with details of woodwork and stair brackets from Asher-Benjamins' pattern book. An English Clock (c.1769), a gift to the town of Hillsborough, is located in the courthouse cupola. Allow 15
Hillsborough, NC Historic CourthousesWood-built 1815 Plantation Farm House, open to visitors. Currently owned by NCSU, used as an office and facility of North C...
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Originally constructed in 1908 and spans the Deep River. The bridge underwent many reconstructions and renovations until 1992...
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