29 May . 2017
Why Chapel Hill?
From the lush rolling hills to the hallmark barbecue, Chapel Hill brims with reasons to love the area. Our city offers a plethora of opportunities to explore, discover and flourish, including our acclaimed universities, cultural hotspots and award-winning restaurants. In fact, many of our residents choose Briar Chapel because they treasure the active, engaged quality of life they can enjoy with their families. But don’t take our word for it! Here are just a few accolades that Chapel Hill and the Triangle have garnered in 2016 and 2017 so far!
2017
- 2017 Best City for College Basketball Fans (WalletHub.com)
- Triangle Cities listed as 7th Best Place to Live in the USA for 2017 (U.S. News & World Report)
- The Crunkleton (restaurant) Wins Cocktail of the Month (Wine Enthusiast Magazine)
2016
- UNC-Chapel Hill Named Top College Value for 2017 (16th Year in a Row) (Kiplinger’s Personal Finance Magazine)
- Durham-Chapel Hill, NC Ranks 10th on 2016 Best Places for Women Entrepreneurs (Goodcall.com)
- UNC-Chapel Hill Named a Top 5 National Public University (30th Overall) (U.S. News & World Report)
- Chapel Hill on List of 20 Smartest Towns (TopValueReviews)
- UNC-Chapel Hill Ranked as a 2016 Cool School (Sierra Club)
- UNC-Chapel Hill Named 9th Top Public University in 2016 in the U.S. (Forbes)
- NC Triangle Cities - Best Places to Retire in the South (Southern Living)
- Chapel Hill #5 on List of U.S. Cities for Entrepreneurs to Live and Launch (Entrepreneur Magazine)
- Chapel Hill Ranked 4th Most Educated City (WalletHub)
- Chapel Hill Named among 30 Best College Towns (Niche.com)
- Hillsborough's Mystery Brewing wins Two Medals at 2016 U.S. Open Beer Championships
- UNC-Chapel Hill on list of Top 50 Center of World Universities (Triangle Business Journal)
- The Top 25 College Town Burrito Spots has Carrburritos #20 (UCrib.com)
- Chapel Hill Named #11 of Great Places in 2016 to Follow Your Passions in Retirement (Forbes)
- Chapel Hill's Allen & Son Named a Top 50 BBQ Joint for 2016 (Southern Living)
- Chapel Hill Named One of 10 Best College Towns in Nation (Athlon Sports Experts)
- Chapel Hill Named One of 16 Under-the-Radar Southern Food Destinations (Zagat)
- Chapel Hill's TOPO Vodka Receives Gold Medal (Tastings.com)
- UNC-Chapel Hill Ranked #1 Best Value in Public Schools (Kiplinger’s Personal Finance)
- UNC Named One of 20 Most Beautiful College Campuses in America (Conde Nast Traveler)
- Hillsborough One of 10 Most Beautiful Towns in North Carolina (The Culture Trip)
Ready to explore the opportunities in Chapel Hill? Check out some of our local attractions or schedule a tour of Briar Chapel!
Thanks to Visit Chapel Hill for the accolades.