Guidebook for Retro Ranch

Rita & Steve
Guidebook for Retro Ranch

Essentials

Our local Farmer's Market in Hillsborough, under a lovely pavilion. Good variety of Market items every Saturday morning. Check website for seasonal hours during the week.
Gas up, buy local milk & eggs, ice, pet food, and the daily newspaper. They have an AMAZING selection of beers for a small Mom & Pop operation. You can even rent a Uhaul there. If you want to take back a piece of the local flare from the area, you have GOT to check out their T shirts, hats, and huggies.
Farm & Garden Center
3517 NC-86
Gas up, buy local milk & eggs, ice, pet food, and the daily newspaper. They have an AMAZING selection of beers for a small Mom & Pop operation. You can even rent a Uhaul there. If you want to take back a piece of the local flare from the area, you have GOT to check out their T shirts, hats, and huggies.
Organic food store - our local (but better) version of Whole Foods. Grab a sandwich, make your own salad, or select from their hot food bar all day long. It is right next to the Riverwalk too. Live music on Thursday evenings.
176 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Weaver Street Market
101 E Weaver St
176 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Organic food store - our local (but better) version of Whole Foods. Grab a sandwich, make your own salad, or select from their hot food bar all day long. It is right next to the Riverwalk too. Live music on Thursday evenings.
Southern well known grocery store for essentials.
Food Lion
101 N Scotswood Blvd
Southern well known grocery store for essentials.
9 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Eno River Farmers Market
144 E Margaret Ln
9 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona

Parks & Nature

A great place to walk, run, ride, rollerblade along the river on paved trails. It has been expanded to the old Speedway trail, and this side is unpaved, but with crushed Chapel Hill grit to make walking on the trail comfy. One side ends at Gold Park, the local kids & dog park. Also along the trail you can access the Eno River Farmers Market on Saturday mornings.
Riverwalk
Hillsborough Riverwalk
A great place to walk, run, ride, rollerblade along the river on paved trails. It has been expanded to the old Speedway trail, and this side is unpaved, but with crushed Chapel Hill grit to make walking on the trail comfy. One side ends at Gold Park, the local kids & dog park. Also along the trail you can access the Eno River Farmers Market on Saturday mornings.
For water enthusiasts.
Saxapahaw Lake Paddle Access
For water enthusiasts.
Varied difficulty of trails along the Eno river. Picnic areas, pet friendly
37 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Área Natural Estatal de la Montaña Occoneechee
625 Virginia Cates Rd
37 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Varied difficulty of trails along the Eno river. Picnic areas, pet friendly

Drinks & Nightlife

On the Main Street in Hillsborough right next to Matthew's chocolates, the "Nick" opens in afternoon till late. Good pub food, wings, beer, liquors. Not a sports bar, but you can catch the game here!
40 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Wooden Nickel Pub
113 N Churton St
40 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
On the Main Street in Hillsborough right next to Matthew's chocolates, the "Nick" opens in afternoon till late. Good pub food, wings, beer, liquors. Not a sports bar, but you can catch the game here!
Cool open air bar, big outdoor area, complete with cornhole. Dogs fine outside. Live music. No food, but have food trucks, and the Mexican restaurant Bandidos will deliver food there. Great place to watch sports.
9 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Hot Tin Roof
115 W Margaret Ln
9 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Cool open air bar, big outdoor area, complete with cornhole. Dogs fine outside. Live music. No food, but have food trucks, and the Mexican restaurant Bandidos will deliver food there. Great place to watch sports.
Nice selection of wines, knowledgeable staff, right on the main street.
Hillsborough Wine Co
118 S Churton St
Nice selection of wines, knowledgeable staff, right on the main street.
Nice gathering spot. Open mike night. No dining, snacks and drinks only. Not sports bars-y, more eclectic!
Yonder: Southern Cocktails and Brew
114 W King St
Nice gathering spot. Open mike night. No dining, snacks and drinks only. Not sports bars-y, more eclectic!

Food Scene

Southern barbecue paired with southern sides. Indoor and outdoor seating, family friendly with adult beverages.
20 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Hillsborough BBQ Company
236 S Nash St
20 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Southern barbecue paired with southern sides. Indoor and outdoor seating, family friendly with adult beverages.
Not your average pizza! They have a selection of plenty of other foods - sandwiches, appetizers, salads. They have a nice outdoor patio for dining. We take the dogs to dinner on the patio here!
21 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Radius Pizzeria & Pub
112 N Churton St
21 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Not your average pizza! They have a selection of plenty of other foods - sandwiches, appetizers, salads. They have a nice outdoor patio for dining. We take the dogs to dinner on the patio here!
Delicious chocolates, hot chocolate, and all things yummy! Great truffles. A stop for sure after dinner, and have plenty of treats to take along back home as a memento of your travels, if you don't eat them first!
10 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Matthew's Chocolates
104 N Churton St
10 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Delicious chocolates, hot chocolate, and all things yummy! Great truffles. A stop for sure after dinner, and have plenty of treats to take along back home as a memento of your travels, if you don't eat them first!
Not you usual diner experience. Little bar seating area for one person dining or for a drink while waiting on a table. Top honor for their burgers! Their famous Vinegar Pie was featured in "Our State" magazine in 2019 mountain issue.
9 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Village Diner
600 W King St
9 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Not you usual diner experience. Little bar seating area for one person dining or for a drink while waiting on a table. Top honor for their burgers! Their famous Vinegar Pie was featured in "Our State" magazine in 2019 mountain issue.
Outdoor fire pits, nice bar, private dining rooms if needed. Modern flare, good shrimp.
The House at Gatewood
300 US-70
Outdoor fire pits, nice bar, private dining rooms if needed. Modern flare, good shrimp.
Americanized Mexican food, suited for all. Adult beverages and kid friendly
Bandido's Mexican Cafe
122 S Churton St
Americanized Mexican food, suited for all. Adult beverages and kid friendly

Arts & Culture

Check their website for live local performances and events. Located in Durham, close to the ball park.
244 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
DPAC - Durham Performing Arts Center
123 Vivian Street
244 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Check their website for live local performances and events. Located in Durham, close to the ball park.
Not as big as you think! Plenty of local history to uncover here and learn interesting facts of Hillsborough's role in war and shaping of America.
Orange County Historical Museum
201 N Churton St
Not as big as you think! Plenty of local history to uncover here and learn interesting facts of Hillsborough's role in war and shaping of America.
Variety of original art, varied mediums. Neat little gallery.
6 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
BAKOVA
20 E Main St
6 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Variety of original art, varied mediums. Neat little gallery.

Entertainment & Activities

Great ball park entertainment, seeing the Durham Bulls play? Entertaining ballpark experience - lots of souvenirs too!
220 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Durham Bulls Athletic Park
409 Blackwell St
220 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Great ball park entertainment, seeing the Durham Bulls play? Entertaining ballpark experience - lots of souvenirs too!
Indoor ice skating rink, pool, exercise facility. Fun for all ages!
7 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Orange County SportsPlex
7 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Indoor ice skating rink, pool, exercise facility. Fun for all ages!

Shopping

Pet specialty store with high end pet products and pet foods. Do it Yourself pet grooming area - they provide everything you need. Your pets are welcome!
Paws At the Corner
246 S Nash St
Pet specialty store with high end pet products and pet foods. Do it Yourself pet grooming area - they provide everything you need. Your pets are welcome!