Living in the area
Chapel Hill, North Carolina, is home to approximately 45,000 people. As the nation’s first state university, UNC has a vibrant campus rich in history and tradition. As a part of the University campus, UNC Health is surrounded by the UNC School of Medicine, the UNC Health Affairs Schools of Dentistry, Nursing, Pharmacy, Public Health and Social Work, the UNC Health Care System, and the Health Sciences Library, making it one of only a few universities in the nation to offer a full complement of health professions programs.
Chapel Hill, Raleigh, and Durham are collectively referred to as “the Triangle.” Chapel Hill was named one of the top 10 US Best Places to Live by US News and World Report, Raleigh was named the #2 US Best Place to Live, Work and Play by Kiplinger, while Forbes ranked Raleigh as the #1 Best Place for Business and Careers.
The map below highlights key points across the triangle that may be of interest. You can open the left menu and use it to navigate through the different topics of attraction in the Chapel Hill/Durham area.