Timeline
17:55
Pick up a burger and fries from Buns. They are prepared fresh daily and the large basket of fries is affordable and easy to share while walking.
18:25
Walk nine minutes west from Buns to the Paul Green Theatre. This is the residence theater company for the university, performing classic and new works.
18:40
Stand at Historic Playmakers Theatre. The sun sets toward the WSW, casting a warm glow on the building as day turns to evening.
19:25
End the night at Top of the Hill. This popular local brewery and restaurant is just eight minutes away and offers a lovely rooftop terrace overlooking the street to wind down.
Local tip
Top of the Hill gets packed on Thursday and Saturday nights. If you are visiting then, arrive early to secure a spot on the terrace or expect a short wait.
Check before you go
- Buns is open Mo-Th 11:00-22:00, Fr,Sa 11:00-03:00, Su 11:00-21:00.
- Top of the Hill is open Mo-Su 11:00-02:00.
- Sunset on 15 October is at 18:40, with golden light starting around 18:05.
Built from places in the Wikivoyage guide to Chapel Hill (CC BY-SA 4.0), with open map data from OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL).