Timeline
09:00
Walk to the south end of UNC Chapel Hill’s campus off Manning Drive. Enter the arena, known locally as the Dean Dome, and look up at the six national championship banners hanging from the rafters. This is the home of the Tar Heels, a landmark for any sports lover.
09:25
Head to Saladelia Cafe for a coffee or a light snack. It is a short walk from the arena. The cafe opens at 08:00 on weekdays, so you will have plenty of time to enjoy a quiet moment here before it gets busy.
09:45
Take a gentle 15-minute walk east from the cafe to the NC Botanical Garden. Stroll through the display gardens that illustrate the distinct plant habitats of North Carolina. The native plant collections and carnivorous plants offer a peaceful contrast to the sports energy of the morning.
Local tip
The cafe is open Monday through Friday from 08:00 to 15:00. Plan your visit during these hours to ensure it is open.
Check before you go
- Saladelia Cafe is open Mo-Fr 08:00-15:00.
- Check the route from the cafe to the botanical garden if you are unfamiliar with the campus area.
Worth knowing
- Saladelia Cafe is open at 09:25 only on Mo, Tu, We, Th, Fr
Built from places in the Wikivoyage guide to Chapel Hill (CC BY-SA 4.0), with open map data from OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL).