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Morehead–Patterson Bell Tower

An impressive brick clock tower which chimes on the quarter-hour.

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North Carolina Collection Gallery
Inside the prominent reference library building on campus, the gallery is home to changing exhibits on the history of the university, showcasing artifacts from the library's collection.
Mon-Fri 9AM-5PM, Sat 9AM-1PM, Sun 1-5PMFree
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UNC Student Stores
The official bookstore of UNC, where many students pick up their textbooks. Also has a large selection of UNC merchandise.
Mon 7:30AM-8PM, Tue-Fri 7:30AM-7PM, Sat 10AM-5PM, Sun 1-5PM
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The Pit
The center of activity on campus is a small plaza between the bookstore, the student union, a dining hall, and a library. On school days, The Pit becomes crowded with tables for student organizations, activists and demonstrators giving speeches, or performers making use of the sunken courtyard in the middle of the space.
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Tar Heels Football
Tucked away amongst the pine trees near the bell tower is the home of UNC's football team, which commands an intensely loyal following locally. Each home game is a big event in town.
Tickets $35-60, depending on game; UNC students free