Weekend Away: Chapel Hill, North Carolina

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Chapel Hill North Carolina
Mama Dip’s

For a meal that sings with Southern soul, try Mama Dip’s—for nearly four decades, Mildred “Mama Dip” Cotton Council has been serving up delectable meat-and-three dishes, from sweet potato biscuits to fried chicken to pork-seasoned veggies.

Chapel Hill North Carolina
Locopops (left), Sugarland (right)

Durham-based Locopops are available around town to the delight of customers who enjoy the yummy flavors of these icy treats, such as salted caramel and apple cinnamon. And speaking of yummy flavors, Sugarland on Franklin Street masters the art of sweetness with artisan gelato and delicious cupcakes.