Botanical Gardens
Less than 3 miles away, the North Carolina Botanical Garden offers a wonderful outdoor retreat with a variety of display gardens as well as over 2 miles of hiking trails. www.ncbg.unc.edu
Dean Smith Center
Leave the car at home and walk over to the Dean Dome for some ACC hoops, a concert, or other marquee event. http://tarheelblue.cstv.com/#00
UNC Health Care
It's reassuring to know that state-of-the-art health and wellness services are available right in your own backyard. www.unchealthcare.org
Kenan Stadium
It's less than a mile from your living room at 140 West Franklin to your seat at Kenan Stadium. Go Heels! http://tarheelblue.cstv.com/#00
The Carolina Inn
Known as The University's Living Room, The Carolina Inn offers an award-winning dining experience and conveniently close accommodations for out-of-town visitors. www.carolinainn.com
Memorial Hall
Located in the heart of campus (and .4 miles from 140 West Franklin), Memorial Hall plays host to some of the world's most accomplished musicians.
Ackland Art Museum
Over 15,000 works of art from around the world are on display less than 5 minutes away from your residence at 140 West Franklin. www.ackland.org
University Square Retail Center
Once the renovation of this space is complete, you'll have almost immediate access to some of the finest shops and restaurants in town.
Morehead Planetarium
No matter the weather, the stars are always out on Franklin Street. www.moreheadplanetarium.org
Location
140 West Franklin becomes more than just your new home, it also becomes your gateway to all of the premier dining, shopping, and entertainment venues located in the heart of downtown Chapel Hill. Your Franklin Street location puts you within walking distance of all the excitement the University has to offer as well as the historic charms and award-winning eateries of the West End. At 140 West Franklin, you’re truly at the heart of it all.
140 West's central location provides easy access to the bustling Raleigh-Durham Research Triangle, as well as premier medical facilities, like Duke Hospital Systems. The beaches to the east and the mountains to the west are conveniently located for weekend excursions, and even Raleigh-Durham International Airport is only 20 minutes away.
- Duke University (10 minutes)
- Raleigh (30 minutes)
- Greensboro (1 hour)
- Charlotte (2 hours)
The Community
From your residence at 140 West Franklin, you'll quickly discover why Chapel Hill is known as the "southern part of heaven" - the perfect mix of small-town warmth and big city activity. Meet up with friends for a great meal at the Lantern. Get out your Carolina Blues and head over to the Dean Dome for the thrill of ACC hoops. Enjoy eclectic art, music and culture at local galleries, the Ackland Arts Center or Carolina Performing Arts. Or just relax, grab a book, your bike and head off to a quiet part of campus. There's always something going on in Chapel Hill and no better place to experience it all than 140 West Franklin.
Local Attractions
A Shopper's Paradise
If you're looking for trinkets, treasures, or anything in between, treat yourself to unique local shops and boutiques on your block or around town - many, like Uniquities, exclusive to Raleigh-Durham.
Eat & Enjoy
From exquisite southern cuisine at Crooks Corner to outdoor dining at Top of the Hill, you don't have to go far to indulge yourself with an award-winning array of restaurants, clubs, and cafés that cater to whatever you're craving.
Boutiques
- The Laughing Turtle
- Julian's
- Fine Feathers
- Apple Boutique
- Peacock Alley
- Uniquities
Dining Venues
- Elaine's
- Top of the Hill
- Lantern
- 411
- Crooks Corner
- Mama Dips
