Thank you for sharing this special day with us. We hope the following information will help you get the most out of your stay in Chapel Hill. We will be updating this page regularly so check back for the latest information.
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Accomodations
We highly recommend the Carolina Inn. Located on UNC's campus in the heart of Chapel Hill, it is within walking distance of many bars and restaurants. Please mention the Vidales/Gao wedding to get the special rates.
- The Carolina Inn
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211 Pittsboro Street
Chapel Hill, NC 27516
1-800-962-8519
$119/single - $139/double
Travel & Directions
- Airport
- The closest airport is Raleigh-Durham International (RDU). Chapel Hill is about 15 minutes west on I-40.
- Maps
- Link to Google Maps with both the ceremony and reception sites.
Places to Eat & Drink
- Top of the Hill
- The perfect dinner into evening hot spot, Top of the Hill features their own microbrews and a bird's eye view of Franklin Street from their spacious, heated balcony.
- 411 West
- Always a crowd pleaser, 411 West specializes in Italian pastas and cuisine.
- The Old Well
- One of the most recognizable visual landmarks of UNC.
- The Bell Tower
- Another distinct campus landmark.
- The Carolina Basketball Museum
- For all you basketball fans. Open T-F 10-4, Sat. 9-1. Admission is free and open to the public. Located adjacent to the Dean Smith Center.
- Morehead Planetarium
- Ackland Art Museum
Things to See
Gift Registries
Our registries are online at Amazon.com and Bed, Bath, and Beyond. Because of our travel arrangments, we would appreciate if you ship to us directly rather than bring gifts to the wedding. Our shipping address is:
925 Oakes St.
Palo Alto, CA 94303