59 Things to do near Chapel Hill, NC
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UNC Chapel Hill
Chapel Hill, North Carolina
1.0 miles SEA disc golf course that truly has it all — long fairways, tight wooded shots, water hazards, valley shots, and serious elevation on a former ball golf course.
Disc Golf
Anderson Park Disc Golf
Carrboro, North Carolina
2.0 miles WA mostly wooded free disc golf course in Carrboro that plays shorter than average but stays tight and challenging throughout.
Disc Golf
Southern Community
Chapel Hill, North Carolina
2.7 miles SA tight free disc golf course with a few longer holes, good elevation use, and multiple pin positions on most holes — also known as Dogwood Acres.
Disc Golf
Ryans World Of Chapel Hill
Chapel Hill, North Carolina
2.9 miles NA 10,000-square-foot outdoor Skatelite park in Chapel Hill, North Carolina with a concrete mini ramp, pro shop, and street course — membership or fee required.
Skateboard
Leigh Farm Park
Durham, North Carolina
4.1 miles ETwo courses share 12 fairways at this Durham park around a historic farm — rec tees marked with blue bricks, advanced tees with green-numbered rocks — download the map before your first round.
Disc Golf
New Hope Creek
Durham, North Carolina
5.7 miles NERock-lined swimming spots along New Hope Creek come alive in spring and after rain, with some clothing-optional sections tucked into this Durham greenway.
Swim
Cornwallis Road Park
Durham, North Carolina
7.3 miles NEA short but challenging disc golf course near Durham on rolling hills through tight, heavily wooded terrain — dual tees add variety for all skill levels.
Disc Golf
Valley Springs Park
Durham, North Carolina
11.3 miles NEA tightly wooded, challenging free disc golf course with three tee sets, alternate pin placements, excellent terrain changes, and four bonus holes (#19-22) after the main 18.
Disc Golf
Bethesda Park
Durham, North Carolina
11.9 miles EShort, creative, and packed with quirks — Durham's Bethesda Park disc golf features a ground-sunk basket, a swinging basket, a deck tee over a creek, and lots of OB in a tiny footprint.
Disc Golf
Eno River Area
Durham, North Carolina
13.3 miles NESwim near Durham, North Carolina
Swim
Chatham County Community College
Pittsboro, North Carolina
15.1 miles SWA mostly open and long disc golf course on a community college campus — bring the map for navigation.
Disc Golf
Apex Nature Park
Apex, North Carolina
15.8 miles SEMature hardwoods and 100-year-old pines, moderate elevation, a creek on the back nine, and three sets of tee pads make this one of Apex's go-to disc golf stops.
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Umstead State Park
Raleigh, North Carolina
16.8 miles EFive thousand five hundred acres of forested trails — over 20 miles of hiking and 13 miles of multi-use paths — plus three fishing lakes and canoe rentals in the heart of the Triangle.
Camp, Canoe, Hike, Horseback, Mountain Bike
Lake Michael Park
Mebane, North Carolina
17.3 miles NWA challenging, spread-out disc golf course with four lakeside holes — holes are not close together or clearly marked, and the park is closed Tuesdays and Wednesdays.
Disc Golf
Rock Ridge Park DGC
Moncure, North Carolina
17.8 miles SWA par-65 championship HouckDesign course with seven par fours, two par fives, wide fairways, and a signature hole 17 next to rock outcroppings — two tee sets for all skill levels.
Disc Golf
Eno River Boat Ramp
Durham, North Carolina
17.9 miles NEA dual-use boat ramp on the Eno River at Falls Lake in Durham, popular with canoeists and kayakers as a convenient put-in for the calm river stretch nearby.
Canoe
Buckhorn at Harris Lake County Park
New Hill, North Carolina
20.9 miles STight wooded fairways, rolling terrain, water on 6 holes (including 4 throw-overs), and 20 baskets total — a technical treat with plenty of rewarding ace-run opportunities.
Disc Golf
Falls Lake State Park
Wake Forest, North Carolina
21.7 miles EFour sandy swimming beaches — including Sandling, Rolling View, and Beaverdam with full facilities — make Falls Lake one of the Triangle's best summer swim destinations.
Swim
Jones Park
Holly Springs, North Carolina
21.9 miles SEAdvanced disc golf near Holly Springs with tightly wooded holes, solid length, and water in play more than once — blue tee hole ranges at 3, 10, and 4.
Disc Golf
Kentwood
Raleigh, North Carolina
22.2 miles SEA busy, birdie-friendly free course in Raleigh with two extra putting baskets for warm-up practice.
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