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Old Well
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The Old Well is a small, neoclassical rotunda located on the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill campus at the southern end of McCorkle Place. The current decorative form of the Old Well was modeled after the Temple of Love in the Gardens of Versailles and was completed in 1897.
Nearby attractions
Morehead Planetarium and Science Center
250 E Franklin St, Chapel Hill, NC 27514
Carolina Performing Arts
114 E Cameron Ave, Chapel Hill, NC 27514
Coker Arboretum
399 E Cameron Ave, Chapel Hill, NC 27514
Ackland Art Museum
101 S Columbia St, Chapel Hill, NC 27599, United States
Morehead-Patterson Bell Tower
Bell Tower, Chapel Hill, NC 27514
Kenan Memorial Stadium
104 Stadium Dr, Chapel Hill, NC 27514
Carmichael Arena
310 South Rd, Chapel Hill, NC 27514
PlayMakers Repertory Company
120 Country Club Rd, Chapel Hill, NC 27514
The Forest Theatre
123 S Boundary St, Chapel Hill, NC 27514
Eddie Smith Field House
Eddie Smith Field House, 100 Ridge Rd, Chapel Hill, NC 27514
Nearby restaurants
The Meantime Coffee Co.
180 E Cameron Ave, Chapel Hill, NC 27514
Time-Out Restaurant - East Franklin
201 E Franklin St, Chapel Hill, NC 27514
Four Corners
175 E Franklin St, Chapel Hill, NC 27514
Carolina Coffee Shop
138 E Franklin St, Chapel Hill, NC 27514
Bonchon Chapel Hill
205 E Franklin St, Chapel Hill, NC 27514
Sutton's Drug Store
159 E Franklin St, Chapel Hill, NC 27514, United States
Lenoir Dining Hall
36 Lenoir Dr, Chapel Hill, NC 27599
Grk Yeero - Chapel Hill
169 E Franklin St, Chapel Hill, NC 27514
Cosmic Cantina
118 E Franklin St, Chapel Hill, NC 27514
Top of the Hill Restaurant & Brewery
100 E Franklin St 3rd floor, Chapel Hill, NC 27514, United States
Nearby local services
iTicket.law - Powered by Hatley Law Office
151 E Rosemary St #101, Chapel Hill, NC 27514
UNC Student Stores
207 South Rd, Chapel Hill, NC 27599
Classic Carolina
171 E Franklin St, Chapel Hill, NC 27514
Rally House Chapel Hill
137 E Franklin St, Chapel Hill, NC 27514
University Florist
124 E Franklin St, Chapel Hill, NC 27514
Tar Heel Station
167 E Franklin St, Chapel Hill, NC 27514
Creative Metalsmiths
117 E Franklin St, Chapel Hill, NC 27514
Fetzer Gym
101 Student Recreation Center #8610, Chapel Hill, NC 27514
Woollen Gymnasium
University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, 300 South Rd, Chapel Hill, NC 27599
Target
143 W Franklin St #120, Chapel Hill, NC 27516
Nearby hotels
The Carolina Inn, a Destination by Hyatt Hotel
211 Pittsboro St, Chapel Hill, NC 27516
AC Hotel Chapel Hill Downtown
214 W Rosemary St, Chapel Hill, NC 27516
Graduate by Hilton Chapel Hill
311 W Franklin St, Chapel Hill, NC 27516
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Old Well

E Cameron Ave, Chapel Hill, NC 27514
4.7(321)
Open until 12:00 AM
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The Old Well is a small, neoclassical rotunda located on the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill campus at the southern end of McCorkle Place. The current decorative form of the Old Well was modeled after the Temple of Love in the Gardens of Versailles and was completed in 1897.

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attractions: Morehead Planetarium and Science Center, Carolina Performing Arts, Coker Arboretum, Ackland Art Museum, Morehead-Patterson Bell Tower, Kenan Memorial Stadium, Carmichael Arena, PlayMakers Repertory Company, The Forest Theatre, Eddie Smith Field House, restaurants: The Meantime Coffee Co., Time-Out Restaurant - East Franklin, Four Corners, Carolina Coffee Shop, Bonchon Chapel Hill, Sutton's Drug Store, Lenoir Dining Hall, Grk Yeero - Chapel Hill, Cosmic Cantina, Top of the Hill Restaurant & Brewery, local businesses: iTicket.law - Powered by Hatley Law Office, UNC Student Stores, Classic Carolina, Rally House Chapel Hill, University Florist, Tar Heel Station, Creative Metalsmiths, Fetzer Gym, Woollen Gymnasium, Target
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(919) 962-1630
Website
unc.edu
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YONDER COMEDY: The Sunday Show w/ Josh Rosenstein
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Nearby attractions of Old Well

Morehead Planetarium and Science Center

Carolina Performing Arts

Coker Arboretum

Ackland Art Museum

Morehead-Patterson Bell Tower

Kenan Memorial Stadium

Carmichael Arena

PlayMakers Repertory Company

The Forest Theatre

Eddie Smith Field House

Morehead Planetarium and Science Center

Morehead Planetarium and Science Center

4.4

(152)

Open until 12:00 AM
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Carolina Performing Arts

Carolina Performing Arts

4.8

(21)

Open 24 hours
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Coker Arboretum

Coker Arboretum

4.8

(189)

Open until 6:00 PM
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Ackland Art Museum

Ackland Art Museum

4.7

(256)

Open until 12:00 AM
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Nearby restaurants of Old Well

The Meantime Coffee Co.

Time-Out Restaurant - East Franklin

Four Corners

Carolina Coffee Shop

Bonchon Chapel Hill

Sutton's Drug Store

Lenoir Dining Hall

Grk Yeero - Chapel Hill

Cosmic Cantina

Top of the Hill Restaurant & Brewery

The Meantime Coffee Co.

The Meantime Coffee Co.

4.7

(35)

$

Closed
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Time-Out Restaurant - East Franklin

Time-Out Restaurant - East Franklin

4.2

(694)

$

Open until 12:00 AM
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Four Corners

Four Corners

4.4

(390)

$

Closed
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Carolina Coffee Shop

Carolina Coffee Shop

4.2

(467)

$

Closed
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Nearby local services of Old Well

iTicket.law - Powered by Hatley Law Office

UNC Student Stores

Classic Carolina

Rally House Chapel Hill

University Florist

Tar Heel Station

Creative Metalsmiths

Fetzer Gym

Woollen Gymnasium

Target

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5.0

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UNC Student Stores

UNC Student Stores

4.6

(338)

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Classic Carolina

Classic Carolina

4.9

(46)

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Rally House Chapel Hill

Rally House Chapel Hill

4.7

(42)

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Reviews of Old Well

4.7
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4.0
3y

For around two years, I called Chapel Hill my home. It was there, amidst the hum of student life and the quiet green of the campus, that I found my passion for photography. With my camera, I captured the world in 360°, stitching together panoramic shots of graduates, their faces alight with achievement and hope. I wanted to give them more than just a photo; I aimed to offer a portal back to their college days, a digital keepsake that they could access anytime through Google Maps. As I wandered the town, camera in hand, I often wondered if years from now, they would stumble upon these images and remember the person who was once a silent observer of their milestones. Whether they do or not, I take comfort in knowing that those moments of triumph and joy are preserved, forever a part of Chapel Hill's...

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5.0
4y

It’s one of Chapel Hill’s highlights. Please don’t go there and expect something extraordinary, but include it in your tour of the oldest public university in the United States.

Depending on when you're coming, beware of lines of students taking graduation pictures.

On a side note, UNC was highly inspired of adding a ramp for wheelchairs, but - gosh - it's so ugly. I am sure a nicer design...

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5.0
7y

Beautiful campus! Walking around the fields near the old well was such a wonderful experience. It was November, but it was still warm enough that I could stay outside for hours enjoying the sun, and sitting in the shade under the beautiful trees all around the well. I had such a pleasant morning there! Great place, great history, and walking around here is an absolute must-do for any visit to...

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Jean-Georges PerrinJean-Georges Perrin
It’s one of Chapel Hill’s highlights. Please don’t go there and expect something extraordinary, but include it in your tour of the oldest public university in the United States. Depending on when you're coming, beware of lines of students taking graduation pictures. On a side note, UNC was highly inspired of adding a ramp for wheelchairs, but - gosh - it's so ugly. I am sure a nicer design could be found.
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HollyHolly
Looks really cool, too crowded so just drove past.
David HolycrossDavid Holycross
The Old Well certainly still works and looks well maintained considering it's history. There had been great lengths taken to make it accessible. There is a ramp that leads to the drinking side. The atmosphere was as you would expect from a university. Lots of busy students heading towards their next destination. It's a great feeling to be there for even a moment.
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It’s one of Chapel Hill’s highlights. Please don’t go there and expect something extraordinary, but include it in your tour of the oldest public university in the United States. Depending on when you're coming, beware of lines of students taking graduation pictures. On a side note, UNC was highly inspired of adding a ramp for wheelchairs, but - gosh - it's so ugly. I am sure a nicer design could be found.
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Looks really cool, too crowded so just drove past.
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The Old Well certainly still works and looks well maintained considering it's history. There had been great lengths taken to make it accessible. There is a ramp that leads to the drinking side. The atmosphere was as you would expect from a university. Lots of busy students heading towards their next destination. It's a great feeling to be there for even a moment.
David Holycross

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