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Old Well — Attraction in Chapel Hill

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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
Morehead-Patterson Bell Tower
Bell Tower, Chapel Hill, NC 27514, United States
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, United States
Nearby restaurants
Time-Out Restaurant - East Franklin
201 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
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
Moge Tee - Chapel Hill
151 E Franklin St, Chapel Hill, NC 27514
Bandido's Mexican Cafe
159 1/2 E Franklin St, Chapel Hill, NC 27514
Hibachi & Company
153 E Franklin St, Chapel Hill, NC 27514
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(318)
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: Time-Out Restaurant - East Franklin, Carolina Coffee Shop, Bonchon Chapel Hill, Sutton's Drug Store, Grk Yeero - Chapel Hill, Cosmic Cantina, Top of the Hill Restaurant & Brewery, Moge Tee - Chapel Hill, Bandido's Mexican Cafe, Hibachi & Company
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unc.edu
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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

(149)

Open until 6:00 PM
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Carolina Performing Arts

Carolina Performing Arts

4.8

(22)

Open 24 hours
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Coker Arboretum

Coker Arboretum

4.8

(182)

Open until 6:00 PM
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Ackland Art Museum

Ackland Art Museum

4.7

(262)

Open until 5:00 PM
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Nearby restaurants of Old Well

Time-Out Restaurant - East Franklin

Carolina Coffee Shop

Bonchon Chapel Hill

Sutton's Drug Store

Grk Yeero - Chapel Hill

Cosmic Cantina

Top of the Hill Restaurant & Brewery

Moge Tee - Chapel Hill

Bandido's Mexican Cafe

Hibachi & Company

Time-Out Restaurant - East Franklin

Time-Out Restaurant - East Franklin

4.2

(661)

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Carolina Coffee Shop

Carolina Coffee Shop

4.2

(469)

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Bonchon Chapel Hill

Bonchon Chapel Hill

4.3

(381)

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Sutton's Drug Store

Sutton's Drug Store

4.7

(392)

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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.
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.
Ameer BastaAmeer Basta
Was just passing by and asked some “locals” what we should do. They said we HAD to check out the fountain. First impressions were mediocre at best. I’d give it a 6/10 for historical landmarks and 3/10 for water fountains I’ve seen. 0/10 for functionality. 1/10 for cleanliness. Cool school tho. Great hibachi across the street. At least their water fountain works.
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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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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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Was just passing by and asked some “locals” what we should do. They said we HAD to check out the fountain. First impressions were mediocre at best. I’d give it a 6/10 for historical landmarks and 3/10 for water fountains I’ve seen. 0/10 for functionality. 1/10 for cleanliness. Cool school tho. Great hibachi across the street. At least their water fountain works.
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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
6y

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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