The historic district includes more than 100 late 18th- and early 19th-century structures along streets that retain pre-Revolutionary names, the most unmistakable being King and Queen streets. The 1821 Ruffin-Roulhac House, 101 E. Orange St., is Hillsborough's town hall. Self-guiding tours can be taken during business hours; phone (919) 732-1270.
Walkers, joggers and cyclists will enjoy the scenic and shaded Hillsborough Riverwalk, a 1.8-mile urban greenway which follows the Eno River from Gold Park (415 Dimmocks Mill Rd.) through River Park (downtown at 140 E. Margaret Ln.) to the Historic Occoneechee Speedway Trail on the east end of town.
Visitor Centers
The Alliance for Historic Hillsborough 150 E. King St. Hillsborough, NC 27278. Phone:(919)732-7741
Self-guiding Tours
Walking tour and informational brochures are available at the visitor center.