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University of North Carolina's Planetarium
250 E. Franklin St. University
Chapel Hill, NC
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Traveller Description: Educational and entertaining programs for all ages that teach and explore the science of the universe.
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Attraction type: Observatory/planetarium
Address: 250 E. Franklin St.
University Chapel Hill, NC
Tel: 919/962-1247; 919/549-6863 for show information
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The Carolina Inn £159 0.4 mi 0.6 km 4 of 5 stars
Franklin Hotel £113 0.6 mi 1.0 km 4 of 5 stars
The Siena Hotel £116 1.6 mi 2.6 km 4 of 5 stars
Hampton Inn Chapel Hill £54 1.9 mi 3.1 km 3.5 of 5 stars
Sheraton Chapel Hill Hotel £90 3.0 mi 4.8 km 3.5 of 5 stars
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PT's/Lucy's 0.1 mi 0.1 km 4 of 5 stars
Franklin Street Pizza & Pasta 0.2 mi 0.3 km 4 of 5 stars
Bonne Soiree 0.8 mi 1.3 km 4.5 of 5 stars
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University of North Carolina 0.0 mi 0.0 km 4 of 5 stars
Franklin Street 0.7 mi 1.0 km 4 of 5 stars
PlayMakers Repertory Company 0.7 mi 1.1 km 4 of 5 stars
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University of North Carolina's Planetarium Address

250 E. Franklin St., University, Chapel Hill, NC
Tel: 919/962-1247; 919/549-6863 for show information