Looking for a place to stay while visiting campus?

There are a number of hotels and bed & breakfasts in the local area, which tend to fill very quickly for larger campus events.

Please visit these links and make your reservations well in advance to ensure adequate lodging for your family.

Need a bite to eat? Looking for something to do off-campus?

Use the expandable list below to browse through off-campus dining options and local area attractions!

Dining in Elon

The Fat Frogg
2009 Timberline Station Drive
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The Lucky Dog
961 Burlington Avenue
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MaGerk’s Pub and Grill
138 W. Lebanon Avenue
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Mediterranean Deli
116 N. Williamson Avenue
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The Oak House
122 N. Williamson Avenue
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Pandora’s Pies
130 N. Williamson Avenue
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The Root Trackside
110 W. Lebanon Avenue
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The Rosemary at Elon
202 W. Haggard Avenue
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Simply Thai and Sushi
2041 Timberline Station Drive
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Smitty’s Homemade Ice Cream
130 N. Williamson Avenue
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TANGENT Eat + Bar
116 W. Lebanon Avenue
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Hiking Trails

Shallow Ford Natural Area
1955 Gerringer Mill Road, Elon, NC 27244
3.9 miles away
Hours: 8:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m.
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Guilford-Mackintosh Park and Marina
1345 NC-61, Whitsett, NC 27377
6.5 miles away
Hours: 7:30 a.m. – 6:30 p.m.
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Lake Cammack Park and Marina
4790 Union Ridge Road, Burlington, NC 27217
11.5 miles away
Hours: 7:30 a.m. – 6:30 p.m.
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Cedarock Park Trail
4242 R Dean Coleman Road, Burlington, NC 27215
11.8 miles away
Hours: 8:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m.
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Lake Brandt Park and Marina
5945 Lake Brandt Road, Greensboro, NC 27455
26.8 miles away
Hours: 8:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
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Occoneechee State Park
625 Virginia Cates Road, Hillsborough, NC 27278
27.5 miles away
Hours: 8:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
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Eno River State Park
6101 Cole Mill Road, Durham, NC 27705
35.5 miles away
Hours: 7:00 a.m. – 7:00 p.m.
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Parks and Historic Sites

Burlington Arboretum
408 E. Willowbrook Drive, Burlington, NC 27215
3.2 miles away
Hours: Open 24 Hours
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Features: Walking paths, bridges, picnic benches, playground

City Park
1388 Main Street, Burlington, NC 27215
3.6 miles away
Hours: Vary seasonally
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Features: Amusement area with miniature trains, boat rides, splash park, aquatic center, tennis center, athletic fields, walking trail

McCandless Collection
1452 Industry Drive, Burlington, NC 27215
5.7 miles away
Hours: By appointment
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Features: Tours by appointment, classic cars, period memorabilia, neon signs

Textile Heritage Museum
2406 Glencoe Street, Burlington, NC 27217
6.1 miles away
Hours: 9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
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Features: Historical tours, artifacts and displays, gift shop

Alamance Battleground Historical Site
5803 NC-62 S, Burlington, NC 27615
8.8 miles away
Hours: 9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
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Features: Free admission, the John Allen House, Visitor Center, outdoor trails and exhibits, monuments, picnic facilities, gift shop

Cedarock Park 
4242 R Dean Coleman Road, Burlington, NC 27215
11.3 miles away
Hours: 8:00 a.m. – 9:00 p.m.
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Features: Historical farm, hiking trails, fishing, kayak and canoe rentals, equestrian center, disc golf, picnic facilities

Conservators Center
676 E. Hughes Mill Road, Burlington, NC 27217
18.5 miles away
Hours: 10:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
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Features: Zoological park, adventure tours, treat safari, twilight tours, gift shop

Activites

Lazer X
3356A S. Church Street, Burlington, NC 27215
1.8 miles away
Hours: 4:30 a.m. – 8:00 p.m.
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Features: Laser tag, laser maze, arcade

Martini Golf & Sports Lounge
3729 S. Church Street #104, Burlington, NC 27215
1.9 miles away
Hours: 4 p.m. – 12:00 a.m.
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Features: Golf simulators, live music, restaurant food, cocktails and drinks

Putt Putt Fun Center
1340 N. Church Street, Burlington, NC 27217
5.2 miles away
Hours: 10:00 a.m. – 8:00 p.m.
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Features: Mini-golf, arcade, go-karts, batting cages, laser tag

The Haw River Canoe & Kayak
6098 Jordan Drive, Graham, NC 27253
19.6 miles away
Hours: 9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
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Features: Canoe, kayak, or stand-up paddleboard rentals, self-guided trips, shuttle service

Springhaven Farm
5306 Homer Ruffin Road, Chapel Hill, NC 27516
29.7 miles away
Hours: 10:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
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Features: Farm activities, gem mining, petting farm animals, crafting, mini golf, paintball

Golf Courses

The Valley Golf Course
1005 Indian Valley Drive, Burlington, NC 27217
5.5 miles away
Hours: 8:00 a.m. – 7:00 p.m.
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Features: 18-hole Ellis Maples par 70 course, driving range, twilight tee times

Stoney Creek Golf Club
911 Golf House Road, Stoney Creek, NC 27377
7.6 miles away
Hours: 7:30 a.m. – 7:00 p.m.
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Features: Top 100 rated 18-hole course, driving range, twilight tee times, outing packages

Breweries and Wineries

Burlington Beer Works
103 E. Front Street, Burlington, NC 27215
3.9 miles away
Hours: Hours vary seasonally
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Features: Restaurant, Co-Op ownership, beers, ciders, and wines

Red Oak Brewery
6901 Konica Drive, Whitsett, NC 27377
6.4 miles away
Hours: 9:00 a.m. – 5:30 p.m. with tours on Fridays at 4:30 p.m. (Brewery); Lager Haus and BierGarten is open until 10:00 p.m. Friday and Saturday
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Features: Friday brewery tours, food trucks, shopping, live music

Grove Winery & Vineyards
7360 Brooks Bridge Road, Gibsonville, NC 27249
10.4 miles away
Hours: 12:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m.
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Features: Tasting room, live music, award winning wines

Shopping

Alamance Crossing
1080 Piper Lane, Burlington, NC 27215
3.0 miles away
Hours: 10:00 a.m. – 9:00 p.m. (Individual store hours may vary)
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Features: Restaurants, shopping, deals and specials

Tanger Outlets
4000 Arrowhead Boulevard, Mebane, NC 27302
16.4 miles away
Hours: 9:00 a.m. – 9:00 p.m.
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Features: Over 70 outlet stores, deals and coupons, playground