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Things To Do Outside Of Elon

Being in the center of North Carolina, we are fortunate enough to be surrounded by other towns and small cities with various different things to do and explore.

 Cara Driscoll
Apr 10, 2017
Elon, North Carolina
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Things To Do Outside Of Elon

While being a student at Elon is amazing, some may find that Elon is a little bubble, only containing the school without feeling like you're in the real world. Many of us feel sheltered and seek to take quick adventures on a random Sunday afternoon for example. Being in the center of North Carolina, we are fortunate enough to be surrounded by other towns and small cities with various different things to do and explore.

Greensboro

So close to Elon you can find Greensboro, a small artsy city with much to offer. Greensboro is filled with art shops, galleries, coffee shops and some great restaurants. I would recommend Crafted; the art of the taco, a small, strictly taco joint that has great eats and great vibes. Hops, a small burger joint, is also a great option for those willing to wait a while for a yummy burger.

Drive through zoo

About an hour and twenty minutes away from Elon, you'll find yourself in Morresville, North Carolina at Lazy 5 Ranch. At Lazy 5 Ranch, you can drive through in your car and watch as the animals walk right up to you and you can feed them out of your car.

Hanging Rock

Hanging Rock, such a classic. A little under two hours from Elon, you can find miles of trails, lakes and hiking spots to adventure either by yourself or with friends.

Eno Quarry

A hidden gem, Eno Quarry can be found in Durham. With many walking and running trails, hidden about a mile in you will find a quarry where people of all sorts jump from cliffs, rocks, and swim in the mild forest water on a warm day.

Visit other schools

One of the best things about the location of Elon is that it is right by many other college campuses. Duke in Durham, NC, High Point in High Point, NC, Wake Forest in Winston Salem, NC, and UNC Chapel Hill in Chapel Hill, NC, are all within 45 minutes away from Elon. This offers students the perfect opportunity to visit friends or to just explore a different campus for the day.

Overall, there are many things to do outside of the "Elon Bubble" in the area. Step off campus and begin to explore, because there's so much out there.

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