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1. Carolina Tiger Rescue ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

Carolina Tiger Rescue
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2. Fearrington Village ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

Fearrington Village
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3. Starrlight Mead

Starrlight Mead
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4. Mays Pottery (former Cooper Mays)

Mays Pottery (former Cooper Mays)
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5. Chatham Historical Museum

Category: Attractions
Chatham Historical Museum
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6. S & T Soda Shoppe

Category: Shopping
S & T Soda Shoppe
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7. Postal Fish Company

Category: Food & Drink
Postal Fish Company
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8. AL Diner LLC, Pittsboro, NC

Category: Food & Drink
AL Diner LLC, Pittsboro, NC
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9. Chatham Axes

Category: Entertainment
Chatham Axes
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10. Small Museum of Folk Art

Category: Museums & Culture
Small Museum of Folk Art
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11. French Connections

French Connections
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12. The Golf Club at Chapel Ridge

Category: Activities
The Golf Club at Chapel Ridge
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Summary and Frequenly Asked Questions:

Pittsboro is a small town in Chatham County and the county seat. It is located just south of the charming college town of Chapel Hill. Pittsboro is home to the Carolina Tiger Rescue, a wildcat sanctuary that rescues and provides home to rescued big cats. Fearrington Village is an unique community and a copy of a traditional English village. The Chatham County Historical Museum is a small, intimate museum that features a range of permanent and temporary exhibits that tell the story of Chatham County culture and history.

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