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1. Carolina Tiger Rescue ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

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2. Fearrington Village ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

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3. Starrlight Mead

4. Mays Pottery (former Cooper Mays)

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5. Chatham Historical Museum

Category: Affordable Local Attractions
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6. S & T Soda Shoppe

Category: Shopping & Stuff

7. Postal Fish Company

Category: Nearby Food & Drink
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8. AL Diner LLC, Pittsboro, NC

Category: Nearby Food & Drink
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9. Chatham Axes

Category: Entertainment Near Me

10. Small Museum of Folk Art

Category: Museums & Culture for Couples
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11. French Connections

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12. The Golf Club at Chapel Ridge

Category: Weekend Activities & Fun Outdoors
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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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