Anna’s guidebook

Sightseeing

Lots of amazing places right here in Bynum or a short drive away.

Old Bynum Bridge

The view from the old bridge over the Haw River is absolutely beautiful. The bridge is also a bit of a cultural landmark: for its graffiti; for how many band photos have been taken there; for community events; and for the fact that it used to be the bridge on the old road that connected Pittsboro to Chapel Hill. The fact that cars can’t drive on the bridge make it a wonderful setting for walking, skateboarding, biking, rollerblading, etc. There is a “secret path” from our house straight to the bridge. You walk right into the church’s gravel parking lot and to the right of their shed, you will see a very established trail down through the woods. People are free to walk through the church’s parking lot.

Old Bynum Bridge

The view from the old bridge over the Haw River is absolutely beautiful. The bridge is also a bit of a cultural landmark: for its graffiti; for how many band photos have been taken there; for community events; and for the fact that it used to be the bridge on the old road that connected Pittsboro to Chapel Hill. The fact that cars can’t drive on the bridge make it a wonderful setting for walking, skateboarding, biking, rollerblading, etc. There is a “secret path” from our house straight to the bridge. You walk right into the church’s gravel parking lot and to the right of their shed, you will see a very established trail down through the woods. People are free to walk through the church’s parking lot.

Clyde Jones' Haw River Critter Crossing

Clyde’s Critter House is literally a two-minute walk up Bynum Hill Road, and he loves visitors, especially those from out of town! If you are from another country, he will likely go inside and ask you to sign his “autograph” book, which has dozens of people in it from far-flung corners of the globe, including the famous dancer Mikhail Baryshnikov. You might notice that Clyde’s “critters” adorn almost every house in Bynum; he believes his art unifies the community by being in so many yards. His art is also at military bases, houses, and museums throughout the world, “from Russia to Zimbabwe” he likes to say. It’s worth noting that Clyde does not sell his art: he gives it away, sometimes just because he likes someone but often as a donation to a cause he believes in for a future fundraising raffle. There’s a good chance you’ll see Clyde driving his lawnmower around Bynum; it’s how he gets around. It’s also his way of keeping his eye on his critters and our neighborhood. He’s like a combination of a town mayor, a visionary artist, and a watchman. Who else has an entire festival named after them? (Clydefest occurs every April on the Bynum Ball Field.)

Clyde Jones' Haw River Critter Crossing

Bynum Hill

Clyde’s Critter House is literally a two-minute walk up Bynum Hill Road, and he loves visitors, especially those from out of town! If you are from another country, he will likely go inside and ask you to sign his “autograph” book, which has dozens of people in it from far-flung corners of the globe, including the famous dancer Mikhail Baryshnikov. You might notice that Clyde’s “critters” adorn almost every house in Bynum; he believes his art unifies the community by being in so many yards. His art is also at military bases, houses, and museums throughout the world, “from Russia to Zimbabwe” he likes to say. It’s worth noting that Clyde does not sell his art: he gives it away, sometimes just because he likes someone but often as a donation to a cause he believes in for a future fundraising raffle. There’s a good chance you’ll see Clyde driving his lawnmower around Bynum; it’s how he gets around. It’s also his way of keeping his eye on his critters and our neighborhood. He’s like a combination of a town mayor, a visionary artist, and a watchman. Who else has an entire festival named after them? (Clydefest occurs every April on the Bynum Ball Field.)

Bynum Front Porch

Bynum Front Porch is a nonprofit run by people who care about the neighborhood. Free art and music events occur at the Bynum General Store throughout the year. Go to The Bynum Front Porch Friday Night Music Series, which kicks off the first weekend in May. Every Friday Night from 7-9pm May through the end of August. Each week the bands take the outdoor stage or move inside if the rain clouds roll in. http://www.bynumfrontporch.org/ *Go to the Bynum General Store on Second Saturdays from September to May for the storytelling show, 6:30 p.m. – 9:00 p.m. Professional storytellers come from across the state, plus local folks that “know how to spin a good yarn,” and a comedian emcee. *Go to the free, Bynum Front Porch Pickin’ every 2nd and 4th Saturday mornings, 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. Year round! An acoustic bluegrass jam, it’s open to musicians and singers of all skill levels and ages! Visitors too!

Bynum Front Porch

950 Bynum Road

Bynum Front Porch is a nonprofit run by people who care about the neighborhood. Free art and music events occur at the Bynum General Store throughout the year. Go to The Bynum Front Porch Friday Night Music Series, which kicks off the first weekend in May. Every Friday Night from 7-9pm May through the end of August. Each week the bands take the outdoor stage or move inside if the rain clouds roll in. http://www.bynumfrontporch.org/ *Go to the Bynum General Store on Second Saturdays from September to May for the storytelling show, 6:30 p.m. – 9:00 p.m. Professional storytellers come from across the state, plus local folks that “know how to spin a good yarn,” and a comedian emcee. *Go to the free, Bynum Front Porch Pickin’ every 2nd and 4th Saturday mornings, 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. Year round! An acoustic bluegrass jam, it’s open to musicians and singers of all skill levels and ages! Visitors too!

White Pines Nature Preserve

Go hiking at White Pines Nature Preserve on 275 acres

White Pines Nature Preserve

548 S Rocky River Rd

Go hiking at White Pines Nature Preserve on 275 acres

The Haw River Canoe & Kayak Company

Go Kayaking down the Haw. Haw River and Canoe Co in Saxapahaw do rentals and guided tours.

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The Haw River Canoe & Kayak Company

6079 Swepsonville-Saxapahaw Rd

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Go Kayaking down the Haw. Haw River and Canoe Co in Saxapahaw do rentals and guided tours.

Saxapahaw

Super cool town also on the Haw River with a great music series and good restaurants.

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Saxapahaw

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Super cool town also on the Haw River with a great music series and good restaurants.

International Civil Rights Center & Museum

Home to the significant counter-sit-in movement.

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International Civil Rights Center & Museum

134 S Elm St

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Home to the significant counter-sit-in movement.

Carolina Tiger Rescue

Pittsboro’s home to big wild cats!

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Carolina Tiger Rescue

1940 Hanks Chapel Rd

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Pittsboro’s home to big wild cats!

Jordan Lake

It’s only a 15 minute drive, and it’s a huge, wondrous lakes with lots of beaches and swimming holes. If you bring a picnic, you could spend a whole day there.

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Jordan Lake

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It’s only a 15 minute drive, and it’s a huge, wondrous lakes with lots of beaches and swimming holes. If you bring a picnic, you could spend a whole day there.

Fearrington Village

Famous for its belted cows, Fearrington Village is an English-inspired village that has many offerings for the public, including a bookstore, a cafe, the barns and fields and the things that go moo!

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Fearrington Village

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Famous for its belted cows, Fearrington Village is an English-inspired village that has many offerings for the public, including a bookstore, a cafe, the barns and fields and the things that go moo!