Without Franklin Street, the Carolina experience wouldn’t be the same. The main thoroughfare and the businesses that populate it play such a prominent role in Tar Heels’ lives But when the pandemic forced a change in operations last March, many Franklin Street restaurants, bars and shops faced significant hurdles and have struggled to get back on track. To drive more people to Franklin Street — especially now that the vaccine has made it easier to enjoy its restaurants, bars and shops more safely — Carolina organizations partnered with the Chapel Hill Downtown Partnership to develop a new way to enjoy and explore the storied street.