Colin’s guidebook
Sightseeing
Sarah P. Duke Gardens
420 Anderson StBest Gardens in the Area and Free!
North Carolina Museum of Art
2110 Blue Ridge RdFree art museum with lovely grounds
Visiting family with young children? The museum of life and science has tons of hands on exhibits and a small animal park.
203 locals recommend
Museum of Life + Science
433 W Murray AveVisiting family with young children? The museum of life and science has tons of hands on exhibits and a small animal park.
Duke Lemur Center
3705 Erwin RdTake a tour of the Duke lemur center!
Durham Bulls Athletic Park
409 Blackwell StCatch a game at the amazing Durham Bulls stadium.
DPAC - Durham Performing Arts Center
123 Vivian StreetSee a show at DPAC.
Play an old arcade game while sipping a beer. There is also a nice fire pit seating area overlooking the old Durham Bulls field.
124 locals recommend
Boxcar Bar + Arcade
621 Foster StPlay an old arcade game while sipping a beer. There is also a nice fire pit seating area overlooking the old Durham Bulls field.
Visit golden belt and grab a bite to eat, tour the local artist studios, have a beer at High-wire, or ice cream at Two Roosters, .
Golden Belt
Visit golden belt and grab a bite to eat, tour the local artist studios, have a beer at High-wire, or ice cream at Two Roosters, .
Learn about the stars while watching a show at the planetarium.
47 locals recommend
Morehead Planetarium and Science Center
250 E Franklin StLearn about the stars while watching a show at the planetarium.
Fantastic free museum! Make sure to check out the live butterfly room.
288 locals recommend
North Carolina Museum of Natural Sciences
11 W Jones StFantastic free museum! Make sure to check out the live butterfly room.
Fancy some history? Check out the North Carolina Museum of History.
142 locals recommend
North Carolina Museum of History
5 E Edenton StFancy some history? Check out the North Carolina Museum of History.
Walk forever along the American Tobacco Trail. Trail entrances not far!
106 locals recommend
American Tobacco Trail
7616 Fayetteville RdWalk forever along the American Tobacco Trail. Trail entrances not far!
Jordan Lake
Huge lake close by! Excellent trails and canoe/kayak rentals.
Food scene
Great place for local food Wednesday evenings and Saturday morning.
106 locals recommend
Durham Farmers' Market
501 Foster StGreat place for local food Wednesday evenings and Saturday morning.
Our favorite place to eat downtown. Ex-Voto Crunchwraps are the best!
24 locals recommend
Durham Food Hall
530 Foster StreetOur favorite place to eat downtown. Ex-Voto Crunchwraps are the best!
Ponysaurus Brewing Company
219 Hood StOur favorite brewery. Has great pizza too.
Sweets by Shayda
105 West Morgan StreetThe best patisserie around.
Excellent cocktails crafted with spirits made at the Durham Distillery.
6 locals recommend
Corpse Reviver Bar & Lounge
715 Washington StreetExcellent cocktails crafted with spirits made at the Durham Distillery.
Fun atmosphere, especially the outside biergarten. Food is excellent for breakfast, brunch, lunch or dinner. Also check out the bakery which had delicious breads and sweet treats!
128 locals recommend
Guglhupf Bakery, Cafe & Biergarten
2706 Durham-Chapel Hill BlvdFun atmosphere, especially the outside biergarten. Food is excellent for breakfast, brunch, lunch or dinner. Also check out the bakery which had delicious breads and sweet treats!
KoKyu
North Carolina 54Fantastic food a short drive away. Try the pour your own wall of beer taps.
Modern southern food. The menu changes but if they have the hushpuppies you must try them!
Plum Southern Kitchen & Bar
501 Washington StreetModern southern food. The menu changes but if they have the hushpuppies you must try them!
Tandoori bites Indian kitchen
5318 New Hope Commons DriveBest Indian food nearby.
Best burgers downtown! Create your own or try one of their classics.
88 locals recommend
Bull City Burger and Brewery
107 E Parrish StBest burgers downtown! Create your own or try one of their classics.
Bull City Ciderworks
305 S Roxboro StRelaxing atmosphere and often has a food truck out front.
Bua Thai Cuisine
5850 Fayetteville RdGreat Thai food a short drive away.
Fullsteam Brewery
726 Rigsbee AveGreat brewery with amazing food.
Mostly sandwiches and Mediterranean food. Only a short drive away.
11 locals recommend
Saladelia Cafe + Catering
3604 University DrMostly sandwiches and Mediterranean food. Only a short drive away.
Eastcut Sandwich Bar
3211 Old Chapel Hill RdGreat sandwich shop!
Happy + Hale
3103 Shannon RoadLocal chain of salad and rice bowls.
Whisk & Rye
Great and close for a light breakfast!
Only Burger
3710 Shannon RdBest burgers nearby.
Indian Monsoon Restaurant & Bar
Best Indian downtown
Monuts
1002 9th StOur favorite breakfast downtown.