Local Coffee Shops
EverLou Coffee Co.
506 N Mangum StNew coffee shop - 3 min walk down the street!
Cocoa Cinnamon
420 W Geer StWomen-led local coffee shop on Geer St.
The Oak House Durham
126 W Main StLiturgy Beverage Company
530 Foster StFoster Street Coffee
530 Foster StWomen-led local coffee shop in the Durham Food Hall
Beyú Caffè
341 W Main StBlack-owned local cafe. Great place to work! Sometimes has live jazz.
Yonder Coffee
Food scene
New Durham Food Hall in the old Liberty Warehouse with excellent food and beverage options! Right next to central park.
23 locals recommend
Durham Food Hall
530 Foster StreetNew Durham Food Hall in the old Liberty Warehouse with excellent food and beverage options! Right next to central park.
Dame's Chicken & Waffles
530 Foster StA Durham staple and a must-visit.
This place is right down the street. They have the best naan in Durham - it's worth the slightly longer wait.
Indian Monsoon Restaurant & Bar
105 West Morgan StreetThis place is right down the street. They have the best naan in Durham - it's worth the slightly longer wait.
Empanadas, Grain Bowls, Arepas, Yuca Frits.... Everything is so good. Everytime.
50 locals recommend
Luna Rotisserie and Empanadas
112 W Main StEmpanadas, Grain Bowls, Arepas, Yuca Frits.... Everything is so good. Everytime.
Delicious burgers, fries, and beer. They also have really good margaritas and cookies.
88 locals recommend
Bull City Burger and Brewery
107 E Parrish StDelicious burgers, fries, and beer. They also have really good margaritas and cookies.
Rise Durham Downtown
401 Foster StBiscuits! And! Donuts! Breakfast of champs. Or lunch.
One of our go-tos with friends and family. Seasonally rotating food and drinks. Their patio garden is beautiful. And don't forget to try "The Pile" a Southern inspired poutine.
79 locals recommend
Geer Street Garden
644 Foster StOne of our go-tos with friends and family. Seasonally rotating food and drinks. Their patio garden is beautiful. And don't forget to try "The Pile" a Southern inspired poutine.
One of the best new restaurants in the Triangle is just three blocks away. Modern but nostalgic Mexican tapas from James Beard Semi-Finalist Chef Oscar Diez. Bar seating is first come first serve if reservations are not available, and is usually available when they open at 5pm.
Little Bull
One of the best new restaurants in the Triangle is just three blocks away. Modern but nostalgic Mexican tapas from James Beard Semi-Finalist Chef Oscar Diez. Bar seating is first come first serve if reservations are not available, and is usually available when they open at 5pm.
Drink scene
Amazing views of Downtown Durham with fun cocktails. Just enter the hotel and take the elevator to the left up to the Rooftop bar.
17 locals recommend
The Roof at The Durham
315 E Chapel Hill StAmazing views of Downtown Durham with fun cocktails. Just enter the hotel and take the elevator to the left up to the Rooftop bar.
Unique upscale cocktail atmosphere. The cafe light-bedecked alley is a great photo op.
72 locals recommend
Alley Twenty Six
320 E Chapel Hill StUnique upscale cocktail atmosphere. The cafe light-bedecked alley is a great photo op.
Fullsteam Brewery
726 Rigsbee AveCool local, industrial brewery scene.
Terrific indoor and outdoor space and delicious variety of street foods for every pallette.
Parts & Labor
Terrific indoor and outdoor space and delicious variety of street foods for every pallette.
The Velvet Hippo Bar & Lounge
it's giving all the vibes
Sightseeing
Local Market with great produce, flowers, and crafts
Sat 8am-12pm and Wed 3pm-6pm and occasionally Sundays
106 locals recommend
Durham Farmers' Market
501 Foster StLocal Market with great produce, flowers, and crafts
Sat 8am-12pm and Wed 3pm-6pm and occasionally Sundays
Durham Central Park
501 Foster StBeautiful park just a 7 minute walk away.
If you're new to Durham, you have to check out the ATC. It's a beautiful spot to walk around. Lots of neat historic warehouse architecture. And it's very close to DPAC and the Bulls Athletic Park.
116 locals recommend
American Tobacco Campus
300 Blackwell StIf you're new to Durham, you have to check out the ATC. It's a beautiful spot to walk around. Lots of neat historic warehouse architecture. And it's very close to DPAC and the Bulls Athletic Park.
Durham attracts some amazing shows here. You should see what's playing while you're in town.
244 locals recommend
DPAC - Durham Performing Arts Center
123 Vivian StreetDurham attracts some amazing shows here. You should see what's playing while you're in town.
Catch a Bulls Game while you're in town! Try to find a game with fireworks at the end!
220 locals recommend
Durham Bulls Athletic Park
409 Blackwell StCatch a Bulls Game while you're in town! Try to find a game with fireworks at the end!
lively indoor and outdoor environment with 25-cent arcade games
124 locals recommend
Boxcar Bar + Arcade
621 Foster Stlively indoor and outdoor environment with 25-cent arcade games
Outdoors
great urban trail for longer walks, running, and bike rides connecting to multiple open spaces and parks north of Downtown
Ellerbee Creek Trail
great urban trail for longer walks, running, and bike rides connecting to multiple open spaces and parks north of Downtown
great urban trail for longer walks, running, and bike rides connecting to multiple open spaces and parks north of Downtown
South Ellerbe Creek Trailhead: Trinity Avenue
great urban trail for longer walks, running, and bike rides connecting to multiple open spaces and parks north of Downtown