Sightseeing
Fun sight to see in Durham! Occasionally they allow "chapel climbs," which provides a great vista of the area.
45 locals recommend
Duke University Chapel
401 Chapel DrFun sight to see in Durham! Occasionally they allow "chapel climbs," which provides a great vista of the area.
Lots of restaurants are located in warehouses that were once used for curing and selling tobacco. Fun to look around and lots of great food.
116 locals recommend
American Tobacco Campus
300 Blackwell StLots of restaurants are located in warehouses that were once used for curing and selling tobacco. Fun to look around and lots of great food.
Food Scene
Great local pub with awesome local beers on tap and good food. Also within walking distance of many other great restaurants/bars.
30 locals recommend
Federal
914 W Main StGreat local pub with awesome local beers on tap and good food. Also within walking distance of many other great restaurants/bars.
The Pit Durham
321 W Geer StBest bbq in Durham!
One of the best coffee shops in Durham! They are also known for their sipping chocolate
157 locals recommend
Cocoa Cinnamon
420 W Geer StOne of the best coffee shops in Durham! They are also known for their sipping chocolate
Geer Street Garden
644 Foster StCute cafe, beautiful patio, good beers and cocktails!
One of the BEST tapas bars I have ever been to! It's easy to spend here though, so be careful! :)
103 locals recommend
Mateo Bar de Tapas
109 W Chapel Hill StOne of the BEST tapas bars I have ever been to! It's easy to spend here though, so be careful! :)
Pizzeria Toro
105 E Chapel Hill StBest pizza in town!
Drinks & Nightlife
Local brewery serves up interesting beers made from local ingredients. Play ping-pong, bring your dog and hang out!
137 locals recommend
Fullsteam Brewery
726 Rigsbee AveLocal brewery serves up interesting beers made from local ingredients. Play ping-pong, bring your dog and hang out!
Criterion
347 W Main StFun and trendy bar with unique beers on tap
Sushi Love
2812 Erwin RdBest sushi in town! Buy one get one free rolls every night
Lots of bars in this area, next door is Devine's, Satisfaction, Brightleaf Square and lots of other places all within walking distance. The Fed is probably the best in this strip, but Alivia's is fun
Alivia's Durham Bistro
900 W Main StLots of bars in this area, next door is Devine's, Satisfaction, Brightleaf Square and lots of other places all within walking distance. The Fed is probably the best in this strip, but Alivia's is fun
Shopping
A must-see in Durham. A vintage candy shop, fancy kitchen-ware, stationery, wine, cocktail mixers, and a killer cafe all reside in one building. Fabulous for lunch!
61 locals recommend
Parker and Otis
324 Blackwell StA must-see in Durham. A vintage candy shop, fancy kitchen-ware, stationery, wine, cocktail mixers, and a killer cafe all reside in one building. Fabulous for lunch!
Monuts
1002 9th StDurham's famous donut shop! A MUST have while visiting
Everything Else
Duke East Campus
712 Broad StDuke East Campus
Duke University
Duke West campus
Amazing gardens! A must-see for garden and nature lovers! Gardens are HUGE and span many different styles.
378 locals recommend
Sarah P. Duke Gardens
420 Anderson StAmazing gardens! A must-see for garden and nature lovers! Gardens are HUGE and span many different styles.