Food Scene
1002 9th St
1002 9th StreetMonuts - The biggest yummiest gourmet doughnuts! and sandwiches & coffee..
Vin Rouge - French restaurant. small authentic chill atmosphere, lovely patio area. good bar.
2010 Hillsborough Rd
2010 Hillsborough RoadVin Rouge - French restaurant. small authentic chill atmosphere, lovely patio area. good bar.
JuJu - Asian fusion tapas & sake bar. Fun interior, good for drinks, great appetizers, dinners. they offer a Sake flight which is a must.
737 9th St
737 9th StreetJuJu - Asian fusion tapas & sake bar. Fun interior, good for drinks, great appetizers, dinners. they offer a Sake flight which is a must.
Watts Grocery - Iconic southern food with fun fusion by renowned chefs. Great bar and great atmosphere. Good for brunch too.
1116 Broad St
1116 Broad StreetWatts Grocery - Iconic southern food with fun fusion by renowned chefs. Great bar and great atmosphere. Good for brunch too.
Essentials
Harris Teeter Grocery Store- open 24 hours. Large commercial grocery chain. This location has a pharmacy, florist, Starbucks, Redbox movie rentals
2107 Hillsborough Rd
2107 Hillsborough RoadHarris Teeter Grocery Store- open 24 hours. Large commercial grocery chain. This location has a pharmacy, florist, Starbucks, Redbox movie rentals
Wholefoods- Specialty grocery store. Has café, food bars, health supplements, florist, local products and produce.
621 Broad St
621 Broad StreetWholefoods- Specialty grocery store. Has café, food bars, health supplements, florist, local products and produce.
110 S Duke St
110 South Duke StreetBrightleaf Historic Buildings - shopping & restaurants
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801 Broad StBP Gas Station - Gas and small market. Air and water station.
Duke Hospital - One of the top institutions of medicine and medical advances. Emergency ward, general and specialty care.
(There is a free bus, Bull City Connector, that yo can catch from East Campus stop on Main St. that has a stop directly at in front of the hospital)
34 locals recommend
Duke University Hospital
2301 Erwin RdDuke Hospital - One of the top institutions of medicine and medical advances. Emergency ward, general and specialty care.
(There is a free bus, Bull City Connector, that yo can catch from East Campus stop on Main St. that has a stop directly at in front of the hospital)
Shopping
The Regulator Bookstore - Independent bookstore. Great selection and will happily order any book. It is a durham institution. Offers readings and lectures by famous and local authors.
(many shops to pop in and have a look, and restaurants along this street)
720 9th St
720 9th StreetThe Regulator Bookstore - Independent bookstore. Great selection and will happily order any book. It is a durham institution. Offers readings and lectures by famous and local authors.
(many shops to pop in and have a look, and restaurants along this street)
Parker & Otis - has everything under one roof. A Durham gem! Coffee café, lunch order counter (A-maz-ing sandwiches),
The best shopping for local products from a huge kids section, handbags, stationary, soaps & lotions, cook books, homewares, gift ideas, jewelry, local souvenirs, candies, and a large wine collection, specialty chocolates.... Your eyes will go on overload with the lovely displays and decorations.
It has a large interior eating area, and large outside porch area.
(Check out Morgan imports and other shopping & restaurants in the Brightleaf area)
112 S Duke St
112 South Duke StreetParker & Otis - has everything under one roof. A Durham gem! Coffee café, lunch order counter (A-maz-ing sandwiches),
The best shopping for local products from a huge kids section, handbags, stationary, soaps & lotions, cook books, homewares, gift ideas, jewelry, local souvenirs, candies, and a large wine collection, specialty chocolates.... Your eyes will go on overload with the lovely displays and decorations.
It has a large interior eating area, and large outside porch area.
(Check out Morgan imports and other shopping & restaurants in the Brightleaf area)
Northgate Mall - Movie theater, indoor carousel, food court, Macy's, other odd shops. Many banks around mall: B of A, BBT, Suntrust.
12 locals recommend
Northgate Mall
1058 W Club BlvdNorthgate Mall - Movie theater, indoor carousel, food court, Macy's, other odd shops. Many banks around mall: B of A, BBT, Suntrust.
Drinks & Nightlife
Federal - Bar and pub food. Outside area to watch the world go by. next to many other bars and restaurants.
914 W Main St
914 West Main StreetFederal - Bar and pub food. Outside area to watch the world go by. next to many other bars and restaurants.
Fullsteam Brewery - one of the first independent breweries in Durham. Fun atmosphere, and there is almost always one of Durham's famous food trucks parked out front.
(In the heart of a newly developed area Geer St. Lots of restaurants, bars, music venues, cafes, and local shops)
726 Rigsbee Ave
726 Rigsbee AvenueFullsteam Brewery - one of the first independent breweries in Durham. Fun atmosphere, and there is almost always one of Durham's famous food trucks parked out front.
(In the heart of a newly developed area Geer St. Lots of restaurants, bars, music venues, cafes, and local shops)
Sightseeing
Duke East Campus - beautiful buildings, auditorium, library, Duke gift shop, and a good short cut to Main Street.
Baldwin Loop
Baldwin LoopDuke East Campus - beautiful buildings, auditorium, library, Duke gift shop, and a good short cut to Main Street.
Parks & Nature
East Campus Wall Track - great walking, running, benches for reading, grass area for play or rest...
West Markham Avenue
West Markham AvenueEast Campus Wall Track - great walking, running, benches for reading, grass area for play or rest...
Trinity Park Playground - Kids playground (open & gated), covered picnic area, book trade post.
(Beautiful walk down Watts St. Many historic houses)
Trinity Park
410 Watts StTrinity Park Playground - Kids playground (open & gated), covered picnic area, book trade post.
(Beautiful walk down Watts St. Many historic houses)
Entertainment & Activities
Durham Bulls Stadium - What can we say, nothing says Durham more than a Bulls game! Check out schedule for home games with fireworks.
(Many restaurants & beer across the street at the Tobacco Warehouse, also a green area with river)
409 Blackwell St
409 Blackwell StreetDurham Bulls Stadium - What can we say, nothing says Durham more than a Bulls game! Check out schedule for home games with fireworks.
(Many restaurants & beer across the street at the Tobacco Warehouse, also a green area with river)