Durham Delights
Cafes & Coffee Shops
There are three locations of this creative coffee shop and roastery in Durham, but the closest is straight down Geer St. Try one of their creative drinks, including a wide selection of hot chocolates. This is a lovely place to sit and take in the Durham scene. After your coffee, you can stroll around the neighborhood and visit Fullsteam Brewery, browse local goods at The Mothership, or walk to the Durham Farmers’ Market. Pro-Tip: arrive early on Saturday to beat the line.
Recommended: The Dr. Durham Latte, or check out the Lakewood location for made-to-order churros!
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Cocoa Cinnamon
420 W Geer StThere are three locations of this creative coffee shop and roastery in Durham, but the closest is straight down Geer St. Try one of their creative drinks, including a wide selection of hot chocolates. This is a lovely place to sit and take in the Durham scene. After your coffee, you can stroll around the neighborhood and visit Fullsteam Brewery, browse local goods at The Mothership, or walk to the Durham Farmers’ Market. Pro-Tip: arrive early on Saturday to beat the line.
Recommended: The Dr. Durham Latte, or check out the Lakewood location for made-to-order churros!
With several locations around Durham to choose from, this spot has, in my opinion, the best coffee in the area. The closest location is on Broad St. - just be aware indoor seating is minimal and often crowded. A great spot to grab a quick cup on the go.
Recommended: Anything with the Macadamia milk, Gouda & Spinach Scones.
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Joe Van Gogh Durham
1104 Broad StWith several locations around Durham to choose from, this spot has, in my opinion, the best coffee in the area. The closest location is on Broad St. - just be aware indoor seating is minimal and often crowded. A great spot to grab a quick cup on the go.
Recommended: Anything with the Macadamia milk, Gouda & Spinach Scones.
The most beautiful space in town, this creatively restored mid-century hotel has a majestic coffee shop on the downstairs level. Walk past the concierge towards the back to order a tip-top coffee and relax. One of my favorite places to meet people and do work: It’s so spacious there’s no chance of not getting a seat, plus it’s peaceful & quiet.
Recommended: The Cheesy Toast if you’re there for breakfast.
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The Durham Hotel
315 E Chapel Hill StThe most beautiful space in town, this creatively restored mid-century hotel has a majestic coffee shop on the downstairs level. Walk past the concierge towards the back to order a tip-top coffee and relax. One of my favorite places to meet people and do work: It’s so spacious there’s no chance of not getting a seat, plus it’s peaceful & quiet.
Recommended: The Cheesy Toast if you’re there for breakfast.
Delightful family-owned bakery just around the corner. Stop in for a tasty coffee drink and choose from an amazing selection of pastries (sweet and savory), pie, and eclectic treats like tuffets and nordic cardamom rolls. This is a great place to relax and see the cozy community of Durham in action..
Recommended: Check out Bagel Wednesdays (8am to 2pm) for tasty bagel sandwiches. Pro-tip - arrive early, this is a very popular event!
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East Durham Bake Shop
406 S Driver StDelightful family-owned bakery just around the corner. Stop in for a tasty coffee drink and choose from an amazing selection of pastries (sweet and savory), pie, and eclectic treats like tuffets and nordic cardamom rolls. This is a great place to relax and see the cozy community of Durham in action..
Recommended: Check out Bagel Wednesdays (8am to 2pm) for tasty bagel sandwiches. Pro-tip - arrive early, this is a very popular event!
Food scene
A popular breakfast and lunch spot, this is the place to go if you want an amazing donut or breakfast sandwich. Pro-tip: you can skip the line and sit at the bar for immediate service.
Recommended: Chana Masala Breakfast Plate, Fried Chicken Biscuit, Lox Plate.
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Monuts
1002 9th StA popular breakfast and lunch spot, this is the place to go if you want an amazing donut or breakfast sandwich. Pro-tip: you can skip the line and sit at the bar for immediate service.
Recommended: Chana Masala Breakfast Plate, Fried Chicken Biscuit, Lox Plate.
A wonderful store with a cafe inside that serves breakfast, sandwiches, and coffee. A fun place to browse, grab breakfast or lunch, and then head over to Brightleaf Square.
Recommended: Giant Cookies, Egg Salad Sandwich.
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Parker and Otis
324 Blackwell StA wonderful store with a cafe inside that serves breakfast, sandwiches, and coffee. A fun place to browse, grab breakfast or lunch, and then head over to Brightleaf Square.
Recommended: Giant Cookies, Egg Salad Sandwich.
A modern diner in the heart of downtown, Jack Tar is open all day and is simply a lovely space to hang out. They also have the fanciest orange juice squeezer I’ve ever seen.
Recommended: The Pancakes! May be the best I’ve ever had (don’t tell my mom).
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Jack Tar and The Colonel’s Daughter
202 Corcoran StA modern diner in the heart of downtown, Jack Tar is open all day and is simply a lovely space to hang out. They also have the fanciest orange juice squeezer I’ve ever seen.
Recommended: The Pancakes! May be the best I’ve ever had (don’t tell my mom).
A popular German breakfast spot, cafe, and bakery, this is a great place to go for brunch. The landscaping and outdoor seating is serene and relaxing. Pro-tip: arrive early on weekends to get parking. You can grab a loaf of bread, pastries, and all sorts of treats from the bakery next door on your way out.
Recommended: Shiitake Mushroom Omelette, Cherry & Cheese Danish.
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Guglhupf Bakery, Cafe & Biergarten
2706 Durham-Chapel Hill BlvdA popular German breakfast spot, cafe, and bakery, this is a great place to go for brunch. The landscaping and outdoor seating is serene and relaxing. Pro-tip: arrive early on weekends to get parking. You can grab a loaf of bread, pastries, and all sorts of treats from the bakery next door on your way out.
Recommended: Shiitake Mushroom Omelette, Cherry & Cheese Danish.
A local institution, this popular restaurant delivers exactly what its name promises: delicious waffles topped with fried chicken. Choose from different flavored butters and toppings to make it your own.
Recommended: Not surprising, but certainly amazing - the chicken and waffles ;)
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Dame's Chicken & Waffles
530 Foster StA local institution, this popular restaurant delivers exactly what its name promises: delicious waffles topped with fried chicken. Choose from different flavored butters and toppings to make it your own.
Recommended: Not surprising, but certainly amazing - the chicken and waffles ;)
A local, no-frills local spot just across the street from Cocoa Cinnamon. Order at the counter and sit outside to enjoy an affordable and tasty classic lunch: think burgers, corn dogs, and fries.
Recommended: This place secretly has one of the best veggie burgers in town.
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King's Sandwich Shop
701 Foster StA local, no-frills local spot just across the street from Cocoa Cinnamon. Order at the counter and sit outside to enjoy an affordable and tasty classic lunch: think burgers, corn dogs, and fries.
Recommended: This place secretly has one of the best veggie burgers in town.
Off the beaten path in a quiet wooded neighborhood, this BBQ restaurant is a tasty treat. Local pork is prepared by the resident Pit Master and you can get all the classic Southern sides with your pulled pork, fried chicken, or shrimp.
Recommended: Bloody Mary, Hush Puppies, Mac ‘n Cheese, and BBQ, of course.
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Picnic
1647 Cole Mill RdOff the beaten path in a quiet wooded neighborhood, this BBQ restaurant is a tasty treat. Local pork is prepared by the resident Pit Master and you can get all the classic Southern sides with your pulled pork, fried chicken, or shrimp.
Recommended: Bloody Mary, Hush Puppies, Mac ‘n Cheese, and BBQ, of course.
A gem of a pace, this small restaurant is quite the combo. Stop by for a tasty lunch of asian-inspired dishes or simply walk in to pick up some sweet treats for later. Be sure to check out the ice cream sandwiches, perhaps the tastiest hidden gem in all of Durham.
Recommended: Handmade Belt Noodles, Pork Buns, Ice Cream Sandwiches.
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Rose's Noodles, Dumplings and Sweets
121 N Gregson StA gem of a pace, this small restaurant is quite the combo. Stop by for a tasty lunch of asian-inspired dishes or simply walk in to pick up some sweet treats for later. Be sure to check out the ice cream sandwiches, perhaps the tastiest hidden gem in all of Durham.
Recommended: Handmade Belt Noodles, Pork Buns, Ice Cream Sandwiches.
Right behind M Sushi in a small space is the extremely popular M Kokko, home to a menu packed with Korean Fried Chicken and tasty noodle dishes. It can be hard to get a seat at this first-come-first-served place, so arrive early or order takeout.
Recommended: Chicken Karage, Ramen (some might say the best in town), vegan Udon Noodle Curry.
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M Kokko
311 Holland StRight behind M Sushi in a small space is the extremely popular M Kokko, home to a menu packed with Korean Fried Chicken and tasty noodle dishes. It can be hard to get a seat at this first-come-first-served place, so arrive early or order takeout.
Recommended: Chicken Karage, Ramen (some might say the best in town), vegan Udon Noodle Curry.
One of my absolute favorites, this restaurant never fails to deliver. Delicious wood-fired pizza in a fun, vibrant, not at all stuffy atmosphere. It gets busy, but the wait for a table is never too long. Perfect for when you want a treat, but don’t want to get dressed up. Open 7-days a week for lunch and dinner.
Recommended: The Aperol Margarita (so good), Kale Salad, Dumplings, Margherita Pizza, Lemon Pizza… really, all the pizzas.
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Pizzeria Toro
105 E Chapel Hill StOne of my absolute favorites, this restaurant never fails to deliver. Delicious wood-fired pizza in a fun, vibrant, not at all stuffy atmosphere. It gets busy, but the wait for a table is never too long. Perfect for when you want a treat, but don’t want to get dressed up. Open 7-days a week for lunch and dinner.
Recommended: The Aperol Margarita (so good), Kale Salad, Dumplings, Margherita Pizza, Lemon Pizza… really, all the pizzas.
A two-level establishment that features a full restaurant on the ground floor specializing in ramen. Go upstairs for the izakaya - a beautiful bar where you can grab a drink, ramen, and an assortment of small plates and snacks. Evocative and cozy and not at all stuffy.
Recommended: Popcorn, Boiled peanuts, Shoyu ramen.
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Dashi
415 E Chapel Hill StA two-level establishment that features a full restaurant on the ground floor specializing in ramen. Go upstairs for the izakaya - a beautiful bar where you can grab a drink, ramen, and an assortment of small plates and snacks. Evocative and cozy and not at all stuffy.
Recommended: Popcorn, Boiled peanuts, Shoyu ramen.
A delightful Italian restaurant in a surprising location - a strip mall quite close to this house. Don’t let the exterior fool you, this is one of the best restaurants in Durham and so much fun to visit. The space is welcoming and the food is out of this world. Servings are small and well-priced so you can try lots of things. We recommend sharing a whole assortment and calling ahead to make a reservation.
Recommended: Shaved Parmesan, Eggplant with Gorgonzola, Baked Gnocchi, Pistachio Gelato.
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Gocciolina
3314 Guess RdA delightful Italian restaurant in a surprising location - a strip mall quite close to this house. Don’t let the exterior fool you, this is one of the best restaurants in Durham and so much fun to visit. The space is welcoming and the food is out of this world. Servings are small and well-priced so you can try lots of things. We recommend sharing a whole assortment and calling ahead to make a reservation.
Recommended: Shaved Parmesan, Eggplant with Gorgonzola, Baked Gnocchi, Pistachio Gelato.
A cozy and romantic restaurant in an intimate space, this is a lovely place to go with your sweetheart. The menu is Southern upscale dining with a nice drink menu. On Sunday’s they feature half-priced bottles of wine and on Monday’s $1 oysters.
Recommended: Trout Latkes.
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Littler
110 E Parrish StA cozy and romantic restaurant in an intimate space, this is a lovely place to go with your sweetheart. The menu is Southern upscale dining with a nice drink menu. On Sunday’s they feature half-priced bottles of wine and on Monday’s $1 oysters.
Recommended: Trout Latkes.
If you want to treat yourself, go here. An out-of-this-world tapas place, you can have a whole range of experiences from a quick snack and drink to a full-on dinner. Everything is delicious, the space is romantic and transporting, and the servers are friendly and willing to guide you on your tapas journey. They also have an incredible selection of sherry.
Recommended: Warm Olives, Fresh Cheese with Pepper Jelly, Artichoke Salad, Patatas Bravas, Pan con Tomate. I could list the entire menu!
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Mateo Bar de Tapas
109 W Chapel Hill StIf you want to treat yourself, go here. An out-of-this-world tapas place, you can have a whole range of experiences from a quick snack and drink to a full-on dinner. Everything is delicious, the space is romantic and transporting, and the servers are friendly and willing to guide you on your tapas journey. They also have an incredible selection of sherry.
Recommended: Warm Olives, Fresh Cheese with Pepper Jelly, Artichoke Salad, Patatas Bravas, Pan con Tomate. I could list the entire menu!
The best sushi restaurant by far, this intimate and upscale restaurant has an incredible menu, intimate atmosphere, and great service. Be sure to make a reservation, as it’s often booked.
Recommended: The vegan bento box is next-level delicious, but so is all of the sushi!
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M Sushi
311 Holland StThe best sushi restaurant by far, this intimate and upscale restaurant has an incredible menu, intimate atmosphere, and great service. Be sure to make a reservation, as it’s often booked.
Recommended: The vegan bento box is next-level delicious, but so is all of the sushi!
The third restaurant of the M empire, this is one to write home about. Treat yourself to a true experience with the omakase menus - tempura made to order with the utmost skill. The vegan omakase is surprisingly affordable while the full omakase is one of the most decadent things I’ve ever had. A top-tier culinary experience in Durham.
Recommended: Everything.
M Tempura
111 Orange StThe third restaurant of the M empire, this is one to write home about. Treat yourself to a true experience with the omakase menus - tempura made to order with the utmost skill. The vegan omakase is surprisingly affordable while the full omakase is one of the most decadent things I’ve ever had. A top-tier culinary experience in Durham.
Recommended: Everything.
A fancy seafood restaurant with a gorgeous interior. Go all-in for a full dinner experience or stop by for romantic drinks and appetizers.
Recommended: Chowder Fries.
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Saint James Seafood
806 W Main StA fancy seafood restaurant with a gorgeous interior. Go all-in for a full dinner experience or stop by for romantic drinks and appetizers.
Recommended: Chowder Fries.
Cocktails & Bars
Just down the road on Geer St., this is our favorite neighborhood dive bar. Super casual and comfy with kombucha on tap and a pool table, plus pretty outdoor seating in the back.
Recommended: Grab a breakfast burrito on Sunday mornings - they’re delicious.
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Accordion Club
316 W Geer StJust down the road on Geer St., this is our favorite neighborhood dive bar. Super casual and comfy with kombucha on tap and a pool table, plus pretty outdoor seating in the back.
Recommended: Grab a breakfast burrito on Sunday mornings - they’re delicious.
Cozy wine bar next to Accordion Club. Get a glass or share a bottle there or buy one to bring home for a night in.
Recommended: Try one of their Lambruscos, they’re fun and coming back in style, or so I hear!
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LouElla Wine Beer & Beverage
316 W Geer StCozy wine bar next to Accordion Club. Get a glass or share a bottle there or buy one to bring home for a night in.
Recommended: Try one of their Lambruscos, they’re fun and coming back in style, or so I hear!
Casual bar in the same building as the brewery itself (you can tour during the daytime). Fullsteam often hosts trivia nights and community events and serves small plates, too.
Recommended: A wide selection of arcade and board games.
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Fullsteam Brewery
726 Rigsbee AveCasual bar in the same building as the brewery itself (you can tour during the daytime). Fullsteam often hosts trivia nights and community events and serves small plates, too.
Recommended: A wide selection of arcade and board games.
A bar full of games! What’s not to love?
Recommended: Not sure, we haven’t been yet, but hear great things.
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Boxcar Bar + Arcade
621 Foster StA bar full of games! What’s not to love?
Recommended: Not sure, we haven’t been yet, but hear great things.
A craft cocktail institution downtown, this is the place to go for creative concoctions and an intimate, classy atmosphere.
Recommended: Cheese plate, seasonal cocktails.
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Alley Twenty Six
320 E Chapel Hill StA craft cocktail institution downtown, this is the place to go for creative concoctions and an intimate, classy atmosphere.
Recommended: Cheese plate, seasonal cocktails.
A creatively restored mid-century hotel, The Durham is a great spot to take in the city skyline and enjoy a drink. Take the elevator to the top floor and look at Durham from above. The head bartender is one of the best in town and the menu is delicious. You can also get dinner and creative snacks, too.
Recommended: Dessert Cocktails
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The Durham Hotel
315 E Chapel Hill StA creatively restored mid-century hotel, The Durham is a great spot to take in the city skyline and enjoy a drink. Take the elevator to the top floor and look at Durham from above. The head bartender is one of the best in town and the menu is delicious. You can also get dinner and creative snacks, too.
Recommended: Dessert Cocktails
Upscale, dark, and romantic, this is a great spot to start a night out, especially if you’re going to a show at DPAC which is just down the street.
Recommended: Deviled Eggs, any cocktail with seasonal fruit
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Bar Virgile
105 S Mangum StUpscale, dark, and romantic, this is a great spot to start a night out, especially if you’re going to a show at DPAC which is just down the street.
Recommended: Deviled Eggs, any cocktail with seasonal fruit
Everything about this spot is special, from the cups and tiles made by one of the owners to the artfully crafted menu featuring local ingredients. The basement space is beautiful, creative, and intimate - one of my favorites. They also feature a selection of non-alcoholic drinks that are just as good, if not better than the alcoholic offerings.
Recommended: Bee Durham, Buried Treasure, Grilled Cheese.
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Kingfisher
321 E Chapel Hill StEverything about this spot is special, from the cups and tiles made by one of the owners to the artfully crafted menu featuring local ingredients. The basement space is beautiful, creative, and intimate - one of my favorites. They also feature a selection of non-alcoholic drinks that are just as good, if not better than the alcoholic offerings.
Recommended: Bee Durham, Buried Treasure, Grilled Cheese.
Shopping
A vibrant boutique in Brightleaf Square full of gorgeous home goods, books, artwork, and artisan jewelry. I love going here to get inspired and to chat with the owner, Wendy, who’s an absolute delight.
Recommended: Japanese Incense, Natural Beauty Products.
Indio
905 W Main StA vibrant boutique in Brightleaf Square full of gorgeous home goods, books, artwork, and artisan jewelry. I love going here to get inspired and to chat with the owner, Wendy, who’s an absolute delight.
Recommended: Japanese Incense, Natural Beauty Products.
Gourmet shop full of tasty treats including, yes, a wide selection of olive oil.
Recommended: Selection of Locally Made Treats.
Bull City Olive Oil
305 SquareGourmet shop full of tasty treats including, yes, a wide selection of olive oil.
Recommended: Selection of Locally Made Treats.
A sprawling store that truly has it all: greeting cards, kitchen tools, candles, stationary, and more.
Recommended: Candles and Fancy Journals.
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Morgan Imports
113 S Gregson StA sprawling store that truly has it all: greeting cards, kitchen tools, candles, stationary, and more.
Recommended: Candles and Fancy Journals.
This magical store is packed with whimsical and fun objects. Cards, pens, cookbooks, wine, toys, tea… I could go on and on. And did I mention they have a cafe and restaurant, too? Stop by if you want to get lost browsing.
Recommended: One of the best cookbook selections in town, Giant Cookies.
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Parker and Otis
324 Blackwell StThis magical store is packed with whimsical and fun objects. Cards, pens, cookbooks, wine, toys, tea… I could go on and on. And did I mention they have a cafe and restaurant, too? Stop by if you want to get lost browsing.
Recommended: One of the best cookbook selections in town, Giant Cookies.
Fancy and beautiful women’s clothing, jewelry, and accessories downtown.
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Vert & Vogue
353 W Main StFancy and beautiful women’s clothing, jewelry, and accessories downtown.
A great bookstore downtown that features a mixture of new and used books.
Recommended: On-point Staff Recommendations, Fun T-Shirts.
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Letters Bookshop
116 W Main StA great bookstore downtown that features a mixture of new and used books.
Recommended: On-point Staff Recommendations, Fun T-Shirts.
Beautiful plant and home goods store. Just visit for some plant therapy and a refresh and stop by The Parlor or Jeddah’s Tea nextdoor for a treat.
Recommended: Local Artisans.
The ZEN Succulent
123 Market StBeautiful plant and home goods store. Just visit for some plant therapy and a refresh and stop by The Parlor or Jeddah’s Tea nextdoor for a treat.
Recommended: Local Artisans.
Lovely vintage store near the Co-op stocked with clothing, jewelry, and home goods. Great prices, too.
Recommended: Dresses, Loungewear, & Wall Art.
Gibson Girl Vintage
1001 W Chapel Hill StLovely vintage store near the Co-op stocked with clothing, jewelry, and home goods. Great prices, too.
Recommended: Dresses, Loungewear, & Wall Art.
If you like vinyl, this is the place for you! This shop also has the friendliest owner, a rare occurrence when it comes to record stores. Grab a popsicle at LocoPops next door when you’re done browsing.
Chaz's Bull City Records
124 Hillsborough RdIf you like vinyl, this is the place for you! This shop also has the friendliest owner, a rare occurrence when it comes to record stores. Grab a popsicle at LocoPops next door when you’re done browsing.
A fun place just to browse and explore, The Scrap Exchange is uniquely Durham. A re-use warehouse full of treasures, stop by to discover art and crafting supplies, labware, and so much more. There are two stores in the same plaza: one for supplies and the other for thrift goods like books, clothing, and furniture.
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The Scrap Exchange
2050 Chapel Hill RdA fun place just to browse and explore, The Scrap Exchange is uniquely Durham. A re-use warehouse full of treasures, stop by to discover art and crafting supplies, labware, and so much more. There are two stores in the same plaza: one for supplies and the other for thrift goods like books, clothing, and furniture.
Music & Entertainment
A beautiful old cinema and concert hall downtown, The Carolina features movies and film festivals as well as touring acts and concerts.
Recommended: Retro Film Series, Popcorn with Real Butter!
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Teatro Carolina
309 W Morgan StA beautiful old cinema and concert hall downtown, The Carolina features movies and film festivals as well as touring acts and concerts.
Recommended: Retro Film Series, Popcorn with Real Butter!
Motorco Music Hall
723 Rigsbee AveA casual venue for concerts, comedy, and more.
Downtown queer bar and venue that also has a vibrant karaoke night.
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The Pinhook
117 W Main StDowntown queer bar and venue that also has a vibrant karaoke night.
Sightseeing
Did you know that the largest lemur population outside of Madagascar is here in Durham, NC? You can tour the lemur center at Duke and meet some of these beautiful and goofy creatures - call to reserve your spot as tours are scheduled ahead of time.
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Duke Lemur Center
3705 Erwin RdDid you know that the largest lemur population outside of Madagascar is here in Durham, NC? You can tour the lemur center at Duke and meet some of these beautiful and goofy creatures - call to reserve your spot as tours are scheduled ahead of time.
One of my favorite places to go in Durham to get lost in nature. This sprawling and meticulously kept garden is simply stunning, from the terraced showcase garden to an extensive Japanese garden and duck pond. You can spend hours exploring, bring a picnic, and relax in the many beautiful spots. Not to be missed, and it’s free.
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Giardini Sarah P. Duke
420 Anderson StOne of my favorite places to go in Durham to get lost in nature. This sprawling and meticulously kept garden is simply stunning, from the terraced showcase garden to an extensive Japanese garden and duck pond. You can spend hours exploring, bring a picnic, and relax in the many beautiful spots. Not to be missed, and it’s free.
Duke’s museum right near the gardens has a lovely permanent collection and is just the right size to enjoy a few hours browsing without getting overwhelmed. Pro-Tip: Admission is free all day Thursday.
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Nasher Museum of Art at Duke University
2001 Campus DrDuke’s museum right near the gardens has a lovely permanent collection and is just the right size to enjoy a few hours browsing without getting overwhelmed. Pro-Tip: Admission is free all day Thursday.
This market is only 10 minutes away in downtown and full of the best produce, crafts, and more. Held every Saturday from 8-12am (10-12am from December - March) this is a great place to go to see Durham in action.
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Mercato degli Agricoltori di Durham
501 Foster St
This market is only 10 minutes away in downtown and full of the best produce, crafts, and more. Held every Saturday from 8-12am (10-12am from December - March) this is a great place to go to see Durham in action.
A quick 15 minute drive via I-85 brings you to the historic town of Hillsborough. Stroll around downtown, grab a delicious lunch at La Place, and walk by the Eno River. We love spending a relaxing afternoon at this spot and even got married at their courthouse!
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Hillsborough
A quick 15 minute drive via I-85 brings you to the historic town of Hillsborough. Stroll around downtown, grab a delicious lunch at La Place, and walk by the Eno River. We love spending a relaxing afternoon at this spot and even got married at their courthouse!
Our favorite place for a relaxed hike. There are several entrances, our favorite of which is on 6101 Cole Mill Road.
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Parco Statale del Fiume Eno
6101 Cole Mill RdOur favorite place for a relaxed hike. There are several entrances, our favorite of which is on 6101 Cole Mill Road.
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Downtown Parking
Street parking is mostly paid and, unfortunately, is strictly enforced. If you’re staying past 7pm, parking is free in city garages. Check the garage on Rigsbee & E Chapel Hill St. (near Dashi, The Durham Hotel, & Alley Twenty Six), Corcoran St. & Ramseur St. (near DPAC, 21c Museum & Hotel), or West Morgan & Foster St. (across from the Carolina Theatre). All of these are in quick walking distance to most of downtown.