Durham Guidebook
Arts & Culture
DPAC - Durham Performing Arts Center
123 Vivian StreetWant to see a show? http://www.dpacnc.com
You must see the Durham Bulls play! http://www.milb.com/index.jsp?sid=t234
220 locals recommend
Durham Bulls Athletic Park
409 Blackwell StYou must see the Durham Bulls play! http://www.milb.com/index.jsp?sid=t234
Carolina Theatre
309 W Morgan Sthttp://www.carolinatheatre.org/
Museum of Life + Science
433 W Murray AveThey have cool swing bridges there!
Free, rotation private collection of Modern Art. Beautiful bar with a great restaurant!
62 locals recommend
21c Museum Hotel Durham
111 North Corcoran StFree, rotation private collection of Modern Art. Beautiful bar with a great restaurant!
The Nasher Museum’s growing permanent collection includes some of today’s best contemporary art, with a rare focus on work by artists of African descent. http://nasher.duke.edu/
80 locals recommend
Nasher Museum of Art at Duke University
2001 Campus DrThe Nasher Museum’s growing permanent collection includes some of today’s best contemporary art, with a rare focus on work by artists of African descent. http://nasher.duke.edu/
The Carrack Modern Art
947 E Main Sthttp://thecarrack.org/
Boxcar Bar + Arcade
621 Foster StAdult arcade games
Sightseeing
Historical site recreated into an Entertainment center. Check out Tyler's Tap Room for their beer selection
116 locals recommend
American Tobacco Campus
300 Blackwell StHistorical site recreated into an Entertainment center. Check out Tyler's Tap Room for their beer selection
Duke University
http://www.duke.edu
http://www.durham-nc.com/listings/Duke-Basketball-Museum-Sports-Hall-of-Fame/1828/
Duke Basketball Museum and Sports Hall of Famet
306 Towerview Rdhttp://www.durham-nc.com/listings/Duke-Basketball-Museum-Sports-Hall-of-Fame/1828/
http://www.durham-nc.com/listings/West-Point-on-the-Eno/1497/
30 locals recommend
West Point on the Eno
5101 N Roxboro Sthttp://www.durham-nc.com/listings/West-Point-on-the-Eno/1497/
Nature & Parks
Sarah P. Duke Gardens
420 Anderson StDon't miss this! https://gardens.duke.edu/
The start of the trail is right at the American Tobacco Campus. Bring your bike. http://www.triangletrails.org/american-tobacco-trai
106 locals recommend
American Tobacco Trail
7616 Fayetteville RdThe start of the trail is right at the American Tobacco Campus. Bring your bike. http://www.triangletrails.org/american-tobacco-trai
Shopping
Durham Farmers' Market
501 Foster Sthttp://www.durhamfarmersmarket.com
Food scene
Rue Cler
401 E Chapel Hill StDelicious casual French food. http://www.ruecler-durham.com/
Great Beer. Great Food. Terrific Brewery Tour! http://www.bullcityburgerandbrewery.com/Bull_City_Burger_and_Brewery/Home.html
88 locals recommend
Bull City Burger and Brewery
107 E Parrish StGreat Beer. Great Food. Terrific Brewery Tour! http://www.bullcityburgerandbrewery.com/Bull_City_Burger_and_Brewery/Home.html
The Pit Durham
321 W Geer StAuthentic North Carolina BBQ https://thepit-durham.com/
Farm to Table restaurant - the best around. http://www.piedmontrestaurant.com/
13 locals recommend
Piedmont Restaurant
401 Foster StFarm to Table restaurant - the best around. http://www.piedmontrestaurant.com/
Pizzeria Toro
105 E Chapel Hill Sthttp://www.pizzeriatoro.com/
Mateo Bar de Tapas
109 W Chapel Hill Stgreat tapas - terrific space http://mateotapas.com/
Toast
345 W Main Sthttp://toast-fivepoints.com/
Cocoa Cinnamon
420 W Geer StYummy!! http://www.cocoacinnamon.com/
Beyú Caffè
341 W Main StCoffee, Restaurant, Bar, Jazz... http://beyucaffe.com/
Mad Hatter Cafe + Bakeshop
1802 W Main Sthttp://www.madhatterbakeshop.com/
Great, casual outdoor seating. http://bullmccabesirishpub.com/
42 locals recommend
Bull McCabe's Irish Pub
427 W Main StGreat, casual outdoor seating. http://bullmccabesirishpub.com/
Federal
914 W Main StFood's terrific. http://www.thefederal.net/
A trattoria in downtown Durham featuring regional Italian food with seasonal sensibility while focusing on fatta a mano—handmade pasta. http://www.mothersandsonsnc.com/
31 locals recommend
Mothers & Sons Trattoria
107 W Chapel Hill StA trattoria in downtown Durham featuring regional Italian food with seasonal sensibility while focusing on fatta a mano—handmade pasta. http://www.mothersandsonsnc.com/
Great veggie options in a clean/bright environment. They produce healthy fuel that nourishes the body, fulfills the soul, empowers the community and balances the planet. http://www.happyandhale.com/menu/
11 locals recommend
Happy + Hale
703B 9th StGreat veggie options in a clean/bright environment. They produce healthy fuel that nourishes the body, fulfills the soul, empowers the community and balances the planet. http://www.happyandhale.com/menu/
Guasaca
2200 W Main StVenezuelan arepas made in house. http://www.guasaca.com/
Juju Durham
737 9th StGood cocktails and Asian Tapas http://bluseafoodandbar.com/
The Durham Hotel
315 E Chapel Hill StNice rooftop bar. Live rooftop band on Thursday 7-9p
Nightlife
The Biere de Garde is probably the best made beer in Durham. Rent a grill and hang out with your friends. http://ponysaurusbrewing.com/
112 locals recommend
Ponysaurus Brewing Company
219 Hood StThe Biere de Garde is probably the best made beer in Durham. Rent a grill and hang out with your friends. http://ponysaurusbrewing.com/
Makers of some of the best Gin in the country. Take a tour. http://durhamdistillery.com/
8 locals recommend
Durham Distillery
711 Washington StMakers of some of the best Gin in the country. Take a tour. http://durhamdistillery.com/
Great classic cocktails in a classy location . http://www.alleytwentysix.com/
72 locals recommend
Alley Twenty Six
320 E Chapel Hill StGreat classic cocktails in a classy location . http://www.alleytwentysix.com/
Fullsteam Brewery
726 Rigsbee AveNot to be missed local brewery. http://www.fullsteam.ag/
Rooftop pool and bar. Hotel lobby turns into a lounge on the weekends
13 locals recommend
Unscripted Durham
202 Corcoran StRooftop pool and bar. Hotel lobby turns into a lounge on the weekends