Guidebook for Durham
Drinks & Nightlife
This is a locally- owned pub and restaurant with owner/operator on-site. Locally sourced ingredients, wide selection of beer-wine-cocktails, rooftop bar.
33 locals recommend
GRUB Durham
1200 W Chapel Hill StThis is a locally- owned pub and restaurant with owner/operator on-site. Locally sourced ingredients, wide selection of beer-wine-cocktails, rooftop bar.
Renovated 19th century tobacco warehouses with shopping, restaurants, and live music, nightlife
45 locals recommend
Brightleaf Square
905 W Main StRenovated 19th century tobacco warehouses with shopping, restaurants, and live music, nightlife
Parks & Nature
Sarah P. Duke Gardens
420 Anderson St Beautiful gardens and walking trails next to Duke Hospital
Sightseeing
The Duke Chapel and Quad are a must-see part of your visit! The Bryan Center with the Duke Campus Stores inside is right behind it for shopping and souvenirs.
18 locals recommend
Duke Chapel
401 Chapel DriveThe Duke Chapel and Quad are a must-see part of your visit! The Bryan Center with the Duke Campus Stores inside is right behind it for shopping and souvenirs.
Arts & Culture
This is a Durham gem, great museum with permanent and rotating exhibitions, and a great cafe'.
70 locals recommend
Nasher Museum of Art
2001 Campus DriveThis is a Durham gem, great museum with permanent and rotating exhibitions, and a great cafe'.
Shopping
Duke's own Main St. next to East Campus. Local shops, specialty eateries, bank, a great stroll on a nice day.
13 locals recommend
9th Street
9th StreetDuke's own Main St. next to East Campus. Local shops, specialty eateries, bank, a great stroll on a nice day.
Essentials
Whole Foods Market
621 Broad StDurham Co-op Market
1111 W Chapel Hill StLocal produce, hot bar, cafe
Food Scene
Joe Van Gogh West End
1114-B W Chapel Hill St