Nathan and Elly's Guidebook
Sightseeing
One of our favorite bicycling destinations, there is a pond with cascading fountain and a few ducks, and a path all the way around
Meridian Park
2539 Meridian PkwyOne of our favorite bicycling destinations, there is a pond with cascading fountain and a few ducks, and a path all the way around
A great walking destination in the neighborhood is Lake Elton. The lake is private property, so please be respectful and do not travel past where the gravel road splits into two driveways. It's really close, very pleasant, and usually has some geese.
5413 Lake Elton Rd
5413 Lake Elton RoadA great walking destination in the neighborhood is Lake Elton. The lake is private property, so please be respectful and do not travel past where the gravel road splits into two driveways. It's really close, very pleasant, and usually has some geese.
Food scene
Our local NC (vinegar-based, although they have a few other sauces to choose from) BBQ joint. A bit of a dive, but they are super-friendly and have some amazing sides!
15 locals recommend
Backyard BBQ Pit
5122 NC-55Our local NC (vinegar-based, although they have a few other sauces to choose from) BBQ joint. A bit of a dive, but they are super-friendly and have some amazing sides!
The Glass Jug is our go-to brewery. They tend to make a variety of beers rather than focusing on one style, so it's a good spot for anyone who likes beer. They have indoor and outdoor seating, and you can bring food in to enjoy - there are even several restaurants in the same plaza.
10 locals recommend
The Glass Jug Beer Lab
5410 NC-55The Glass Jug is our go-to brewery. They tend to make a variety of beers rather than focusing on one style, so it's a good spot for anyone who likes beer. They have indoor and outdoor seating, and you can bring food in to enjoy - there are even several restaurants in the same plaza.
Our go-to Indian food. Fast, affordable, delicious, unpretentious, and run by a lovely couple. When we don't feel like cooking, take-out from here is usually the right answer.
India Gate
105 West North Carolina 54Our go-to Indian food. Fast, affordable, delicious, unpretentious, and run by a lovely couple. When we don't feel like cooking, take-out from here is usually the right answer.
Outdoor Recreation
Falls Lake is an amazing place to go swimming - it gets bathtub warm in the summer!
Rolling View State Recreation Area & Campground
4201 Baptist RdFalls Lake is an amazing place to go swimming - it gets bathtub warm in the summer!
Historic Places
A really informative look into the history of tobacco farming in the region. Plus, it's free!
10 locals recommend
Duke Homestead
2828 Duke Homestead RdA really informative look into the history of tobacco farming in the region. Plus, it's free!
Another great site - close, free, and informative. This was the site of the largest civil war surrender, and it almost didn't happen!
26 locals recommend
Bennett Place
4409 Bennett Memorial RdAnother great site - close, free, and informative. This was the site of the largest civil war surrender, and it almost didn't happen!
Grocery
Saturday morning from April to November. Outdoors and mostly covered.
106 locals recommend
Durham Farmers' Market
501 Foster StSaturday morning from April to November. Outdoors and mostly covered.
Durham Co-op Market
1111 W Chapel Hill StAwesome co-op grocery with local products.
Perkins Orchards
5749 Barbee RdLocal, very close, farm stand that has evolved into a mini farmer's market.