Guidebook for Durham
Food Scene
This is the BEST new restaurant owned by a local neighbor who also owns an operates Nosh. They have outdoor and roof top dining that is pet friendly. Very walk-able from the house
33 locals recommend
GRUB Durham
1200 W Chapel Hill StThis is the BEST new restaurant owned by a local neighbor who also owns an operates Nosh. They have outdoor and roof top dining that is pet friendly. Very walk-able from the house
Joe Van Gogh West End
1114-B W Chapel Hill StWalkable from the house and a great coffee shop.
Scratch Bakery
111 Orange StreetThe names says it all. More than just great pies!
Great food (especially their ramen) and bakery. Their ice cream sandwiches are to die for!
30 locals recommend
Rose's Noodles, Dumplings and Sweets
121 N Gregson StGreat food (especially their ramen) and bakery. Their ice cream sandwiches are to die for!
Local Yogurt
1114 W Chapel Hill StGreat yogurt shop less than .5 mile away
Great bakery and German influenced restaurant! Fun decor too.
128 locals recommend
Guglhupf Bakery, Cafe & Biergarten
2706 Durham-Chapel Hill BlvdGreat bakery and German influenced restaurant! Fun decor too.
Great community restaurant and gift shop. Sara Foster has several cookbooks and she learned her craft when catering with Martha Stewart!
93 locals recommend
Foster's Market
2694 Durham-Chapel Hill BlvdGreat community restaurant and gift shop. Sara Foster has several cookbooks and she learned her craft when catering with Martha Stewart!
Upscale great restaurant written up in the New York Times & Esquire. It's pricey and you need a reservation (sometimes weeks in advance).
27 locals recommend
Nana's
2514 University DriveUpscale great restaurant written up in the New York Times & Esquire. It's pricey and you need a reservation (sometimes weeks in advance).
NUVOTACO
2512 University DrBest taco place in town! Affordable and BUSY!
Thai Cafe
2501 University DrMy favorite Thia restaurant in Durham. They never disappoint.
Quick lunch or meal. I love their falafel and shawarma are the best! Just a short walk away from the house too.
Quick Meal Mediterranean
1106 West Chapel Hill StreetQuick lunch or meal. I love their falafel and shawarma are the best! Just a short walk away from the house too.
Parks & Nature
Has to be the BEST public garden in the area! Sarah Duke put her money to good use. Great place to take family pictures, take in nature, walk and take visitors. A must see!
378 locals recommend
Sarah P. Duke Gardens
420 Anderson StHas to be the BEST public garden in the area! Sarah Duke put her money to good use. Great place to take family pictures, take in nature, walk and take visitors. A must see!
Great place to take a picnic or go for a hike along a river.
215 locals recommend
Eno River State Park
6101 Cole Mill RdGreat place to take a picnic or go for a hike along a river.
Arts & Culture
Nasher Museum of Art
2001 Campus DriveDuke's art museum is less than a mile away!
Great place to bring the kids. The have butterfly pavilion that is wonderful and the whole place is every interactive learning.
203 locals recommend
Museum of Life + Science
433 W Murray AveGreat place to bring the kids. The have butterfly pavilion that is wonderful and the whole place is every interactive learning.
DPAC - Durham Performing Arts Center
123 Vivian StreetGreat preforming arts center!
Old but restored theartre in down town Durham. I have seen everything from musicians to a Russian company doing the Nutcracker here. Parking is right across the street and you can walk to area restaurants.
104 locals recommend
Carolina Theatre
309 W Morgan StOld but restored theartre in down town Durham. I have seen everything from musicians to a Russian company doing the Nutcracker here. Parking is right across the street and you can walk to area restaurants.
Sightseeing
Duke has an amazingly beautiful campus! Be sure to check out the chapel off Flowers drive.
153 locals recommend
Duke University
Duke has an amazingly beautiful campus! Be sure to check out the chapel off Flowers drive.
Shopping
The biggest and newest mall near by. The have the big box stores like : Macy's, Dillard's, Sears, plus Nordstroms.
147 locals recommend
The Streets at Southpoint
The biggest and newest mall near by. The have the big box stores like : Macy's, Dillard's, Sears, plus Nordstroms.
Harris Teeter
2107 Hillsborough RdGreat big grocery store close by.
Durham Farmers' Market
501 Foster StWalking distance from the house! Check out their $3 meals on Thursdays. they have outdoor dining too!
52 locals recommend
Durham Co-op Market
1111 W Chapel Hill StWalking distance from the house! Check out their $3 meals on Thursdays. they have outdoor dining too!
Everything Else
Duke Medicine Circle
Duke Medicine CircleDuke Medical center is world renowned and 1.7 miles from the house.
The Cookery
1101 W Chapel Hill StGreat venue and event space less than half a mile away!
Located right next to the Durham Ball park, this place is not to be missed. There are shops, restaurants, offices, a YMCA and even a stream running through the park. It's a great place to walk around.
116 locals recommend
American Tobacco Campus
300 Blackwell StLocated right next to the Durham Ball park, this place is not to be missed. There are shops, restaurants, offices, a YMCA and even a stream running through the park. It's a great place to walk around.
Entertainment & Activities
Durham Bulls Athletic Park
409 Blackwell StAn iconic place to see a ball game!