Guidebook for Durham
Food Scene
Great coffee and snacks. Try their lavender syrup in your latte -- it's made in-house!
7 locals recommend
Joe Van Gogh Woodcroft
4711 Hope Valley RdGreat coffee and snacks. Try their lavender syrup in your latte -- it's made in-house!
Delicious, high quality meat from Nana's, which is right next door, but far more affordable! Their guac is a favorite, too!
67 locals recommend
NUVOTACO
2512 University DrDelicious, high quality meat from Nana's, which is right next door, but far more affordable! Their guac is a favorite, too!
A little bit of a hike from our home, but if you have a car, it's worth it! Authentic Italian food with an ever-changing menu of specials!
39 locals recommend
Gocciolina
3314 Guess RdA little bit of a hike from our home, but if you have a car, it's worth it! Authentic Italian food with an ever-changing menu of specials!
One of our favorite restaurants, this offers a fusion of British and Indian food, and will set you in the heart of downtown. Perfect if you want to walk around downtown or are planning on going to DPAC later for a show.
28 locals recommend
Viceroy
335 W Main StOne of our favorite restaurants, this offers a fusion of British and Indian food, and will set you in the heart of downtown. Perfect if you want to walk around downtown or are planning on going to DPAC later for a show.
One of our favorite coffee shops in Durham. If you're in the mood for some hot chocolate, theirs is great!
157 locals recommend
Cocoa Cinnamon
420 W Geer StOne of our favorite coffee shops in Durham. If you're in the mood for some hot chocolate, theirs is great!
You'll probably need a reservation, but if you love sausage gravy, this is the place for you. Even if not, this is one of our favorite brunch spots, but you'll need a car to get there!
26 locals recommend
Venable Rotisserie Bistro
200 N Greensboro StYou'll probably need a reservation, but if you love sausage gravy, this is the place for you. Even if not, this is one of our favorite brunch spots, but you'll need a car to get there!
Drinks & Nightlife
Great outdoor seating, perfect for large groups, and the beer is great!
112 locals recommend
Ponysaurus Brewing Company
219 Hood StGreat outdoor seating, perfect for large groups, and the beer is great!
At one of the most popular corners in Durham, and has great indoor and outdoor seating.
106 locals recommend
Motorco Music Hall
723 Rigsbee AveAt one of the most popular corners in Durham, and has great indoor and outdoor seating.
Arts & Culture
Nasher Museum of Art
2001 Campus DriveClose by, and a great rainy day activity!
DPAC - Durham Performing Arts Center
123 Vivian StreetDurham's home for shows and performances!
Parks & Nature
Beautiful landscaping and flowers, perfect for a walk in nice weather!
378 locals recommend
Sarah P. Duke Gardens
420 Anderson StBeautiful landscaping and flowers, perfect for a walk in nice weather!
Shopping
Has tons of stores, restaurants, a theater and you can walk both inside and outside.
147 locals recommend
The Streets at Southpoint
Has tons of stores, restaurants, a theater and you can walk both inside and outside.
Essentials
Harris Teeter
1817 Martin Luther King Junior ParkwayReally close by, just a few minutes away from us.