Dianne's Guidebook
Food scene
Yummy, responsibly-sources, locally owned coffee shop and sipping chocolate and pastries
157 locals recommend
Cocoa Cinnamon
420 W Geer StYummy, responsibly-sources, locally owned coffee shop and sipping chocolate and pastries
One of my favorite coffee shops. Locally owned, fresh roasted, sweet , quiet spot on Broad Street.
43 locals recommend
Joe Van Gogh Durham
1104 Broad StOne of my favorite coffee shops. Locally owned, fresh roasted, sweet , quiet spot on Broad Street.
Consistently yummy, affordable fare. Outside dining possible, extra-friendly owners and staff, fab soups and salads and Italian-style panini.
49 locals recommend
Toast
345 W Main StConsistently yummy, affordable fare. Outside dining possible, extra-friendly owners and staff, fab soups and salads and Italian-style panini.
A staple on Ninth Street, Bahn’s has fed two generations of hungry people on a budget. There’s plenty of buzz about new, upscale spots in town, but Bahn’s , with its decrepit charm, will serve you up healthy, generous portions cooked fresh.
10 locals recommend
Banh's Cuisine
750 9th StA staple on Ninth Street, Bahn’s has fed two generations of hungry people on a budget. There’s plenty of buzz about new, upscale spots in town, but Bahn’s , with its decrepit charm, will serve you up healthy, generous portions cooked fresh.
Natural beauty
Gorgeous gardens. Great for an easy walk or some serious horticultural study.
Sarah P. Duke Gardens
420 Anderson StBeautiful gem of a State Park. Walking trails, some short and more trafficked, some narrow and quiet. River with rapids, wading areas, and a few picnic areas.
215 locals recommend
Eno River State Park
6101 Cole Mill RdBeautiful gem of a State Park. Walking trails, some short and more trafficked, some narrow and quiet. River with rapids, wading areas, and a few picnic areas.