Guidebook for Durham
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The best farmer's market I've ever been to. Food trucks, live music, artists & of course local & yummy produce. Saturday mornings are super fun, but the farmers are also there on Wednesday afternoons.
106 locals recommend
Durham Farmers' Market
501 Foster StThe best farmer's market I've ever been to. Food trucks, live music, artists & of course local & yummy produce. Saturday mornings are super fun, but the farmers are also there on Wednesday afternoons.
Durham Yoga Company
502 Rigsbee AveWonderful yoga studio.. (I teach there. : )
Enjoy hikes any time of day on a single track trail, off of Ellerbee Creek greenway, which can take you downtown if you head south or to the science museum if you head north.
8 locals recommend
Ellerbee Creek Trail
Ellerbee Creek TrailEnjoy hikes any time of day on a single track trail, off of Ellerbee Creek greenway, which can take you downtown if you head south or to the science museum if you head north.
Literally one of the best public gardens in the country. Free to enter, with paid parking. Absolutely stunning for an afternoon walk and picnic.
378 locals recommend
Sarah P. Duke Gardens
420 Anderson StLiterally one of the best public gardens in the country. Free to enter, with paid parking. Absolutely stunning for an afternoon walk and picnic.
See a live show while you're in town.. dance, music, play, musical... see what's happening here: http://durhamtheater.com/?gclid=CjwKEAiAt4mlBRDXwt_m9ICU4DcSJAAS_X0Wn-IUb1jrnDEgQ-LHbS07fBh0zH4aXvIFphV
244 locals recommend
DPAC - Durham Performing Arts Center
123 Vivian StreetSee a live show while you're in town.. dance, music, play, musical... see what's happening here: http://durhamtheater.com/?gclid=CjwKEAiAt4mlBRDXwt_m9ICU4DcSJAAS_X0Wn-IUb1jrnDEgQ-LHbS07fBh0zH4aXvIFphV
An easy breezy 1/2 mile walk from the house to a sizable park with jungle gyms, picnic benches, tennis courts and a dog park. Also attaches to the Ellerbee Creek Trail.
7 locals recommend
Northgate Park
An easy breezy 1/2 mile walk from the house to a sizable park with jungle gyms, picnic benches, tennis courts and a dog park. Also attaches to the Ellerbee Creek Trail.
The Retreat at Brightleaf
815 W Morgan StMassages and facials. Ahhh....
Nasher Museum of Art at Duke University
2001 Campus DrNational exhibit museum.
Food Scene
Charming coffee shop with really interesting artisan coffee drinks and sipping chocolate.. used to be an old mechanics garage.
157 locals recommend
Cocoa Cinnamon
420 W Geer StCharming coffee shop with really interesting artisan coffee drinks and sipping chocolate.. used to be an old mechanics garage.
Geer Street Garden
644 Foster StGreat Americana food with charming outdoor seating.
Toast
345 W Main StAwesome Italian-themed sandwiches.
Scratch Bakery
111 Orange StreetMy favorite place for weekend brunch.
Mateo Bar de Tapas
109 W Chapel Hill StFantastic Tapas and lovely ambiance. Foodies, take note!
Pizzeria Toro
105 E Chapel Hill StArtisan Pizza and an adjoined fabulous bar.
If you've never had it, you NEED to go. If you have, you know it's high on your list.
68 locals recommend
Dame's Chicken & Waffles
530 Foster StIf you've never had it, you NEED to go. If you have, you know it's high on your list.
Best ice cream around? Yep!
Simple. Fresh. No chemicals.
Your boutique ice cream shop.
75 locals recommend
The Parlour
117 Market StBest ice cream around? Yep!
Simple. Fresh. No chemicals.
Your boutique ice cream shop.
The Pit Durham
321 W Geer StGood old southern BBQ!
DaisyCakes
401 Foster StYummy brunch and tons of pastries.. including gluten free!
Hummingbird Bakery
721 Broad StYum. Just yum.
Rose's Noodles, Dumplings and Sweets
121 N Gregson StMeats & Sweets. Local institution.
Elmo's Diner
776 9th StClassic old school diner. A Durham institution.
Awesome tacos and burritos.. in the heart of the 9th Street district.
17 locals recommend
Chubby's Tacos
748 9th StAwesome tacos and burritos.. in the heart of the 9th Street district.
Incredible Italian food. Literally one of the best I've been to in the entire country. Settled inside the Sienna Hotel in Chapel Hill. Take the drive. It's worth it.
IL PALIO RESTAURANT
1505 E Franklin StIncredible Italian food. Literally one of the best I've been to in the entire country. Settled inside the Sienna Hotel in Chapel Hill. Take the drive. It's worth it.
Entertainment & Activities
Museum of Life + Science
433 W Murray AveGreat museum.. awesome daily kid activities.
Arts & Culture
Carolina Theatre
309 W Morgan StGorgeous live performance and art house movie theater.
Shopping
Be the first of your friends to play a nash guitar. That guy puts together some really amazing sounding stuff. This store is chock full of unique gear.
Sound Pure LLC
732 Washington StBe the first of your friends to play a nash guitar. That guy puts together some really amazing sounding stuff. This store is chock full of unique gear.
A massive boutique filled with unique gifts, furniture, curios and... geez, really, everything. A must if you like to shop.
16 locals recommend
Morgan Imports
113 S Gregson StA massive boutique filled with unique gifts, furniture, curios and... geez, really, everything. A must if you like to shop.
The American Tobacco Campus provides a wonderful palette for food exploration and shopping amongst historic industrial tobacco warehouses.
116 locals recommend
American Tobacco Campus
300 Blackwell StThe American Tobacco Campus provides a wonderful palette for food exploration and shopping amongst historic industrial tobacco warehouses.
Outdoor mall with shopping, food and a movie theater. Sometimes street performers are juggling for the kiddos.
147 locals recommend
The Streets at Southpoint
Outdoor mall with shopping, food and a movie theater. Sometimes street performers are juggling for the kiddos.
Brightleaf Square
905 W Main StClothing shops, record store, restaurants.. Fun!
Drinks & Nightlife
The Pinhook
117 W Main StMusic venue and bar right downtown.
Motorco Music Hall
723 Rigsbee AveCatch some live music or a story slam.
Sightseeing
Durham Bulls Athletic Park
409 Blackwell StCatch a game while you're in town!