Guidebook for Durham
Food Scene
Cocoa Cinnamon
420 W Geer StWonderful coffee, neighborhood hangout
Reasonable prices, great burgers, vegetarian options, in a converted 1940s gas station.
79 locals recommend
Geer Street Garden
644 Foster StReasonable prices, great burgers, vegetarian options, in a converted 1940s gas station.
The Pit Durham
321 W Geer StDelicious and great sides
Old fashioned counter take out restaurant. Great grilled cheese.
17 locals recommend
King's Sandwich Shop
701 Foster StOld fashioned counter take out restaurant. Great grilled cheese.
Piedmont Restaurant
401 Foster StMid-price restaurant with Italian and other food. Lively bar.
Drinks & Nightlife
Great bar, good live music, other events such as pop-up markets.
106 locals recommend
Motorco Music Hall
723 Rigsbee AveGreat bar, good live music, other events such as pop-up markets.
One of the first breweries in Durham, welcomes kids. Completely informal.
137 locals recommend
Fullsteam Brewery
726 Rigsbee AveOne of the first breweries in Durham, welcomes kids. Completely informal.
Entertainment & Activities
Duke Park
Lots of room to run and plenty of play equipment.
Durham Central Park
501 Foster StA place for kids to run around and for adults to walk.
Arts & Culture
Manbites Dog Theater
703 Foster Storiginal shows of exceptional quality
Essentials
A small old fashioned grocery store run by the King family. Voted "Best butcher shop" just about every year. Fresh local fruit and vegetables, my favorite store. You can get in and out in 10 min.
12 locals recommend
King's Supermarket
305 E Club BlvdA small old fashioned grocery store run by the King family. Voted "Best butcher shop" just about every year. Fresh local fruit and vegetables, my favorite store. You can get in and out in 10 min.
Everything Else
Durham Yoga Company
502 Rigsbee AveI haven't been there yet!
Downtown Durham YMCA
218 W Morgan StExcellent facilities, including child care.