Guidebook for Durham
Arts & Culture
DPAC - Durham Performing Arts Center
123 Vivian StreetWant to see a show? http://www.dpacnc.com/
You must see the Durham Bulls play! https://www.milb.com/durham
220 locals recommend
Durham Bulls Athletic Park
409 Blackwell StYou must see the Durham Bulls play! https://www.milb.com/durham
Carolina Theatre
309 W Morgan Sthttp://www.carolinatheatre.org/
Museum of Life + Science
433 W Murray AveThey have cool swing bridges there!
21c Museum Hotel Durham
111 North Corcoran StFree, rotation private collection of Modern Art.
The Nasher Museum’s growing permanent collection includes some of today’s best contemporary art, with a rare focus on work by artists of African descent. http://nasher.duke.edu/
70 locals recommend
Nasher Museum of Art
2001 Campus DriveThe Nasher Museum’s growing permanent collection includes some of today’s best contemporary art, with a rare focus on work by artists of African descent. http://nasher.duke.edu/
Sightseeing
Historical site recreated into an Entertainment center. Check out Tyler's Tap Room for their beer selection.
116 locals recommend
American Tobacco Campus
300 Blackwell StHistorical site recreated into an Entertainment center. Check out Tyler's Tap Room for their beer selection.
Duke East Campus
712 Broad Sthttps://web.duke.edu/ug-admissions/visit/Eastcamp.pdf
Historic location of restaurants and locally-owned shops. http://historicbrightleaf.com/
45 locals recommend
Brightleaf Square
905 W Main StHistoric location of restaurants and locally-owned shops. http://historicbrightleaf.com/
Duke University
http://www.duke.edu/
http://www.durham-nc.com/listings/Duke-Basketball-Museum-Sports-Hall-of-Fame/1828/
Duke Basketball Museum and Sports Hall of Famet
306 Towerview Rdhttp://www.durham-nc.com/listings/Duke-Basketball-Museum-Sports-Hall-of-Fame/1828/
http://www.durham-nc.com/listings/West-Point-on-the-Eno/1497/
30 locals recommend
West Point on the Eno
5101 N Roxboro Sthttp://www.durham-nc.com/listings/West-Point-on-the-Eno/1497/
Black Wall Street is a term that describes historic Parrish Street, a four block area in downtown Durham where African-American enterprise thrived in the late 1800s and early 1900s.
https://localwiki.org/durham/Black_Wall_Street/Historic_Parrish_Street
West Parrish Street
West Parrish StreetBlack Wall Street is a term that describes historic Parrish Street, a four block area in downtown Durham where African-American enterprise thrived in the late 1800s and early 1900s.
https://localwiki.org/durham/Black_Wall_Street/Historic_Parrish_Street
Parks & Nature
Sarah P. Duke Gardens
420 Anderson StDon't miss this! https://gardens.duke.edu/
Duke Forest
North Carolina 751Hiking and running trails http://dukeforest.duke.edu/
The start of the trail is right at the American Tobacco Campus. Bring your bike. http://www.triangletrails.org/american-tobacco-trail
106 locals recommend
American Tobacco Trail
7616 Fayetteville RdThe start of the trail is right at the American Tobacco Campus. Bring your bike. http://www.triangletrails.org/american-tobacco-trail
Eno River State Park
6101 Cole Mill RdGo for a local hike! Or find the secret watering hole.....
Shopping
A great place to try some local beer and get a growler filled for your stay. http://beerdurham.com/
Beer Durham
404 Hunt StA great place to try some local beer and get a growler filled for your stay. http://beerdurham.com/
Durham Co-op Market
1111 W Chapel Hill StLocal, organic and $3 Thursday Dinners http://durham.coop/
Wine on tap and a great selection http://wineauthorities.com/home.php
10 locals recommend
Wine Authorities Durham ~ Wine Shop
2501 University DrWine on tap and a great selection http://wineauthorities.com/home.php
Vert & Vogue
353 W Main Sthttp://vertandvogue.com/
Whole Foods Market
621 Broad Stevery great town needs a Whole Foods
Harris Teeter
2107 Hillsborough RdQuality grocery store in case you need something.
Atelier N Fine Jewelry
1914 Perry StreetSparkly http://www.atelier-n-jewelry.com/
Dolly's Vintage
213 W Main Sthttp://dollysvintage.com/
Durham Farmers' Market
501 Foster Sthttp://www.durhamfarmersmarket.com/
Fifis Fine Resale Apparel
1000 W Main StResale store with current fashions
http://samsbottleshop.com/ A very cool place to shop for micro-brew beer while enjoying one of their many draft options.
9 locals recommend
Sam's Bottle Shop
1112 NC-54http://samsbottleshop.com/ A very cool place to shop for micro-brew beer while enjoying one of their many draft options.
Tiny
770 9th StThe cutest Baby stuff. https://www.tinytheshop.com/
Food Scene
Rue Cler
401 E Chapel Hill StDelicious casual French food. http://www.ruecler-durham.com/
Great Beer. Great Food. Terrific Brewery Tour! http://www.bullcityburgerandbrewery.com/Bull_City_Burger_and_Brewery/Home.html
88 locals recommend
Bull City Burger and Brewery
107 E Parrish StGreat Beer. Great Food. Terrific Brewery Tour! http://www.bullcityburgerandbrewery.com/Bull_City_Burger_and_Brewery/Home.html
Great joint and fun shop! Grab a bottle of wine and a terrific sandwich or breakfast. http://www.parkerandotis.com/
61 locals recommend
Parker and Otis
324 Blackwell StGreat joint and fun shop! Grab a bottle of wine and a terrific sandwich or breakfast. http://www.parkerandotis.com/
The Pit Durham
321 W Geer StAuthentic North Carolina BBQ https://thepit-durham.com/
Pizzeria Toro
105 E Chapel Hill Sthttp://www.pizzeriatoro.com/
Mateo Bar de Tapas
109 W Chapel Hill Stgreat tapas - terrific space http://mateotapas.com/
Toast
345 W Main Sthttp://toast-fivepoints.com/
Cocoa Cinnamon
420 W Geer StYummy!! http://www.cocoacinnamon.com/
Beyú Caffè
341 W Main StCoffee, Restaurant, Bar, Jazz... http://beyucaffe.com/
Mad Hatter Cafe + Bakeshop
1802 W Main Sthttp://www.madhatterbakeshop.com/
Saladelia Cafe
406 Blackwell StCoffee shop http://www.saladelia.com/cafe/
Only Burger
3710 Shannon Rdhttp://onlyburger.com/
Fairview Dining Room
3001 Cameron Blvdhttp://www.washingtondukeinn.com/
Tobacco Road Sports Cafe
280 South Mangum Streethttp://www.tobaccoroadsportscafe.com/about/index.html
Great, casual outdoor seating. http://bullmccabesirishpub.com/
42 locals recommend
Bull McCabe's Irish Pub
427 W Main StGreat, casual outdoor seating. http://bullmccabesirishpub.com/
Federal
914 W Main StFood's terrific. http://www.thefederal.net/
Whole Hog Pig Pickin's. Absolutely delicious NC pasture-raised BBQ and smoked buttermilk fried chicken. Our favorite BBQ joint. Worth the drive (and the wait). http://www.picnicdurham.com/
23 locals recommend
Picnic
1647 Cole Mill RdWhole Hog Pig Pickin's. Absolutely delicious NC pasture-raised BBQ and smoked buttermilk fried chicken. Our favorite BBQ joint. Worth the drive (and the wait). http://www.picnicdurham.com/
A trattoria in downtown Durham featuring regional Italian food with seasonal sensibility while focusing on fatta a mano—handmade pasta. http://www.mothersandsonsnc.com/
31 locals recommend
Mothers & Sons Trattoria
107 W Chapel Hill StA trattoria in downtown Durham featuring regional Italian food with seasonal sensibility while focusing on fatta a mano—handmade pasta. http://www.mothersandsonsnc.com/
Geer Street Garden
644 Foster Sthttp://geerstreetgarden.com/
Great veggie options in a clean/bright environment. They produce healthy fuel that nourishes the body, fulfills the soul, empowers the community and balances the planet. http://www.happyandhale.com/menu/
11 locals recommend
Happy + Hale
703B 9th StGreat veggie options in a clean/bright environment. They produce healthy fuel that nourishes the body, fulfills the soul, empowers the community and balances the planet. http://www.happyandhale.com/menu/
Guasaca
2200 W Main StVenezuelan arepas made in house. http://www.guasaca.com/
NUVOTACO
2512 University DrLocal tacos and burritos too good to miss http://nanataco.com/
Monuts
1002 9th Stomg the donuts! http://www.monutsdonuts.com/
Super cozy 36 seat dinner restaurant with a super-seasonal menu that changes frequently. You must make reservations online as the restaurant is phoneless. http://littlerdurham.com/about.html
8 locals recommend
Littler
110 E Parrish StSuper cozy 36 seat dinner restaurant with a super-seasonal menu that changes frequently. You must make reservations online as the restaurant is phoneless. http://littlerdurham.com/about.html
2nd location for this local staple - close to Duke Campus with wifi and plenty of seating
157 locals recommend
Cocoa Cinnamon
420 W Geer St2nd location for this local staple - close to Duke Campus with wifi and plenty of seating
NanaSteak
345 Blackwell StIn the Aloft hotel and right next door to DPAC.
Hard to find - a great place! Specializes in traditional sushi and sashimi courses in addition to tiradito and ceviche inspired dishes. http://msushidurham.com/
61 locals recommend
M Sushi
311 Holland StHard to find - a great place! Specializes in traditional sushi and sashimi courses in addition to tiradito and ceviche inspired dishes. http://msushidurham.com/
Dashi
415 E Chapel Hill StExquisite ramen noodle bowls. http://www.dashiramen.com/
It’s a very brief menu – barely half a dozen options on a typical night, each dish artfully illustrated in colored chalk on a blackboard spanning one wall of the narrow dining room. The house specialty is “KFC” wings, the K standing for Korean. Great Ramen and Rice bowls. Only 20 seats, it fills up quickly and there's almost always a wait. https://www.facebook.com/MkokkoDurham/
20 locals recommend
M Kokko
311 Holland StIt’s a very brief menu – barely half a dozen options on a typical night, each dish artfully illustrated in colored chalk on a blackboard spanning one wall of the narrow dining room. The house specialty is “KFC” wings, the K standing for Korean. Great Ramen and Rice bowls. Only 20 seats, it fills up quickly and there's almost always a wait. https://www.facebook.com/MkokkoDurham/
All natural soft serve frozen yogurt topped off with local fresh fruits and fun candied toppings.https://www.localyogurtdurham.com/
Local Yogurt
1114 W Chapel Hill StAll natural soft serve frozen yogurt topped off with local fresh fruits and fun candied toppings.https://www.localyogurtdurham.com/
Local owners offering high-quality, affordable cuisine complimented by quick, friendly service. http://grubdurham.com/
33 locals recommend
GRUB Durham
1200 W Chapel Hill StLocal owners offering high-quality, affordable cuisine complimented by quick, friendly service. http://grubdurham.com/
3rd location of this iconic coffee house. Try the churros.
http://www.cocoacinnamon.com/whatwedo/
36 locals recommend
Cocoa Cinnamon Lakewood
2013 Chapel Hill Rd3rd location of this iconic coffee house. Try the churros.
http://www.cocoacinnamon.com/whatwedo/
Wood-roasted rotisserie chicken and tasty sides. http://www.alpacachicken.com/about.html
31 locals recommend
Alpaca Peruvian Charcoal Chicken
302 Davidson AveWood-roasted rotisserie chicken and tasty sides. http://www.alpacachicken.com/about.html
Combined restaurant and bakery. Make sure to buy a carmel - they're the best!
https://rosesmeatandsweets.com/
30 locals recommend
Rose's Noodles, Dumplings and Sweets
121 N Gregson StCombined restaurant and bakery. Make sure to buy a carmel - they're the best!
https://rosesmeatandsweets.com/
It's our favorite restaurant. Great wine list and terrific food. A great French Bistro! http://vinrougerestaurant.com/
50 locals recommend
Vin Rouge
2010 Hillsborough RdIt's our favorite restaurant. Great wine list and terrific food. A great French Bistro! http://vinrougerestaurant.com/
Bleu Olive
1821 Hillandale Rdhttp://www.bleuolivebistro.com/
Juju Durham
737 9th StGood cocktails and Asian Tapas http://bluseafoodandbar.com/
Elmo's Diner
776 9th StAll day breakfast http://elmosdiner.com/
Everything Else
We hope you don't have to go, but in case you have an emergency.
34 locals recommend
Duke University Hospital
2301 Erwin RdWe hope you don't have to go, but in case you have an emergency.
Essentials
Duke University
http://medschool.duke.edu/
Because some times you just need a good shave, a PBR, and a cigar. http://www.rocksdurham.com/
Rock's Bar and Hair Shop
119 W Main StBecause some times you just need a good shave, a PBR, and a cigar. http://www.rocksdurham.com/