Guidebook for Durham
Everything Else
Many of our guests travel to Durham to visit, research, or attend seminars at Duke. The East Campus is also a great spot for runners and walkers.
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Duke East Campus
712 Broad StMany of our guests travel to Durham to visit, research, or attend seminars at Duke. The East Campus is also a great spot for runners and walkers.
Looking for really, really great bread? In the mood for croissants or locally-inspired tarts? Loaf is a must-visit.
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Loaf
111 W Parrish StLooking for really, really great bread? In the mood for croissants or locally-inspired tarts? Loaf is a must-visit.
The nearest hospital is a Duke-run regional hospital with a wonderful staff. We hope you don't need it, but if you do, it's just a few minutes up the road.
Duke Regional Hospital
3643 N Roxboro StThe nearest hospital is a Duke-run regional hospital with a wonderful staff. We hope you don't need it, but if you do, it's just a few minutes up the road.
Food Scene
One of our favorite restaurants, Piedmont has outstanding locally sourced food. They also have one of the best brunches in Durham.
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Piedmont Restaurant
401 Foster StOne of our favorite restaurants, Piedmont has outstanding locally sourced food. They also have one of the best brunches in Durham.
Known for a wide range of tapas and outstanding cocktails, Mateo is another local favorite. Just be sure to make a reservation ahead of time, or arrive before 6 o'clock.
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Mateo Bar de Tapas
109 W Chapel Hill StKnown for a wide range of tapas and outstanding cocktails, Mateo is another local favorite. Just be sure to make a reservation ahead of time, or arrive before 6 o'clock.
Outstanding sandwiches, salads, and snacks are served at this lunch spot well-loved by locals.
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Toast
345 W Main StOutstanding sandwiches, salads, and snacks are served at this lunch spot well-loved by locals.
Great gluten-free selection. This breakfast and lunch spot is a regular stop for us on weekends during the Durham Farmer's Market. Their cupcakes are superb.
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DaisyCakes
401 Foster StGreat gluten-free selection. This breakfast and lunch spot is a regular stop for us on weekends during the Durham Farmer's Market. Their cupcakes are superb.
Fancy a little upscale Mexican food or vegan-friendly fare? Dos Perros is a wonderful option, with a great bar, extensive beer selection (ask for the super secret menu), and adjoining patio.
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Dos Perros
200 N Mangum StFancy a little upscale Mexican food or vegan-friendly fare? Dos Perros is a wonderful option, with a great bar, extensive beer selection (ask for the super secret menu), and adjoining patio.
Best coffee in town, hands down. We backed this small neighborhood coffee bar from the time it was a dream and a Kickstarter campaign, and we're proud to include it as a favorite here.
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Cocoa Cinnamon
420 W Geer StBest coffee in town, hands down. We backed this small neighborhood coffee bar from the time it was a dream and a Kickstarter campaign, and we're proud to include it as a favorite here.
Geer Street is a casual, delicious lunch or dinner option with lots of activity nearby: Fullsteam and Motorco are just around the corner. Lots of local menu options, great bar, and a relaxed attitude.
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Geer Street Garden
644 Foster StGeer Street is a casual, delicious lunch or dinner option with lots of activity nearby: Fullsteam and Motorco are just around the corner. Lots of local menu options, great bar, and a relaxed attitude.
This bakery/cafe is another local favorite. Go for the indulgent brunch on the weekends, and don't leave without a slice of pie.
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Scratch Bakery
111 Orange StreetThis bakery/cafe is another local favorite. Go for the indulgent brunch on the weekends, and don't leave without a slice of pie.
They may be famous for their doughnuts, but don't miss out on their outstanding bagel sandwiches in obscure (or boring: your choice!) flavor combinations made with locally sourced ingredients.
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Monuts
1002 9th StThey may be famous for their doughnuts, but don't miss out on their outstanding bagel sandwiches in obscure (or boring: your choice!) flavor combinations made with locally sourced ingredients.
Essentials
Whole Foods, our closest grocery store, is about a 20-25 minute walk from the house.
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Whole Foods Market
621 Broad StWhole Foods, our closest grocery store, is about a 20-25 minute walk from the house.
Entertainment & Activities
Durham Central Park and its adjacent skate park are great spots for kids to get some energy out.
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Central Park
Durham Central Park and its adjacent skate park are great spots for kids to get some energy out.
Trinity Park is our neighborhood's community park. A nice place to sit and enjoy the weather while kids play nearby.
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Trinity Park
Trinity Park is our neighborhood's community park. A nice place to sit and enjoy the weather while kids play nearby.
Sightseeing
This beautiful public garden is a must-see all year, though it's most stunning in the spring months.
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Sarah P. Duke-trädgårdarna
420 Anderson StThis beautiful public garden is a must-see all year, though it's most stunning in the spring months.
Open Wednesdays during the season, and Saturdays year-round, the Durham Farmer's Market is a treasure to have so close by.
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Durham Farmers' Market
501 Foster StOpen Wednesdays during the season, and Saturdays year-round, the Durham Farmer's Market is a treasure to have so close by.
American Tobacco is home to many restaurants, as well as Durham's iconic water tower.
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American Tobacco Campus
300 Blackwell StAmerican Tobacco is home to many restaurants, as well as Durham's iconic water tower.