Local favorites

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Local favorites

Food & beverage scene

This place is in the heart of Downtown Durham, 64 self-pour taps of craft beer, cider and wine. Delicious food menu. Great place to meet up with friends as you can stay for extended times without being rushed. We love the outdoor seating and vibe. Highly recommend.
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Pour Taproom
Corcoran Street
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This place is in the heart of Downtown Durham, 64 self-pour taps of craft beer, cider and wine. Delicious food menu. Great place to meet up with friends as you can stay for extended times without being rushed. We love the outdoor seating and vibe. Highly recommend.
Delicious hand-crafted ice-cream, local favorite!
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The Parlour
117 Market St
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Delicious hand-crafted ice-cream, local favorite!
Free access to rooftop for sundowners with a 360 view of the city.
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The Durham Hotel
315 E Chapel Hill St
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Free access to rooftop for sundowners with a 360 view of the city.
Delicious takeout Ramen noodle menu for cold days.
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Dashi
415 E Chapel Hill St
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Delicious takeout Ramen noodle menu for cold days.
We love the options! Our favorite is Lula & Sadies for Southern cuisine. Open hall dining and Central Park for outdoor seating.
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Durham Food Hall
530 Foster Street
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We love the options! Our favorite is Lula & Sadies for Southern cuisine. Open hall dining and Central Park for outdoor seating.
For coffee lovers, this place has quality options and delicious chiros! Due to Covid their seating options might be limited.
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Cocoa Cinnamon Lakewood
2013 Chapel Hill Rd
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For coffee lovers, this place has quality options and delicious chiros! Due to Covid their seating options might be limited.

Sightseeing

Beautiful for walks, cheap parking. Walking distance to Duke Chapel.
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Sarah P. Duke-trädgårdarna
420 Anderson St
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Beautiful for walks, cheap parking. Walking distance to Duke Chapel.
Iconic landmark in Durham, walking distance from Duke Gardens. Makes for beautiful experience walking through historic buildings.
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Duke University Chapel
401 Chapel Dr
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Iconic landmark in Durham, walking distance from Duke Gardens. Makes for beautiful experience walking through historic buildings.
Beautiful hiking trails along the Eno river...our favorite is Turtle Hole.
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Eno River State Park
6101 Cole Mill Rd
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Beautiful hiking trails along the Eno river...our favorite is Turtle Hole.

Rest & Rejuvination

Quality massages.
The Retreat at Brightleaf
815 W Morgan St
Quality massages.
Neighborhood park within walking distance that serves as a great running/ walking trail. Picnic benches available. Sunday mornings there's great coffee and pastry food truck called Wisk & Rye that's parked near the playground.
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Northgate Park
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Neighborhood park within walking distance that serves as a great running/ walking trail. Picnic benches available. Sunday mornings there's great coffee and pastry food truck called Wisk & Rye that's parked near the playground.

Brunch/ Breakfast/ Coffee

Our favorite breakfast diner! 5 minutes away, fast service, take out, also serve dinners with generous portions!
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Elmo's Diner
776 9th St
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Our favorite breakfast diner! 5 minutes away, fast service, take out, also serve dinners with generous portions!
Delicious and opposite Central Park for seating
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Rise Durham Downtown
401 Foster St
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Delicious and opposite Central Park for seating
Delicious place for celebratory brunch! Outdoor seating options. Check opening hours before heading out.
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Jack Tar and The Colonel’s Daughter
202 Corcoran St
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Delicious place for celebratory brunch! Outdoor seating options. Check opening hours before heading out.

Places kids love

Main attraction for families, 5 minutes away. Kids can spend days here, there is so much to see and do year-round. If you visit Durham frequently, cheaper to get a pass than to get individual tickets.
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Museum för liv och vetenskap
433 W Murray Ave
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Main attraction for families, 5 minutes away. Kids can spend days here, there is so much to see and do year-round. If you visit Durham frequently, cheaper to get a pass than to get individual tickets.
Hand crafted ice-cream for kids (and adults), fantastic outdoor picnic style seating, with grassy area.
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LocoPops
2618 Hillsborough Rd
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Hand crafted ice-cream for kids (and adults), fantastic outdoor picnic style seating, with grassy area.
If you're in Durham for a short visit and are looking for low cost craft supplies, the Scrap Exchange upcycles art materials and resells them. You can also find a trove of cool vintage memorabilia. Note there are two different sections to the store - craft supplies and thrift store, where there's also a mini library at the back of the store.
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The Scrap Exchange
2050 Chapel Hill Rd
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If you're in Durham for a short visit and are looking for low cost craft supplies, the Scrap Exchange upcycles art materials and resells them. You can also find a trove of cool vintage memorabilia. Note there are two different sections to the store - craft supplies and thrift store, where there's also a mini library at the back of the store.