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Food scene
Very nice rooftop dining when weather permits. Hotspot for happy hour during the week and great for lunch as well. Walk there is 3 minutes.
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GRUB Durham
1200 W Chapel Hill StVery nice rooftop dining when weather permits. Hotspot for happy hour during the week and great for lunch as well. Walk there is 3 minutes.
Dame's Chicken & Waffles
530 Foster StBull City Burger and Brewery
107 E Parrish StBoxcar Bar + Arcade
621 Foster St
West End Wine Bar of Durham
601 W Main StThe Roof at The Durham
315 E Chapel Hill StBrightleaf Square
905 W Main St12 minutes Walk to Brightleaf Square
City/town information
Durham, North Carolina is a vibrant city that offers couples and families an array of things to see and do. Don’t miss a visit to the beautiful Sarah P. Duke Gardens, the The Nasher Museum of Art and the Durham Performing Arts Center. Best things to do in Durham, NC with kids include the Museum of Life + Science, the Duke Lemur Center and Eno River State Park.
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Durham
Durham, North Carolina is a vibrant city that offers couples and families an array of things to see and do. Don’t miss a visit to the beautiful Sarah P. Duke Gardens, the The Nasher Museum of Art and the Durham Performing Arts Center. Best things to do in Durham, NC with kids include the Museum of Life + Science, the Duke Lemur Center and Eno River State Park.
Entertainment
The Durham Performing Arts Center is one of the top draws in Durham, ranking third in the United States for ticket sales for a performing arts center. The center draws Broadway shows like Hamilton and major performing artists in the 2,700-seat theater.
There are more than 200 performances to choose from each year, ranging from concerts and comedy to dance and theater. The center's architecture is as popular as its performing arts with modern angles and magnificent walls of glass. The center opened in 2008 and quickly became a major draw for the Durham arts community.
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DPAC - Sentro ng mga Sining sa Pagtatanghal sa Durham
123 Vivian StreetThe Durham Performing Arts Center is one of the top draws in Durham, ranking third in the United States for ticket sales for a performing arts center. The center draws Broadway shows like Hamilton and major performing artists in the 2,700-seat theater.
There are more than 200 performances to choose from each year, ranging from concerts and comedy to dance and theater. The center's architecture is as popular as its performing arts with modern angles and magnificent walls of glass. The center opened in 2008 and quickly became a major draw for the Durham arts community.
The American Tobacco Campus is one of the most exciting areas in downtown Durham, with an eclectic mix of restaurants, green space, water features, recreational sporting cages, and entertainment. The one-million-square-foot district is the former Lucky Strike cigarette factory complex, which has been transformed into a multi-use gathering place for locals and visitors.
The complex is a mix of business and pleasure, with an event, concert, or block party happening most nights of the week. There are a variety of food options, from food trucks to tapas; baseball games at the Durham Bulls Athletic Park; pick-up games on the basketball court; quiet places to read in the green space by the man-made stream; and evenings at the documentary theater.
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Kampus ng Amerikanong Tabako
300 Blackwell StThe American Tobacco Campus is one of the most exciting areas in downtown Durham, with an eclectic mix of restaurants, green space, water features, recreational sporting cages, and entertainment. The one-million-square-foot district is the former Lucky Strike cigarette factory complex, which has been transformed into a multi-use gathering place for locals and visitors.
The complex is a mix of business and pleasure, with an event, concert, or block party happening most nights of the week. There are a variety of food options, from food trucks to tapas; baseball games at the Durham Bulls Athletic Park; pick-up games on the basketball court; quiet places to read in the green space by the man-made stream; and evenings at the documentary theater.
The Durham Bulls Athletic Park is one of the top things to do while you are visiting Durham. The ball park is home to the Durham Bulls minor league baseball team, and the fan game experience is unforgettable. Besides the game, the ballpark has unique eats beyond the typical hot dog fare and quirky ways to engage fans in the excitement.
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Durham Bulls Athletic Park
409 Blackwell StThe Durham Bulls Athletic Park is one of the top things to do while you are visiting Durham. The ball park is home to the Durham Bulls minor league baseball team, and the fan game experience is unforgettable. Besides the game, the ballpark has unique eats beyond the typical hot dog fare and quirky ways to engage fans in the excitement.
Once you step inside the Museum of Life & Science, it is easy to see why it is one of the top attractions in Durham, especially for families. It's a center for non-stop activities for kids, with hand-on experiments and interactive exhibits, but it is just as entertaining for adults.
The science museum has popular exhibits on weather patterns, space exploration, math, health, and various lab spaces for experiments and presentations throughout the day. There is a space for native North Carolina animals, which gets you up close to species like the screech owl and barred owl, which you are not likely to see unless you plan a night hike to the woods during your stay.
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Museo ng Buhay at Agham
433 W Murray AveOnce you step inside the Museum of Life & Science, it is easy to see why it is one of the top attractions in Durham, especially for families. It's a center for non-stop activities for kids, with hand-on experiments and interactive exhibits, but it is just as entertaining for adults.
The science museum has popular exhibits on weather patterns, space exploration, math, health, and various lab spaces for experiments and presentations throughout the day. There is a space for native North Carolina animals, which gets you up close to species like the screech owl and barred owl, which you are not likely to see unless you plan a night hike to the woods during your stay.
The Nasher Museum of Art is on the Duke University campus featuring galleries of Meso-American artwork; pre-Columbian, classical paintings and sculptures; African masks; contemporary pieces; photography; and much more.
The museum is also a learning institution, with classes, lectures, and film series programs centered on the visual arts. After visiting the galleries, plan to have lunch at the Nasher Café in the main lobby, which features unique and artsy sandwiches, salads, and appetizers.
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Nasher Museum of Art at Duke University
2001 Campus DrThe Nasher Museum of Art is on the Duke University campus featuring galleries of Meso-American artwork; pre-Columbian, classical paintings and sculptures; African masks; contemporary pieces; photography; and much more.
The museum is also a learning institution, with classes, lectures, and film series programs centered on the visual arts. After visiting the galleries, plan to have lunch at the Nasher Café in the main lobby, which features unique and artsy sandwiches, salads, and appetizers.
An important part of the arts community in Durham is the restored Carolina Theatre. The non-profit performance center is the vintage backdrop for concerts and film festivals throughout the year. The interior décor and exterior façade pays homage to the theater's roots as a 1920s movie house.
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Carolina Theatre
309 W Morgan StAn important part of the arts community in Durham is the restored Carolina Theatre. The non-profit performance center is the vintage backdrop for concerts and film festivals throughout the year. The interior décor and exterior façade pays homage to the theater's roots as a 1920s movie house.
Northgate Stadium 10
1058 W Club BlvdMovie Theater
Universities
North Carolina Central University
1801 Fayetteville St
Duke University
Sightseeing
Mga Hardin ni Sarah P. Duke
420 Anderson St3 minute drive from your stay
Nightlife Bars and Clubs
Kotuku Surf Club
703 Rigsbee AveDevine's Grill and Sports Bar
904 W Main St