Guidebook for Durham
Food Scene
Rue Cler
401 E Chapel Hill StAmazing fine dining French food. Try their beignets!
If you like fancy, $15 personal pizzas, this is the place to go. In our opinion, the best pizza around.
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Pizzeria Toro
105 E Chapel Hill StIf you like fancy, $15 personal pizzas, this is the place to go. In our opinion, the best pizza around.
If you like traditional Mexican food, this is your place. About a half mile walk from our home, if you don't speak Spanish ask for their English menu. Soooo good!
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Guanajuato
2103 N Roxboro StIf you like traditional Mexican food, this is your place. About a half mile walk from our home, if you don't speak Spanish ask for their English menu. Soooo good!
Bull McCabe's Irish Pub
427 W Main StGood burgers, beer, and fun atmosphere.
ZenFish
810 9th StIf you love a Poke bowl, this is the place for you. Delicious Poke & good prices.
Luna Rotisserie and Empanadas
112 W Main StIn the heart of downtown and just so.yummy!
The Parlour
117 Market StDelicious homemade ice cream in downtown!
In our opinion, the best Italian restaurant in the area. Great homemade pasta, wine, and in an area that isn't well known. About a 5 minute / 2 mile drive from our house.
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Gocciolina
3314 Guess RdIn our opinion, the best Italian restaurant in the area. Great homemade pasta, wine, and in an area that isn't well known. About a 5 minute / 2 mile drive from our house.
One of my personal favorite local coffee shops for hanging out or getting some work done.
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Joe Van Gogh Durham
1104 Broad StOne of my personal favorite local coffee shops for hanging out or getting some work done.
Cocoa Cinnamon
420 W Geer StOne of the areas favorite coffee shops.
Taylor and I got engaged here. :) really fun place to brunch or have dinner
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Guglhupf Bakery, Cafe & Biergarten
2706 Durham-Chapel Hill BlvdTaylor and I got engaged here. :) really fun place to brunch or have dinner
M Kokko
311 Holland StKates absolute favorite restaurant in durham. Our favorite 🍜 ramen!
Spanglish
104 City Hall PlazaDelicious empanadas and everything else! Try the beef & Maduros empanada
Entertainment & Activities
Duke Lemur Center
3705 Erwin RdThe lemurs are just so adorable.
One of the best museums, especially for a family, and less than a mile from our home!
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Iziko Lomsebenzi Nolwazi
433 W Murray AveOne of the best museums, especially for a family, and less than a mile from our home!
Have a really fun time watching baseball at the Durham Bulls Stadium right in downtown!
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Durham Bulls Athletic Park
409 Blackwell StHave a really fun time watching baseball at the Durham Bulls Stadium right in downtown!
Drinks & Nightlife
The Durham Hotel
315 E Chapel Hill StGreat atmosphere and views of the city
Really fun concept- you get a wristband and can try a multitude of beers, ciders, wine, etc.
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Pour Taproom
Corcoran StreetReally fun concept- you get a wristband and can try a multitude of beers, ciders, wine, etc.
Ponysaurus Brewing Company
219 Hood StFun local brewery!
Parks & Nature
Eno River State Park
6101 Cole Mill RdGreat hiking!
Izindiza zeSarah P. Duke
420 Anderson StA beautiful place to stroll or have a picnic.
A short drive from our house- great trails, swimming holes, an old mill... we go here often to get outside!
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West Point ku-Eno
5101 N Roxboro StA short drive from our house- great trails, swimming holes, an old mill... we go here often to get outside!
Shopping
Great farmers market in downtown. Lots of food trucks, local artists, and local food
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Durham Farmers' Market
501 Foster StGreat farmers market in downtown. Lots of food trucks, local artists, and local food
Arts & Culture
Spend a night out watching Broadway or comedy shows- one of Durham's greatest attractions!
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DPAC - I-Center for Performing Arts eDurham
123 Vivian StreetSpend a night out watching Broadway or comedy shows- one of Durham's greatest attractions!