Guidebook for Durham
Parks & Nature
This is a great place to see local nature and to hike 3+ miles. Trail maps often available at the parking lot
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Parque Estatal del Río Eno
6101 Cole Mill RdThis is a great place to see local nature and to hike 3+ miles. Trail maps often available at the parking lot
Go see some of the most beautiful gardens in Durham- a great place for a shorter walk or a relaxing place to read a book or kill some time!
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Sarah P. Duke Gardens
420 Anderson StGo see some of the most beautiful gardens in Durham- a great place for a shorter walk or a relaxing place to read a book or kill some time!
Essentials
Kroger
3457 Hillsborough RdClosest grocery and "middle of the road" price-wise.
Great co-op market cooperatively owned and with lots of local produce and brands, Also have a hot bar and "three dollar dinner" on the hot bar every Thursday.
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Durham Co-op Market
1111 W Chapel Hill StGreat co-op market cooperatively owned and with lots of local produce and brands, Also have a hot bar and "three dollar dinner" on the hot bar every Thursday.
Walgreens
1505 Broad Stclosest pharmacy, just a couple of blocks up the street.
Entertainment & Activities
Northgate Stadium 10
1058 W Club BlvdWalk from my house to see newly released movies.
Affordable tickets and frequest games with fire works on Fridays make this a must-do Durham activity
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Durham Bulls Athletic Park
409 Blackwell StAffordable tickets and frequest games with fire works on Fridays make this a must-do Durham activity
Science museum is popular with kids and many adults love it too!
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Museo de la Vida y la Ciencia
433 W Murray AveScience museum is popular with kids and many adults love it too!
Getting Around
Budget Rent A Car
1720 NorthgateThere is also an Avis next door for car rentals.
Durham Train Station
601 W Main StCentral hub for all bus services in Durham, including Triangle transit, greyhound and Megabus.
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Durham Train Station
601 W Main StCentral hub for all bus services in Durham, including Triangle transit, greyhound and Megabus.
Drinks & Nightlife
Great place to have a cocktail and view pop/ modern art pieces in this newly renovated hotel.
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21c Museum Hotel Durham
111 North Corcoran StGreat place to have a cocktail and view pop/ modern art pieces in this newly renovated hotel.
Food Scene
Joe Van Gogh Durham
1104 Broad StThis is our local roaster- great coffee!
La Cacerola Cafe and Restaurant
2016 Guess RoadGreat place to order take out, just a couple of blocks away.
Pizzeria Toro
105 E Chapel Hill StWood fired small pizzas with great local ingredients.
Go here for a low key yet upscale dining experience with great local flavors.
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Watts Grocery
Go here for a low key yet upscale dining experience with great local flavors.
This is Durham's "real local" family diner. They serve practically anything you can imagine. Great for families, very busy on Saturday and Sunday mornings.
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Elmo's Diner
776 9th StThis is Durham's "real local" family diner. They serve practically anything you can imagine. Great for families, very busy on Saturday and Sunday mornings.
Best place for local microbrews and burgers (dont ask for tomatoes in the winter- they truly are locally sourced!).
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Bull City Burger and Brewery
107 E Parrish StBest place for local microbrews and burgers (dont ask for tomatoes in the winter- they truly are locally sourced!).
Sightseeing
You just need to go see it- an unusual grand structure that looks like it belongs somewhere overseas. It is often open during the week to the public but also offers non-denominational services on Sundays.
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Duke Chapel
401 Chapel DriveYou just need to go see it- an unusual grand structure that looks like it belongs somewhere overseas. It is often open during the week to the public but also offers non-denominational services on Sundays.
9th street has coffee shops, gift shops, groceries, and restaurants. It would be a nice place to go if you are not sure what you want to have for dinner or would like to kill time people watching.
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9th Street
9th Street9th street has coffee shops, gift shops, groceries, and restaurants. It would be a nice place to go if you are not sure what you want to have for dinner or would like to kill time people watching.