Best places to stay in Durham
Washington Duke Inn & Golf Club
3001 Cameron Boulevard, NC 27705
The Washington Duke Inn & Golf Club is one of the top-rated hotels in Durham, with award-winning dining and world-class golf complementing spacious and elegant lodgings. Nestled within 300 acres of private woodland near Duke University, the hotel is just 10 miles from Research Triangle Park and close to the Brightleaf Square historic shopping district.
Unscripted Durham
202 Corcoran Street, NC 27701
Unscripted Durham is a vintage-style hotel, featuring 74 boutique rooms and suites, a rooftop pool, with several on-site restaurants and craft bars. Even better, it’s centrally located, close to the Carolina Theatre, NC Escape and numerous hospitality and entertainment venues.
Super 8 by Wyndham
2337 Guess Road, NC 27705
Super 8 by Wyndham is a pet-friendly hotel, conveniently located for access to the Wheels Fun Park, North Carolina Museum of Life and Science and Cameron Indoor Stadium. It’s also around two miles from Duke University and guests can take advantage of free breakfast, Wi-Fi and parking for RVs and rental cars.
Best places to eat in Durham
Bull City Burger & Brewery
107 East Parrish Street, NC 27701
Bull City Burger and Brewery has an ever-changing menu, with a focus on using beef from grass-fed, locally raised stock. Adventurous diners will want to visit in April for the annual exotic meat month, when specials feature weird and wonderful ingredients such as alligator, camel and even tarantula.
Vin Rouge
2010 Hillsborough Road, NC 27705
Vin Rouge serves up classic French cuisine in the heart of North Carolina. The bistro’s menu is packed full of traditional French dishes, including moules mariniere, steak frites and cassoulet. Relax in the intimate dining area, with two separate private dining room options, or reserve a table outside to eat al fresco.
Saltbox Seafood Joint
608 North Mangum Street, NC 27701
Lovers of fresh local seafood will want to check out the Saltbox Seafood Joint at least once on their trip to Durham. Chef Ricky Moore has customers queuing around the block for his simple, seasonal fish and shellfish – cooked to perfection and served with a choice of scrumptious sides.
Best things to do in and around Durham
Museum of Life & Science
433 West Murray Avenue, NC 27704
The Museum of Life & Science is an interactive, family-friendly museum, which aims to explore space, weather, health, nature and many other aspects of science in a fun, hands-on environment. Venture outdoors to visit the rescued black bears and lemurs or stay inside to take part in laboratory experiments.
Sarah P. Duke Gardens
420 Anderson Street, NC 27708
Sarah P. Duke Gardens is one of the highlights of the Duke University Campus. The stunning botanical delights on offer here are spread across 55 acres and the gardens are divided into unique sections. Wander the grounds to discover an Asiatic Arboretum, Native Plants and the Historic Gardens.
Carolina Theatre
309 West Morgan Street, NC 27701
The Carolina Theatre forms part of the heart of the artistic community in Durham. Housed in a 1920s-style building, it forms the backdrop for numerous film festivals and concerts throughout the year. Check beforehand to see what’s on offer with their daily programme of films, screened inside the historic movie house.