Durham Group Tour Manual

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TA B L E O F CO N T E N T S
Official Durham
Group Tour Manual
About Durham
• Accessibility
• Durham Facts
• Research Triangle Park
• History at a Glance
Complimentary
Planning Resources
• Booking & Planning Your Tour
• Durham Itineraries
• Escort Notes
• Service Directory
Things to See & Do
• Durham Must-Sees
• Nightlife
• Events & Festivals
Places to Eat & Shop
DCVB
• Dining & Shopping Overview
• Celebrated Cuisine & Local Favorites
• Group Dining Listings
T
his guide is a reference to Durham, including Research
Triangle Park, for group tour planners.
The Durham Convention & Visitors Bureau offers a variety of
complimentary services as you make your travel arrangements.
For more information, see the “Complimentary Planning
Resources” tab in this guide, or contact DCVB at 1-800-446-8604
for personal assistance.
Convention & Visitors Bureau
AN ACCREDITED DESTINATION MARKETING ORGANIZATION
101 E Morgan St, Durham, NC 27701 USA
(919) 687-0288 | (800) 446-8604
FAX (919) 680-8340
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www.durham-nc.com
The Durham Convention & Visitors Bureau (DCVB) is Durham’s marketing
agency. It is chartered as a Tourism Development Authority by the N.C. General
Assembly and local governments to spearhead the proactive, strategic,
visitor-centered economic and cultural development of Durham by reinvesting
a portion of the visitor-paid “room occupancy and tourism development tax” in
destination promotion and marketing.
© 2013 Durham Convention & Visitors Bureau
The information contained in this guide was compiled using information provided by the individual businesses and organizations listed. Although every effort has
been made to ensure accuracy, DCVB cannot assume responsibility for any errors or omissions. Group tour planners should confirm pertinent information prior to
each visit to determine the suitability of the facilities or services to the intended use. Please forward any corrections to DCVB.
Places to Stay
• Full Service Property Listings
• Limited Service Property Listings
• Extended Stay Property Listings
• Durham Maps
Contact Us
Meet the DCVB team that is here to
help make your visit a success.
About
W
elcome to Durham, North Carolina, a colorful, creative, and entrepreneurial
community that is the proud home of Research Triangle Park, Duke, and North
Carolina Central Universities.
Stewart Waller/DCVB
With neighboring Chapel Hill to the southwest, and
Raleigh and Cary to the southeast, Durham is located
at the pinnacle of the vast Research Triangle Region.
Durham consistently ranks among the best places in the
nation to live and do business.
With no racial majority in its population, Durham is
a place where everyone who wants to be is welcomed.
This diversity is demonstrated in every aspect of the
community – including its food scene, which has options
for just about any hankering, and at almost any hour!
Accessibility
Durham is within an hour’s flight or a day’s drive of more than half the nation’s population, is
intersected by Interstates 40 and 85, and serviced by the Raleigh-Durham International Airport
(RDU) that transports nearly 10 million passengers annually.
Getting Here Via Air
RDU Airport Authority/DCVB
ABOUT DURHAM
Major Airlines
RDU International Airport is co-owned by and located midway between
the two mid-sized destinations of Durham and Raleigh, North Carolina. The
airport is a mere four miles from Southeast Durham, including Research
Triangle Park, and only 12 miles from Downtown Durham.
Named the most efficient small/medium airport in North America (2011),
RDU serves nearly 10 million passengers annually with nearly 400 daily
flights. Non-stop flights arrive from 38 U.S. destinations and four international
locales. Durham and RDU enjoy service from nine major airlines and their
regional partners.
Getting Here Via Highway/Rail
Durham is within a day’s drive of over half the nation’s population and
is also midway between Atlanta and Philadelphia. The community is wellconnected by Interstate 85 (from the north and south), Interstate 40 (from
the west and east), and Interstate 540 (from the east); U.S. Highways 15, 70,
and 501; as well as Megabus and Greyhound/Trailways bus service. Durham’s
Amtrak train station provides rail passenger service within North Carolina and
to other North American destinations.
Getting Around
Durham is a compact, single-city county. Downtown is just 12 miles from
the airport, four miles from Research Triangle Park (RTP), and two miles from
Duke University. Lodging in Southeast Durham is only four miles from the
airport and encompasses RTP.
Transportation to and from the airport is available via taxicab, limousine,
town car, public transport, hotel shuttle, or rental car.
Durham’s prime location makes it great for tours of the area. The
community is located midway between North Carolina’s mountains and
beaches, the outlets of Burlington and the state capital of Raleigh, as well
as convenient to Pinehurst, Charlotte, and Norfolk.
OFFICIAL DURHAM GROUP TOUR MANUAL
Regional Air Carriers
American Eagle • Air Canada Express • Delta Connection
• United Express • US Airways Express
New York (500 miles)
Philadelphia (400 miles)
Washington (260 miles)
Durham
Durham
Atlanta (275 miles)
Advanced Aerial Photography/DCVB
ABOUT DURHAM
Durham Facts
About 7 million visitors come to Durham each year for all sorts of entertainment, dining, spectator sports,
medical care, and more. As the 17th smallest county in NC, with its fourth largest city, Durham packs a
whole lot—from big city fun to quiet country relaxation—into a compact area of only 299 square miles.
Location and Background
With a population of 279,641 people, Durham is located at the
pinnacle of a 3,000-square-mile North Carolina region known
as the Research Triangle. Durham is also home to the region’s
namesake, Research Triangle Park (RTP).
Durham began as a Native American village named
Adshusheer on the Great Indian Trading Path. It was re-settled
by the Scottish, Irish, and English in the
1700’s and named Durham in 1853. During
the antebellum period, Durham plantations
lay amid some of the largest holdings in the
South. Their African slave quarters became
the hearth of distinctively Southern cultural
traditions.
After the Civil War, Durham first attained
international recognition with “Bull Durham”
tobacco and a worldwide trust founded by
the Duke family.
At the turn of the Nineteenth century,
Durham’s African-American enterprises,
including “Black Wall Street,” captured the
world’s attention, and later still, Durham Civil
Rights leaders pioneered the national sit-in
movement.
Twenty-first century Durham is home
to national centers for medicine, health
care, weight management, humanities, publishing, sports, art,
research, technology, and entrepreneurial start-ups.
Character
Durham is a unique blend of ethnic groups, cultures, lifestyles,
and interests. In a study of 274 similar, mid-sized, urban
communities, Durham ranked first on the Creativity Index™ – a
measure of a community’s technology, talent, and tolerance –
key factors important in attracting a “creative class” of people
who are particularly innovative and contribute to a successful,
vital economy.
Due to the influence of RTP, universities, and medical centers,
homegrown influence is blended with a mix of people from
throughout the country and the world.
Education
Trinity College moved from Randolph County
to Durham in 1892. Durhamite Washington Duke
donated $85,000 to facilitate the move, and Julian
Carr, a local tobacco and textile executive, donated
the original plot of land. Following a $40 million
(over $500 million in today’s dollars) donation by
Washington Duke’s son, James Buchanan Duke,
Trinity College was renamed Duke University in 1924.
Today, Duke is home to nearly 13,000 students, a
world-class medical facility, and nationally ranked
law and business schools.
North Carolina Central University was founded
in 1910 by Dr. James E. Shepard as the National
Religious Training School and Chautauqua.
The school was purchased by the state in 1923,
becoming the nation’s first publicly supported liberal
arts college for African Americans. Now an affiliate
of the 16-campus state university system, NCCU has more than
8,000 students. Its 103+ acre campus includes 56 Georgian
Revival-style buildings, a sports complex, the NCCU Museum of
Art, and a law school ranked among the top for women.
WWW.DURHAMNC.COM
ABOUT DURHAM
Understanding that Raleigh-Durham is NOT a Place
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Durham & Raleigh
City of Medicine
“Raleigh-Durham” is the name of the airport
that serves two, distinct metropolitan statistical
areas—one called Durham-Chapel Hill, and
another called Raleigh-Cary. The airport is coowned by the cities of Durham and Raleigh along
with Durham and Wake counties. RDU is located
at the western edge of Wake County, midway
between the cities of Durham and Raleigh.
The 1910 invention of BC Headache Powder® in Durham may have
been the city’s first step toward becoming a city of medicine; this was
boosted by the opening of Duke University Medical School in 1930. Now,
Durham is home to many weight management centers, a number of
world-class pharmaceutical research centers, and six modern hospitals.
The Triangle Region
“The Triangle” has many meanings. Often it refers to Durham-based
Research Triangle Park. Originally, it referred to the creators of the
research park: Duke University in Durham, NC State University in
Raleigh, and the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. Today, the
term is used to refer to a “family of communities” centered around two
metropolitan statistical areas, one four-county metro centered around
the core city, Durham, NC, and another three-county metro centered
around Raleigh and Cary.
“Raleigh-Durham” is also a misused, shorthand
term for the two-metro Raleigh-Durham-Cary
combined statistical area. As with Baltimore and
Washington, Dallas and Fort Worth, or Anaheim
and Los Angeles, it is rarely feasible to use these
cities as one combined convention site.
The Durham Metropolitan Statistical Area,
which surrounds most of RTP, boasts the highest
concentrations of Ph.D.’s in the Southeast and
one of the highest in the nation.
North Carolina
DCVB
North Carolina is the “Old North State,” a reference that originated
with the division of the Carolinas in 1710. It was one of the 13 original
American colonies, the first to vote for Independence, and the 12th
to ratify the U.S. Constitution. The state motto is esse quam videri, “to
be rather than to seem.” The dogwood is the state flower, the cardinal
the state bird, and the emerald the state gem. North Carolina is now
home to 9.65 million residents, who are sometimes called “Tar Heels.”
This nickname dates to pre-Revolutionary days, when tar, pitch, and
turpentine were extracted from North Carolina pine forests for British
naval sailors.
“DCVB was extremely helpful and timely with advice
and assistance."
Jim Ford, College View Duplicate Bridge Club
ABOUT DURHAM
Taxes
Durham Accolades
Most Durham purchases, including prepared food and clothing, are taxed at
the rate of 7.5%. Non-prepared food purchases at retail stores are taxed at 2%.
Lodging rooms are taxed at 13.5% (combined sales and occupancy taxes). All nonprofit organizations must pay state and local sales taxes at the time of purchase.
Some 501(c)(3) and 501(c)(4) organizations may file a semi-annual NC Form E-588
for a refund; call (919) 733-3661 or visit www.dor.state.nc.us.
Personal Safety
While Durham’s crime rate is lower than many other mid-sized communities
throughout the Southeast, the community is on the forefront of national concern
for personal safety. Downtown and other areas around major hotels have even
lower than average crime rates. Durham is safeguarded by numerous citizen
groups and more than 500 police officers.
Fire Codes
Capacities are posted in all permanent facilities. No cooking is permitted under
tents.
Quality of Life/Economy
With no racial majority, Durham has a very balanced and diverse ethnic mix, a
low unemployment rate, and a cost of living index just below the national average.
A major component of Durham’s economy is health care, including medical
centers, medical practices, and pharmaceutical research.
Information Superhighway
North Carolina is on the leading edge of the nation’s Internet technology.
Durham, including Research Triangle Park, is capable of the most advanced
broadband data and video transport. Applications include distance learning, video
conferencing, telemedicine, multimedia collaboration, advanced imaging, and
high-speed data exchange.
Special Labor Requirements
DCVB
North Carolina is a “right-to-work” state. There are no special requirements in
Durham hotels or meeting facilities. Durham is home to some of the Southeast’s
leading full-service meeting and exhibition service contractors.
WWW.DURHAMNC.COM
ABOUT DURHAM
Climate
Jeana Lee Tahnk/DCVB
Temperatures here are very pleasant,
allowing for outdoor activities, such as golf,
almost year-round. Seasonal temperatures
fall into the following ranges:
JAN
Business Hours
General retail hours in Durham run 10:00 am to 6:00 or 9:00 pm, Monday–
Saturday, and 1:00 pm to 6:00 pm, Sunday. Restaurants generally serve until 10:00
pm on Monday–Thursday and until 11:00 pm on Friday and Saturday, with Sunday
and Monday variable.
Excess Food
Durham is a charter member of programs by PCMA and MPI to recycle excess
food from conventions, banquets, and events. For information on free pick-up of
excess food from hotels or restaurants, call the Interfaith Shuttle at (919) 250-0043.
FEB
MAR
APR
MAY
Currency Exchange
Durham’s visitors may exchange foreign currency at RDU International Airport.
JUNE
Foreign Trade/Customs Clearance
Durham has full customs clearance through RDU International Airport, which
has been named one of the nation’s most efficient airports (2011). For duty-free
exhibitions of goods from abroad, contact Durham’s Foreign Trade Zone #93 (one
of six in North Carolina) at 1-800-289-0082.
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Animals
Some lodging properties set aside rooms for travelers with pets. With
permits and health certificates, many types of wild and domestic animals may
be temporarily imported to North Carolina for exhibition purposes. For more
information, call the NC State Veterinarian at (919) 733-7601.
SEPT
OCT
Alcohol
Alcohol can be served or purchased in North Carolina from 7:00 am until 2:00
am, Monday through Saturday, and noon through 2:00 am on Sunday. Alcohol can
be consumed until 2:30 am. Beware of liability for alcohol. Check with the Durham
County Alcoholic Beverage Control Board at (919) 419-6217 for current limitations
or local special use permits.
Address Designations vs. Locations
Durham-based facilities and locations have been assigned a variety of postal
street and substation delivery designations such as Research Triangle Park,
Bahama, Duke Station, and Rougemont. To eliminate confusion, physical locations
are coded on the map in this guide.
Peak Visitor Periods
There are several peak visitor periods during the year, including university
commencements, homecoming weekends, and times when major sporting events
are planned. The Durham Convention & Visitors Bureau can provide calendar
information and lodging hotline help to avoid potential conflicts during these
peak visitor periods. Contact DCVB at 1-800-446-8604.
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RAIN
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National Weather
Service (919) 515-8225
Provides 24-hour taped message about
local weather that is updated throughout
the day.
Also find the current weather in Durham
at www.durham-nc.com.
RTI International/DCVB
ABOUT DURHAM
Research
Triangle Park
Research Triangle Park (RTP) is the leading and largest high technology research and
science park in North America.
Present
Today, RTP includes over 170 companies, 42,000 full time
employees, and 10,000 contract workers. It is an internationallyknown hub for innovation, development, and research. RTP
is surrounded by a variety of other Durham business and
corporate parks, populated by pharmaceutical, microelectronic,
biotechnology, telecommunications, textile, and other businesses.
Some of the area’s roads are tree-lined boulevards with extensive
bike and walking paths, and the whole area has ready access to
major traffic thoroughfares that make for easy commuting.
Past
RTP was built to stop what is known as “brain drain” which
referred to the departure of students who received great
educations at area universities. There was a strong interest in
keeping that intellectual capital close by, and so RTP was born.
Founded in 1959, this 7,000-acre namesake for the entire
Triangle region is two miles wide and eight miles long, based
in Durham with an extension spilling into Wake County toward
Cary and Morrisville. Just four miles from Downtown Durham
and encompassed on three sides by the City of Durham, RTP
was originally named for its affiliation with three major research
universities: Duke University in Durham, the University of North
Carolina at Chapel Hill, and North Carolina State University
in Raleigh. The three original universities are now joined by
Durham’s North Carolina Central University (located less than
two miles from RTP), playing a major role as home to the
Biomanufacturing Research Institute & Technology Enterprise
(BRITE) Center for Excellence.
Future
The park is now embarking on a new 50-year master plan
to include more lifestyle enhancements and assets, with the
objective of making RTP a more functional area for those
commuting in to work, as well as options to live there. With a very
strategic eye on the future, new housing, lodging, dining, and
retail options are now under consideration for development to
make RTP a bright spot on the future’s horizon as well.
Research Triangle Park is not a city, but it has a special Durham
postal substation – Research Triangle Park, NC 27709. It exists in
a special county district, serviced by Durham utilities. For more
information, visit www.rtp.org.
County
Durham
City
RTP
A Nexus for Entrepreneurs
Durham, a city with deep entrepreneurial roots, has
garnered national attention for its progressive and
innovative nature for hundreds of years. Downtown
Durham is home to over 75 startup companies employing
more than 500 people.
In 2011, Durham was the first stop on the US Small
Business Administration’s national tour of roundtable
discussions called Startup America: Reducing Barriers.
In other words, entrepreneurism is an essential part of
Durham’s DNA.
WWW.DURHAMNC.COM
ABOUT DURHAM
History at a Glance
Bennett Place/DCVB
With historic buildings adaptively reused, engaged citizens in its streets, and a booming economy, Durham
didn’t get to be the place it is by accident. Read about its past and it’s easy to understand why Durham is
such a popular destination at present.
Remembering the Civil War: 150 Years Later
Appomattox Courthouse is nice and all, but it’s got nothing on Durham for being an important destination for Civil War enthusiasts.
Not only did the war effectively end here with the largest troop surrender at Bennett Place, but Durham also has two other state
historic sites: Stagville, the largest plantation in NC; and Duke Homestead, the family farm of Durham’s famed tobacco baron family,
the Dukes. So whether interest lies in history pre-, during, or post-war, Durham has sites for those seeking to commemorate the 150th
anniversary of the Civil War in any way they choose.
Additionally, Durham’s role in the Civil War is preserved by the “Carolinas Campaign: End of the War” Civil War Trail, which traces
Union General Sherman’s march across North Carolina and culminates in Durham. Retrace the war’s final days by following the six
specialized markers detailing the historical significance of Durham’s Civil War sites.
Additional information about these markers and other Civil War resources in Durham can be found at www.civilwardurham.com.
Durham History Timeline
Durham is thought to
be the site of an ancient
Native American village
named Adshusheer. Before
Europeans arrived, two
Native American tribes, the
Eno and the Occaneechi,
lived and farmed here.
Explorer John Lawson called
the area “the flower of the
Carolinas.” During the mid1700s, Scottish, Irish, and
English colonists settled on
land granted by King Charles
I (for whom the Carolinas are
named).
Prior to the American
Revolution, pioneers in what
is now Durham were involved
in the “War of Regulation.”
According to legend, Loyalist
militia cut Cornwallis Road
through this area in 1771 to
quell the rebellion.
William Johnston,
a local shopkeeper
and farmer
who forged
Revolutionary
ammunition,
served in the
Provincial Capital
Congress.
Dr. Bartlett Durham,
for whom the city is
named, provided land
for a railroad depot,
Durham’s Station. The
town of Durham was
incorporated in 1869;
Durham County was
established in 1881.
17 days after
Appomattox, Union
General Sherman and
Confederate General
Johnston negotiated
the Civil War’s largest
troop surrender in
Durham.
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1771
1775
1849
1865
Pre-1700s
2011
1959
1957
1910
1907
1898
1887
The New York
Times named
Durham one of the
Top 41 Places to
Visit in the World.
Research
Triangle Park
was carved
from Durham
pinelands.
The Rev. Douglas Moore of
Durham’s Asbury Temple
Methodist Church led NC’s
first sit-in at Royal Ice Cream
Parlor – three years before
Greensboro Woolworth’s
counter sit-in attracted
national media attention.
Dr. James E. Shepard
founded the
National Religious
Training School and
Chautauqua, which
eventually became
North Carolina
Central University.
Mechanics
and Farmers
Bank
founded.
NC Mutual
Life
Insurance
Company
founded.
Trinity College moved from
Randolph County to Durham.
Washington Duke and Julian
Carr donated money and land to
facilitate the move. Following a
$40 million donation by James
Buchanan Duke, Trinity College was
renamed Duke University in 1924.
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Complimentary
D
CVB Group Resources is here to be your clearinghouse of information and your connection
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to services that will save time and help make your trip to Durham a success.
C O M P L I M E N TA R Y P L A N N I N G R E S O U R C E S
DCVB provides the following services to help secure a host hotel for your tour group.
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DCVB
Booking Your Tour
Research and Planning Assistance
Professional sales staff
available to assist
group tour planners:
• Checking for availability on specified dates
• Checking for conflicts with other planned events
• Accepting Requests for Proposals online at www.durham-nc.com/planners/meetings_events/
Call 800-446-8604
and ask for sales
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Identifying Accommodations and Facilities
Or visit
www.durham-nc.com
• Gathering quotes and availability for accommodations
• Scheduling appointments, providing local transportation,
and escorting on-site inspections
to submit RFP
Presenting a Competitive Bid
• Preparing a comprehensive proposal summarizing pertinent information
• Making a formal presentation to decision-makers
DCVB
• Supplying promotional materials, such as mini visitor guides and brochures
“On behalf of the membership, Board and myself, I want to thank you for the Durham Visitors Guides...the
guides were a HUGE hit…I appreciate your response to my call for assistance and love that the Bureau is as
supportive of Durham’s community groups as you are its visitors.”
Karen Knox, CMP Blue Cross and Blue Shield NC
Stewart Waller/DCVB
Planning Your Tour
Once Durham is chosen and accomodations are reserved, DCVB can provide additional services to
make the job easier.
Planning Assistance
• Group dining suggestions
Destination Information
Official Durham publications and guides
available by request:
• Tour itineraries and ideas
• Local charter and transportation bids
• Itinerary planning assistance
• Calendar of local events
• Listing of local tour companies and step-on guides
Attendance Promotion
• Promotional brochures for mailings
• Custom-designed promotional postcard/email
• Durham images and graphics for websites or printed materials
• Durham promotional videos
• Official Durham Visitor & Relocation Guide
• 300+ Great Things About Durham
• Downtown Durham Guide & Walking Tour
• African-American Heritage Guide
• Durham Visitor Overview & Map
• Biodegradable Durham welcome bags
Destination Hospitality
www.durham-nc.com
• Custom map and/or direction cards
Official Durham website for visitors and newcomers
features searchable event calendar, maps, things to
see and do, places to stay and eat, live chat, and more.
• Welcome letter from community leaders
• Community leader to personally welcome attendees
• Biodegradable Durham welcome bags for visitor materials
Like Durham, NC on Facebook at
www.facebook.com/MyDurham
Keep up-to-date on upcoming events and
more at twitter.com/DurhamNC and twitter.
com/DurhamNewsSvc
Number of attendees and room nights determine the services DCVB can offer
WWW.DURHAMNC.COM
Itineraries
Durham has such a wide variety of things to do and places to see that even lifelong residents can
find something new to do every day. For some expert and unique views of Durham, check out
these itinerary and tour options.
Additional Guides & Maps:
Art
• All About Art (One Day Itinerary)
Food
• Farm to Fork (Half Day Itinerary)
History
• Civil War & More (One Day Itinerary)
• A Diverse Historical Perspective (One Day Itinerary)
• A Quick Course in History (Half Day Itinerary)
Kids
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•
•
•
Kids Ages 1-7 (One Day Itinerary)
Rainy Day Fun for Kids Ages 1-7 (Half Day Itinerary)
Kids of All Ages (One Day Itinerary)
Rainy Day Fun for Kids of All Ages (Half Day Itinerary)
Nature
• Getting Back to Nature (Half Day Itinerary)
• Family-Friendly Southern Durham (Half Day Itinerary)
• Central Sites, Natural Delights (Half Day Itinerary)
All itineraries also available online at:
www.durham-nc.com/thingstodo/itineraries/index.html
Les Todd, Duke Photography/DCVB
African-American
Heritage Guide
Durham is and has always been
one of North Carolina’s most
ethnically diverse communities.
From music to education to a key
role in the Civil Rights movement,
Durham’s African-American
community has made tremendous contributions.
DCVB’s African-American Heritage Guide outlines
these contributions and some of Durham’s most
famous heritage sites. The guide is available at
the Official Durham Visitor Information Center in
Downtown.
Experience Durham’s
Vibrant Downtown
The Downtown Durham Guide
and Walking Tour is a collaborative
publication between the Durham
Convention & Visitors Bureau and
Downtown Durham, Inc. It is a concise
and informative guide to Downtown’s
dining, shopping, nightlife, history, and other
points of interest, convenient to those experiencing
Durham’s vibrant Downtown area by foot, bike,
or car. Guides are located at lodging properties
throughout Durham as well as at the Official Durham
Visitor Information Center in Downtown.
* For some itinerary activities, it is advisable to call ahead for large groups of ten or more.
For planning assistance call the DCVB sales staff at (800) 446-8604.
Where great things happen
O N E D AY I T I N E R A R Y
All About Art
Durham has a creative, colorful, and diverse arts community filled with acclaimed
artists and stunning visual arts. Visitors can spend all day viewing different media
from photography to sculpture in exhibition spaces that vary from restored mill
warehouses to custom-built galleries.
XAccess off Lawson St. at Merrick St.
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North Carolina Central University Art Museum
1801 Fayetteville St, Durham, NC 27707 | (919) 530-6211 | web.nccu.edu/artmuseum/index.html
Collections and temporary exhibitions of 19th- and 20th-century African-American art. Local
artists and students also showcase their work (Allow one hour).
XReturn to Fayetteville Rd and turn right heading north - 1 mi. Turn right onto E. Main St. then an
immediate left onto Morning Glory Ave. Golden Belt parking is directly ahead (10 min).
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Golden Belt Arts Campus
807 E Main St, Durham, NC 27701 | www.goldenbeltarts.com
Includes LabourLove Gallery and ROOM 100, showcasing exhibitions of emerging local and
national contemporary artists, as well as the studios of dozens of painters, jewelry-makers,
photographers, mixed-media artists, and others in a creatively restored seven-acre historic mill
campus. Open M-Sa, 10am-7pm; Su, 12-6pm (Allow one hour).
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Visitor Information Center
Find helpful information on the great things
to see and do in Durham by speaking with a
friendly information specialist in person at the
Visitor Information Center:
101 East Morgan Street, Downtown Durham
(919) 687-0288 or (800) 446-8604
Hours: 8:30 am to 5 pm ET, Monday-Friday,
and 10 am to 2 pm ET, Saturday. (After-hours
information bins and a computer kiosk are also
available evenings and weekends.)
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Durham Arts Council
Galleries
120 Morris St, Durham 27701 | (919) 560-2787 |
www.durhamarts.org
Downtown home to the Durham Art Guild, one of
the 18 local arts organizations based here, as well
as the Allenton, Semans, Ella Fountain Pratt Legacy,
and SunTrust Galleries, which host revolving
exhibitions of North Carolina artists. Durham is
home to hundreds of visual artists and the Guild,
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chartered in 1948, is one of the oldest in the nation
(Allow one hour).
XFrom Morris St. turn left onto N. Great Jones St take
a right onto W. Chapel Hill St. at the bridge. Continue W.
Chapel Hill St/Duke University Rd for 1.5 mi the Nasher
parking area is on the right prior to Anderson St (10 mins).
www.durham-nc.com
Official Durham website for visitors and
newcomers features searchable event calendar,
maps, things to see and do, places to stay and
eat, live chat, and more.
Keep up-to-date on upcoming events
and more at twitter.com/DurhamNC and
twitter.com/DurhamNewsSvc
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Nasher Museum of
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Got An Appetite for More? Find a
spot for a great meal, additional historic
places of interest, and more at www.
durham-nc.com. Or, stop by our Visitor
Information Center at 101 E Morgan St.
2001 Campus Dr, Duke University Central Campus | (919)
684-5135 | www.nasher.duke.edu
Designed by renowned architect Rafael Viñoly, this
65,000-sq.-ft. museum features three large gallery
spaces of classical to contemporary works of art,
including Duke’s permanent collections as well as
special exhibitions, sculpture gardens, café, and gift
shop (Allow one hour).
(919) 687-0288 | (800) 446-8604
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Farm to Fork
Durham’s food scene has been widely celebrated as among the best in the US and
worthy of note on an international scale, but from where does all that great food
come? Take a journey out of town and into some of the close by areas where great
things happen for Durham’s food community; meet the farmers, see the animals, and
see the fields from which your next memorable meal in Durham will come. Enjoy!
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Durham Farmers’ Market
501 Foster St | www.durhamfarmersmarket.com
Get your first taste of the Bull City at the Durham Farmers’ Market. Expect to find fresh,
locally grown produce and herbs (including organic), and other decorative plants,
eggs, meats, cheeses, and more from over 60 local vendors. The Market features regular
cooking demos by local chefs, many of whom source fresh produce on-site for use in their
respective restaurants. This popular market is a staple Saturday activity for many locals and
has been featured in publications ranging from The New York Times to Bon Appétit.
Sa, 8am-12pm (Apr-Nov), 10am-12pm (Dec-Mar); Wed 3:30pm-6:30pm, (May-Sep). (2 hours)
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www.durham-nc.com
www.durham-nc.com/dining/
Now that you’ve had a taste of Durham, it’s time
for a meal! The Durham Farmers’ Market is located
within a five-minute walk to many of Downtown’s
finest restaurants. Thanks to a thriving colony of
imaginative chefs and a passionate community of
locavores, it’s no wonder that Durham has been
named the “Foodiest Small Town in America.”
Consult www.durham-nc.com/dining/ for
recommendations and find out what all the buzz iss
about! (1 hour)
XHead north on US 15/501 N. Roxboro St.
for 11 miles. Turn right onto Bahama Rd, drive
4 miles, then turn right onto Hall Rd for 1.5
miles. Elodie Farms will be on the left.
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Elodie Farms
9522 Hampton Rd, Rougemont NC 27572
(919) 479-4606 | www.elodiefarms.com
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A mere 30-minute drive north of Downtown
Durham lies Elodie Farms, a goat farm and
creamery whose cheeses are sold at area farmers’
markets and specialty restaurants. The 21-acre familyowned farm regularly offers agritourism events and
regularly welcomes visitors for farm tours. Tours provide
visitors the opportunity to experience the entire
cheese-making process–from the milking room to
the cheese kitchen. Approximately 45 minutes in
length, tours end in a cheese tasting. Call in advance
Convention
to schedule. (3 hours)
& Visitors Bureau
Got An Appetite for More? Find a spot for a
great meal, additional historic places of interest, and
more at www.durham-nc.com. Or, stop by our Visitor
(919) 687-0288 | (800) 446-8604
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Civil War & More
After the end of the American Civil War, Durham is where the South’s industrial
revolution began and flourished with the tobacco and textile industries and
consequently where one of the nation’s premier universities made its home.
The following historic sites provide a quick course in Durham history where
great things have—and continue to—happen.
Bennett Memorial Rd, (15 min travel time from Downtown Durham)
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The American Civil War effectively ended just 15 minutes outside of Downtown Durham
at what is now commemorated by Bennett Place Historic Site. In April 1865, the simple
farmhouse of the Bennitt family served as a meeting place for Generals Sherman and
Johnston to negotiate the largest troop surrender of the War.
Bennett Place Historic Site is open T-Sa, 9am-5pm. (Allow one hour)
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2828 Duke Homestead Rd, Durham, NC 27705 | (919) 477-5498 | www.nchistoricsites.org/duke/DUKE.HTM
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Durham’s future leaders came home from the war and rapidly launched North Carolina and
the South into the industrial revolution and beyond. Duke University’s namesake, Washington
Duke, was perhaps Durham’s most notable industrial leader. Duke Homestead is the 19th
century farm where Washington Duke first grew and processed tobacco; the historic site
features a tobacco museum, Washington Duke’s home, and other historic structures. Duke
Homestead is open T-Sa, 9am-5pm. (Allow one hour)
Right on Duke Homestead Rd; right on Carver St; left on Duke St, which merges with N Roxboro St (15 min)
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West Point on the Eno City Park
North of Washington Duke’s homestead lies West Point on the Eno. The 388-acre park is
located along a two-mile stretch of the scenic Eno River and features the West Point Mill,
one of the longest-running and most prosperous mills of the 32 mills that once dotted the
Eno river; the McCown-Mangum Housem, a restored Greek-revival farmhouse; and the Hugh
Mangum Museum of Photography, with its permanent exhibit of Mangum’s images and
equipment. The park is open daily from 8am-sundown year-round; historic buildings are
open Sa-Su, 1-5pm from mid-March through mid-December. (Allow one hour)
South on Roxboro Rd to Downtown, right on Jackie Robinson Dr (20 min)
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American Tobacco
(919) 687-0288 | (800) 446-8604
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Visitor Information Center Hours:
Mon-Fri, 8:30 am to 5 pm; Sat, 10 am to 2 pm.
318 Blackwell St, Durham NC 27701
(919) 433-1566 | www.americantobaccocampus.com
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5101 North Roxboro St, Durham, NC 27704 | (919) 471-1623
www.enoriver.org/eno/parks/WestPoint/westpoint.html
Got An Appetite for More? Find a spot for
a great meal, additional historic places of interest,
and more at www.durham-nc.com. Or, stop by
our Visitor Information Center at 101 E Morgan St.
The American Tobacco campus was once the heart of Durham’s booming tobacco industry.
Now, the water tower, smoke stack, and brick buildings that were once the center of Lucky
Strike’s operations have been renovated into a landmark complex of restaurants, businesses,
and residences. Some of Durham’s celebrated restaurants are located in and around
American Tobacco and the neighboring Brightleaf and Downtown Districts. For restaurant
recommendations, consult www.durham-nc.com/dining. American Tobacco Campus is open
M-Sa, 6am-12am and Su, 7am-7pm. (Allow one hour)
A Diverse Historical Perspective
After the American Civil War effectively ended here, Durham is where the South’s
industrial revolution started with tobacco and textile industries, where the Civil
Rights movement gained traction, and where the nation’s first liberal arts college
for African-Americans was founded. The following historic sites provide a quick
course in Durham history where great things have—and continue to—happen.
Take 15-501 N to Old Oxford Hwy (25 min travel time from Downtown Durham)
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5828 Old Oxford Highway, Durham, NC 27712 | (919) 620-0120 | www.stagville.org
Historic Stagville comprises the remnants of the Bennehan-Cameron family plantation, one of
the largest plantation holdings of the pre-Civil War South with approximately 900 slaves and
almost 30,000 acres of land. Stagville offers a view of the past, especially that of the African
American community, by allowing visitors to guide themselves around its extensive grounds which
include the Horton Home, the Great Barn and Horton Grove, the remnants of the property’s timberframed slave quarters. Historic Stagville is open T-Sa, 9am-5pm. (Allow 1.5 hours)
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South on Old Oxford Hwy; right onto Snow Hill Rd to immediate left onto Infinity Rd; left onto Roxboro Rd;
left onto Lakewood Ave (30 min)
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Hayti was once the center of Durham’s vibrant African-American community. St. Joseph Church,
first established by the Rev. Edian Markham, a Methodist Episcopal Missionary and former slave, is
now the site of Hayti Heritage Center. With its grand steeple and elegant stained glass windows, St.
Joseph’s Church has long symbolized the dignity
and resolve of a people once known as the most
prosperous African American community in the
United States. Hayti Heritage Center is open T-F,
10am-5pm and Sa, 10am-3pm. (Allow one hour)
Continue south on Fayettville St towards NCCU
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North Carolina Central University
Founded by Dr. James E. Shepard in 1910 as the National Religious Training School and
Chautauqua to train African-American teachers and missionaries, North Carolina Central
University was the nation’s first publicly supported liberal arts college for African-Americans.
The University’s Art Museum is devoted to featuring African-American artists, the James E.
Shepard Memorial Library contains the Martin Collection of African-American culture, and
the William Jones Building houses the Woolworth lunch counter where a historic Durham
sit-in occurred. Tours by appointment. (Allow half an hour)
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1801 Fayetteville St, Durham, NC 27707 | (919) 530-6295 | www.nccu.edu
Got An Appetite for More? Find a spot for
a great meal, additional historic places of interest,
and more at www.durham-nc.com. Or, stop by
our Visitor Information Center at 101 E Morgan St.
Return to Downtown Durham going north on Fayetteville St
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Downtown Durham Historic District
(919) 687-0288 | (800) 446-8604
FAX (919) 680-8340
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Visitor Information Center Hours:
Mon-Fri, 8:30 am to 5 pm; Sat, 10 am to 2 pm.
905 W Main St, Durham, NC 27701 | (919) 682-9229
Durham’s boom years as a tobacco industry hub are evident in the downtown warehouses at
Brightleaf Square, the American Tobacco Campus, and Golden Belt, which have since been
repurposed into a shopping district, business district and arts complex respectively. Some of
the most prominent and successful black-owned businesses in the country were established
in Durham during the early 20th century. These businesses were centered on Parrish St., which
would come to be known as “Black Wall Street.” Business hours vary. (Allow 1.5 hours)
A Quick Course in History
As the birthplace of Brightleaf tobacco, Durham’s colorful and unique history is
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inextricably tied to the tobacco trade and the industries that grew up around it.
The following historic sites provide a quick dose of Durham history where great
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XHead west on W Chapel Hill St towards Duke University Rd and turn right onto Chapel Dr
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Duke University Chapel
401 Chapel Dr, Durham, NC 27708 | (919) 681-9414 | www.chapel.duke.edu
Just a 5 minute drive from Downtown Durham lies Duke Chapel, the cathedral-like centerpiece
of Duke University’s West Campus. Built in 1930, the structure soars 210 feet and is one the the
last great collegiate Gothic projects in the United States. The chapel hosts interdenominational
services and recitals throughout each week and is open daily 8am-5pm. (Allow one hour)
XTake 15-501 S from Cameron Blvd towards Chapel Hil; at I-40 turn left towards Raleigh and take exit 273A
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5109 Farrington Rd, between NC Hwy 54 & Old Chapel Hill Rd | (919) 493-8149
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Patterson’s Mill County Store, a historic landmark
and turn-of-the century county store featuring
displays of pharmaceutical Americana and
tobacco marketing memorabilia, is located
just 30 minutes from Duke Chapel off of I-40.
A fascinating step back in time, Patterson’s Mill
Country Store is patterned after the original store
of the 1870s with collectibles and North Carolina
Gifts for sale. The store is open Tu-Sa, 10am5:30pm; Su, 2pm-5pm. (Allow one hour)
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(919) 687-0288 or (800) 446-8604
www.durham-nc.com
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Leigh Farm Park
370 Leigh Farm Rd | (919) 489-0900
Nearby Leigh Farm Park provides an opportunity to delve even deeper into Durham’s
rich cultural history. Just 10 minutes from Patterson’s Mill just north of the NC 54 and
I-40 interchange lies the seven-acre historic Leigh Farm Park area including Leigh House
(circa 1835), an early 19th century dairy and a mid-19th century slave cabin among other
historically significant structures. Visitors to Leigh Farm are invited to enjoy the cultural
history programming as well as picknicking, fishing, hiking and outdoor nature study. The
park is open year round from Sun-up to Sun-down. (Allow one hour)
(919) 687-0288 | (800) 446-8604
FAX (919) 680-8340
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Kids Ages 1-7
Durham is an ideal destination for those traveling with small children. With so
many family friendly things to do and places to go, you and your children will not
lack for fun and enrichment.
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Rolling View State Recreation Area
Falls Lake State Recreation Area, which consists of seven individual parks, is located at Falls Lake in
Wake and Durham counties, approximately 12 miles east of Durham.
4201 Baptist Rd, Durham, NC 27703 | (919) 676-1027 | www.ncparks.gov/Visit/parks/fala/main.php
There are plenty of opportunities to enjoy the great outdoors at Falls Lake State Recreation
Area. Consisting of seven individual parks, activities include bird-watching, boating/sailing,
swimming, beaches, water skiing, windsurfing, as well as 115 tent & trailer camping sites.
Open Nov-Feb 8am-6pm, Mar-Apr and Sep-Oct 8am-8pm, May-Aug 8am-9pm.
(Allow 1-2 hours)
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715 N Hoover Rd, Durham, NC 27712 | (919) 598-1944 | www.wheelsfunparkdurham.com
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batting cages and a roller skating rink, there are plenty of activities to keep the whole
family entertained. Open M-F 10am-9pm, F-Sa 10am-10pm, Su 1pm-7pm.
(Allow 1-2 hours)
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XReturn to I-85 via Hwy 70 N and take I-85 S to exit
176; Duke St will merge with N Roxboro St/US 15-501
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City Park
5101 N Roxboro St, Durham, NC 27704 | (919) 471-1623
www.enoriver.org/eno/parks/WestPoint/westpoint.html
A perfect balance of outdoor activity and
historic significance, the West Point on the
Eno is located along the Eno River. The site
features river access and hiking trails in addition
to being the site of a reconstructed 1778
working grist mill with cornmeal for sale, the
historic McCown-Mangum House dating to
the mid-1800s, the Hugh Mangum Museum of
Photography, and an amphitheater. Open 8amsunset. (Allow one hour)
Got An Appetite for More? Find a spot for a great
meal, additional historic places of interest, and more at
www.durham-nc.com. Or, stop by our Visitor Information
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Rainy Day Fun for Kids Ages 1-7
Rainy day? Not a problem! With so many indoor family friendly things to do and
places to go in Durham, you and your children will not lack for entertainment and
enrichment.
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XGo N on Duke St; cross over I-85 and turn right onto W Murray Ave (10 mins from Downtown Durham)
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433 W Murray Ave, Durham, NC 27704 | (919) 220-5429 | www.ncmls.org
The Museum of Life and Science is the highlight of most any kid’s visit to Durham. As one
of the top four family-friendly museums in the Southest, this state-of-the-art science and
technology center features engaging traveling and permanent exhibitions. Don’t miss the
Museum’s permanent exhibitions: the Magic Wings butterfly exhibit, which houses many rare
and colorful species of butterflies from around the world; Explore the Wild, which features
black bears, red wolves, and lemurs in their natural habitats. Admission: $14 Adults; $11
Seniors; $9.50 Children ages 3-12; free for under 3. Open M-Sa, 10am-5pm; Su, 12-5pm.
(Allow 2+ hours)
XReturn on Duke St and the Mall is on your right just past I-85 (5 mins)
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1058 W Club Blvd, Durham, NC 27701 | (919) 286-4400
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The Triangle’s only full sized Italian Carousel can be found in Northgate Mall, a regional
shopping landmark for over 50 years. In addition to over 100 shops and restaurants, this
family oriented shopping mall features an assortment of kiddie rides including a miniature
train, a jump house, a power jump and a 10-screen megaplex theater.
Open M-Sa, 10am-9pm; Su, 12pm-6pm.
(Allow 30 minutes)
XTake Duke St S towards Main St and turn left at
Main; continue on Main St, turning left onto Morning
Glory Ave at Golden Belt (10 mins)
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The Scrap Exchange
923 Franklin St, Cordoba Center for the Arts, Durham,,
NC 27701 | (919) 688-6960
www.scrapexchange.org
The Scrap Exchange is an ideal place to foster
young, creative minds. Children and adults alike
are invited to turn clean, reusable industrial
discards into upcycled works of art in the
Make-and-Take room. Additionally, there are
craft classes throughout the year and The Green
Gallery showcases artists using reusable materials
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Thurs 11am-6pm, Sat 10am-5pm, Su 12am-5pm.
(Allow 1-2 hours)
Got An Appetite for More? Find a spot for a great
meal, additional historic places of interest, and more at
www.durham-nc.com. Or, stop by our Visitor Information
Center at 101 E Morgan St.
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Kids of All Ages
Durham is an ideal destination for kids of all ages. With so many family-friendly
things to do and places to go, you and your children will not lack for fun and
enrichment.
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Durham Central Park Skatepark
501 Foster St, Durham, NC 27701 | (919) 682-2800 | www.durhamcentralpark.org/park-info/skate-park
Start downtown with a visit to the Durham Central Park Skatepark. This 10,000-sq-ft. state-ofthe-art park features a floating quarter pipe, three stairwells with handrails and an eight-foot
trog bowl among other skater favorites. Helmets and pads are required! (Allow one hour)
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715 N Hoover Rd, Durham, NC 27712 | (919) 598-1944 | www.wheelsfunparkdurham.com
Kids will go nuts for the attractions at Wheels Fun Park. From go-karts and mini golf to
batting cages and a roller skating rink, there are plenty of activities to keep the whole family
entertained. Open M-F 10am-9pm, F-Sa 10am-10pm, Su 1pm-7pm.
(Allow 1-2 hours)
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Blvd; take a right onto Ellis Rd, then first right onto
Cash/Stage Rd (10 mins)
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DPR Ropes Course
(919) 687-0288 or (800) 446-8604
www.durham-nc.com
The Discovery High Ropes Course pushes
daring types to the limit. With 25 separate
elements, the course tests strength and
coordination and culminates in three peak
experiences including the 55-foot high
Crow’s Nest. Access to the course is by
reservation at http://www.durhamnc.gov/
departments/parks/adventure.cfm.
(Allow one hour)
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Durham Bulls Baseball Club
409 Blackwell St, Durham, NC 27701 | (919) 687-6500
www.durhambulls.com
Finish the day with America’s favorite pastime!
Take in a Durham Bulls game at the Durham Bulls
Athletic Park. Arguably the country’s most famous
Triple-A baseball team, the Durham Bulls are a
Durham must-do. The team’s mascot Wool-E-Bull
offers delightful distraction as needed. Game times
vary Apr-Sept. (Allow 3 hours)
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XFrom downtown, take W Chapel Hill St/University Dr to Towerview Rd, then take a left onto Science Dr;
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Duke Basketball Museum & Sports Hall of Fame
306 Towerview Rd, Durham, NC 27708, Schwartz-Butters Athletic Center, Duke West Campus
(919) 613-7500 | www.goduke.com
Escape the elements with a visit to the Duke Basketball Museum & Sports Hall of Fame.
Located alongside the fabled Cameron Indoor Stadium, home of the four-time national
champion Duke Blue Devils, the museum features decades of Duke University athletic
achievements showcased with visual and audio exhibits, theater, and trophies of national
championships. The public can access the Duke Basketball Museum & Sports Hall of Fame
from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday. (Allow one hour)
XFrom Duke take 147 South to I-40, and merge onto I-40 E. Take exit 282. Continue straight at the
light onto Emperor Blvd. Travel approximately one mile, and Defy Gravity will be on the left.
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4300 Emperor Blvd, Ste 250 | 919-825-1010 | www.defygravity.us
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Jump around at DefyGravity, a trampoline sports arena where entertainment and
trampolines meet. DefyGravity is a 13,000 square foot facility with 7,000 square feet of
connected wall-to-wall steal frame trampolines, including angled wall trampolines. There is
also a foam pit and one of the largest trampoline dodgeball cages in America. DefyGravity
hosts social outings, birthday parties, workouts, competitive team sports, corporate team
building and creative fundraisers. Some time periods are age-restricted. Reservations
recommended in advance. Must sign a waiver to jump
and to observe. Open M-Th 9am-9pm, Fri-Sa 9am11pm and Su 1pm-5pm. (Allow one 1-2 hours)
XTravel back to I-40 West, via Emperor Blvd. and Page Rd.,
following the signs. Take exit 270 and go right onto DurhamChapel Hill Blvd. AMF will be on the left, and you can use the
cut-through in the median in front of it to get across.
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Bowling at AMF Durham
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4508 Durham-Chapel Hill Blvd, Durham, NC 27707
(919) 489-9154 | www.amf.com/durhamlanes
AMF Durham Lanes is a family favorite with its 32
bowling lanes, video games, billiards and air hockey.
Open M-Th 10am-Midnight, F-Sa 10am-12am, Su 10
am-Midnight. (Allow 1-2 hours)
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Got An Appetite for More? Find a spot
for a great meal, additional historic places of
interest, and more at www.durham-nc.com.
Or, stop by our Visitor Information Center at
101 E Morgan St.
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Getting Back to Nature
While Durham may not immediately spring to mind as a place for nature-filled
excursions, Durham will surprise visitors with what it has to offer. Nature
aficionados will enjoy bird-watching, hiking trails, and scenic river views,
while history buffs will revel in the past with historic buildings and tobacco
farmland.
XFrom I-85 take the Cole Mill Rd exit #173 go 5.5 miles to the park entrance (15 min)
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Eno River State Park
6101 Cole Mill Road, Durham, NC 27705 | 919-383-1686 | www.ncparks.gov/Visit/parks/enri/main.php
The Eno River State Park is Durham’s largest park with 3,900 acres of secluded wilderness along
the banks of the Eno River in Durham and Orange Counties. Visitors enjoy picknicking under
shelters, bird-watching, canoeing, rafting, fishing, and hiking. (Allow 1-2 hours)
XTake Cole Mill Rd to Pleasant Green Rd turning left follow for 4 miles then turn right onto St.
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History lovers swoon when they realize they’re standing at the intersection of history and
nature at Little River Regional Park & Nature Trail. This 391-acre park and natural area was
developed from tobacco farmland. Historic barns, houses, and sheds now serve as picnic
shelters, information centers, and landmarks accompanying the more than 15 miles of
walking, hiking, mountain-biking, and horseback-riding
trails. There is also a playground for children and
wildlife, bird-watching, picnicking, and rockhounding.
Hours vary. (Allow 1-2 hours)
XTake a left onto Guess Rd to Mason Rd 3.3 mi take a left
on Mason which becomes Snow Hill Rd 7 mi. Parking is on
the right just before Old Oxford Hwy (20 min)
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3706 Snow Hill Rd Durham NC 27712
www.enoriver.org/what-we-protect/parks/pennys-bend/
Visitors don’t need to flip for heads or tails to
decide whether or not to visit Penny’s Bend. Hikers
are pleased to discover unusual wildflowers and
unique molten rock formations on the 84-acre
peninsula formed by the Eno River. Open dawn to
dusk. (Allow 1-2 hours)
Or stop by our Visitor Information Center at
101 E Morgan St.
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Family-friendly Southern Durham
There’s something for everyone in family-friendly Southern Durham. From
paved trails for strollers to modern playgrounds for modern toddlers, families
will rest easy, knowing their children are having outdoor fun.
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XFrom Downtown Durham take N. Mangum St. heading south to University Dr. Turn right onto
University Dr. Make a slight right onto Durham-Chapel Hill Blvd. Continue straight on the Durham-Chapel
Hill Blvd for 4 miles. Turn left onto South West Durham Dr. Park entrance in on the left (20 min).
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Old Chapel Hill Road Park
3751 SouthWest Durham Drive, Durham NC, 27770 | 919-560-4355 | www.ci.durham.nc.us/gis_apps/
parkapp/mainmap.cfm
Old Chapel Hill Road Park is a park that suites everyone’s tastes. Featuring an athletic field,
basketball courts, playground area, and greenway access to the New Hope Creek Bottomlands
loop trail. The trail is a A 2.2-mile natural surface loop trail through beautiful bottomland hardwood
forest between New Hope Creek and Sherwood Githens Middle School. Open dawn to dusk.
(Allow 1-2 hours)
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202 W. NC Highway 54, Durham, NC 27713 | 919-560-4355 | http://www.triangletrails.org
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The American Tobacco Trail is perhaps the most well-known greenway in Durham.
Connecting Downtown Durham to South Durham, this 12 mile paved walking and biking
trail is perfect for an afternoon stroll, or a more intense run. A bridge over interstate 40 is
scheduled for completion in 2013. Parking for the American Tobacco Trail is available via
a gravel lot adjacent to the South Point Crossings
shopping center, located at the intersection of
Fayetteville St and NC 54. The lot provides a direct
entrance to the trail as well as a large over view map of
the trail. (Allow 2 hours)
XTake a left onto Fayetteville Street . Turn left onto Martin
Luther King Jr. Parkway. Turn right onto Hope Valley Road.
Turn left onto University Drive. Turn right onto Academy Road.
Turn left onto Pickett Road. Take the 2nd right onto Wade
Road, Cornwallis Road Park is ahead on the left (15min).
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Cornwallis Road Park
2830 Wade Road Durham NC 27705 | (919)560-4355 |
www.durhamnc.gov/gis_apps/sp/parkapp/park.cfm
A local city park that includes; a fit trail (walking
trial plus exercise stations), traditional playground
structures, climbing walls and webs, basketball court,
picnic area and a heavily wooded 18 hole disc golf
course built amongst rolling piedmont NC hills
(Allow 2 hours).
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Central Sites, Natural Delights
Flowers, plants and trails abound in Central Durham. All within a 15 minute
drive of Downtown Durham, viewing nature doesn’t have to take you too far
away from the center of it all.
XFrom Downtown Durham take W. Main St heading west to Anderson St. (15th St.) Turn right onto
Anderson, the gardens entrance is on the right (10 min).
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Sarah P. Duke Gardens
420 Anderson St., Durham, NC, 27708 | 919-684-3698 | www.gardens.duke.edu
Part of Duke University’s campus, the Sarah P. Duke Gardens is known as one of the premier public
gardens in the US. Visitors enjoy roaming the 55-acre gardens for free while viewing more than
2000 colorful plant varities. Visitors often enjoy viewing Japanese-inspired bridges and walkways
along with ponds and gazebos. There are more than five miles of walkways and paths. Seasonal
plantings and fruits and vegetables in the Charlotte Brody Discovery Garden ensure that each visit
is a new experience. Walking and trolley tours are available. Parking at the Gardens is $1 per half
hour. Open daily 8am to dusk. (Allow 2 hours)
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Ninth St. Shopping & Dining District
Visit www.durham-nc.com/visitors/ to search for dining and shopping in the Ninth St. District
A great place to pick up some lunch whether it is for a picnic at West Point on the Eno, or a
more leisurely nibble at one of the many restaurants. Funky and eclectic shopping district
near Duke University’s East Campus around historic
Erwin Mill. Features nationally recognized restaurants,
books, toys, music, and more. (Allow 1-2 hours)
XReturn to Main St then left onto N. Duke St. 6 mi. Park
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West Point on the Eno
5101 N Roxboro Rd, Durham, NC, 27704 | 919-471-1623 |
http://durhamnc.gov/ich/op/prd/PagesHeritage-Parks.aspx
West Point on the Eno is a lovely spot for a picnic near
the 18th century working gristmill, ampitheatre or
19th century historic home. Visitors can tour the Hugh
Mangum Museum of Photography, which exibits 19th
centruy photography. 1.5 miles of hiking trails also
invite hikers to take a leisurely stroll. (Allow 2 hours)
101 E Morgan St.
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Escort Notes
Facts, figures, and fun things to know about Durham.
Durham Quick Facts
• Durham is home to Research Triangle Park, Duke and North
Carolina Central universities. It maintains a position as a
global leader in technology, innovation, entrepreneurialism,
and creativity.
• Durham is believed to be the site of an ancient Native
American village named Adshusheer. The Great Indian Trading
Path, later a famous wagon trail, is traced through present-day
Durham by Snowhill, Mason, and St. Mary’s roads.
• Durham is the pinnacle of the Research Triangle Region of
North Carolina’s heartland, linked to Chapel Hill to the south
and west, and Raleigh and Cary to the south and east.
• William Johnston, a local shopkeeper and farmer, forged
Revolutionary ammunition, served on the Provincial Capital
Congress in 1775, and helped underwrite Daniel Boone’s
westward explorations.
• •Durham is the fourth largest city in NC and is located
in the 17th smallest county – a compact, single-city
299-square-mile community, one-third to one-half the size
of neighboring counties. It is 16 miles across, 25 miles long,
and 28 miles from corner to corner, including the City and
County of Durham and Research Triangle Park.
• The Eno River cuts through north Durham as a natural
greenbelt. Along its path are, state and city parklands and
historic sites offering primitive backpacking, hiking/walking
trails, camping, and wildlife.
• While Durham was born from tobacco and textiles, it now
draws its breath from research, education, medical centers,
and high-tech industries.
• Durham County’s population is around 270,000 residents
and a job force of over 106,000. Another 52,000 people
commute from bedroom communities to work in Durham.
• Downtown Durham was North Carolina’s first commercial
district on the National Register of Historic Places and is now
a regional center for arts, entertainment, and dining.
• The southeast part of the City of Durham encompasses
world-famous Research Triangle Park, which is four miles
from Downtown, two miles from RDU International Airport,
and roughly midway between Raleigh and Chapel Hill.
• Research Triangle Park, one of the largest research &
development centers in the world, was created from
southeast Durham pinelands and farmland in 1959, and is
now 7,000 acres, eight miles long, and two miles wide. RTP
is a private, non-profit entity owned and operated by the
Research Triangle Foundation in a Durham County “special
research and production district.” A new portion now spills
into Wake County toward Cary and Morrisville.
• The name "Research Triangle" comes from the park's
proximity and affiliation with Duke University here in
Durham, the University of North Carolina in Chapel Hill, and
NC State University in Raleigh. The universities form the
“points” of the triangle.
• In 1865, Union General Sherman and Confederate General
Johnston negotiated the surrender that ended the Civil War
at Bennett Place in Durham, 17 days after Lee surrendered
his army at Appomattox.
• Trinity College moved from Randolph County to Durham
as the 1800s came to a close. Washington Duke donated
$85,000 to facilitate the move, and Julian Carr, a tobacco
and textile executive, donated the original plot of land.
Following a $40 million donation by Washington Duke’s son,
James Buchanan Duke, Trinity College was renamed Duke
University in 1924.
• Dr. James E. Shepard founded North Carolina Central
University, the nation’s first publicly supported liberal arts
college for African-Americans.
• In the late 1950s, Reverend Douglas Moore, minister of
Durham’s Asbury Temple Methodist Church, along with
other religious and community leaders, pioneered sit-ins
throughout North Carolina to protest white-only lunch
counters.
• Durham has more than 4,400 working artists and a strong
art presence for visitors, including more than 100 sites with
outdoor sculpture and murals including: 71 museums,
galleries, or public indoor places where art is on display or
for purchase; 18 outdoor plazas or formal gardens; 12 places
to shop for antiques; and 18 performance halls or theaters
for concerts and plays.
• Durham has more than 500 wonderful restaurants, more than
three dozen of which have received special recognition in the
regional and national press, including Southern Living, The New
York Times, Food and Wine, Bon Appetit, Esquire, and Gourmet.
• Durham is home to many of North Carolina's nationally
famous chefs and restaurants. Whether it’s fine dining, food
from a truck, or some point in between the people seek,
Durham has great options for all.
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The city has a physician-to-population ratio 4.5 times greater
than the national average, and a bed-to-population ratio three
times the national average.
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At the heart of Durham’s reputation are six modern hospitals:
Duke Children’s Hospital & Health Center, Duke University
Hospital, Durham Regional Hospital, Durham VA Medical Center,
Lenox Baker Children’s Hospital, and the North Carolina Specialty
Hospital.
The North Carolina School of Science and Mathematics in
Durham is the Nation’s first residential high school to prepare
tomorrow’s leaders in the applications of science, mathematics,
and technology.
A Fortunate Marketing Mistake
The origin of Durham’s nickname as the “Bull City” has nothing
to do with cattle! It was the result of a strange marketing “mistake”
that was to turn into one of the most lucrative such gaffes in
history. John Green of Blackwell Tobacco Company named his
product “Bull” Durham Tobacco after Coleman’s Mustard, which
used a bull for its logo, and which Green mistakenly thought was
produced in Durham, England.
Durham has also been very inventive. Durham has led the
way with 3-D Ultrasound, Alzheimer Gene Breakthrough, AZT,
Childproof caps on medicine bottles, digital cellular telephone
and more.
By the time James B. Duke formed the American Tobacco
Company in 1890 from Blackwell and four other large producers,
Bull Durham was the most famous trademark in the world.
James B. Duke put his own fine touch on the mechanized
tobacco industry. Duke’s highly innovative and aggressive
marketing strategies propelled American Tobacco into striking
international prominence. He put cigarette cards into each pack.
By the 1930s, these were hugely popular and, today, are soughtafter collectors’ items. Coincidentally, modern Skybox trading
cards are produced in Durham today.
North Carolina is the “Old North State,” a reference that
originated with the division of the Carolinas in 1710. It is the first
of the original thirteen colonies to vote for independence. With
52,660 square miles, North Carolina now has around 10 million
residents. The state motto is “Esse Quam Videre: To be rather than
to seem.” Dogwood is the state flower; the cardinal is the state bird.
Raleigh-Durham is not the name of a city. It is the name of an
airport jointly-owned by the two separate mid-sized cities of
Durham and Raleigh and Durham and Wake Counties.
City of Medicine, USA
The invention of B.C. Headache Powders in Durham, in 1910 is
likely the city’s first step toward the City of Medicine designation,
but the opening of Duke University’s Medical School in 1930
was a bigger push. Today, Durham is home to many world-class
pharmaceutical research companies and centers, six hospitals,
and it is a leader in the field of nanobiotechnology.
Durham has become synonymous with medicine. Nearly one
in four people in Durham work in the health-related field, making
medicine a leading industry. There are hundreds of medical and
health-related companies and practices with a combined payroll
in the billions annually.
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Bull Durham has sparked such popular Americanisms as
“bull pen” (from a Bull Durham ad painted behind the Yankees’
dugout), and “shooting the bull” (most likely from chewing
tobacco). The famous bull’s image was audaciously painted all
over the world, including the on Great Pyramid of Egypt!
Durham as a Movie Location
For decades, Durham has been a very popular location for the film
and movie industry. However, Durham as a subject for Hollywood
dates back even further to a film called Brightleaf, a 1950 Warner
Brothers release starring Gary Cooper and Lauren Bacall.
The 1981 thriller, Brainstorm, was filmed in southeast Durham
at Research Triangle Park. It starred Natalie Wood in her final
performance, Christopher Walken, and Cliff Robertson in a story
about a scientist gaining access to other people’s minds.
In 1987, the blockbuster Bull Durham, starring Kevin Costner,
Susan Sarandon, and introducing Tim Robbins, was filmed in various
locations around Downtown Durham and produced by Durham
native Thom Mount. Many scenes were filmed at the Historic
Durham Athletic Park, still an operating field that is easy to see.
Today, the Bulls play at the Durham Bulls Athletic Park, a 10,000 seat
stadium with modern amenities that retains its quaint Southern
charm.
Other movies that filmed in Durham are:
• Weeds, starring Nick Nolte and Rick Taggart, was filmed at
North Carolina Central University and Duke University,
• The Handmaid’s Tale, starring Robert Duvall and Faye
Dunaway was filmed at locations around downtown
Durham, including Duke University,
• The Program, starring James Caan, premiered at, and was
filmed on, the Duke Campus,
• Getting In, starring Andrew McCarthy, was filmed in various
Durham locations, including Duke University,
• Holly Hunter and Richard Dreyfuss starred in the 1990 film, Once
Around, which was shot in the Forest Hills residential area, and
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• Kiss the Girls, starring Morgan Freeman and Ashley Judd,
was filmed here in the spring of 1996,
Durham is also slated to be the backdrop for several other
productions, but it’s simply too early to reveal which ones.
in a city of this size with so many prosperous…”
Durham is also home to NC Mutual Life Insurance Co., now the
nation’s largest black-owned financial institution, and M+F Bank,
one of the nation’s first African-American-owned banks. Today,
Durham is home to three of the top ten businesses on Black
Enterprise magazine's top 100 list.
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Durham African-Americans are national leaders in education,
from Dr. James E. Shepard, founder of NC Central University, the
first publicly funded liberal arts college for African-Americans
in the country; to historian John Hope Franklin, recipient of the
nation’s highest civilian honor - the Presidential Medal of Freedom,
and Chairman of the President's Commission on Race Relations; to
Ben Ruffin, the first black chairman of the Board of Governors of
the University of North Carolina.
The Bull City has the Blues
Like the other Blues styles, those played in Memphis, the
Mississippi Delta and post-war Chicago, Bull City Blues helped
define its community, as it contributed to our musical heritage.
Today, the Piedmont Blues is enjoyed at Festival for the
Eno performances in July, the Bull Durham Blues Festival in
September, and various other times and venues around the
community, played by contemporary artists such as John Dee
Holeman, Fris Holloway, and Scott Ainslie.
Durham’s African-American Heritage
Durham African-Americans fostered one of the nation’s
strongest entrepreneurial enclaves, known as “Black Wall Street.”
A mural celebrates the history of Black Wall Street at the Heritage
Square shopping center in Durham as do sculptures on Parrish
Street which was the actual street dubbed Black Wall Street.
Durham African-Americans gained national attention by
pioneering the Carolina or Piedmont Blues, spearheaded by Blind
Boy Fuller and Reverend Gary Davis. Then came Clyde McPhatter,
founder of the Drifters and a member of the Rock and Roll Hall of
Fame. Today the musical and artistic influence is much more varied
and intense from those either living in, or being from Durham.
Consider Grammy nominee and Emmy Award-winning jazz artist
Nneena Freelon; choreographer Chuck Davis, winner of North
Carolina's highest honor - The Award in Fine Arts; internationally
acclaimed Grammy-winning saxophone player Branford Marsalis;
global fashion icon Andre Leon Talley; and 11 time Grammy
-winning gospel singer Shirley Caesar. The late artist Ernie Barnes
was an Official Artist of the Olympic Games, too.
Booker T. Washington declared Durham ”the city of Negro
enterprise…of all the Southern cities I visited I found here the
sanest attitude of the white people toward the black… I never saw
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One of the South’s great musical traditions, the Blues, found
a special home in Durham in the late 1930s. Since then, the Bull
City has become the center for the Piedmont Blues, a sensitive
and delicate form of the blues played and recorded by the likes of
Blind Boy Fuller, Bull City Red, Sonny Terry, Brownie McGhee, and
legendary guitarist Reverend Gary Davis. These and other artists,
living and performing in Durham, playing on the streets and
at the tobacco auctions, as well as in the clubs, gave rise to the
terms “Bull City Blues” and “Homesick and Lonesome.”
City of Champions
Sports teams based in Durham include the Durham Bulls, a
Triple-A baseball club co-owned by the Tampa Bay Devil Rays;
the Duke University Blue Devils, including the four-time national
championship men's basketball team, and the North Carolina
Central University Eagles, including the national champion men's
basketball team.
Many famous athletes have played in Durham, including
Baseball Hall of Famers Joe Morgan, who played for the Durham
Bulls,, and Dick Groat, who played for the Duke Blue Devils.
Dwayne Washington played in the NFL and Rodney Rodgers,
Christian Laettner, Danny Ferry, and Grant Hill in the NBA. Some
up-and-comers in the NBA have ties to Durham: both Kyrie Irving
and Austin Rivers played for Duke. Roger Craig, the only person to
play, coach, and manage in the World Series, is from Durham.
Duke became the first school in history to produce four firstround NBA draft picks and Duke’s Elton Brand was the overall No.
1 pick by the Chicago Bulls.
Sam Jones, the first African American drafted in the first round
by the NBA, played at NCCU.
Durham has 10 golf courses, seven of which are public or semiprivate and many of which are highly ranked. Durham’s oldest
course, Hillandale, recently underwent major renovation and
celebrated its centennial.
Group experiences in the City of Champions includie the Duke
Basketball Hall of Fame, Durham Bulls baseball games, Duke Blue
Devil Men’s Basketball Games, and more, and can be one-of-akind making memories that last.
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Service Directory
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A listing of services to help plan and guide your visit to Durham. Contactt DCVB
DCVB for personalized
assistance in planning your trip, (800) 446-8604.
CHARTER BUS SERVICES
limousine service serving RDU airport
and special events.
Bull City Tours
J and R Charter Service
(855) 562-0090; www.bullcitytours.com
823 Hebron Rd, (919) 477-2782
Offers 90 minute narrated bus tours
featuring the Downtown Loop and
historic highlights of the city including
Durham’s most famous sites by. Tour
narration services available for airport
shuttles and charter buses by request.
Tours of Durham and all east coast.
Guide services available with J and R
Chartered Tours only.
Carolina Livery Service
Offers Limo, Van, Bus, and Sedan
transportation. Located inside the
Durham Marriott at the Convention
Center.
2913 New Raleigh Hwy-Hwy 70 East,
(919) 957-1111; www.carolinalivery.net
Provides transportation, chauffered
towncars, mini vans, limousines and
mini buses. (Also offers tours and
“International Services”).
Coach America
Beltline Brew Tours, LLC.
315 E Chapel Hill St, Downtown Durham, (919)
680-0700; www.sandhtransportation.com
(919) 285-1228; www.beltlinebrewtours.com
Southern Express
1300 E Pettigrew St, (919) 682-8767;
www.southernexpress.com
Charter coach service. Does not offer
tours.
Emerald Service Limousine & Shuttle
Southern Leisure Tours
1921 A102 N Pointe Dr, (919) 477-4096;
www.emeraldsvclimo.net
(919) 471-6137
Limousines for hire.
Gaia Bio Bus--Tours and Treks/
Sustainable
136 E Chapel Hill St, at Five Points,
Downtown Durham, (919) 688-5606
Mercedes Benz 1971 309 D (diesel)
passenger bus available for charter
tours and transportation in and around
the Triangle area.
Greenway Transit Services, LLC.
1410 Cross St, (919) 957-8294;
www.IRideGreen.com
Exclusively biofuel and hybrid
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S & H Transportation
Offering a new generation of motor
coach travel with Setra buses with
plenty of leg room and technological
amenities including Wi-Fi, DVD, power
ports and more.
2020 S Briggs Ave, (919) 688-1230;
www.coachamericanc.com
Land travel service that specializes
in planning and organizing tours
throughout the continental USA and
Canada. Offers step-on guide services.
Provides custom tours by request. Tour
locally, nationally, and internationally.
Does not own motor coaches, but
charters them - primarily Ladlow. Does
not offer step-on guide service.
The Concierge Inc.
(919) 641-6745; www.rdulimos.com
Executive limo service with a large
selection of vehicles, including
standard and SUV stretch limos and
minibuses. Available 24/7.
USA Luxury Tours
4210 Amesbury Ln, (919) 490-3166;
www.usaluxurytours.com
Beltline Brew Tours offers two-to-four
hour private tours of Durham’s three
breweries. Information and tickets are
found on their website.
Black Durham Experience
(919) 749-0609;
www.blackdurhamexperiencetour.com
Bull City Carriage Company
3254 Old Hwy 75, (919) 730-7586
Bull City Tours
(855) 562-0090; www.bullcitytours.com
Offers 90 minute narrated bus tours
featuring the Downtown Loop and
historic highlights of the city including
Durham’s most famous sites by. Tour
narration services available for airport
shuttles and charter buses by request.
Carolina Barnstormers
4340 E Geer St, Lake Ridge Aero, (919) 608-0181;
www.carolinabarnstormers.com
Flightseeing tour that provides a
unique, aerial perspective of Durham,
from the open cockpit of pilot Mike
Ratty’s bi-plane. Experience Durham
sights such as Downtown, Research
Triangle Park, the campuses of Duke
and North Carolina Central universities,
Downtown Guide & Walking Tour
Southern Leisure Tours
Downtown Durham Loop and environs, (919)
687-0288; www.durham-nc.com/resources/
pdf/tourmap_walk.pdf
(919) 471-6137
Frog Hollow Outdoors Canoe
& Kayak Service
805 Iredell St; (919) 687-0288;
www.froghollowoutdoors.com
Guided individual and group tours
as well as kayak and canoe rentals.
Advance reservations required; no
walk-in traffic.
Fullsteam Brewery
726 Rigsbee Ave, Downtown Durham,
(919) 682-2337; www.fullsteam.ag
Fullsteam Brewery is Durham’s second
craft beer brewery and is devoted to
a “plow to pint” philosophy of using
local produce to make their beers. The
facility is also home to a tavern open
nightly and an event space that can be
rented for special occasions.
Greenway Transit Services, LLC.
1410 Cross St, (919) 957-8294;
www.IRideGreen.com
Exclusively biofuel and hybrid
limousine service serving RDU airport
and special events.
Holbrook Field Trips
1502 New Hill-Olive Chapel Rd, (919) 363-6276;
www.busfieldtrips.com
Educational travel specialists since
1970.
J and R Charter Service
823 Hebron Rd, (919) 477-2782
Tours of Durham and all east coast.
Guide services available with J and R
Chartered Tours only.
Marshall Thompson, Step on Tour Guide
7 Colton Ct, (919) 672-1246
Mr. Thompson wrote the book
Chronicling the history of the Hayti
Police department. At the moment
he can only work as a guide on
weekends.
Peddling Bulls Bike Taxi Service
Southern Tours
(919) 688-1230
Chartered transportation based
on size of group; advance notice is
necessary.
Taste Carolina Gourmet Food Tours
(919) 237-2254; www.tastecarolina.net
Behind-the-scenes tasting tours
of restaurants and shops serving
innovative, local farm-to-table cuisine.
Offers a unique introduction to
Durham’s nationally celebrated food
scene. Pre-arranged, custom, private
bus, and walking tours available.
Tobacco Road Tours
(919) 371-2653; www.tobaccoroadtours.com
Offers two-to-three-hour motorized
tours highlighting Durham's historic
past, including Downtown sites,
historic neighborhoods, Duke and
NC Central University Campuses, and
more. Also offers additional regional
and custom tours.
(919) 687-0288 or (800) 446-8604
www.durham-nc.com
Durham-based boat tour operator
providing numerous options for
seeing and enjoying Jordan Lake,
the local ecosystem, and the wildlife
that calls the lake home. Celebrate
birthdays or simply enjoy a sunset
cruise with or without the kids.
Triangle Brewing Company
918 Pearl St; (919) 683-2337;
www.trianglebrewery.com
Durham’s oldest operating brewery
offers its product in kegs, growlers and
cans. Making craft beer in authentic
styles has garnered the operation a
strong local reputation. Tours offered
most Saturdays at 1pm; visit website
for complete schedule. All guests must
be 21 years of age.
Daily pedicab taxi service and Durham
city tours.
Offers walking food tours of
Downtown and West Durham.
Discover Durham’s historic past and
capture the flavor of its nationally
acclaimed culinary present. Sample
tastings and personal tales from
some of the area's most unique,
hidden culinary gems. Visit website to
purchase tickets.
Founded in 1974 as the Historic
Preservation Society of Durham;
recognized as one of the most active
preservation organizations in the
region. Presents the annual Old Durham
Home Tour as well as several walking
tours per month of Durham areas.
15 Preakness Dr; (919) 585-1488;
www.triangleboattours.com
Triangle Food Tour
3001 Academy Rd, Ste 130, (919)
682-3036; www.preservationdurham.org
Triangle Boat Tours
115 Market St, Downtown Durham,
(919) 399-4091; www.peddlingbulls.com
Preservation Durham
DCVB
Two-to-four-mile walking guide of
Durham’s historic Downtown area,
available at the Durham Visitor
Information Center, 101 E Morgan St,
Downtown.
Chartered transportation based
on size of group; advance notice
is necessary. Offers custom tours
(including step-on guide service), but
specializes in historic tours and senior
groups.
(919) 319-5674; www.trianglefoodtour.com
About DCVB
The Durham Convention & Visitors Bureau
(DCVB) is Durham’s marketing agency, a role it
has enjoyed since its founding in 1989.
DCVB’s main role is to tell the Durham story
and to ensure that Durham is top of mind
and on the list of consideration as a place
for a vacation, weekend getaway, meeting,
convention, or sporting event.
DCVB was chartered by state and local
governments to attract and serve visitors
to Durham. As such, it is not a membership
agency and promotes each and every visitorrelated business and organization in Durham.
DCVB’s work on behalf of Durham has resulted
in a thriving visitor economy, which brought 7.2
million visitors last year spending more than $753
million and generating more than 12,500 jobs.
WWW.DURHAMNC.COM
USA Luxury Tours
FastMed Urgent Care
Burt's Bees
4210 Amesbury Ln, (919) 490-3166;
www.usaluxurytours.com
7010 NC Hwy 751, (919) 313-3900;
www.fastmed.com/location/74-northcarolina/491-durham-nc
210 W Pettigrew St, (919) 998-5200;
www.burtsbees.com
Triangle Orthopaedic Associates, P.A.
705 Foster St, Downtown Durham,
(919) 530-8355; www.claymakers.com
Chartered transportation based on size
of group; advance notice is necessary.
MEDICAL FACILITIES
120 William Penn Plz, Independence Park,
(919) 220-5255; www.triangleortho.com
HOSPITALS & TRAUMA CENTERS
Urgent Care Of Durham
Duke Cancer Center
3901 N Roxboro St, Ste 701, (919) 479-9888;
www.urgentcarenc.com
20 Duke Medicine Cir, (888) 275-3853;
www.dukehealth.org/cancer/locations/dukecancer-center
PARKING FACILITIES AND
SERVICES
Claymakers Gallery
Counter Culture Coffee
4911 S Alston Ave, (919) 361-5282;
www.counterculturecoffee.com
Duke Homestead State Historic Site
2828 Duke Homestead Rd, (919) 477-5498;
www.nchistoricsites.org/duke/DUKE.HTM
Duke Children’s Hospital
& Health Center
City of Durham
2301 Erwin Rd, (919) 684-8111;
www.dukechildrens.org
101 City Hall Plaza, Downtown Durham
Durham, (919) 560-1200; www.durhamnc.gov
Duke University Hospital
Duke Parking and Transportation
Services
530 Foster St, Downtown Durham,
www.durhamcraftmarket.com
0100 Facilities Center, Coal Pile Dr,
(919) 684-7275; www.parking.duke.edu
Foster's Market
First Class Valet Parking LLC
2694 Durham-Chapel Hill Blvd, (919) 489-3944;
www.fostersmarket.com
2301 Erwin Rd, (919) 684-8111;
www.dukehealth.org/locations/duke_hospital
Durham Regional Hospital
3643 N Roxboro Rd, (919) 470-4000;
www.durhamregional.org
Durham VA Medical Center
508 Fulton St, (919) 286-0411;
www.durham.va.gov
Lenox Baker Children’s Hospital
3000 Erwin Rd, (919) 684-6669;
www.dukehealth.org/locations/duke_lenox_
baker_childrens_hospital
North Carolina Specialty Hospital
3916 Ben Franklin Blvd, (919) 956-9300;
www.ncspecialty.com
Duke University Store
820 Madison St, (919) 519-2441
TRANSLATORS AND
INTERPRETERS
Carolina Association of Translators &
Interpreters
(919) 636-9301; www.catiweb.org
Duke University Health System
Duke University West Campus, (919) 416-3853;
www.dukehealth.org
Jo Ann Kinsey
Bryan Center, Duke University West Campus,
(919) 684-2344; www.dukestores.duke.edu
Durham Craft Market
Monkey Bottom Artists' Collaborative
609 Trent Dr, Old West Durham, (919) 475-1943;
themonkeybottom.blogspot.com
Morgan Imports, LTD
113 S Gregson St at Peabody Place,
(919) 688-1150; www.morganimports.com
Music Maker Relief Foundation
224 West Corbin St, (919) 643-2456;
www.musicmaker.org
North Carolina Central University
Bookstore
MINI-CLINICS/24 HOUR PHARMACIES
1510 Cotherstone Dr, (919) 477-0110
CVS/Pharmacy Minute Clinic
Language Institute of The Triangle
5311 Roxboro Rd, (919) 471-4166;
www.minuteclinic.com
(919) 801-8192; www.spanishforus.com
Omnific Music
Luis Rafael Pereira
(919) 451-5692; www.omnificmusic.com
CVS/Pharmacy Minute Clinic
(919) 251-9178
Parker and Otis
3573 Hillsborough Rd, (919) 383-0171;
www.minuteclinic.com
Walgreens
6405 Fayetteville Rd, I-40 Exit 276,
(919) 544-6430; www.walgreens.com
URGENT CARE CENTERS
Concentra Medical Center
UNIQUELY DURHAM PRODUCTS
Poe's Self Defense
stuff while you’re at the Visitor
(919) 688-5678; www.poeselfdefense.com
Information Center, or online at
The Duck Shop
www.durhamstuff.com.
703-B Ninth Street, Ninth Street District,
(919) 416-3348; www.theduckshop.net
Durham Visitor
Information Center
Duke Urgent Care
Open M-F, 8:30am-5pm; Sa, 10am-2pm. 101
E Morgan St; 687-0288; www.durham-nc.com
Duke Urgent Care
5716 Fayetteville Rd, Sutton Station, I-40 Exit
276, (919) 572-1868; www.dukehealth.org/
locations/duke_urgent_care_south
The Terrace Shop at Sarah P. Duke
Gardens
426 Anderson St, Duke Central Campus,
(919) 684-9037; www.hr.duke.edu/dukegardens/
terrace_shop.htm
Ballpark Corner Store at the Durham
Bulls Athletic Park
West Point on the Eno City Park
409 Blackwell St, Downtown Durham,
(919) 687-6555; www.durhambulls.com
5101 N Roxboro Rd, (919) 471-1623;
www.DPRPlayMore.org
Bennett Place Gift Shop
4409 Bennett Memorial Rd, (919) 383-4345;
www.bennettplace.nchistoricsites.org
112 S Duke St, Peabody Place, Brightleaf District,
Downtown Durham, (919) 683-3200;
www.parkerandotis.com
Take home some Durham
4104 Surles Ct, Ste 11, Shiloh Crossing,
(919) 941-1911; www.concentra.com
1901 Hillandale Rd, Ste D, (919) 383-4355;
www.dukehealth.org/locations/duke_urgent_
care_center_hillandale_rd
705 East Lawson St. Latham Parking Deck,
(919) 530-6445; www.nccu.bkstr.com
Things to
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urham really isn’t like any place else. Besides your group visiting, there’s always a lot
going on here. There are great things to see and do: from cultural festivals and major
annual events to engaging arts and live music venues, an internationally recognized
food scene, unique shopping districts, fascinating museums, compelling historic sites,
breathtaking gardens, and more. Durham is where group tour participants are never at a
Dylan Carney/DCVB
loss for something to see or do!
THINGS TO SEE & DO
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Photo Credits, L to R – Sarah P. Duke Gardens - Jared Lazarus, Duke Photography/DCVB; Museum of Life + Science - Stewart
Waller/DCVB; Duke Chapel - Les Todd, Duke Photography/DCVB;
THINGS TO SEE & DO
1
DT
American Tobacco 
318 Blackwell St, Ste 150 | (919) 433-1566 | www.americantobaccocampus.com
Former Lucky Strike cigarette factory transformed into a one-millionsq.-ft. retail/residential/office campus, including restaurants, shops,
amphitheater, and on-site parking garages.
Hours/Days of Operation:
N/A
DCVB
Charge:
Free Admission
Facilities:
Restrooms, Concessions
2
Tour Information:
• Length: 1-2 hours
• Type: Self-Guided
• Scheduling Policy: N/A
• Motorcoach Parking: Yes
• Parking onsite: Yes
• Parking offsite: Yes
Bennett Place State Historic Site 
WC
4409 Bennett Memorial Rd | (919) 383-4345 | www.bennettplacehistoricsite.com
Location of the largest troop surrender that effectively ended the Civil
War. Includes re-enactments, reconstructed farmhouse, outbuildings,
interpretive center, and museum.
DCVB
Tu-Sa, 9am-5pm; Su, for special events
Charge:
Free Admission; some special events may
require an admission fee
Facilities:
Restrooms, Gift Shop, Picnic Area
Tour Information:
• Length: 45 minutes
• Type: Guided and Self-Guided; special
educational programs with advance
reservations.
• Scheduling Policy: Suggest two weeks in
advance
• Parking offsite: No
3
DT
Brightleaf Square 
905 W Main St | (919) 682-9229 | www.historicbrightleaf.com
These repurposed, 1904 Neo-Romanesque brick tobacco warehouses have
been home to locally owned shops and acclaimed restaurants since their
renovation in 1981. On the National Register of Historic Places, the buildings
Jessie Gladin-Kramer/DCVB
now anchor a Downtown dining, shopping, and entertainment district.
N/A
Charge:
Free Admission
Facilities:
Tour Information:
• Motorcoach Parking: No
WWW.DURHAMNC.COM
THINGS TO SEE & DO
4
DT
Carolina Theatre 
309 W Morgan St | (919) 560-3040 | www.carolinatheatre.org
The renovated 1926 Beaux Arts-style building includes magnificent
Fletcher Hall for live performances and two adjacent cinemas. Hosts
performances of Durham's symphony as well as the annual Full Frame
Carolina Theatre/DCVB
Documentary Film Festival and NC Gay & Lesbian Film Festival.
Office Hours: Open M-F, 9am-5pm
Charge:
Free admission for tours; ticket prices vary
for concerts, films, and events
Facilities:
Tour Information:
• Type: Guided
• Scheduling Policy: Minimum of two weeks
in advance, according to theatre schedule
• Parking onsite: No
5
DT
DPAC - Durham Performing Arts Center 
123 Vivian St | (919) 668-3722 | www.dpacnc.com
State-of-the-art, 2,800-seat entertainment theater in the American
Tobacco District of Downtown designed to present the biggest shows on
tour, including the SunTrust Broadway Series, superstar concerts, and
Jessie Turner/DCVB
family performances.
Varies per performance schedule
Charge:
Free admission for tours; ticket prices vary
for concerts and performances
Facilities:
6
Tour Information:
• Type: Guided
• Scheduling Policy: Prefers two weeks in
advance, according to performance schedule
Duke Basketball Museum & Sports Hall of Fame 
WC
Towerview Dr | www.durham-nc.com/planners/group_tours/search_features/duke_sports.php
Decades of Duke University’s athletic achievements showcased with visual
and audio exhibits, theatre, and trophies of national championships.
M-F, 8am-5pm
Charge:
Free Admission
DCVB
Facilities:
Restrooms
Tour Information:
• Scheduling Policy: None
THINGS TO SEE & DO
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Duke Homestead State Historic Site N
2828 Duke Homestead Rd | (919) 477-5498 | www.nchistoricsites.org/duke/DUKE.HTM
National Historic Landmark where Washington Duke started his
worldwide tobacco empire. Duke family's mid-1800s home, tobacco
barns, original factory, and museum showcase the beginnings of the
modern-day tobacco industry.
DCVB
Tu-Sa, 9am-5pm
Tour Information:
• Type: Guided
• Scheduling Policy: Call ahead to schedule
groups of more than 10 people
Charge:
Free Admission
Facilities:
8
Duke Lemur Center 
WC
3705 Erwin Rd | (919) 401-7240 | www.lemur.duke.edu
The Duke Lemur Center is a non-invasive research, education, and
conservation facility that houses the world’s largest collection of lemurs
outside of their native Madagascar. Guided walking tours are available
year round by appointment.
DCVB
Gift Shop: M-Sa, 10am-4pm;
tours by appointment only
Charge:
Lemurs Live Tour – Children (3-12), Seniors
and Students, $7; Adults, $10; call for
additional tour options
Tour Information:
• Length: 1 hour
• Type: Guided
• Scheduling Policy: By appointment only
Facilities:
Restrooms, Gift Shop
9
Duke University 
WC
West Central Durham (West/Central/East Campuses) | (919) 684-8111 | www.duke.edu
One of the nation’s top universities, founded as Trinity College and renamed
in 1924 after James Buchanan Duke. Highlights include Duke Chapel, Sarah
P. Duke Gardens, Cameron Indoor Stadium, Duke Forest, Duke Lemur Center,
and Nasher Museum of Art.
DCVB
Open campus; buildings vary
Charge:
Free Admission
Facilities:
Restrooms, Duke University Store
Tour Information:
• Length: Varies
• Motorcoach Parking: Contact Duke Parking
Services at (919)-684-7275.
WWW.DURHAMNC.COM
THINGS TO SEE & DO
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Durham Bulls
DT
Athletic Park 
409 Blackwell St | (919) 687-6500
www.durhambulls.com
Nationally acclaimed, 10,000seat Downtown home of the
Durham Bulls Triple-A baseball
club, made famous by the movie
“Bull Durham.” Includes historic
ambiance, skyboxes, and yearDCVB
10
round Ball Park Corner with Bulls
Duke University
Chapel 
memorabilia.
WC
401 Chapel Dr, Duke University West Campus
(919) 681-9488 | www.chapel.duke.edu
Offices, M-F, 8:30-5:30pm;
Game times vary (Apr-Sept)
Built in 1930, the cathedral-
Charge:
Free Admission for tours
like centerpiece of Duke's West
Facilities:
Restrooms, Gift Shop, Concessions
Campus soars 210 feet and is one
of the last great collegiate Gothic
Tour Information:
• Type: Guided
• Scheduling Policy: Call (919) 956-BULL
to schedule
projects in the United States.
Features the Flentrop Organ
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Eno River
N
State Park 
(5,200 pipes), 50-bell carillon,
and stained-glass windows.
Numerous chapel services and
6101 Cole Mill Rd | (919) 383-1686
http://www.ncparks.gov/Visit/parks/enri/main.php
recitals each week. Saturdays
often booked for weddings.
State park with five access
areas in Durham and Orange
Su-Sa, 8am-8pm;
Sunday worship services at 11am
counties. Enjoy bird-watching,
canoeing/rafting, fishing,
Charge: Free Admission
Tour Information:
• Type: Guided and Self Guided; a free
guided tour is offered every Sunday after
the 11am worship service, please meet
near the front steps of the Chapel at
approximately 12:15pm
• Scheduling Policy: Guided tours are
available to school groups, senior citizens’
groups, church groups, and families; to
schedule a guided tour on a weekday,
please email [email protected]; due to
weddings and special events, guided tours
cannot be scheduled on Saturdays
• Parking onsite: No; Parking offsite: Yes
hiking, and picnic shelters
Stewart Waller/DCVB
Facilities: None
within 3,900 acres of secluded
wilderness along the banks of
the Eno River.
Check website for hours
Charge:
Free Admission
Facilities:
Restrooms, Picnic Area
Tour Information:
• Length: 30-60 Minutes
• Type: Guided and Self-Guided
• Scheduling Policy: Tours: Apr-Dec: Sa-Su,
1pm-5pm
THINGS TO SEE & DO
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DT
Golden Belt 
807 E Main St | (919) 967-7700 | www.goldenbeltarts.com
Once a historic textile mill campus, now a creative arts hub featuring
dining, shopping, art galleries, green space, live/work lofts, and 35 artist
studios surrounding a central artist-run gallery, ROOM 100. On National
Golden Belt/DCVB
Register of Historic Places.
Daily, see website for more details
Charge:
Free Admission
Facilities:
Restrooms
14
Tour Information:
DT
Historic Durham Athletic Park 
500 W Corporation St | (919) 687-6546 | www.durhambulls.com
Former home (1926-94) of the famous Durham Bulls and film location for
the movie Bull Durham. Home to the NCCU Eagles; the Bulls play a mile
south in Durham Bulls Athletic Park.
DCVB
Charge:
Free Admission
Facilities:
None
Tour Information:
• Type: Guided
• Scheduling Policy: Call (919) 956-BULL to
schedule
15
N
Historic Stagville State Historic Site 
5828 Old Oxford Hwy | (919) 620-0120 | www.stagville.org
Once among the South’s largest plantation holdings, this state historic
site features an 18th-century house, slave quarters, and a unique great
barn. Dedicated to the preservation and study of African-American
historic culture.
DCVB
Tu-Sa, 9am-5pm; guided tours are
10am-3pm and begin every hour
Charge:
Free Admission (donations are accepted)
Facilities:
Restrooms, Concessions, Gift Shop,
Picnic Area
Tour Information:
• Length: 1 hour
• Scheduling Policy: Groups of 10 or more
should call ahead for scheduling.
WWW.DURHAMNC.COM
THINGS TO SEE & DO
16
Little River
Regional Park &
Natural Area N
Entrance on Guess Rd (NC Hwy 157) | (919) 732-5505
www.enoriver.org/eno/parks/littleriverpark.html
391-acre park developed from
tobacco farmland. Historic
Nasher Musuem/DCVB
buildings now serve as picnic
shelters and landmarks amog
more than 15 miles of walking,
DCVB
hiking, mountain-biking, and
horseback-riding trails.
Nov-Feb: 8am-5pm; Mar & Oct: 8am-6pm;
Apr & Sep: 8am-7pm; May-Aug: 8am-8pm
Tour Information:
• Length: 30-60 Minutes
• Scheduling Policy: Call 7 days ahead to
schedule; download forms or use online
registration to reserve event space and
shelters.
Charge:
Free Admission
Facilities:
Restrooms, Picnic Areas
18
Nasher Museum
of Art at Duke
University 
WC
401 Chapel Dr, Duke University West Campus
(919) 681-9488 | www.chapel.duke.edu
65,000-sq.-ft. museum featuring
classical to contemporary
works of art, including Duke’s
permanent collections, as well
as special exhibitions, sculpture
gardens, café, and gift shop.
17
Museum of Life +
N
Science 
Tu, W, F, Sa, 10am-5pm; Th, 10am-9pm;
Su, 12pm-5pm
433 Murray Ave | (919) 220-5429
www.lifeandscience.org
Charge: $5-$15
State-of-the-art, indoor/outdoor
Facilities: Restrooms, Gift Shop,
Concessions; Picnics are permitted at Duke
Gardens, a short walk from the museum
science-technology center ranked
as one of the top family-friendly
museums in the Southeast.
Stewart Waller/DCVB
Includes Magic Wings Butterfly
House, Explore the Wild, Catch
the Wind, Dinosaur Trail, and
many more interactive exhibits.
M-Sa, 10am-5pm; Su, 12-5pm,
(closed Mondays, Sep-Dec only)
Charge:
General Admission - under 3 free;
children (3-12) $10; active military with ID
and seniors 65+, $11; adults $14. Group
rates available.
Facilities:
Restrooms, Gift Shop, Picnic Area,
Concessions
Tour Information:
• Length: 2 hours
• Scheduling Policy: Pre-registration
required for group discount
Tour Information:
• Length: 1 hour
• Type: Guided public tours are held most
Thursdays at 6:30pm, Saturdays at 2 pm
and Sundays at 2pm; reservations are not
required. During special exhibitions, tours
are held at different times; please call
or visit our website for updates. Private
Guided Tours are offered for groups of 10
to 60 people; please call or visit our website
for information on scheduling a Private
Group Tour
• Motorcoach Parking: Yes, at the Duke
Gardens Parking Lot
THINGS TO SEE & DO
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Ninth Street Shopping District 
WC
2 blocks west of Duke's East Campus | www.dcvb-nc.com/comm/ninth_street_map.pdf
Eclectic shopping district near Duke University’s East Campus around
historic Erwin Mill including Erwin Square, Broad Street, and Ninth Street
North. Features nationally recognized restaurants, book, toy, and music
stores, and more.
Individual Business Hours Vary
Charge:
Free Admission
Facilities:
n/a
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Tour Information:
• Length: 1-2 Hours Suggested
SE
North Carolina Central University 
1801 Fayetteville St | (919) 530-6295 | www.nccu.edu/tours
Founded in 1910 as the nation’s first public liberal arts college for AfricanAmericans. The campus features a statue of founder Dr. James E. Shepard, the
NCCU Art Museum, a highly ranked law school, and the L.T. Walker Complex.
Dylan Carney/DCVB
M-F, 8am-5pm
Charge:
Free Admission
Facilities:
Restrooms
Tour Information:
• Length: 1 hour
• Type: Guided
• Scheduling Policy: Tours must be scheduled
online, no phone calls accepted. Group Tours
M–F at 11am and 2 pm. Two weeks notice
is required for families/groups of up to 75
people; groups of more than 75 must submit a
request at least 30 days in advance.
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North Carolina Central University Art Museum 
1801 Fayetteville St | (919) 530-6211 | www.nccu.edu/visitors/art_museum
Collections and temporary exhibitions of 19th- and 20th-century AfricanAmerican art. Local artists and student work also showcased here.
Tu-F, 9am-4:30pm; Su, 2pm-4pm
Charge:
Free Admission
Facilities:
Restrooms
Tour Information:
• Scheduling Policy: Prefer to be notified 3-5
days in advance
• Motorcoach Parking: Yes; call campus
security at (919) 560-6106
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THINGS TO SEE & DO
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SW
Pattersons Mill Country Store 
5109 Farrington Rd | (919) 493-8149
Turn-of-the-century country store and doctor’s office/pharmacy
featuring displays of mercantile and pharmaceutical Americana and
tobacco marketing memorabilia.
Tu-Sa, 10am-5pm
DCVB
Charge:
Free Admission
Facilities:
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Tour Information:
• Length: 30-45 minutes
• Scheduling Policy: Group tour available
upon request, call ahead to schedule
WC
Sarah P. Duke Gardens 
402 Anderson St | (919) 684-3698 | gardens.duke.edu
55-acre gardens known as one of the premier public gardens in the U.S.,
with 200+ colorful plant varieties viewable from more than five miles of
walkways and paths. Seasonal plantings ensure that each visit is a new
Alice DeLuc/DCVB
experience.
Daily 8am-dusk
Charge:
Free Admission
Facilities:
Restrooms, Gift Shop, Concessions
Tour Information:
• Length: 2 hours
• Type: Guided and Self-Guided tours; Guided
Cart and Walking Tours available for a fee.
• Scheduling Policy: At least 2 weeks in advance.
• Motorcoach Parking: Yes, in designated spots
in the upper parking lot
• Parking onsite: Yes, Parking fees in effect M-F,
8am-5pm; Sa-Su, 1pm-5pm
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St. Joseph's Historic Foundation/
SE
Hayti Heritage Center 
African-American cultural and educational institution that houses a
community room, two classrooms, dance studio, the two-level Lyda
Moore Merrick Gallery, Rhythm & Blues Gallery, and the 450-seat St.
DCVB
Joseph’s Performance Hall.
Tu-F, 10am- 5pm; Sa, 10am-3pm;
check event schedule for additional hours
Charge:
Free Admission (unless otherwise noted)
Facilities:
Restrooms
Tour Information:
• Scheduling Policy: Guided tours should be
scheduled at least one week in advance.
• Parking offsite: Limited street parking
THINGS TO SEE & DO
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The Research
SE
Triangle Park 
12 Davis Dr | (919) 549-8181 | www.rtp.org
The world’s largest universityrelated research park with 170+
companies employing over
52,000 people. Founded in 1959
as a special Durham County tax
district, RTP is a globally prominent
DCVB
high-technology R&D center and
economic driver for the region.
M-F, 8:30am-5pm
Tour Information:
• Length: 30 minutes driving
• Type: Guided for large groups,
self-guided otherwise.
• Scheduling Policy: Call 24 hours ahead
to schedule group tour.
Charge:
Free Admission
Facilities:
Find helpful information on the great things to
see and do in Durham by speaking with a friendly
information specialist in person at the Visitor
Information Center:
(919) 687-0288 or (800) 446-8604
Hours: 8:30 am to 5 pm ET, Monday-Friday, and 10
am to 2 pm ET, Saturday. (After-hours information
bins and a computer kiosk are also available
evenings and weekends.)
www.durham-nc.com
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West Point on the
N
Eno City Park 
5101 N Roxboro Rd | (919) 471-1623
www.DPRPlayMore.org
Located along the Eno River, the
Keep up-to-date on upcoming events and
more at twitter.com/DurhamNC and twitter.
com/DurhamNewsSvc
park features a reconstructed
1778 working grist mill, the
historic McCown-Mangum
About DCVB
Stewart Waller/DCVB
House dating to the mid-1800s,
the Hugh Mangum Museum of
Photography, hiking trails, and
amphitheater.
Historic Buildings open Apr-Dec: Sa-Su,
1pm-5pm
Charge:
Free Admission
Facilities:
Restrooms, Picnic Area
Tour Information:
• Scheduling Policy: Must call for
reservations for picnic shelter
The Durham Convention & Visitors Bureau (DCVB)
is Durham’s marketing agency, a role it has
enjoyed since its founding in 1989.
DCVB’s main role is to tell the Durham story and to
ensure that Durham is top of mind and on the list
of consideration as a place for a vacation, weekend
getaway, meeting, convention, or sporting event.
DCVB was chartered by state and local
governments to attract and serve visitors to
Durham. As such, it is not a membership agency
and promotes each and every visitor-related
business and organization in Durham.
DCVB’s work on behalf of Durham has resulted in
a thriving visitor economy, which brought 6.88
million visitors last year spending more than $700
million and generating more than 12,500 jobs.
WWW.DURHAMNC.COM
Nightlife
In Durham, music is a part of the cultural landscape. Durham’s decidedly eclectic music scene
melds deep musical traditions with a broad representation of genres and an array of new venues.
Location and Background
Each of Durham’s music venues offers a unique expression of the city’s sense of
place. Duke Coffeehouse, a small venue located on Duke’s campus, has been feeding
the community with Indie and experimental music since 1982, making it Durham’s
longest-running music venue. Family-friendly music hot spot, Broad Street Café,
frequently showcases the region’s brightest up-and-coming singer-songwriters
and hosts a weekly open-mic night. The Pinhook is the centerpiece of Durham’s
gritty indie music scene where show-goers can expect to see nationally touring
experimental folk artists as well as the region’s top talent.
The city is alive with
Beyú Caffé, a welcoming and social place for music
lovers of all ages, and Whiskey, a dark, upscale gathering
nearly every day of the place, keep jazz alive in Downtown Durham. Both the
area’s hottest up-and-comers and most esteemed jazz
week at even the most musicians take the stage. You’re just as likely to stumble
upon a surprise set by Durham’s Grammy-winning
unexpected places.
saxophonist Branford Marsalis as students from the
prestigious jazz program at North Carolina Central University. Also on Main Street,
Talk of the Town is Durham’s long-running traditional R&B club. Saturdays are a best
bet for experiencing talent from around the Triangle. In South Durham, Papa Mojo’s
Roadhouse serves up a side of live music each weekend alongside its signature,
authentic Cajun fare.
music to be enjoyed
Casbah is located in the heart of the Brightleaf District. The former flower shop
turned ambient 300-person capacity venue is a mainstay for seeing nationally touring
Americana acts as well as top local talent. In the nearby Central Park District, situated
between Fullsteam Brewery and the Historic Durham Athletic Park, lies Motorco
Music Hall. The former mid-century car dealership is Durham’s largest music venue
and is known to book nationally touring acts as well as the area’s biggest headliners.
GO & DO: Beyú Caffé: 335 W
Main St, Downtown Durham;
683-1058; www.beyucaffe.com.
Broad Street Café: 1116 Broad
St, Ninth Street District; 4169707; www.TheBroadStreetCafe.
com. Casbah: 1007 W Main St,
Downtown Durham; 687-6969;
www.casbahdurham.com. Duke
Coffeehouse: 106 Epworth Ln,
Crowell Building, Duke University
East Campus; www.duke.edu/
web/coffeehouse/home.html.
Motorco Music Hall: 723 Rigsbee
Ave, Downtown Durham; 9010875; www.motorcomusic.com.
Papa Mojo’s Roadhouse: 5410-Y
Hwy 55, Greenwood Commons;
www.papamojosroadhouse.com.
The Pinhook: 117 W Main St,
Downtown Durham; 667-1100;
www.thepinhook.com. Talk of the
Town: 108 E Main St, Downtown
Durham; 682-7747. Whiskey: 347
W Main St, Downtown Durham;
682-6191; www.whiskeydurham.com.
The Nature of Music: The spring and summer seasons offer a plethora of opportunities to
experience the breadth of Durham’s musical offerings outdoors among some of the city’s
most iconic features. Visit http://events.durham-nc.com for event listings.
Ash Crowe/DCVB
THINGS TO SEE & DO
THINGS TO SEE & DO
A Night Out with the Locals
AFTER-WORK SCENE:
OUTDOOR SEATING:
Charlie's Neighborhood
Bar & Grille
Alivia's Durham Bistro
758 Ninth St, Ninth Street District, 919-286-4446;
www.charlies-durhamnc.com
900 W Main St, Downtown Durham & mobile
truck; see website for location, 919-682-8978;
www.aliviasdurhambistro.com
Serena
Geer Street Garden
El Rodeo Mexican Restaurant
Various locations - see website for details;
www.elrodeoofdurham.com
Tyler's Restaurant and Taproom
& The SpeakEasy
PLACE TO HEAR THE BLUES:
The Blue Note Grill
4125 Durham-Chapel Hill Blvd, Blvd Plaza
Shopping Ctr, 919-401-1979;
www.thebluenotegrill.com
324 Blackwell St, American Tobacco District,
Downtown Durham, 919-433-0345;
www.tylerstaproom.com.
PLACE TO SALSA DANCE:
LGBT BAR:
318 Blackwell St, American Tobacco District,
Downtown Durham, 919-687-4300;
www.thecubanrevolution.com
The Bar*
919-956-2929; www.thebardurham.com
Cuban Revolution
Restaurant & Bar
The Green Room
Bull City Burger and Brewery
1108 Broad St, Ninth Street District, 919-286-2359
107 E Parrish St, Ste 105, 919-680-2333;
www.bullcityburgerandbrewery.com
SPORTS BAR:
Fullsteam Brewery
Carolina Ale House
MARGARITA:
Dos Perros
200 N Mangum, Downtown Durham,
919-956-2750; www.dosperrosrestaurant.com
MARTINI SELECTION:
Vita
2200 W Main St, Erwin Square, Ninth Street
District, 919-286-9755; www.vitanc.com
3911 Chapel Hill Blvd, South Square Shopping Ctr,
919-490-2001; www.carolinaalehouse.com
8030 Renaissance Pkwy,The Streets at Southpoint,
I-40 Exit #276, 919-361-3393; www.champps.com
Satisfaction Restaurant,
Bar and Pizza Delivery
905 W Main St, Brightleaf District, Downtown
Durham, 919-682-7397;
www.satisfactionrestaurant.com
Tobacco Road Sports Cafe
Bull McCabe's Irish Pub
427 W Main, Downtown Durham, NC-147 Exit 12C,
919-682-3061; www.bullmccabesirishpub.com
WINE LIST:
The Federal
Six Plates Wine Bar
914 W Main St, Brightleaf District, Downtown
Durham, 919-680-8611; www.thefederal.net
NEW RESTAURANT/BAR:
Alley Twenty Six*
320 E Chapel Hill St, Downtown Durham, 919-2131267; www.alleytwentysix.com
G2B Gastropub
3211 Shannon Rd, Ste 106 (courtyard of Southcourt
Building), 919-251-9451; www.g2b-restaurant.com
• Indie music powerhouse
Merge Records (Arcade Fire,
She & Him, Spoon, Neutral
Milk Hotel) has been based in
Durham since 2001.
• The Three Stooges, Katherine
Hepburn, and Tallulah
Bankhead are among the actors
and entertainers to perform at
one of Durham’s most historic
performance venues, The
Carolina Theatre.
Champps Americana Grill
280 S Mangum St, Diamond View II, American
Tobacco, Downtown Durham, 919-937-9909;
www.tobaccoroadsportscafe.com
NEIGHBORHOOD BAR:
• Grammy-winning Durhamites
include Shirley Caesar, Carolina
Chocolate Drops, Jim Mills, Joe
Kwon, Mamadou Diabate, and
Branford Marsalis.
PLACE TO SHOOT POOL:
LOCAL BREWERY:
919-682-2337; www.fullsteam.ag
Did You Hear?
2812 Erwin Rd, Ste 104, 919-321-0203;
www.sixplates.com
Vin Rouge
2010 Hillsborough Rd, Ninth Street District,
919-416-0466; www.vinrougerestaurant.com
Scan the code or visit
bit.ly/Xy73xx for more
information about
Durham's entertainment
and late night scene.
*Private venues that may require a one-time membership fee to enter
• The Durham Performing
Arts Center is the third-most
attended theater in the country
and the fourth internationally.
• Durham songwriter John
Loudermilk penned the
he all-time
hit “Abilene” for George
ge
Hamilton IV in addition
on
to hits for country music
legends Johnny Cash,
h,
Marianne Faithfull, the
Everly Brothers, and
d
Chet Atkins.
• Durham is home
e to the
world’s largest privately
rivately
owned collection
n of
Gibson flathead
five-string
Mastertone
banjos made
between 1930
and 1942.
njo Inc/DCVB
BEER SELECTION:
644 Foster St, Downtown Durham, 919-688-2900;
www.geerstreetgarden.com
Jim Mills Ba
5311 S Miami Blvd, 919-941-6380;
www.serena-rtp.com
Shirley Caesar/DCVB
Below are some favorite nightlife spots as voted by readers of The Herald-Sun
and The Independent, two local publications. These listings cover favorites in a
variety of late-night categories. For a full list of winners, including dining and
shopping options, visit bit.ly/localfavorites.
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THINGS TO SEE & DO
Stewart Waller/DCVB
Happening Place
Events & Festivals
These are some of Durham’s most widely acclaimed festivals and events. For a complete,
searchable listing of Durham’s 4,000+ annual events, visit www.durhameventcalendar.com or call
(800) 772-2855. Events are listed chronologically, but dates and times are subject to change.
JANUARY
Kwanzaa Celebration  F
Hosted by local artists, this annual event is a
family affair with interactive programming,
audience participation, and vendors. Sponsored
by the African American Dance Ensemble.
Durham Armory, 120 Morris St; 919-560-2729;
www.africanamericandanceensemble.org
Nevermore Horror and Gothic
Film Festival
Morgan St; 919-560-3030; www.fullframefest.org
309 W Morgan St; 919-560-3030; www.
carolinatheatre.org
NCCU Jazz Festival 
Spring
919-530-6100; web.nccu.edu/jazzfestival
Bennett Place Living History Civil War
Surrender Commemoration  F
MAY
patricia A murray/DCVB
Durham Art Walk  F
Showcases diverse works by and about people
of African descent. Hayti Heritage Center, 804
Old Fayetteville St; 919-683-1709; www.hayti.
org
Native American Powwow 
Full day of traditional Native American dancing,
singing, crafts, food, and socializing. North
Carolina School of Science and Mathematics,
1219 Broad St; 919-286-9401; www.ncssm.edu/
powwow
Initiated at NCCU in 1990, this festival celebrates
the jazz art form through professional and
student performances and events over several
days. NC Central University, 1801 Fayetteville St;
APRIL
Site, 4409 Bennett Memorial Rd; 919-383-4345;
www.nchistoricsites.org/bennett/
Hayti Heritage Film Festival
The only international festival of its kind
celebrating strictly the power and artistry of
documentary cinema. Carolina Theatre, 309 W
Created in 1999 and dedicated to screening
audience-requested horror and brand-new
films from around the world. Carolina Theatre,
Civil War re-enactors present information on a
soldier’s life through a living history encampment.
1860s farm life is also portrayed including cooking
in the Bennett kitchen. Bennett Place State Historic
FEBRUARY
Full Frame Documentary Film Festival
NC’s largest art gallery and studio walking
tour, celebrating Durham’s diverse downtown
environment and encouraging exchange
among artists and business owners,
residents and visitors. Held in spring and fall.
Downtown Durham; 919-560-2787; www.
durhamartwalk.com
Bimbe Cultural Arts Festival  F
African-American music and arts festival. One
of the country’s oldest cultural festivals: enjoy
celebrations of music, art, and dance from African
and Caribbean to reggae and rap. Durham Central
Park, Downtown; 919-560-4355; www.durhamnc.
gov/departments/parks/bimbe_index.cfm
The Doughman Quadrathlon:
Eat, Bike, Run, Swim
Featured on the show Man v. Food, the
DOUGHMAN is a team relay quadrathlon
combining eating with a traditional triathlon.
Local and out-of-state participants compete
to raise money for community organizations.
Various locations; www.doughman.org
Full Frame Documentary Film FestivalDCVB
Winter
THINGS TO SEE & DO
OCTOBER
Bull Durham Blues Festival - Mel Brown/DCVB
World Beer Festival
Over 400 world-class beers from more than 150
different breweries around the world, as well
as food vendors and great music by local and
regional artists. Durham Bulls Athletic Park, 409
Blackwell St, Downtown Durham; 919-5308150; www.allaboutbeer.com/wbf/
NOVEMBER
Durham Art Walk Holiday Market  F
Summer
JUNE
American Dance Festival
The largest and most influential modern dance
festival in the world, featuring over two dozen
dance companies and hundreds of choreographers,
writers, and students participating in classes,
seminars, and performances. Events at DPAC
and Duke University; 919-684-6402; www.
americandancefestival.org
Beaver Queen Pageant F
Annual neighborhood ‘pageant’ featuring
live music and fun. Contenders for the Beaver
Queen Crown are scored for their performance
in wetlands ready wear, talent, and poise. Duke
Park, 1530 Acadia St, beaverlodgelocal1504.org
NC Juneteenth Celebration  F
A fun-filled, educational and uplifting day that
features musical entertainment, food, vendors,
exhibitors, and presentations on the origin and
significance of Juneteenth. Downtown Durham;
Mississippi Delta to the fine finger-picking and
ragtime exuberance of the Piedmont Blues.
Historic Durham Athletic Park, 500 W
Corporation St, Downtown Durham, 919-6831709; http://www.bulldurhamblues.org
Duke Homestead Tobacco Harvest
Festival  F
Cultural festival centered on tobacco harvesting,
curing, and related activities in the fields and
at the barn. Duke Homestead State Historic
NC’s largest art gallery and studio walking
tour, celebrating Durham’s diverse Downtown
environment and encouraging exchange
among artists and business owners, residents
and visitors. Held in spring and fall. Downtown
Durham; 919-560-2787; www.durhamartwalk.
com
DECEMBER
Each December, Durham’s historic sites offer the
opportunity to step back in time to experience
authentic 19th century holiday celebrations,
delivering a deep, hands-on inventory of history:
Christmas by Candlelight  F
Duke Homestead State Historic Site, 2828
Homestead Rd; 919-477-5498; www.
nchistoricsites.org/duke/duke.htm
Site, 2828 Homestead Rd; 919-477-5498; www.
nchistoricsites.org/duke/duke.htm
Durham Arts Council’s CenterFest  F
Art- and community-focused street festival that
brings the Central Park District to life with arts,
crafts, entertainment, food, and fun. Central
Christmas in the Big House,
Christmas in the Quarters  F
Historic Stagville, 5828 Old Oxford Hwy;
919-620-0120; www.stagville.org
Park District, 550 Foster St; 919-560-2722;
www.centerfest.durhamarts.org
Christmas in the Carolinas
During the Civil War  F
Bennett Place State Historic Site, 4409
Bennett Memorial Rd; 919-383-4345; www.
nchistoricsites.org/bennett/
Heroes, Villains, and Special Effects 
Explore the science behind entertainment and
meet experts in the fields of special effects,
make-up artistry, video game design and
simulation, comic book art, and staged combat.
Free with Museum admission. Museum of Life
VARIOUS DATES
JULY
and Science, 433 W Murray Ave; 919-220-5429;
www.lifeandscience.org
Durham Art Guild’s Annual Juried
Art Show 
Festival for the Eno 
North Carolina Gay Pride Parade F
One of the region’s premier Independence Day
celebrations with exhibits, displays, arts, crafts,
and live entertainment on the banks of the Eno
River to benefit efforts to preserve this beautiful
natural area. West Point on the Eno City Park,
The largest lesbian, gay, bisexual, &
transgendered event in a five-state area,
attracting over 12,000 festival participants. Duke
More than 400 Durham visual artists join with
regional artists to compete and display in a
variety of media. Check website for dates.
866-680-0465; www.spectacularmag.com/
NCJuneteenthCelebration.html
East Campus and Ninth Street District, www.
ncpride.org/pride/
Durham Arts Council, 120 Morris St; 919-5602713; www.durhamartguild.org
Ongoing
5101 N Roxboro Rd; 919-620-9099;
www.enoriver.org/Festival/index.html
AUGUST
SunTrust Broadway Series 
North Carolina Gay and Lesbian
Film Festival
Direct-from-Broadway hit shows in the stateof-the-art DPAC. The ‘11-’12 season includes
performances of Come Fly Away, Rock of Ages,
Memphis, The Addams Family, Bring It On, WICKED,
and Chicago. DPAC - Durham Performing Arts
Since beginning in 1995, this has become
the second largest such film festival in the
Southeast, attracting nearly 10,000 patrons
yearly. Carolina Theatre, 309 W Morgan St; 919-
Center, 123 Vivian St;
919-680-2787; www.dpacnc.com
560-3030; festivals.carolinatheatre.org/ncglff/
DCVB
Fall
SEPTEMBER
Bull Durham Blues Festival 
A celebration in the birthplace of the Piedmont
Blues, featuring national, regional, and local
blues, from the mournful sounds of the
Symbol Key:

Kid-Friendly
F
Free Admission
WWW.DURHAMNC.COM
Places to
L
ifelong memories are sometimes made by context alone – it’s not so much what you
do, but with whom and where. The same thought can be applied when considering
group down time when visiting Durham. Putting group tour participants in unique
leisure situations can really enhance the visitor experience, and Durham has lots of
Stewart Waller/DCVB
options to do just that.
Dining & Shopping
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ion here
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fine
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dining
ining restaurants that
earn national acclaim to amazing, locally sourced food served from trucks, Durham’s food scene
rarely leaves people hungry.
D
urham’s food scene has an exceptional reputation –
Durham was voted “The South’s Tastiest Town” by Southern
Living Magazine in 2013. The New York Times wrote about it
several times in 2013 alone, and Bon Appetit called it “America’s
Foodiest Small Town.” It is home to a thriving community of
acclaimed chefs in addition to more than 500 restaurants with
offerings ranging from classic North Carolina barbecue to the
height of creative culinary expression and all points in between.
Major Shopping Areas
BRIGHTLEAF DISTRICT
Shops, nationally acclaimed restaurants,
and thriving nightlife in the west end of
Downtown Durham. Anchored by namesake
Brightleaf Square; listed on the National
Register of Historic Places. Includes turn-ofthe-century brick tobacco warehouses, art
galleries, jewelers, clothiers, and specialty
shop. Gregson St at Main St, Downtown
Durham also has a chef-driven mobile food scene that is growing rapidly and has
repeatedly been the subject of major media attention. Food trucks are a great way
to get groups out for a unique culinary experience. Durham has one of the country’s
most active mobile dining scenes, and those trucks often congregate in places so that
group tour participants can have access to many different styles of food in a fun and
relaxed atmosphere.
Durham, (919) 682-9229; www.
historicbrightleaf.com
NINTH STREET
SHOPPING DISTRICT
Rare is the appetite Durham’s restaurants and chefs can’t satisfy, and many restaurants offer
private dining and special menus to accommodate groups. For an enjoyable afternoon or
evening, dine-arounds can be arranged to include clusters of these restaurants. Request
the Official Durham Visitors & Relocation Guide for a complete listing of restaurants.
Eclectic shopping district near Duke
University's East Campus that grew up around
historic Erwin Mill 75+ years ago. Organic
produce, drugstore soda fountain, natural
fiber clothing, gelato, crystals, CDs, athletic
wear, toys, books, and more. Includes Erwin
Square, Broad Street, and Ninth Street North.
Durham also offers considerable unique shopping opportunities in many different
districts. Turn-of-the-nineteenth-century tobacco warehouses have been repurposed
as specialty stores and restaurants at Brightleaf Square, located in the historic
Downtown arts and entertainment district. Head to Ninth Street, a funky and eclectic
shopping district near Duke University’s East Campus, to find new and used books,
vinyl records, toys, natural-fiber clothing, gelati, organic produce, and more. Or visit
one of the 20+ antique and collectibles shops scattered throughout the community
for uniquely Durham treasures.
2 blocks west of Duke's East Campus
between Club Blvd and Main St
NORTHGATE MALL
Regional shopping landmark for over 50
years; newly renovated with over 100 shops
and restaurants. Anchored by Macy’s, and
Sears, and accented by a full size Americana
Carousel, new outdoor entertainment
plaza, and 10-screen megaplex theater
with stadium seating. 1058 W Club Blvd,
The Streets at Southpoint, a 1.3-million-square-foot super-regional mall, boasts a
17-screen cinema including IMAX, the open-air “Main Street” dining and shopping
area, and the state’s first Nordstrom, along with Apple, Cole Haan, Crate & Barrel,
Williams-Sonoma, and many other stores unique to the area. It joins newly renovated
Northgate in offering Durham shoppers access to hundreds of nationally known stores
as well as local retailers, galleries, and entertainment. Purchase Durham memorabilia
and gifts at the Durham Visitor Information Center or online at www.durhamstuff.com.
Northgate Mall, I-85 Exit 176, (919) 2864400; www.northgatemall.com
THE STREETS AT
SOUTHPOINT
Visit www.durham-nc.com/
retail centers
and shoping
listings by
category.
shopping/ for additional
Super-regional mall including an outdoor
cityscape called Main Street and 1.3 million
sq. ft. of retail space with more than 170
shops and restaurants. Features Nordstrom,
Macy’s, JC Penney, Sears, Crate & Barrel, and a
16-screen cinema including IMAX. Recognized
by USA Today as one of the nation’s "10 great
places to spend it all in one place." 6910
Fayetteville Rd, I-40 Exit 276, (919) 572-8800;
www.thestreetsatsouthpoint.com
Left -Jessie Gladin-Kramer/DCVB; Right -The Streets at Southpoint/DCVB
THINGS TO SEE & DO
THINGS TO SEE & DO
Other Major
Shopping Areas
NEW HOPE COMMONS
Open-air shopping center anchored by Best
Buy, Barnes & Noble, Dick's Sporting Goods,
Golf Galaxy, Marshall's, Michaels, Office Max,
Old Navy, and Wal-Mart. US Hwy 15-501 at
NORTH POINTE
SHOPPING CENTER
Center features retail and dining, including Bed
Bath & Beyond, Costco, Home Depot, PetSmart,
and Ross “Dress for Less.” Guess Rd at North
Pointe Dr, I-85 Exit 175
PATTERSON PLACE
Includes A.C. Moore, Bed Bath & Beyond, Home
Depot, Kohl’s, Kroger, Panera Bread, PetSmart,
Total Wine & More, and several other stores
and restaurants. 3616 Witherspoon Blvd,
Patterson Place, I-40 Exit 270
RENAISSANCE CENTER
Anchored by Best Buy, Nordstrom Rack, Old
Navy, Pier 1 Imports, and World Market; several
restaurants in and around the center include
The Melting Pot, P.F. Chang’s China Bistro, and
Ruth's Chris Steakhouse. 7001 Fayetteville
Rd, I-40 Exit 276, across from The Streets at
Southpoint, www.renaissancecenternc.com
RENAISSANCE VILLAGE
Includes SuperTarget as an anchor tenant,
as well as HomeGoods, Michaels, Petco,
HH Gregg, and several other restaurants
and businesses. 8210 Renaissance Pkwy,
Renaissance Village, I-40 Exit 276
SOUTH SQUARE
SHOPPING CENTER
Features SuperTarget, Ross “Dress for Less,” and
Sam's Club, along with nearly a dozen other
free-standing shops and restaurants. Durham-
New Hope Commons Dr, I-40 Exit 270
Celebrated Cuisine
Celebrated restaurants are regionally or nationally reviewed, not part
of a chain, and independently-owned. They are noted for unique
regional cuisine or a custom menu designed by a Durham chef.
FINE DINING
Blu Seafood and Bar
Leave guilt behind at the 3-time winner of “Best
Seafood” by Durham Magazine. Blu’s seafood
is locally and responsibly sourced. The News &
Observer said, “Before long, you’ll swear you can
feel a balmy sea breeze.” 2002 Hillsborough Rd,
Ninth Street District, (919) 286-9777; www.
bluseafoodandbar.com
Chamas Churrascaria
Braziliam steakhouse with rodizio and other
meats carved tableside. Winner of Wine
Spectator’s online Award of Excellence. 905
W Main St, Ste 115, Brightleaf District,
Downtown Durham, (919) 682-1309; www.
chamas.us
Fairview Dining Room
Chapel Hill Blvd between Westgate Dr and
Shannon Rd
The Four-Diamond restaurant and its executive
chef Jason Cunningham are most noted for
“regional neo-American” specialties. Fairview’s
award-winning wine list offers a vast and varied
selection of vintages. 3001 Cameron Blvd,
SUTTON STATION
Washington Duke Inn & Golf Club, (919) 4936699; www.washingtondukeinn.com
Restaurants, shops, boutiques, and offices
meet residential lofts in this pedestrianfriendly development. 5826 Fayetteville Rd,
Sutton Station, I-40 Exit 276, (919) 4841053; www.suttonstation.com
Four Square Restaurant
Bon Appétit calls Four Square “exciting” and
remarks, “the plates going back to the kitchen
were licked clean.” Owned and operated by
executive chef Shane Ingram and his wife,
former pastry chef Elizabeth Woodhouse.
2701 Chapel Hill Rd, (919) 401-9877; www.
foursquarerestaurant.com
Guglhupf Café & Restaurant
Featured in Cooking Light and on the Food
Network, this innovative restaurant features an
upscale menu exploring German cuisine with
an inventive approach using local, seasonal
ingredients. 2706 Durham-Chapel Hill Blvd,
DCVB
(919) 401-2600; www.guglhupf.com
Mateo Tapas
Tasting Table was pleased that owner and
chef Matthew Kelly had turned his attention
from his successful French bistro, Vin Rouge,
to create Mateo’s Spanish fare. Mateo Bar de
Tapas features a rotating menu of Spanish small
plates with a Southern flair and features one of
the largest sherry menus in the country. 107
W Chapel Hill St, Downtown Durham, (919)
530-8700; www.mateotapas.com
Nana’s Restaurant
Chef-owner Scott Howell, “a man of formidable
talent,” (Food & Wine), serves Southern regional
cuisine with strong Italian and French
influences at one of Durham’s best known
restaurants. Winner of an Award of Excellence
from Wine Spectator. 2514 University Dr,
Rockwood Building, (919) 493-8545; www.
nanasdurham.com
Parizade
According to Southern Living, “The doors open
into a fantasy world; the menu whirls you
through the Mediterranean. The ebullient
atmosphere reflects the personality of
longtime Durham restaurateur Giorgios
Bakatsias.” 2200 W Main St, Erwin Square,
parizadedurham.com
Piedmont Restaurant
Condé Nast Traveler listed Piedmont on its
Hot List of the world’s newest, hottest, sexiest
restaurants, calling the eatery’s rustic Italian and
French influences “...an appealing combination of
farm-fresh earnestness and contemporary style.”
401 Foster St, Downtown Durham, (919) 6831213; www.piedmontrestaurant.com
Pop’s
Recognized by USA Today within weeks of its
opening, this restaurant located in Downtown’s
West Village features high ceilings, an open
kitchen, and wood-fired oven perfect for
preparing northern Italian cuisine. 605 W Main
St, Brightleaf District, Downtown Durham,
(919) 956-7677; www.pops-durham.com
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Revolution
Dame’s Chicken & Waffles
Written up in The New York Times, Revolution Chef/
Owner Jim Anile serves well-executed globallyinfluenced cuisine in an ultra-modern semi-open
kitchen dining room in Downtown Durham. 107
Renowned for its southern comfort food classics,
Dame’s has garnered rave reviews for its power
combo of “perfectly friend chicken” (Oxford
American) and “tender fluffy waffles” (Southern
Living). 317 W Main St, Downtown Durham,
W Main St, Downtown Durham, (919) 9569999; www.revolutionrestaurant.com
(919) 682-9235; www.dameschickenwaffles.com
Rue Cler Restaurant
Elmo’s Diner
A Parisian-style restaurant and bakery, Rue
Cler offers classic bistro cuisine combined with
fresh ingredients and French wines for lunch,
dinner, and brunch. Food and Wine praises the
hot powdered-sugar-covered beignets sold by
the dozen. 401 E Chapel Hill St, Downtown
Food Network’s “$40 a Day” host Rachael Ray
proclaims that Elmo’s is an “awesome pick.
Everything here looks great! Try some eggs in
their infinite variety....” Breakfast is served all day,
plus there are lunch and dinner favorites. 776
Durham, (919) 682-8844; www.rueclerdurham.com
Tonali
Food & Wine lauds Tonali’s “expertly executed
Mexican staples and modest prices ensure
a packed house on most nights.” Head chef
Andre Macias was formerly a sous chef at
Durham’s acclaimed Four Square Restaurant.
3642 Shannon Rd, (919) 489-8000; www.
tonalirestaurant.com
Vin Rouge
Reviewed from USA Today to The Boston Globe,
this French bistro offers provincial cooking
and an extensive wine selection that earned
it Wine Spectator’s Award of Excellence. 2010
Hillsborough Rd, Ninth Street District, (919)
416-0466; www.vinrougerestaurant.com
Watts Grocery
Bon Appétit writes that chef Amy Tornquist is
“known for her distinctive North Carolina-style
cuisine; she makes her own bourbon-laced
pimento cheese at Durham’s hottest restaurant.”
1116 Broad St, Ninth Street District, (919) 4165040; www.wattsgrocery.com
Ninth St, Ninth Street District, (919) 416-3823;
www.elmosdiner.com
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Fishmonger’s Restaurant and Oyster Bar
Amélia Café
Serving fresh seafood, North Carolina and Texasstyle BBQ, and Certified Angus Beef. According
to The New York Times, “you can’t go wrong with
the cleanly fried fish and chips.” 806 W Main St,
Brightleaf District, Downtown Durham, (919)
682-0128; www.fishmongers.net
Geer Street Garden
“Owner Andy Magowan transformed a
dilapidated brick building and onetime gas
station into a hopping dining and drinking spot.
Favorites include the Reuben sandwich and fried
chicken plate. “- The Boston Globe. 644 Foster St,
geerstreetgarden.com
Nasher Museum Café
Food & Wine lauds the “ever-changing exhibit of
culinary art” at the Nasher Museum of Art’s onsite restaurant. Chef Giorgios Bakatsias provides
a contemporary menu of seasonal recipes with
fresh ingredients. Admission to the museum
is not required. 2001 Campus Dr, Duke
University Central Campus, (919) 684-6032;
www.nasher.duke.edu/museum_cafe.php
Pizzeria Toro
Pizzeria Toro bakes thin crust pizza in a woodfired oven in an open kitchen. Tasting Table
said, “Our favorites include a white pie studded
with Meyer lemon slices and Saracena olives,
popping with bright acidity; the sausage pizza,
shaded in provolone, is a Chicago-style memory
brought into clear view.” 101 E Chapel Hill St,
DCVB
pizzeriatoro.com
Rick’s Diner & Catering Co.
CASUAL DINING: TABLE
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Bullock’s Bar-B-Que
Southern Living says, “at Bullock’s, the lines
form early for chopped or sliced pork... great
hushpuppies too.” Chef-owner Tommy Bullock
displays a “Wall of Fame” with all of the celebs
who have dined on Bullock’s best. 3330 Quebec
Dr, I-85 Exit 173, (919) 383-6202; www.
bullocksbbq.com
Dain’s Place
Local pub featured as one of Adam Richman’s
(of the Travel Channel’s “Man vs. Food”) favorite
picks. According to Adam, “Dain is the perfect
bar owner” and his place offers “great beer, great
tater tots, and great service.” 754 9th Street,
dainsplace.com
THINGS TO SEE & DO
The authors of Kids Love North Carolina suggest
Rick’s secret recipe meatloaf, beef burgers, or
Carolina pork barbecue. The combination of its
casual atmosphere with its traditional menu
makes Rick’s a favorite student and local diner.
3710 Shannon Rd, Hope Valley Square, (919)
419-0907; www.ricksdiner.com
Super Taqueria
Gourmet Magazine describes this taqueria
as “immensely popular” and Durham, North
Carolina as “a main artery for the fastest-growing
Hispanic community in America.” 2842 N
Roxboro St, (919) 220-9884
Twisted Noodles
One of five Tokyo-style U.S. noodle bars singled
out by Bon Appétit, Twisted Noodles offers
“authentic home-style Thai dishes that put
an emphasis on seasonal ingredients and
smart design.” 4201 University Dr, Parkway
Plaza Shopping Ctr, (919) 489-9888; www.
twistednoodles.com
Brazilian-Italian café offering Brazilian delicacies,
chocolates, pastries, coffee, and more than 100
after-dinner cordials from around the world
in a cozy cafe atmosphere. 905 W Main St,
Brightleaf District, Downtown Durham, (919)
683-5600; www.ameliacafe.us
Backyard BBQ Pit
The Travel Channel’s “Man v. Food” hails the open
pit-smoked chicken and other Southern classics,
but “it’s the succulent pulled-pork barbecue that
really makes this family-run restaurant a hungry
man’s haven.” 5122 NC Hwy 55, I-40 Exit 278,
(919) 544-9911; www.sweetribs.com
According to Southern Living, “Bull City takes
its locally sourced agenda seriously.” The beers
are brewed on the premises and are also highly
regarded for their quality and authenticity. 107
E Parrish St, Ste 105, (919) 680-2333; www.
bullcityburgerandbrewery.com
Daisy Cakes
The Boston Gobe loved “The cheery sweet and
savory cafe.” Garden & Gun said, “What’s not to
love?” Begun in a silver airstream trailer named
“Sugar," Daisy Cakes' fare is now available six days
a week in a brick and mortar store. 401A Foster
St, Downtown Durham, & mobile truck see
website for location, (919) 389-4307; www.
eatdaisycakes.com
Foster’s Market
According to Country Home, “owner of the
beloved Foster’s Market... Sara Foster has built
a reputation with her special brand of homey,
delicious food.” Foster honed her skills as a
caterer and former chef for Martha Stewart.
2694 Durham-Chapel Hill Blvd, (919) 4893944; www.fostersmarket.com
Hog Heaven Bar-B-Q
According to Our State, Hog Heaven’s chicken
and dumplings have “the right texture on
the tongue.” The restaurant is known for its
eastern North Carolina-style, hand-chopped
barbecue, and its signature Lexington-style
sauce. 2419 Guess Rd, (919) 286-7447; www.
hogheavenbarbecue.com
Jamaica Jamaica
Noted as a “rhythmic and savory restaurant” by
Atlanta Tribune: The Magazine, Jamaica Jamaica
serves authentic Jamaican food such as jerk fish,
jerk chicken, rice n’ beans, and yellow plantains.
4853 NC Hwy 55,Triangle Square Shopping
Ctr, I-40 Exit 278, (919) 544-1532; durham.
citysearch.com/profile/6204018/durham_nc/
jamaica_jamaica.html
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King’s Sandwich Shop
King’s Sandwich Shop is located in a distinct red
and white building and has been serving hot
dogs, burgers, fries and shakes since 1942. The
Boston Globe lauded the menu as “a ‘Happy Days’
flashback with modern touches.” 701 Foster St,
level,” says Southern Living. 2510 University Dr,
(919) 402-4227; www.theqshackoriginal.com
St, Downtown Durham, (919) 449-6786; www.
monutsdonuts.com
The Parlour
Only Burger
kingssandwichshop.com
The Parlour sells hand-made ice cream from North
Carolina milk and cream out of a pink bus. The New
York Times raved, “The ice cream sandwiches made
with soft chocolate chip cookies and hand-made
salted butter caramel ice cream are superb.” 117
As the first food truck in Durham, Only Burger
has racked up accolades from The New York
Times to Martha Stewart Living. Only Burger has
a loyal fan following and now boasts a brick and
morter location along with its mobile truck. 3710
Loaf
Market St, Downtown Durham, (919) 627-7235;
www.theparlourdurham.com
Shannon Rd, Hope Valley Square & mobile
truck see website for location, (919) 724-1622;
www.onlyburger.com
The New York Times’ mouth was practically
watering when it described finding Loaf bakery at
the Durham Farmers’ Market. “For breakfast, try a
hearth-baked loaf from Loaf, a stall so popular that
it opened a nearby bakery in 2011.” Loaf serves
artisan breads baked in a wood-fired oven along
with a selection of pastries. 111 W Parrish St,
Sympathy for the Deli
This mobile food truck makes deli sandwiches
that use locally-sourced, sustainable meats that
are hand-cured, roasted and smoked in Durham.
Deep South Magazine recommended the peakles,
which are house-made pickled sugar snap peas.
facebook.com/pages/Loaf/102663859807344
Mobile truck see website for location, () ; www.
sympathyforthedeli.com
Los Comales
Taqueria La Vaquita
DCVB
A “bustling” taqueria “where the tortillas are made
to order” made a Gourmet Magazine writer feel as
if he was actually in Mexico. 2103 N Roxboro Rd,
(919) 220-1614
Mad Hatter Bakeshop and Cafe
Visit South complimented The Mad Hatter Cafe
for its “delicious lunch,” and “festive atmosphere.”
Serving fresh, home-made cuisine and using local,
organic ingredients, the Café menu features all-day
breakfast, sandwiches, salads, soups and entrées.
Mad Hatter also offers a delicious weekend brunch,
a dessert counter and a full gourmet coffee bar.
1802 W Main St, Ninth Street District, (919) 2861987; www.madhatterbakeshop.com
Parker and Otis
Southern Living describes Parker and Otis as “a
gourmet grocery store, restaurant, wine store, and
all-around cool place to hang and be seen.” Bon
Appétit featured their Pimento Cheese Dip recipe,
saying, “this spread makes one heck of a sandwich.”
112 S Duke St, Peabody Place, Brightleaf
District, Downtown Durham, (919) 683-3200;
QUICK SERVICE
“The barbacoa is so good at Taquería La Vaquita
-so juicy and dark and perfectly seasoned - that
it might almost be some long-cooked daube
at a reputable bistro in Provence”, according to
Gourmet Magazine. 2700 Chapel Hill Rd, (919)
American Meltdown
402-0209; www.lavaquitanc.com
Cosmopolitan dubbed it “a meal he’ll drool over,”
and Food Republic raved, “Whoever believes that
there is no such thing as a gourmet grilled cheese
needs to take a trip to American Meltdown.”
This roaming business serves melted cheese
sandwiches on fresh locally baked breads out of a
flaming orange truck. Mobile truck see website
Wimpy’s Grill
for location, www.americanmeltdown.org
wimpysgrillnc.com
A Durham landmark “known for big breakfasts
and even bigger burgers.” According to the Travel
Channel’s “Man vs. Food, “the “meat magic” from
this takeout joint is often enjoyed curbside,
“because it’s just too good to wait ‘til you get
home.” 617 Hicks St, (919) 286-4380; www.
Chirba Chirba Dumpling
In Mandarin Chinese, Chirba Chirba means eat eat!
That’s exactly what customers do when they get
dumplings from this mobile vendor which was the
subject of a half hour television show, "My Family
Recipe." Mobile truck see website for location,
Local Favorites
www.chirbachirba.com
In Durham, people are
Firsthand Foods
proud of their local eats; so
proud, in fact, that there are
As a new addition to southern Durham, Rise
has made its mark in with unique and flavorful
biscuits and doughnuts. Tasting Table admired
Rise, saying that while they preferred a simple
glazed doughnut, “a chocolate-mousse version...
is a worthy indulgence.” 8200 Renaissance Pkwy,
Deep South Magazine lauded this mobile food
truck for connecting North Carolina’s “pasturebased livestock farmers with local restaurants and
retailers,” and enjoyed the mobile Sausage Wagon’s
“country breakfast link with maple butter and
apples.” Mobile truck see website for location,
(919) 599-6659; www.firsthandfoods.com
variety of categories.
Renaissance Village, I-40 Exit 276, (919) 2482992; www.risebiscuitsdonuts.com
KoKyu BBQ
DCVB has compiled
Rise
Noted by Southern Living, The New York Times, and
several national food magazines, Scratch Bakery
has carved out a niche for both savory and sweet
seekers with a seasonal cafe and sweets menu.
Kokyu BBQ is a Durham-based Korean BBQ
truck among the ranks of Durham’s nationallyrecognized mobile food operators and has been
recognized for its quality in a write-up by The New
York Times. Mobile truck see website for location,
(315) 796-5330; twitter.com/kokyubbq
111 Orange St, Downtown Durham, (919) 7899431; www.piefantasy.com
Locopops
Scratch Seasonal Artisan Baking
Six Plates Wine Bar
Noted by The New York Times and tucked into a
cozy spot near Duke’s campus, Six Plates offers a
rotating selection of small, locally sourced dishes
created to pair with featured wine from around the
world. 2812 Erwin Rd, Ste 104, (919) 321-0203;
www.sixplates.com
The Original Q-Shack
If chili-rubbed sliced brisket, hand-pulled pork,
smoked turkey, and ribs aren’t enough, the
desserts “expertly prepared by two serious pastry
chefs take this barbecue restaurant to another
Feted by Food & Wine for their “wildly popular”
Mexican popsicles (paletas), Locopops also offers
ice cream and sorbet in traditional flavors, such
as mango-chile and tamarind, and quirky ones,
like honeydew-lavender and chocolate rosemary.
2604A Hillsborough Rd, (919) 286-3500; www.
ilovelocopops.com
Monuts
Monuts Donuts makes hand-crafted, seasonally
and locally-inspired donuts. The New York
Times called Monuts’ donuts “sublime” and
recommended “seasonal flavors like pumpkin
chai and maple bacon bourbon.” 110 E Parrish
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The following listings include restaurants near major highways and those with private rooms.
To search a all of Durham's dining options, visit www.durham-nc.com/dining/.
604 at West Village
604 W Morgan St, West Village
(919) 680-6333
www.604westvillage.com
ITALIAN
Daily, 11am-9:30pm;
F-Sa, until 11pm
$14-$32

Akashi Japanese Grill and Sushi Bar
2223 E NC Hwy 54, Ste R-5
(919) 572-9444
www.akashisushi54.com
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M-F, 11am-2:30pm;
Dinner M-Th, 5pm-9pm;
F-Sa- 5pm-10pm

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Sa, 10am-9:30pm

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M-Th, 10am-10:30pm;
F-Sa, 10am-11:30pm

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F, 11am- 9:30pm,
Sa, 12pm-9pm;
Su, 12pm-8pm
Baba Ghannouj
2105 E NC Hwy 54
(919) 361-2305
www.babaghannouj.net
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Backyard BBQ Pit
5122 Hwy 55
(919) 544-9911
www.sweetribs.com
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249 W NC Hwy 54
(919) 484-2499
www.beantraderscoffee.com
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2800 Campus Walk Ave,
US Hwy 15/501 Exit 108A
(919) 383-8575
www.millenniumhotels.com
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Bella's Cuisine
3218 Guess Rd
(919) 797-2875
www.bellascuisine.com
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4625 Hillsborough Rd,
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(919) 382-9431
www.bpgrill.com
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3520 Hillsborough Rd
(919) 383-0300
www.bergamacafe.com
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905 W Main St, Brightleaf District
(919) 683-5600
www.ameliacafe.us
American Hero Restaurant
2011 N Roxboro Rd
(919) 220-9645
Baba Ghannouj
225 W NC Hwy 54
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Bleu Olive (Re-opening Fall 2012)
1821 Hillandale Rd,
Croasdaile Commons Shopping Ctr,
I-85 Exit 174A
(919) 383-8502
www.facebook.com/bleuolivebistro
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Blu Seafood and Bar
2002 Hillsborough Rd, Ninth St District
(919) 286-9777
www.bluseafoodandbar.com
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Blue Corn Cafe
716 9th St, Ninth St District
(919) 286-9600
www.bluecorncafedurham.com
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(919) 383-8033
www.durham.hilton.com
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THINGS TO SEE & DO

N
Y
250 Y
N
N
N
N
N
N
$16-$22

N
Y
90 125 N
N
N
Y
Y
N
Y
M-Th, 11:30am-9pm;
F-Sa 11:30am-9:30pm
$8-$16

N
Y
120 N
N
N
Y
Y
N
Y
AMERICAN
M-Su, 6:30am-10pm
$16-$28

I-85
N
Y 325 95
N
N
N
N
N
N
Y
Bob Evans Restaurant
5419 Durham-Chapel Hill Blvd
(919) 403-6766
www.bobevans.com
AMERICAN
Su-Sa, 6am-10pm
$3.79-$10.79

I-40
N
N
0 167 N
N
N
N
N
N
N
Bocci Trattoria & Pizzeria
5850 Fayetteville Rd,
Sutton Station, I-40 Exit 276
(919) 206-4067
www.bocciitalian.com
ITALIAN
Su, 12pm-9pm;
M-Th, 11am-10pm;
F-Sa, 11am-11pm
$8-$21

Y
Y
45 150 Y
N
N
Y
Y
Y
Y
Brig's at the Park
4900 Hwy 55, Ste 520
(919) 544-7473
www.brigsrestaurants.com
AMERICAN
Su-Sa, 7am-2:30pm
$7.49-$12.49

I-40
N
N
0
N
N
N
N
N
N
N
Buffalo Wild Wings
6709 D Fayetteville Rd
(919) 206-4497
www.buffalowildwings.com
AMERICAN
M-Th, 11am-1am;
F-Sa, 11am-2am;
Su, 11am-12am

I-40
N
N
0 336 Y
N
N
N
N
N
N
107 E Parrish St, Ste 105
(919) 680-2333
www.bullcityburgerandbrewery.com
AMERICAN
M-Th, 11:11am-10pm;
F-Sa, 11:11am-11pm;
Su, 11:11 to 8pm
$10-$15

N
Y
26 90
N
Y
N
Y
Y
N
Y
Bullock's Bar-B-Que
3330 Quebec Dr, I-85 Exit 173
(919) 383-6202
www.bullocksbbq.com
BARBECUE
Tu-Sa, 11:30am-8:30pm
$8-10

Y
Y
250 Y
N
N
N
Y
N
Y
C & H Cafeteria
1720 Guess Rd
(919) 286-7303
www.chcafeteria.com
AMERICAN
$3.25-$5.49

I-85
N
N
0 265 Y
N
N
N
N
N
N
Cafe Meridian
2500 Meridian Pkwy, Ste 130
(919) 361-9333
www.cafemeridian.com
INTERNATIONAL
$4.99-$8.99

I-40
N
N
0 125 N
Y
Y
Y
N
Y
N
M-F, 11am-2:00pm
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California Pizza Kitchen
6910 Fayetteville Rd, Ste 154
(919) 361-4200
www.cpk.com
PIZZA
M-F, 11am-10pm;
Sa, 11am-11pm;
Su, 11:30am-9:30pm
$8-$21

I-40
N
N
0 175 N
N
N
N
N
N
Y
Carrabba's Italian Grill
5312 New Hope Commons Ext
(919) 401-5950
www.carrabbas.com
ITALIAN
M-Th, 4pm-10pm;
F, 4pm-11pm;
Sa, 12pm-11pm;
Su, 12am-9pm
$10-$23.50

I-40
N
N
0 206 N
N
N
N
N
N
Y
Cedar Fork Bistro at the Hotel Indigo
Raleigh-Durham Airport @ RTP
151 Tatum Dr, I-40 Exit 281
(919) 474-3000
www.bestdurhamhotel.com/dining.php
AMERICAN
M-F, 6am-1pm;
Sa-Su, 7am-11am;
Daily, 5pm-12am
$6-$25

N
Y 100 34
N
N
N
N
N
N
N
Chamas Churrascaria
905 W Main St, Ste 115, Brightleaf District
(919) 682-1309
www.chamas.us
STEAKHOUSES
M-F, 11am-2:00pm,
5:30pm-9:30pm;
Sa, 5:30pm-9:30pm
$38

N
Y
40 300 N
N
N
Y
N
N
Y
AMERICAN
M-W, 11am-1am;
Th-Su, 11am-2am

I-40
Y
N
0 250 N
N
N
N
N
N
N
CAFES/DELIS/
SANDWICHES
M-F, 7am-2pm

I-40
N
N
0
N
N
N
N
N
N
N
AMERICAN
Su-Th, 11am-11pm;
F-Sa, 11am-12am

I-40
N
N
0 210 N
N
N
N
Y
N
Y
AMERICAN
Su-Th, 11am-11pm;
F-Sa, 11am-12am

I-40
N
N
0 281 N
N
N
N
N
N
N
CHINESE
M-Th, 11am-10pm;
F-Sa, 11am-11pm;
Su, 12pm-10pm
$7.25-$10.95

I-40
N
N
0
N
N
N
N
N
N
N
CHINESE
M-Th, 11am-9:30pm;
F-Sa, 11am-10pm
$8.75-$13

I-40
N
N
0 145 Y
N
N
N
N
N
N
CHINESE
M-Th, 11am-10:30pm;
F-Sa, 11am-11pm;
Su, 12-10pm
$2.60-$9.25

I-85
N
N
0
40
N
N
N
N
N
N
N
CHINESE
M-Th, 11am-10pm;
F- Sa, 11am-10:30pm;
Su, 12pm-10pm

I-85
N
N
0
26
N
N
N
N
N
N
N
CHINESE
M-Su, 10:30am-10pm

I-85
N
N
0 120 N
N
N
N
N
N
N
Champps Americana Grill
8030 Renaissance Pkwy, Ste 885
(919) 361-3393
www.champps.com
Chelsea Cafe
1007 Slater Rd, Ste 190
(919) 474-8647
Chili's Grill and Bar
(919) 489-6699
www.chilis.com
Chili's Grill and Bar
(919) 572-7878
www.chilis.com
China Cafe
247 W NC Hwy 54, Ste 105
(919) 544-5561
China Express Restaurant
2223 E NC Hwy 54
(919) 544-7013
www.rtp-chinaexpress.com
China King
1821 Hillandale Rd
(919) 382-8000
China Star
(919) 383-4800
www.chinastardinner.com
Chopstix Chinese Restaurant
2000 Avondale Dr, Ste B
(919) 220-1188
$10-$20
$3.95-$7.00
75
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(WC)
(SW)
(E)
3
(SE)
WWW.DURHAMNC.COM
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Chosunok
2105 E NC Hwy 54, #A
(919) 806-1213
www.chosunokkorean.com
KOREAN
M-Sa, 11am-9:30pm;
Su, 5pm-9:30pm
$10-$15

I-40
N
N
0
N
N
N
N
N
N
N
CiCi's Pizza
(919) 403-2424
www.cicispizza.com
PIZZA
Su-Th, 11am-9pm;
F-Sa, 11am-10pm
$6-$12

I-40
N
N
0 150 N
N
N
N
N
N
N
City Beverage
4810 Hope Valley Rd,
Hope Valley Pointe Shopping Ctr
(919) 401-6500
www.citybeverage-durham.com
AMERICAN
M-W, 7am-10pm;
Th-Sa, 7am-2am
$10-$20

N
Y
175 Y
N
N
N
Y
N
N
AMERICAN
M-F, 6am-2pm;
Sa, 6am-11am
$2.55-$7.99

I-40
N
N
0
80
N
N
N
N
N
N
N
AMERICAN
M-F, 6:30-10am;
Sa-Su, 7-11am

I-85
N
N
0
55
N
N
N
N
N
N
N
Courtyard Café at the Courtyard
by Marriott RTP
301 Residence Inn Blvd
(919) 484-2900
www.marriott.com
AMERICAN
M-F, 6:30-10am;
Sa-Su, 7-11am

I-40
N
N
0
50
N
N
N
N
N
N
N
Cracker Barrel Old Country Store
(919) 309-2888
www.crackerbarrel.com
SOUTHERN
Su-Th, 6am-10pm;
F-Sa, 6am-11pm
$6-$12

I-85
N
N
0 253 Y
N
Y
N
N
N
N
Cuban Revolution Restaurant & Bar
318 Blackwell St, American Tobbaco
(919) 687-4300
www.thecubanrevolution.com
CUBAN
M-F, 8am-1am;
Sa-Su, 11am-1am
$8-$18

N
Y
40 200 Y
N
N
N
N
N
N
Dickey's Barbecue Pit
5318 New Hope Commons Dr
(919) 419-1101
www.dickeys.com
BARBECUE
Daily, 11am-9pm
$8-$14

N
N
0 120 Y
Y
Y
Y
N
N
N
Dos Perros
200 N Mangum, Downtown Durham
(919) 956-2750
www.dosperrosrestaurant.com
MEXICAN
M-F, 7:30am-10:30am,
11:30am-2:30pm;
M-Sa, 5pm-10pm;
Su, 11am-3pm, 5pm-9pm
$12-$24

N
Y
50 90
N
N
N
Y
Y
Y
Y
Durham Pizza Restaurant
(919) 383-7077
www.thedurhampizzarestaurant.com
PIZZA
M-Th, 11am-9pm;
Fr, 11am-10pm;
Sa, 12pm-9pm
$9-$16

N
Y
35 100 N
N
N
Y
Y
N
N
East Coast Chinese Food Express
202 W NC Hwy 54
(919) 806-8899
www.eastcoastchinesefood.com
CHINESE
M-Th, 11am-10pm;
F, 11am-11pm;
Sa, 3pm-11pm;
Su, 4pm-10pm
$6.50-$8.50

N
N
0
N
N
N
N
N
N
Country Junction
4823 Highway 55
(919) 544-6012
Courtyard Café at the Courtyard
by Marriott Durham
1815 Front St
(919) 309-1500
www.marriott.com
I-40
I-40
54
16
N
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THINGS TO SEE & DO
MEXICAN
M- F 11am-10pm;
Sa, 11am-11pm;
Su, 12pm-9pm
$3-$16

I-40
N
N
0 200 Y
N
N
N
N
N
N
MEXICAN
M-Sa, 11am-10pm;
Su, 12pm-9pm

I-85
N
N
0
N
N
N
N
N
N
N
SOUTH AMERICAN
Su-Th, 11am-9:30pm;
F-Sa, 11am-10:30pm
$5.95-$19.95

I-40
N
N
0
Y
N
N
N
N
N
N
El Dorado
4900 Hwy 55, Ste 140
(919) 361-0302
www.eldoradomexicanrestaurant.com
MEXICAN
M-Sa, 11am-10pm;
Su,11am-9pm
$5-$12

I-40
N
N
0 200 N
N
N
N
N
N
N
Fairview Dining Room
3001 Cameron Blvd,
Washington Duke Inn & Golf Club
(919) 493-6699
www.washingtondukeinn.com
AMERICAN
M-Sa, 7am-10:30am,
5:30pm-10pm;
Su, 10:30am-2pm
N
Y
60 90
Y
N
N
N
Y
N
N
Firebirds Rocky Mountain Grill
8030 Renaissance Pkwy
(919) 544-6332
www.firebirdsrockymountaingrill.com
STEAKHOUSES
Su-Th, 11am-10pm;
F-Sa, 11am-11pm
Firehouse Subs
5319 New Hope Commons Ext, Ste 104
(919) 489-2900
www.firehousesubs.com
CAFES/DELIS/
SANDWICHES
M-Sa, 10:30am-10:00pm;
Su, 10:30am-9pm
SEAFOOD
M-F, 11:30am-9:30pm;
Sa,12pm-9:30pm;
Su,12:00-9pm
AMERICAN
M-Th, 10am-7pm;
F-Sa, 10am-8pm
AMERICAN
M-Sa, 5:30pm-9:30pm
Front Street Café
(Reopening Fall 2012)
1821 Hillandale Rd, Ste 101
(919) 382-9505
CAFES/DELIS/
SANDWICHES
M-F, 7:30am-6pm;
Sa, 8:30am-3pm
Galeria Restaurant at
the Radisson Hotel RTP
150 Park Dr, at Davis Dr, I-40 Exit 280
(919) 547-3525
www.radisson.com/researchtrianglenc
AMERICAN
M-F, 6:30am-9:30pm;
Sa-Su, 6:30am-12pm
El Agave Mexican Grill
4818 Hwy 55
(919) 206-5100
www.elagavemexicangrillnc.com
El Corral Mexican Restaurant
1821 Hillandale Rd
(919) 309-4543
El Cuscatleco Restaurant
4212 Garrett Rd
(919) 401-5245
www.elcuscatleco.com
Fishmonger's Restaurant
and Oyster Bar
(919) 682-0128
www.fishmongers.net
Food For Life Supreme
3314 Guess Rd, Ste A
(919) 390-5992
Four Square Restaurant
2701 Chapel Hill Rd
(919) 401-9877
www.foursquarerestaurant.com

$10-$45
$8-$25

I-40
N
N
0 250 N
Y
N
Y
N
Y
Y

I-40
N
N
0
N
Y
N
N
0
N

$22-$32
I-85

$6-$28.95
88

I-85
70
N
N
N
N
N
N
N
50
Y
N
N
N
N
N
N
40
N
N
N
N
N
N
N
Y
40 120 N
N
N
Y
Y
N
Y
N
N
0
N
N
N
N
N
N
N
N
Y 250 230 Y
N
N
N
N
N
Y
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3
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THINGS TO SEE & DO
Golden Corral Family Restaurant
3800 N Roxboro Rd
(919) 471-6820
www.goldencorral.com
AMERICAN
M-Th, 11am-9:30pm;
F, 11am-10:30pm;
Sa, 7:30am-9:30pm;
Su, 7:30am-9:30pm
$7.79-$11.79

N
Y
60 360 N
Y
Y
Y
Y
N
N
Golden Corral Family Restaurant
5006 Hwy 55, I-40 Exit 278
(919) 544-2275
www.goldencorral.com
AMERICAN
M-Th, 10:45am-9:30pm;
F-Sa, 10:45am-10:30pm;
Su, 7:30am-9:30pm
$8-$10

N
Y
60 300 N
N
N
N
Y
N
N
Great American Grill
at the Hilton Garden Inn
Raleigh-Durham/RTP
4620 S Miami Blvd
(919) 941-6066
www.researchtrianglepark.hgi.com
AMERICAN
Daily 6am-10am, 5pm-10pm
$10-$18

N
N
0
95
N
N
N
N
N
N
N
Gregoria's
2818 Chapel Hill Rd
(919) 797-2747
www.gregoriaskitchen.com
CUBAN
Tu-Th, 5pm-10pm;
F-Sa, 5pm-10:30pm
$16-$30

N
Y
18 71
N
N
N
N
Y
N
Y
Guglhupf Café & Restaurant
(919) 401-2600
www.guglhupf.com
CAFES/DELIS/
SANDWICHES
Tu-F, 8am-9:30pm;
Sa, 8:30am-10pm;
Su, 9am-3pm

N
Y
180 N
N
N
Y
Y
Y
Y
Happy China
(919) 237-2021
www.happychinacuisine.com
ASIAN
M-Th, 11am-10pm;
F-Sa, 11am-11pm;
Su, 12am-10pm

N
Y
N
N
N
N
N
N
N
Hog Heaven Bar-B-Q
2419 Guess Rd
(919) 286-7447
www.hogheavenbarbecue.com
SOUTHERN
M-Sa, 11am-8pm
$3.85-$9.45

I-85
N
N
0 110 Y
N
N
N
Y
N
N
Honey's Restaurant & Catering
2700 Guess Rd
(919) 477-2181
honeyscatering.com
SOUTHERN
24 hours a day/7days a week
$5.49-$12.49

I-85
N
N
0 107 N
N
N
N
N
N
N
CHINESE
See website for hours

I-85
N
N
0
N
N
N
N
N
N
N
CHINESE
Daily, 11am-10pm
$6.59-$8.99

I-85
N
N
0 250 N
Y
N
N
N
N
Y
AMERICAN
Su-Th, 6am-12am;
F-Sa, 24 hours
$4.99-$14

I-85
N
N
0 176 N
N
N
N
N
N
N
CARIBBEAN
M-Sa, 11am-9:30pm

I-40
N
N
0
Y
N
N
N
N
N
N
CAFES/DELIS/
SANDWICHES
Daily, 7am-10pm

I-40
N
N
0 170 Y
N
N
N
N
N
N
Hong Kong Chinese Restaurant
3003 Guess Rd
(919) 479-8339
www.hongkongdimsumindurham.com
Hong Kong Super Buffet
307 Foushee St
(919) 220-5499
International House of Pancakes
1821 N Pointe Dr
(919) 317-4161
www.ihop.com
Jamaica Jamaica
4853 Hwy 55
(919) 544-1532
Jason's Deli
5408 New Hope Commons Dr, Ste 123A
(919) 493-3350
$4.99-$8.59
I-40
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Group Dining
Kabab & Curry House
2016 Guess Rd
(919) 286-3303
Kanki Japanese House
of Steaks & Sushi
3504 Mt Moriah Rd, I-40 Exit 270
(919) 401-6908
www.kanki.com
Kemp's Seafood House
115 Page Pointe Cir
(919) 957-7155
www.kempsseafoodhouse.com
King Chinese Buffet
1541 Glenn School Rd, Ste 17
(919) 688-6868
Kurama Japanese Seafood
& Steak House Sushi Bar
(919) 489-2669
www.kuramadurham.com
La Fondita
2000 Avondale Dr, Ste D
(919) 220-7282
La Regia Latina
2601 Hwy 55
(919) 957-1177
La Tropicale Dining and Catering
411 W Chapel Hill St
(919) 638-8444
www.jarviscatering.com
La Vaquita
3409 Hillsborough Rd, Ste G
(919) 383-8828
Lone Star Steakhouse and Saloon
5307 New Hope Commons Dr
(919) 401-4800
www.lonestarsteakhouse.com
Los Portales
(919) 544-9247
Main Cuisine
Hours
Price Range
Dist
rict
INDIAN/EAST INDIES
Th-Tu, 11am-3pm, 5pm-9pm
$7.50-$12

JAPANESE
M-Th, 4:30pm-10pm;
F, 4:30pm-11pm;
Sa, 3pm-11pm;
Su, 12pm-10pm
$9-$35
SEAFOOD
Nea
r Hi
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Aut
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atic
Gra
tuit
y
THINGS TO SEE & DO
N
N
0
N
N
N
N
N
N
N

N
Y
25 200 N
N
N
Y
Y
N
Y
Daily, 5pm-9pm

N
Y
N
N
N
N
N
N
N
CHINESE
Su-Th, 11am-9:30pm;
F-Sa, 11am-10:30pm

Y
N
0 195 N
N
N
N
N
N
N
JAPANESE
Su, 11:30am-9pm;
M-Sa, 11:30am-2pm;
M-F, 5pm-9:30pm,
F-Sa 4:30pm-10:30pm
N
Y
40 220 N
N
N
N
Y
N
Y
$9-$38
MEXICAN
I-85
I-85

24

I-85
N
N
0
40
N
N
N
N
N
N
N

I-40
N
N
0
0
N
N
N
N
N
N
N
Y
Y
45 300 N
N
N
N
N
N
N
MEXICAN
M-Th, 11am-10pm;
F-Sa, 11am-11pm;
Su, 11am-9pm
CARIBBEAN
M-F, 8:30am-2pm
MEXICAN
Daily, 10am-9pm

I-85
N
N
0
N
N
N
N
N
N
N
STEAKHOUSES
Su-Th , 11am-10pm;
F-Sa 11am-11pm

I-40
N
N
0 200 N
N
N
N
N
N
N
MEXICAN
M-Th, 11am-10pm;
F-Sa, 11am-10:30pm;
Su, 11:30am-9pm
$5.75-$15.99

I-40
N
N
0 112 N
N
N
N
Y
N
N
Maggiano's Little Italy
8030 Renaissance Pkwy,
The Streets at Southpoint, I-40 Exit 276
(919) 572-0070
www.maggianos.com
ITALIAN
S-Th, 11:am-10pm;
F-Sa 11:am-11pm
$13-$35

Y
Y
270 Y
N
N
N
Y
N
Y
Mayflower XVI Seafood Restaurant
(919) 401-9888
www.durhammayflower.com
SEAFOOD
M-Th, 11am-9:30pm;
F-Sa, 11am-10pm;
Su, 12-9pm
$6-$25

N
Y
70 206 N
N
N
N
N
N
N
$2.50-$8

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2
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(N)
(DT)
(WC)
(SW)
(E)
3
(SE)
WWW.DURHAMNC.COM
District Color Key
Group Dining
Main Cuisine
Hours
McAlister's Deli
5318 New Hope Commons Dr Ext, Ste 104
(919) 419-9083
www.mcalistersdeli.com
CAFES/DELIS/
SANDWICHES
Daily, 10:30am-10pm
Meelo's Ristorante & Tapas
1821 Hillandale Rd # 3
(919) 384-9080
www.meelosrestaurant.com
ITALIAN
M-F, 11:30am-2:00pm;
M-S, 5pm-9pm
Melting Pot
Renaissance Center at Southpoint, I-40 Exit 276
(919) 544-6358
www.meltingpot.com/durham
Price Range
Dist
rict
Nea
r Hi
ghw
ay
Ban
que
t Fa
cilit
Priv
ies
ate
R oo
ms
Larg
est
Priv
ate
Tota
Roo
l Se
mC
atin
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city
Mot
pac
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P
Gro
up P arking
ricin
g
Gro
up I
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n
t
ive
Spe
cial
Gro
up M
Res
enu
erva
tion
s
One
Che
ck
Aut
om
atic
Gra
tuit
y
THINGS TO SEE & DO

I-40
Y
N
0 112 N
N
N
N
N
N
N
6-19

I-85
Y
Y
110 N
N
N
N
N
N
N
FONDUE
M-Th, 5pm-10pm;
F, 5pm-11pm;
Sa, 4pm-11pm;
Su 4pm-10pm
$18-$26

Y
Y
58 185 Y
Y
Y
Y
N
N
Y
MEZ Contemporary Mexican Restaurant
5410 Page Rd
(919) 941-1630
www.mezdurham.com
MEXICAN
M-Th, 11:30am-9:30pm;
F, 11:30am-10pm;
Sa, 5pm-10pm
$12 – 20

I-40
Y
Y
80 165 N
N
N
N
N
N
N
Moe's Southwest Grill
(919) 544-6637
www.moes.com
MEXICAN
M-Sa 11am-10pm;
Su, 11am-9pm
$2.69-$9.99

I-40
N
N
0
88
N
N
N
N
N
N
N
MEXICAN
M-Sa 11am-10pm;
Su, 11am-9pm

I-40
N
N
0
36
N
N
N
N
N
N
N

I-40
Y
N
0 200 N
N
N
N
N
N
N
N
Y
12 120 N
N
N
Y
Y
N
Y
N
N
0
N
N
N
N
N
N
N
Moe's Southwest Grill
5332 McFarland Dr
(919) 493-6637
www.moes.com
Mr. Wok
4831 Hwy 55
(919) 544-8385
Mt Fuji Asian Bistro Sushi & Bar
(919) 680-4968
www.mtfujinc.com
CHINESE
ASIAN
M-F, 11am-3pm;
Su-W, 5pm-10pm;
Th-Sa, 5pm-until
$8-$17

My Sister's Kitchen
4716 NC Hwy 55
(919) 484-0200
www.mysisterskitchen-inc.com
AMERICAN
M-Th, 6am-7pm;
F, 6am -9pm;
Sa, 7am-9pm;
Su, 7am-7pm
$4.99-$10.99

Nana's Restaurant
2514 University Dr, Rockwood Building
(919) 493-8545
www.nanasdurham.com
SOUTHERN
M-Sa, 5pm-10pm
$19-$29

Y
Y
50 130 Y
Y
N
Y
Y
N
Y
Nantucket Grill & Bar
5925 Farrington Rd, NC Hwy 54
(919) 402-0077
www.nantucketgrill.com/farrington.htm
AMERICAN
Su-Th, 11am-9pm;
F-Sa, 11am-10pm
$8-$24

N
Y
120 Y
N
N
Y
Y
N
Y
Nantucket Grill & Bar
(919) 484-8162
www.nantucketgrill.com/fayetteville.htm
AMERICAN
Su-Th, 11am-9pm;
F-Sa 11am-10pm

N
Y
150 Y
N
N
N
N
N
N
I-40
52
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Main Cuisine
Hours
Price Range
Dist
rict
Nea
r Hi
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Ban
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ate
Tota
Roo
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mC
atin
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g
city
Mot
Cap
acit
orco
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ach
P
Gro
up P arking
ricin
g
Gro
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nce
ntiv
Spe
e
cial
Gro
u
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Res
enu
erva
tion
s
One
Che
ck
Aut
om
atic
Gra
tuit
y
THINGS TO SEE & DO
New China
6118 Farrington Rd, Ste G
(919) 403-1889
www.trianglerestaurants.com/NewChina
CHINESE
M-Th,11am-10:30pm;
F-Sa, 11am-11pm;
Su,12-10pm
$3.35-$9.95

I-40
N
N
40
N
N
N
N
N
N
N
Newton's Restaurant
at the Marriott RTP
4700 Guardian Dr
(919) 941-6200
www.marriott.com
AMERICAN
M-F, 6:30am-10pm;
Sa-Su, 7am-11:30am,
5pm-10pm
$10-$28

I-40
Y
Y 200 76
N
N
N
N
N
N
Y
Nordstrom Café Bistro
(919) 806-3700
www.Nordstrom.com
CAFES/DELIS/
SANDWICHES
M-Sa, 11am- 8pm;
Su, 12pm-6pm

I-40
N
N
0
N
N
N
N
N
N
N
Ole NC Bar-B-Que
4201 N Roxboro Rd,
Nrth Duke Crossing Shopping Center
(919) 471-1400
www.olencbbq.com
BARBECUE
M-Sa, 11am-9pm;
Su, 11am-5pm
$6-$15

N
Y
50 175 N
N
N
N
N
N
Y
Orient Garden Restaurant
202 W NC Hwy 54, Ste 401
(919) 806-3333
www.orientgardenrestaurant.com
CHINESE
M-Th,11am-9:30pm;
F, 11am-10:30pm;
Sa, 4:30-10:30pm
$6.56-$14.50

I-40
N
N
0
Y
N
N
N
N
N
Y
Outback Steakhouse
3500 Mt Moriah Rd
(919) 493-2202
www.outback.com
STEAKHOUSES
M-Th, 4pm-11pm;
F, 4pm-11pm,
Sa, 3pm-11:30pm;
Su, 12pm-10pm
$8.99-$25.00

I-40
N
N
0 220 N
N
N
N
N
N
Y
P.F. Chang's China Bistro
6801 Fayetteville Rd
(919) 294-3131
www.pfchangs.com
ASIAN
S-Th, 11am-11pm;
F-Sa, 11-12am
$12-$25

I-40
N
N
0 180 N
N
N
N
N
N
Y
Pad Thai Restauerant
2425 Guess Rd
(919) 416-9009
www.facebook.com/pages/Pad-Thai-Durham
THAI
M-Sa, 11am-2:30pm;
M-Th, 5pm-9pm;
F-Sa, 5pm-9:30pm
$9.95-$30.00

I-85
N
N
0
N
N
N
N
N
N
N
Pan Pan Diner
1058 W Club Blvd, Ste 528
(919) 416-1950
www.panpandiner.com
SOUTHERN
M-Th, 9:30am-9pm;
F-Sa, 9:30am-10pm;
Su, 9:30am-8pm
$3.95-$15.99

I-85
N
N
0 100 N
N
Y
N
N
N
N
Panera Bread
(919) 544-8360
www.panera.com
CAFES/DELIS/
SANDWICHES
M-Th, 7am-9pm;
F, 7am-10pm;
Sa, 8am-10pm;
Su, 10am-7pm
$3.99-$10.00

I-40
N
N
0 100 N
Y
N
Y
N
N
N
Panera Bread
3603 Witherspoon Blvd ,Bldg D6, Ste 101
(919) 419-6300
www.panera.com
CAFES/DELIS/
SANDWICHES
M-Sa, 6:30am-9pm;
Su, 7:30am-8pm
$3.99-$10.00

I-40
N
Y
120 N
Y
N
Y
N
N
N
MEDITERRANEAN
M-Th, 11:30am-10pm;
F, 11:30am-11pm;
Sa, 5:30pm-11pm;
Su, 5:30pm-9pm
$8-$35

N
Y
70 240 Y
Y
N
Y
Y
N
N
Parizade
2200 W Main St,
Erwin Square, Ninth St District
(919) 286-9712
www.parizadedurham.com
0
83
72
54
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2
(N)
(DT)
(WC)
(SW)
(E)
3
(SE)
WWW.DURHAMNC.COM
District Color Key
Group Dining
Price Range
Dist
rict
Main Cuisine
Hours
Parker and Otis
112 S Duke St,
Peabody Place, Brightleaf District
(919) 683-3200
AMERICAN
M-Th, 7:30am-7pm;
F, 7:30am-8pm,
Sa, 7:30am-7pm,
Su, 10am-3pm
Peony Asian Bistro
3515 Witherspoon Blvd, #108
(919) 419-8800
www.peonyasianbistro.com
ASIAN
M-Th, 11am-10:30pm;
F-Sa, 11am-11pm;
Su, 12pm-10:30pm
$7.95 -$22.95

Piazza Italia
(919) 956-7360
www.piazzaitalia.us
ITALIAN
M-Sa, 11:00am-2:30pm;
5:30pm-9:30pm
$15-$27
Piedmont Restaurant
401 Foster St, Downtown Durham
(919) 683-1213
www.piedmontrestaurant.com
AMERICAN
W-M, 5:30pm-10pm
Piney Point Grill and Seafood Bar
at DoubleTree Suites by Hilton
2515 Meridian Pkwy
(919) 361-4660
www.raleighdurhamsuites.doubletree.com
AMERICAN
M-Su, 6am-10pm
$9-$26

Ping Pong Cafe
5400 S Miami Blvd, Ste 132
(919) 941-2880
www.mypingpongcafe.com
CHINESE
M-Sa, 10:30am-9:30pm;
Su, 12pm-9pm
$4.45-$12.95

Piper's Deli
3219 Old Chapel Hill Rd
(919) 489-2481
pipersdeli.com
CAFES/DELIS/
SANDWICHES
M-F, 11am-9pm;
Sa, 11am-3pm
$5-$10

Piper's In The Park
2945 S Miami Blvd, Ste 112
(919) 572-9767
www.pipersinthepark.com
CAFES/DELIS/
SANDWICHES
M-F, 10:30am-2:30pm

Pizza Hut
2107 E NC Hwy 54
(919) 361-2728
www.pizzahut.com
PIZZA
Su-Th, 11am-11pm;
F-Sa, 11am-12am
Pomegranate Kitchen
5504 Durham Chapel Hill Blvd, Ste 102
(919) 886-0356
www.pomkitchen.com
VEGETARIAN
Tu-Sa, 11:30am-6:30pm
Pomodoro Italian Kitchen & Pizzeria
1811 Hillandale Road, I-85 Exit 174A
(919) 382-2915
www.pomodoroitaliankitchen.com
ITALIAN
Pop's
(919) 956-7677
www.pops-durham.com
ITALIAN
Nea
r Hi
ghw
ay
Ban
que
t Fa
cilit
Priv
ies
ate
R oo
ms
Larg
est
Priv
ate
Tota
Roo
l Se
mC
atin
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g Ca
city
Mot
pac
orco
ity
ach
P
Gro
up P arking
ricin
g
Gro
up I
nce
n
t
ive
Spe
cial
Gro
up M
Res
enu
erva
tion
s
One
Che
ck
Aut
om
atic
Gra
tuit
y
THINGS TO SEE & DO

N
Y
150 Y
N
N
N
N
N
N
N
N
0 100 N
N
N
N
N
N
Y

N
Y
70 300 N
N
N
Y
Y
N
Y

N
Y
120 N
N
N
N
N
N
N
I-40
Y
N
0 175 Y
N
N
N
Y
N
Y
I-40
N
N
0
Y
N
N
N
N
N
N
N
Y
50 130 N
Y
N
Y
N
N
N
I-40
N
N
0
N
N
N
N
N
N
N

I-40
N
N
0 130 N
N
N
N
N
N
N
$6-$10

I-40
N
N
0
N
N
N
N
N
N
N
M-Th, 11am-10pm;
F-Sa, 11am-11pm,
Su, 12pm-9:30pm
$8-$14

N
Y
65 250 N
Y
Y
Y
Y
N
Y
Daily, 5:30pm-until?
$8-$26

N
Y
130 N
N
N
Y
Y
N
Y
I-40
70
40
0
Notes: ____________________________________________________________________
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Main Cuisine
Hours
Price Range
Dist
rict
Nea
r Hi
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Ban
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Priv
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R oo
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Larg
est
Priv
ate
Tota
Roo
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mC
atin
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city
Mot
Cap
acit
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P
Gro
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ricin
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Gro
up I
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ntiv
Spe
e
cial
Gro
u
pM
Res
enu
erva
tion
s
One
Che
ck
Aut
om
atic
Gra
tuit
y
THINGS TO SEE & DO
Quizno's Subs
202 W NC Hwy 54, Ste 109
(919) 572-7777
www.quiznos.com
CAFES/DELIS/
SANDWICHES
M-Sa, 10am-9pm;
Su, 11am-8pm
$4.69-$8.19

I-40
N
N
0
59
N
N
N
N
N
N
N
Quizno's Subs
5311-E S Miami Blvd
(919) 941-7700
www.quiznos.com
CAFES/DELIS/
SANDWICHES
M-Th, 10am-7pm;
F-Sa, 10am-3pm
$4.69-$8.19

I-40
N
N
0
42
N
N
N
N
N
N
N
Randy's Pizza
1720 Guess Rd, Ste 40
(919) 286-7272
www.randys-pizza.com
PIZZA
M-Th, 11:30am-10pm;
F-Sa, 11:30am-11pm;
Su, 12pm-10pm
$7-$30

I-85
N
N
0
56
N
N
N
N
N
N
N
Red Robin
(919) 419-4980
www.redrobin.com
AMERICAN
Su-Th, 11am-11pm;
F-Sa, 11am-12am

I-40
N
N
0 279 N
N
N
N
N
N
N
Remington's at the Hilton
Raleigh-Durham Airport
"The Mansion on the Hill"
4810 Page Creek Lane, I-40 Exit 282
(919) 941-4819
www.hiltonrtp.com
AMERICAN
Daily, 6:30am-2pm;
5pm-10pm
$12-$25

Y
Y
94
N
N
N
Y
Y
Y
Y
Revolution
107 W Main St, Downtown Durham
(919) 956-9999
www.revolutionrestaurant.com
AMERICAN
M-Th, 5pm-12am;
F-Sa, 5pm-2am; Su-closed
$7-$25

N
Y
40 130 N
N
N
Y
Y
N
Y
Rick's Diner & Catering Co.
3710 Shannon Rd, Hope Valley Square
(919) 419-0907
www.ricksdiner.com
AMERICAN
M-Sa, 7am-9pm;
Su, 7am-3pm
$6-$20

Y
Y 100 132 Y
N
N
N
Y
N
Y
Rockfish Seafood Grill
(919) 544-9220
www.rockfishseafood.com
SEAFOOD
M-Th, 11:30am-9pm;
F-Sa, 11:30am-11pm,
Su, 12pm-8pm
$10-$20

I-40
N
N
0 157 N
N
N
N
N
N
Y
Ruby Tuesday
1058 W Club Blvd, Ste 508
(919) 286-5100
www.rubytuesday.com
SOUTHERN
M-Th, 11am-10pm;
F-Sa, 11-12am;
Su, 11am-10pm
$8-$20

I-85
N
N
0
Y
N
N
N
N
N
N
Ruby Tuesday
210 Hwy 54
(919) 405-4118
www.rubytuesday.com
AMERICAN
M-Th, 11am-11pm;
F-Sa, 11am-12am;
Su, 9am-10pm
$9.99-$19.99

I-40
N
N
0 210 N
N
N
Y
N
N
Y
Rudino's Pizza & Grinders
4911 Central Park Ln
(919) 474-8833
www.rudinos.com
PIZZA
M-Th, 11am-9pm;
F, 11am-7pm
$6.99-12.99

I-40
N
N
0
N
N
N
N
N
N
N
1515 Nrth Point Dr, Ste 108
(919) 220-2002
www.rudinos.com
PIZZA
M-Sa, 11am-9pm;
Su, 11am-8pm
$6.99-12.99

I-85
N
N
0
N
N
N
N
N
N
N
62
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(DT)
(WC)
(SW)
(E)
3
(SE)
WWW.DURHAMNC.COM
District Color Key
Group Dining
Main Cuisine
Hours
Price Range
Dist
rict
202 W NC Hwy 54, Ste 505
(919) 572-1881
www.rudinos.com
PIZZA
M-Th, 11am-9pm;
F-Sa, 11am-10pm;
Su, 11am-9pm
$6.99-12.99

Ruth's Chris Steak House
at the Hilton Garden Inn/
Durham Southpoint
Renaissance Center at Southpoint, I-40 Exit 276
(919) 361-0123
www.ruthschris-durham.com
STEAKHOUSES
M-Th, 5pm-10pm;
F-Sa, 5pm-11pm;
Su, 4pm-9pm
$28-$50
Saladelia Cafe @ Hock Plaza
2424 Erwin Rd, Hock Plaza
(919) 416-1400
www.saladelia.com
GREEK
M-F, 7am-5:30pm
Saladelia Cafe and Catering
4201 University Dr, Ste 100
(919) 489-5776
www.saladelia.com
GREEK
Sal's Pizza Restaurant
2103 Allendown Dr
(919) 544-1104
www.salspizzartp55.com
Nea
r Hi
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ay
Ban
que
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cilit
Priv
ies
ate
R oo
ms
Larg
est
Priv
ate
Tota
Roo
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city
Mot
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ach
P
Gro
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Gro
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Spe
cial
Gro
up M
Res
enu
erva
tion
s
One
Che
ck
Aut
om
atic
Gra
tuit
y
THINGS TO SEE & DO
N
N
0 120 Y
N
N
N
N
N
N

Y
Y 120 225 N
Y
Y
Y
Y
Y
Y
$5-$10

N
Y
80
N
N
N
N
N
N
N
M-F, 7am-9pm;
Sa, 8:30am-9pm;
Su, 8:30am-8pm
$5-$10

N
Y
50 100 Y
N
N
N
N
N
N
PIZZA
M-Sa, 11am-10pm
$5.50-$11.75

I-40
N
N
0 100 N
N
N
N
Y
N
Y
JAPANESE/SUSHI
Su-F, 11am-2:30pm,
4:30pm-9:30pm;
F-Sa 4:30pm-10:30pm,
Su 4:30pm-9:30pm

I-40
N
N
0 100 N
N
N
N
N
N
N
SOUTH AMERICAN
M-F, 11am-2pm

I-40
N
N
0
N
N
N
N
N
N
N
AMERICAN
M-W, 11am-1am;
Th-Sa, 11am-2am;
Su, 12pm-10-pm
$6-$13

N
Y
30 240 Y
N
N
N
Y
N
Y
AMERICAN
M-F, 6:30am-2pm,
5pm-10:30pm;
Sa-Su, 7am-2pm,
5pm-10:30pm
$9-$25

N
Y
32 150 N
N
N
N
Y
N
Y
Select Seafood
2003 Holloway St
(919) 688-8145
SEAFOOD
M, 5:00pm-9:30pm;
Tu-Th, 11am-9:30pm;
F, 11am-11pm;
Sa, 1pm-10pm
$8-$11

I-85
N
N
0
N
N
N
N
N
N
N
Serena
5311 S Miami Blvd, Ste A
(919) 941-6380
www.serena-rtp.com
SICILIAN
M-F, 11am-9pm
$6.95-$16.95

I-40
N
N
0 115 N
N
N
N
N
N
N
Sansui Sushi Bar & Grill
4325 Hwy 55
(919) 361-8078
www.sansuisushinc.com
Sarah's Empanadas
5410 Hwy 55, Ste 0
(919) 544-2441
Satisfaction Restaurant,
Bar and Pizza Delivery
(919) 682-7397
www.satisfactionrestaurant.com
Seasons Restaurant at the
Sheraton Imperial Hotel
& Convention Center
4700 Emperor Blvd, I-40 Exit 282
(919) 941-5050
www.sheratonrtp.com
I-40
65
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THINGS TO SEE & DO
CHINESE
M-F, 11:30am-2:30pm;
Sa-Su, 12pm-2:30pm;
Su-Th, 5pm-9:30pm;
F-Sa, 5-10:30pm
$6.50-$30.00

I-85
N
N
0
N
N
N
N
N
N
N
JAPANESE/SUSHI
Su-Th, 11am-10pm;
F-Sa, 11am-11pm
$7-16

I-40
Y
Y
32 250 N
N
N
N
N
N
Y
INDIAN/EAST INDIES
M-F, 11am-2:30pm, 5pm-10pm;
Sa, 12pm-3pm, 5pm-10pm;
Su,12pm-3pm, 5pm-9pm
$9.99-$15.99

N
Y
50
Y
N
N
N
N
N
N
Six Plates Wine Bar
2812 Erwin Rd, Ste 104
(919) 321-0203
www.sixplates.com
SPECIALTY FOOD
M-Sa, 4pm-until at least 12am
$4-$13

N
Y
30 75
N
Y
N
Y
N
N
Y
Souper! Salad!
202 W NC Highway 54, Ste 107
(919) 544-4655
www.soupersalad.com
AMERICAN
M-Sa, 10:45am-9pm;
Su, 11am-8:30pm
$5.99-$7.24

N
N
0 128 N
N
N
N
N
N
N
Spartacus Restaurant
(919) 489-2848
www.spartacusrestaurant.com
GREEK
M-Th, 11am-10pm;
F-Sa, 11am-11pm;
Su, 12pm-9pm
$12.85-$20.95

N
Y 300 300 Y
Y
Y
Y
Y
Y
Y
Spice & Curry
2105 E NC Hwy 54
(919) 544-7555
www.spiceandcurry.net
INDIAN/EAST INDIES
M-F, 11:30am-2:30pm,
5:30pm-10pm;
Sa-Su, 12pm-3pm,
5:30pm-10:30pm
Sprout Cafe at the
Museum of Life + Science
433 Murray Ave
(919) 220-5429
www.ncmls.org
CAFES/DELIS/
SANDWICHES
M-Sa, 10am-5pm;
Su, 12pm-5:00pm
Straw Valley Café
(919) 403-2233
www.strawvalleycafe.com
CAFES/DELIS/
SANDWICHES
Su-M, 10am-5pm;
Tu-Sa, 9am-9pm
AMERICAN
Daily, 11am-2am
MEXICAN
M-Sa, 8:30am-9pm;
Su, 8:30am-8:30pm
DESSERT SPECIALTIES
INDIAN/EAST INDIES
Shanghai Chinese Restaurant
(919) 383-7581
Shiki Sushi
207 W NC Hwy 54
(919) 484-4108
Sitar India Cuisine
(919) 490-1326
www.sitarindiancuisine.com
Sunset Grille
(919) 544-8585
Super Taqueria
2842 N Roxboro St
(919) 220-9884
sweetFrog
6917 Fayetteville Rd, Ste A2
(919) 695-3764
www.sweetfrog.biz
Tandoor Indian Restaurant
5410 Hwy 55, Greenwood Commons
Shopping Ctr, I-40 Exit 278
(919) 484-2102
www.tandoorinrtp.com
I-40
96

I-40
N
N
0 120 N
N
N
N
N
N
N
$5-$6.95

I-85
N
N
0 160 Y
N
N
N
N
N
N
$5-$10

Y
Y 150 250 N
Y
N
Y
Y
N
N

N
Y
160 N
N
N
N
N
N
N

I-85
N
N
0
75
N
N
N
N
N
N
N
M-Th, 12pm-9pm;
F-Sa, 12pm-11pm;
Su, 12pm-9pm

I-40
N
N
0
50
Y
N
N
N
N
N
N
Daily, 11:30am-3pm,
5pm-10pm

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130 Y
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N
N
N
N
N
$1.50-$10
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Main Cuisine
Hours
Price Range
TCBY
105 W NC Hwy 54, Space 227
(919) 544-5229
www.tcby.com/durham
DESSERT SPECIALTIES
M-Sa, 11:30am-10pm;
Su, 12pm-9pm
Ted's Montana Grill
(919) 572-1210
www.tedsmontanagrill.com
STEAKHOUSES
S-Th, 11am-10pm;
F-Sa, 11am-11pm
Texas Roadhouse
1809 N Pointe Dr, I-85 Exit 175
(919) 471-8738
www.texasroadhouse.com
Thai China Buffet
4900 Hwy 55, Ste 200
(919) 361-8881
Thai Lanna Restaurant
5410 Hwy 55, Greenwood Commons
Shopping Ctr, I-40 Exit 278
(919) 484-0808
www.thailannarestaurant.com
STEAKHOUSES
THAI
Dist
rict
M-Th, 4pm-10pm;
F, 11:30am-11pm;
Sa, 11am-11pm;
Su, 11am-10pm
M-F, 11am-3pm (buffet hours);
4:30pm-9 pm;
Sa, 11am -9pm
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Aut
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THINGS TO SEE & DO
$10-$30

I-40
N
N
0
N
N
N
N
N
N
N

I-40
N
N
0 135 N
N
N
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Y
N
N
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Y
300 N
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60 120 N
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Y
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N
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$8

I-40
18
THAI
M-F, 11am-9:30pm;
Sa, 5pm-10pm
The Cheesecake Factory
(919) 206-4082
www.thecheesecakefactory.com
AMERICAN
M-Th, 11am-11pm;
F-Sa, 11am-12:30am;
Su, 10am-11pm
$9.95-$18.95

The Varsity Lounge & Grille
at the Millennium Hotel Durham
2800 Campus Walk Ave
(919) 383-8575
www.millenniumhotels.com
AMERICAN
Daily, 5pm-1am
$8-$15

Y
Y 300 50
Tobacco Road Sports Cafe
280 S Mangum St, Diamond View II,
American Tobacco, Downtown Durham
(919) 937-9909
www.tobaccoroadsportscafe.com
AMERICAN
Su-We, 11am-12am;
Th-Sa, 11am-2am
$10-$15

Y
Y
50 250 N
N
N
N
Y
N
N
Tripps
918 W Club Blvd
(919) 286-9199
www.trippsrestaurants.com
AMERICAN
M-Th, 11am-11pm;
F-Sa, 11am-12am;
Su, 11am-10pm
$8.99-$26.99

N
N
0 240 N
N
N
N
N
N
N
Tyler's Restaurant and Taproom
& The SpeakEasy
324 Blackwell St, American Tobacco District
(919) 433-0345
www.tylerstaproom.com/restaurants/durham
AMERICAN
Daily, 11am-2am

N
Y
42
N
N
N
N
N
N
N
University Club
3100 Tower Blvd, Ste 1700
(919) 493-8099
www.universityclubnc.com
AMERICAN
Tu-F, 11:30am-10pm;
Sa, 5pm-10pm
$10-$38

Y
Y 250 250 Y
Y
N
Y
Y
Y
Y
FRENCH
Tu-Th, 5:30pm-10pm;
F-Sa, 5:30pm-11pm;
Su, 10:30am-2pm
and 5:30pm-9pm
$11-$24

N
Y
Y
N
N
N
N
N
N
KOREAN
Daily, 11am-10pm
7.99-29.99

I-40
N
N
0
N
N
N
N
N
N
N
AMERICAN
M-Su, 11am-2am

I-40
N
N
0 100 N
N
N
N
N
N
N
M-Su, 4pm-2am

N
Y
200 N
N
N
N
N
N
N
Vin Rouge
2010 Hillsborough Rd, Ninth Street District
(919) 416-0406
www.vinrougerestaurant.com
Vit Goal Tofu Restaurant
2107 Allendown Dr, Unit 101A
(919) 361-9100
West 94th St. Pub
4711 Hope Valley Rd
(919) 403-0025
www.west94stpub.com
West End Wine Bar of Durham
CAFES/DELIS/
601 W Main St
SANDWICHES
(919) 381-4228
OFFICIAL
DURHAM GROUP TOUR MANUAL
www.westendwinebar.com

I-40
I-85
65
P L A C E S T O S TAY
(N)
(DT)
1
(WC)
2
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(SE)
3
(SW)
The Washington Duke Inn & Golf Club/DCVB
Area Color Key
Places to Stay
D
urham’s reputation for being warm and welcoming starts
with a selection of 65 lodging properties and more than
7,750 guest rooms, ranging from select- or limited-service hotels
with standard amenities, to full-service and luxury hotels.
FULL SERVICE
Facility includes a restaurant serving three meals a day, banquet and meeting space,
full beverage service, room service, and bell service.
Area Name
Address
Phone

DoubleTree Suites by Hilton Raleigh-Durham
www.raleighdurhamsuites.doubletree.com
2515 Meridian Pkwy
I-40 Exit 278
919-361-4660
800-365-9876

Durham Marriott City Center
www.marriott.com/rducv
201 Foster St, Downtown
I-85 Exit 177
919-768-6000
800-909-8375

Four Points by Sheraton Durham at Southpoint
www.fourpoints.com/durhamsouthpoint
7807 Leonardo Dr
I-40 Exit 274
919-806-8200

Hilton Durham near Duke University
www.durham.hilton.com
I-85 Exit 173 or 174-B

Hilton Garden Inn Raleigh-Durham/RTP
www.researchtrianglepark.hgi.com
Hilton Garden Inn University/Medical Center
(Opening September 2013)
www.hoteldurhamnc.com
Hilton Garden Inn/Durham Southpoint
www.durhamsouthpoint.stayhgi.com

AMENITY CODES
Disabled Access. . . . . . . .
On-Site Dining . . . . . . . .
Room Service . . . . . . . . .
Complimentary Breakfast .
Domestic Animals Allowed .
Swimming Pool . . . . . . .
Whirlpool/Jacuzzi . . . . . .
Exercise Room . . . . . . . .
Sauna . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Internet . . . . . . . . . . . .
Weekend Rates. . . . . . . .
Government Rates . . . . . .
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800-445-8667
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I-40 Exit 281
919-941-6066
888-370-0984
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Erwin Square
207-874-9990
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919-544-6000
877-782-9444
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www.hiltonrtp.com
4810 Page Creek Lane
I-40 Exit 282
919-941-6000
800-445-8667
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www.bestdurhamhotel.com
151 Tatum Dr
I-40 Exit 281
919-474-3000
877-846-3446
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www.dalyseven.com
Westpoint at 751
SW Corner of I-40 and NC 751
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Marriott at Research Triangle Park
www.marriott.com/property/propertyPage/RDUCP
4700 Guardian Dr
I-40 Exit 281
919-941-6200
800-228-9290
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Millennium Hotel Durham
www.millenniumhotels.com/millenniumdurham
2800 Campus Walk Ave
US Hwy 15-501 Exit 108-A
919-383-8575
800-633-5379
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Radisson Hotel Research Triangle Park
www.radisson.com/researchtrianglenc
150 Park Dr
at Davis Dr, I-40 Exit 280
919-549-8631
800-333-3333
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Sheraton Imperial Hotel & Convention Center
www.sheratonrtp.com
4700 Emperor Blvd
I-40 Exit 282
919-941-5050
800-325-3535
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Washington Duke Inn & Golf Club
www.washingtondukeinn.com
3001 Cameron Blvd US Hwy
15-501 Bypass Exit 107
919-490-0999
800-443-3853
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LIMITED SERVICE
A facility offering minimal amenities and services. Although some food service may be offered (such as continental breakfast), complete food and
beverage outlets are not typically found.
Area Name

Americas Best Value Carolina Duke Inn
www.americasbestvalueinn.com/bestv.cfm?idp=612
Brookwood Inn
www.brookwoodinn.com
Budget Inn

Motel 6
www.MOTEL6.COM

Quality Inn & Suites
www.duke85.com
Red Roof Inn, Duke University Medical Center
www.redroof.com/property/RRI164/Durham/NC/27705
Red Roof Inn, Durham-Chapel Hill Blvd
Red Roof Inn, RTP
Residence Inn by Marriott
(Opening Summer 2013)
Sleep Inn Durham
www.sleepinn.com/hotel/nc327
SpringHill Suites by Marriott, Durham Chapel Hill
www.marriott.com/rdurl
SpringHill Suites by Marriott, RDU/RTP
www.marriott.com/rdush
Super 8 Motel
www.super8.com
The University Inn
www.universityinnduke.com
Wingate by Wyndham - RDU/RTP
www.the.wingateinns.com
Comfort Inn Medical Park
www.comfortinn.com/hotel-durham-north_carolina-NC613
Comfort Inn RTP
www.comfortinn.com/hotel/nc490
Comfort Inn University
www.comfortinn.com/hotel-durham-north_carolina-NC132
Comfort Suites Raleigh Durham Airport/RTP
www.comfortsuitesrtp.com
Courtyard by Marriott Durham
www.marriott.com/rdufs
Courtyard by Marriott Durham-RTP
www.marriott.com/property/propertyPage/RDURT
Days Inn
www.daysinn.com
Econo Lodge RTP
www.econolodge.com
Hampton Inn & Suites
www.hampton-inn.com/hi/chapelhillsuites
Hampton Inn & Suites, Durham North I-85
www.durhamnorthi85suites.hamptoninn.com
Holiday Inn Express & Suites RTP
www.hiexpress.com/rtp
Holiday Inn Express Durham
www.hiexpress.com/durhamnc
Holiday Inn Express, Farrington Road
www.hiexpress.com/chapelhillnc
La Quinta Inn & Suites
www.lq.com
La Quinta Inn & Suites Durham RTP
www.lq.com
Address
Phone
2517 Guess Rd
I-85 Exit 175
2306 Elba St, NC Hwy 147
Exit 15-A or 15-B
2101 Holloway St
NC Hwy 98 at NC Hwy 70
1816 Hillandale Rd
I-85 Exit 174-B
4507 NC Hwy 55
I-40 Exit 278
3508 Mt Moriah Rd
I-40 Exit 270
5219 Page Rd
I-40 Exit 282
1815 Front St
I-85 Exit 174
I-40 Exit 278
3460 Hillsborough Rd, I-85 N
Exit 173, I-85 S Exit 174B
4433 NC Hwy 55
I-40 Exit 278
6121 Farrington Rd
I-40 Exit 273
1542 N Gregson St
I-85 Exit 176
4912 S Miami Blvd
I-40 Exit 281
2516 Guess Rd
I-85 Exit 175
6119 Farrington Rd
I-40 Exit 273
I-40 Exit 270
1910 Westpark Dr
I-40 Exit 278
3454 Hillsborough Rd, I-85
Exit 173 or 174-B then
Exit 108D
I-85 Exit 173 or 174B
1915 N Pointe Dr
I-85 Exit 175
I-40 Exit 270
4405 NC Hwy 55
I-40 Exit 278
Intersection of Main
& Watts St
5208 Page Rd
I-40 Exit 282
5310 McFarland Dr,
Patterson Place, I-40 Exit 270
920 Slater Rd,
I-40 Exit 282
2337 Guess Rd
I-85 Exit 175
502 Elf St
NC Hwy 147 Exit 15B
5223 Page Rd
I-40 Exit 282
OFFICIAL DURHAM MEETING & EVENT PLANNER'S GUIDE
919-286-0771
919-286-3111
800-716-6401
919-682-5100
919-471-6100
877-424-6423
919-361-2656
800-592-3137
919-490-4949
877-424-6423
919-314-1200
877-424-6423
919-309-1500
800-321-2211
919-484-2900
800-321-2211
919-383-1551
800-225-3297
919-544-4579
888-315-2378
919-403-8700
800-426-7866
919-688-8880
800-426-7866
919-474-9800
888-465-4329
919-313-3244
800-465-4329
919-489-7555
800-465-4329
919-401-9660
800-531-5900
919-484-1422
800-531-5900
919-309-0037
800-466-8356
919-382-3388
919-471-9882
800-733-7663
919-489-9421
800-843-7663
919-361-1950
800-733-7663
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919-993-3393
800-424-6423
919-403-1111
919-998-9500
888-287-9400
919-286-7746
800-800-8000
919-286-4421
800-313-3585
919-941-2854
866-800-1441
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www.candlewoodsuites.com/durhamrtpnc
Crossland Economy Studios
www.crosslandstudios.com/minisite/?hotelID=522
Duke Tower Hotel & Condominiums
www.duketower.com
Extended Stay America-Durham - University
www.extendedstayamerica.com
Extended Stay Deluxe - Miami Blvd North
www.extendedstaydeluxe.com
Extended Stay Deluxe - Miami Blvd South
www.extendedstaydeluxe.com
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www.homesteadhotels.com

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www.durhamchapelhill.homewoodsuites.com
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www.staybridgedurham.com

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Durham Maps
PLACES TO STAY KEY
BED & BREAKFASTS MAP #/GRID LOC.
Arrowhead Inn. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 . . .C4
Blooming Garden Inn . . . . . . . . . . . .24 . .T16
Carol’s Garden Inn . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .30 . . .C8
Greystone Inn and
Conference Center. . . . . . . . . . . . .23 . .Q16
Morehead Manor Bed & Breakfast .22 . .Q16
Old North Durham Inn . . . . . . . . . . .18 . .T13
The King’s Daughters Inn . . . . . . . . .16 . .Q14
FULL SERVICE
MAP #/GRID LOC.
DoubleTree Suites by Hilton RDU. . .43 . . .C9
Durham Marriott City Center . . . . . .21 . .R15
Four Points by Sheraton
Durham at Southpoint . . . . . . . . .39 . . .B9
Hilton Durham near Duke University . . 8 . . .B6
Hilton Garden Inn
Raleigh-Durham/RTP . . . . . . . . . .57 . .D10
Hilton Garden Inn Southpoint . . . . .40 . . .B9
Hilton Garden Inn University/
Medical Center (2013) . . . . . . . . .69 . .O13
Hilton RDU at RTP . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .60 . .D10
Hotel Indigo . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .63 . .D10
Hyatt Place (2013) . . . . . . . . . . . . . .71 . . .B9
Marriott RTP. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .56 . .D10
Millennium Durham Hotel . . . . . . . .13 . . J12
Radisson Hotel RTP . . . . . . . . . . . . . .54 . .D10
Sheraton Imperial Hotel &
Convention Center . . . . . . . . . . . . . .66 . .D10
Washington Duke Inn & Golf Club . . .20 . . J16
CONFERENCE CTRS MAP #/GRID LOC.
R. David Thomas Executive
Conference Center . . . . . . . . . . . . .19 . .K15
Rizzo Conference Center . . . . . . . . . .36 . . .A9
Washington Duke Inn & Golf Club . 20 . . J16
LIMITED SERVICE MAP #/GRID LOC.
America’s Best Value
Carolina Duke Inn . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 . . .C6
Brookwood Inn . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15 . .L12
Budget Inn . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .26 . . .D7
Comfort Inn Medical Park. . . . . . . . . . 3 . . .B6
Comfort Inn RTP . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .42 . . .C9
Comfort Inn University . . . . . . . . . . .34 . . .A8
Comfort Suites Raleigh Durham
Airport/RTP . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .58 . .D10
Courtyard by Marriott Durham . . . . . . 2 . . . B6
Courtyard by Marriott Durham/RTP 47 . . .C9
Days Inn . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11 . . .B6
Econo Lodge RTP . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .41 . . .C9
Hampton Inn & Suites . . . . . . . . . . .38 . . .A9
Hampton Inn & Suites, Durham . . .70 . .R11
Holiday Inn Express & Suites, RTP . .61 . .D10
Holiday Inn Express Durham . . . . . . . 5 . . .C6
Holiday Inn Express, Farrington . . . .37 . . .A9
La Quinta Inn & Suites . . . . . . . . . . .28 . . .B8
La Quinta Inn & Suites, RTP . . . . . . .44 . . .C9
Motel 6 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10 . . .B6
Quality Inn & Suites . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 . . .B6
Red Roof Inn, D-CH Blvd . . . . . . . . . .35 . . .A8
Red Roof Inn, DUMC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 . . .C6
Red Roof Inn, RTP . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .45 . . .C9
Residence Inn by Marriott (2013) . .73 . .Q14
Sleep Inn Durham . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .64 . .D10
SpringHill Suites by Marriott,
Durham Chapel Hill . . . . . . . . . . . .31 . . .A8
SpringHill Suites by Marriott,
RDU/RTP . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .67 . .D10
Super 8 Motel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 . . .C6
The University Inn . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14 . .L12
Wingate by Wyndham-RDU/RTP. . .65 . .D10
EXTENDED STAY MAP #/GRID LOC.
Candlewood Suites . . . . . . . . . . . . . .46 . . .C9
Crossland Economy Studios . . . . . . .49 . . .C9
Duke Tower Hotel & Condominiums 17 . .R13
Extended Stay America. . . . . . . . . . .27 . . .B8
Extended Stay Deluxe North . . . . . .55 . .D10
Extended Stay Deluxe South . . . . . .59 . .D10
Homestead Studio Suites Hotel . . . .50 . . .C9
Homestead Studio Suites Hotel
Durham/University . . . . . . . . . . . .29 . . .B8
Homewood Suites by Hilton . . . . . .33 . . .A8
Homewood Suites by
Hilton RDU/RTP . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .62 . .D10
Residence Inn by Marriott . . . . . . . .51 . . .C9
Staybridge Suites . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .32 . . .A8
Studio Plus Hotel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .53 . . .C9
The Holly House. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .25 . .T16
CORPORATE APTS MAP #/GRID LOC.
Duke Tower Hotel & Condominiums 17 . .R13
The Forest Apartments &
Corporate Suites. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12 . . .B6
MAP INDEX
MAJOR VISITOR
FEATURES
American Tobacco . . . . . . . . . . . . R16
Bennett Place State Historic Site. . B6
Carolina Theatre . . . . . . . . . . . . . . R15
Duke University Chapel . . . . . . . . .L14
Duke Homestead State Historic
Site & Tobacco Museum . . . . . . . .C6
Duke Lemur Center . . . . . . . . . . . H15
West Point on the Eno . . . . . . . . . . .C5
SHOPPING &
DINING DISTRICTS
Dowtown . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . R16
Ninth Street District. . . . . . . . . . . O13
Rockwood/South Square. . . . . . . N20
Southpoint District. . . . . . . . . . . . . B9
OTHER DINING
CLUSTERS
Duke B-ball Mus. & Sports Hall of
Fame / Cameron Indoor Stadium K15
Erwin Rd (Duke West) . . . . . . . . . K13
Durham Bulls Athletic Park. . . . . R16
Hayti/NCCU . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . S18
Durham Convention Center. . . . . R15
Hillandale Rd Area . . . . . . . . . . . . . B6
Durham Performing Arts Center R16
Hillsborough Rd Area. . . . . . . . . . . B6
Golden Belt. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . T17
Mt. Moriah . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A8
Hayti Heritage Center /
St. Joseph’s Performance Hall. . S17
North Duke Crossing . . . . . . . . . . . .C5
Historic Durham Athletic Park . . R14
Historic Stagville . . . . . . . . . . . . . . D4
Museum of Life + Science . . . . . . .C6
Nasher Museum of Art . . . . . . . . N15
North Pointe . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .C6
Northgate . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .C6
North Roxboro Rd / I-85 . . . . . . . U11
RTP/Southeast Durham. . . . . C9, D10
Woodcroft / Sutton Station. . . . . . B9
NCCU Art Museum . . . . . . . . . . . . S20
Patterson’s Mill Country Store. . . . A9
GOLF COURSES
Duke University Golf Club . . . . . . .J16
NC Specialty Hospital. . . . . . . . . . . .C6
County Justice Center . . . . . . . . . S16
Falls Village Golf Course. . . . . . . . . .F7
VA Medical Center . . . . . . . . . . . . .L13
Durham Station
Transportation Center . . . . . . . . R15
Hillandale Golf Course . . . . . . . . . . B6
Hope Valley Country Club
and Golf Course . . . . . . . . . . B8
Lake Winds Golf Course . . . . . .C1
Lakeshore Golf Course . . . . . . . . . . D9
Treyburn Country Club. . . . . . . . . . D4
Umstead Pines at Willowhaven
Country Club . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . B5
OTHER FEATURES
Baldwin Auditorium . . . . . . . . . . P13
Bryan Center/Reynolds Theatre . .L14
Durham Memorial Stadium . . . . . .C6
Farrison-Newton Theater . . . . . . S19
Manbites Dog Theater . . . . . . . . . S14
O’Kelly-Riddick Stadium . . . . . . . T20
Page Auditorium . . . . . . . . . . . . . .L14
U URGENT CARE
Durham Train Station. . . . . . . . . . R15
CENTERS
Concentra Medical Center . . . . . . D10
Duke Urgent Care . . . . . . . . . . . .B6,C9
FastMed Urgent Care . . . . . . . . . . . B9
OTHER MEDICAL
FACILITIES
American Red Cross . . . . . . . . . . . . B8
Duke Center for Living . . . . . . . . . . I14
Duke Clinics. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .M14
Duke Diet and Fitness Center . . . K12
Duke Eye Center . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .L13
NC Eye, Ear, Nose & Throat. . . . . . . .C6
H HOSPITALS
Structure House . . . . . . . . . . . . . . H20
Duke University Hospital /
Duke Children’s Hospital. . . . . . .L13
CIVIC &
TRANSPORTATION
City Hall. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . S15
Duke Regional Hospital. . . . . . . . . .C6
Visitor Information Center. . . . . . S15
Crossings Golf Club. . . . . . . . . . . . . .E7
Lenox Baker Children’s Hospital . .J13
TTA Regional Transit Center . . . . D10
Urgent Care of Durham . . . . . . . . . .C6
Rice Diet Program & Heart
Disease Reversal Clinic . . . . . . . . B6
Croasdaile Country Club . . . . . . . . B6
Police Substation . . . . . . . . . . . . . S14
Triangle Orthopaedic Urgent Care .C6
Wallace Wade Stadium . . . . . . . . .L15
Sarah P. Duke Gardens . . . . . . . . .M14
Police Headquarters. . . . . . . . . . . Q15
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