Guidebook for Durham
Food Scene
Throwback diner with really amazing food for super cheap! Most weekends you'll need to wait ~30 min for a table, but you can drink coffee and people-watch while you wait. We love the pancakes, biscuits and gravy, but you can't go wrong.
69 locals recommend
Elmo's Diner
776 9th StThrowback diner with really amazing food for super cheap! Most weekends you'll need to wait ~30 min for a table, but you can drink coffee and people-watch while you wait. We love the pancakes, biscuits and gravy, but you can't go wrong.
Drinks & Nightlife
The go-to hangout spot for locals!! Lots of beer on tap, great outdoor seating (patio, lights, upstairs/downstairs). Dog-friendly. Cheap bar snacks ($1 per item). Great place to hang out for an evening.
112 locals recommend
Ponysaurus Brewing Company
219 Hood StThe go-to hangout spot for locals!! Lots of beer on tap, great outdoor seating (patio, lights, upstairs/downstairs). Dog-friendly. Cheap bar snacks ($1 per item). Great place to hang out for an evening.
Parks & Nature
The eno river state park has it all: (1) hiking trail (2) river to swim / float (3) swimming / rock quarry. It's really close to our house, so definitely worth a visit for some nature.
215 locals recommend
Eno River State Park
6101 Cole Mill RdThe eno river state park has it all: (1) hiking trail (2) river to swim / float (3) swimming / rock quarry. It's really close to our house, so definitely worth a visit for some nature.
A beautiful, sprawling garden on Duke Campus. People come here to walk around the grounds, picnic. Definitely worth a visit.
378 locals recommend
Sarah P. Duke Gardens
420 Anderson StA beautiful, sprawling garden on Duke Campus. People come here to walk around the grounds, picnic. Definitely worth a visit.
Arts & Culture
DPAC - Durham Performing Arts Center
123 Vivian StreetLots of great performances, shows!
Essentials
It's ~1 mile away. Super fresh produce for cheap. This is our go-to grocery store for basic grocery staples.
99 locals recommend
Food Lion
3415 Avent Ferry RdIt's ~1 mile away. Super fresh produce for cheap. This is our go-to grocery store for basic grocery staples.