Guidebook for Durham
Food Scene
Glowing review in the NY Times. Excellent farm-to-table food, a stylish and relaxing atmosphere, super-friendly bar staff. My favorite eating establishment in the area.
Black Twig Cider House
2812 Erwin RdGlowing review in the NY Times. Excellent farm-to-table food, a stylish and relaxing atmosphere, super-friendly bar staff. My favorite eating establishment in the area.
Sansui Sushi Bar & Grill
4325 Apex HwyVery good sushi restaurant, easy walking distance.
Essentials
Lots of diverse offerings, arts and crafts, and great food trucks!
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Durham Farmers' Market
501 Foster StLots of diverse offerings, arts and crafts, and great food trucks!
Local grocery store with a good selection. Kroger is immediately across the street.
105 N Carolina 54
105 North Carolina 54Local grocery store with a good selection. Kroger is immediately across the street.
Arts & Culture
Broadway-class performances. Based on 2010 third quarter ticket sales, DPAC is currently ranked #12 in the top 100 Worldwide Theatres Venues.
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DPAC - I-Center for Performing Arts eDurham
123 Vivian StreetBroadway-class performances. Based on 2010 third quarter ticket sales, DPAC is currently ranked #12 in the top 100 Worldwide Theatres Venues.
AMC DINE-IN Southpoint 17
8030 Renaissance PkwyLocal theatre
Everything Else
East Stephen Stroud Way
East Stephen Stroud WayLarge venue for Hurricanes games and concerts.
University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
Local university
North Carolina Central University
Local university
North Carolina State University
2310 Stinson DrLocal university
Sightseeing
West Point kwi-Eno
5101 N Roxboro StGorgeous spot for a long hike
Local university. Must see the Duke Chapel and Sarah P. Duke Gardens.
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Duke University
Local university. Must see the Duke Chapel and Sarah P. Duke Gardens.
Drinks & Nightlife
Grab a beer, sit outside. Check out the incredible tobacco warehouse architecture that's been converted into hip multi-use companies and restaurants. Avoid the food! Grab something better downtown.
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Tyler's Restaurant & Taproom
324 Blackwell StGrab a beer, sit outside. Check out the incredible tobacco warehouse architecture that's been converted into hip multi-use companies and restaurants. Avoid the food! Grab something better downtown.