Elly's Guidebook
Music Scene
Cat’s Cradle
300 E Main StThis is where all the cool kats hang out.
Great shows come through here!
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DPAC - Durham Performing Arts Center
123 Vivian StreetGreat shows come through here!
Great small venue with a wide variety of shows. Hutchins Garage across the street has yummy pizza.
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Motorco Music Hall
723 Rigsbee AveGreat small venue with a wide variety of shows. Hutchins Garage across the street has yummy pizza.
The acoustics here are wonderful to enjoy the NC Symphony and variety of global performers.
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Meymandi Concert Hall
2 E South StThe acoustics here are wonderful to enjoy the NC Symphony and variety of global performers.
Garden Scene
Jardines Sarah P. Duke
420 Anderson StSimply beautiful!
These conservation gardens are very serene. It is an inspiring and educational designation to connect with nature.
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North Carolina Botanical Garden
100 Old Mason Farm RdThese conservation gardens are very serene. It is an inspiring and educational designation to connect with nature.
Plant Delights Nursery
9241 Sauls RdMany exotic collectables for sale. The plant enthusiast's playground.
Garden with four-season interest. Giant trees, the water feature, and plentiful flowers make this an excellent choice for a peaceful walk.
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JC Raulston Arboretum en la Universidad Estatal de Carolina del Norte en Raleigh
4415 Beryl RdGarden with four-season interest. Giant trees, the water feature, and plentiful flowers make this an excellent choice for a peaceful walk.
Hiking
Many different hiking trails in a central Triangle location!
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Umstead Park
399 Umstead DrMany different hiking trails in a central Triangle location!
The Mountains-to-Sea State Trail winds through parts of the recreation area and is a centerpiece of a network of hiking trails. There are five swimming spots around the lake for summertime fun!
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Falls Lake State Recreation Area
13304 Creedmoor RdThe Mountains-to-Sea State Trail winds through parts of the recreation area and is a centerpiece of a network of hiking trails. There are five swimming spots around the lake for summertime fun!
Few's Ford is a lovely hiking and picnic destination. Swimming is also very pleasant in the summer, but it is best with water shoes as the rocks can be slippery and pointy.
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Parque Estatal del Río Eno
6101 Cole Mill RdFew's Ford is a lovely hiking and picnic destination. Swimming is also very pleasant in the summer, but it is best with water shoes as the rocks can be slippery and pointy.
Short hike (less than a one mile loop) great for young kids. There's also a picnic area to enjoy eating al fresco.
Shepherd Nature Trail
North Carolina 751Short hike (less than a one mile loop) great for young kids. There's also a picnic area to enjoy eating al fresco.
Hike to a beautiful overlook via a moderate 0.15 mile trail within a 2.2 mile moderate hiking loop.
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Área Natural Estatal de la Montaña Occoneechee
625 Virginia Cates RdHike to a beautiful overlook via a moderate 0.15 mile trail within a 2.2 mile moderate hiking loop.
Art Scene
Free museum with two buildings to explore. The East building has contemporary and student art while the West building has global art spanning 5000 years.
Museo de Arte de Carolina del Norte
2110 Blue Ridge RdNice collection to visit and combine with a trip to Duke Chapel and Sara P. Duke Gardens.
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Nasher Museum of Art at Duke University
2001 Campus DrNice collection to visit and combine with a trip to Duke Chapel and Sara P. Duke Gardens.
Great collection within walking distance to downtown Chapel Hill.
59 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Ackland Art Museum
101 S Columbia StGreat collection within walking distance to downtown Chapel Hill.
Fitness
Fitness-minded hot yoga studio! Their Topaz class is a great place to start. They have mats, towels, and water available for traveling folks.
Arrichion Hot Yoga + Circuit Training Durham
1612 Carpenter Fletcher RoadFitness-minded hot yoga studio! Their Topaz class is a great place to start. They have mats, towels, and water available for traveling folks.
Triangle Rock Club - Durham
1010 Martin Luther King Jr PkwyGo get your climb on!
Year-round, temperature controlled indoor pool operated by Durham Parks & Rec. Drop in lap swimming and walking lane available. Check hours before going.
Campus Hills Pool
2000 South Alston AvenueYear-round, temperature controlled indoor pool operated by Durham Parks & Rec. Drop in lap swimming and walking lane available. Check hours before going.
Goat Yoga! Small local family farm with goats, horses, sheep, ducks, pigs, geese, and rabbits.
Hux Family Farm
1923 Shaw RdGoat Yoga! Small local family farm with goats, horses, sheep, ducks, pigs, geese, and rabbits.
Trail rides on horseback! Beginner and family friendly place to slow down and enjoy the good life.
Dead Broke Farm
6921 Wildlife TrailTrail rides on horseback! Beginner and family friendly place to slow down and enjoy the good life.
This is where Nathan does his Muay Thai and MMA-style jiu jitsu classes. Drop-ins welcome!
United Thai Boxing & MMA
4900 North Carolina 55This is where Nathan does his Muay Thai and MMA-style jiu jitsu classes. Drop-ins welcome!
Food Scene
Locals Oyster Bar & Seafood Butchery
530 Foster StreetFresh NC oysters and seafood in the new Durham Food Hall.
Locally sourced ingredients. The atmosphere is nice, the bartenders make great cocktails, and the food is delicious. It is best to make a reservation ahead of time. Dogs are welcome at their outside tables.
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Local 22 Kitchen & Bar
2200 W Main StLocally sourced ingredients. The atmosphere is nice, the bartenders make great cocktails, and the food is delicious. It is best to make a reservation ahead of time. Dogs are welcome at their outside tables.
Thai 55
2223 NC-55Really yummy and really close!
Fresh noodles = amazing!
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Rose's Noodles, Dumplings and Sweets
121 N Gregson StFresh noodles = amazing!
Bowl Of Pho Durham
2806 S Miami BlvdGet your Vietnamese fix 🍜
Awaze Ethiopian Cuisine
904 Northeast Maynard RoadFantastic Ethiopian dining!
Sushioki
4900 NC-55They're surprisingly generous with the amount of raw fish in their sushi burritos.
The Melting Pot
202 W North Carolina 54Great date night spot.
Chicken and waffles?? Together in the same meal?!?
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Dame's Chicken & Waffles
530 Foster StChicken and waffles?? Together in the same meal?!?
Everything here is perfection: a true foodie delight 🌶️
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Lime & Lemon Indian Grill & Bar
811 9th StEverything here is perfection: a true foodie delight 🌶️