Lacey’s Guidebook of Durham
Food scene
This place is a gem! The most delicious Korean food in a really unique setting (think bamboo forest and outdoor garden patio). They also serve tea, coffee, beer, and wine.
12 locals recommend
Namu
5420 Durham-Chapel Hill BlvdThis place is a gem! The most delicious Korean food in a really unique setting (think bamboo forest and outdoor garden patio). They also serve tea, coffee, beer, and wine.
New Zealand style burgers made with quality grass-fed meat. You can't go wrong if you order a fry basket (with any of their unique dipping sauces) and any of their burgers!
22 locals recommend
Burger Bach - Durham
737 9th StNew Zealand style burgers made with quality grass-fed meat. You can't go wrong if you order a fry basket (with any of their unique dipping sauces) and any of their burgers!
Fun place to go for "modern mexican" in a laid-back, casual atmosphere. Lots of menu options, meat selections, and margaritas.
67 locals recommend
NUVOTACO
2512 University DrFun place to go for "modern mexican" in a laid-back, casual atmosphere. Lots of menu options, meat selections, and margaritas.
Can't visit NC without eating some BBQ! Located next to Fullsteam Brewery and Motorco Music Hall-both great Durham establishments!
48 locals recommend
The Pit Durham
321 W Geer StCan't visit NC without eating some BBQ! Located next to Fullsteam Brewery and Motorco Music Hall-both great Durham establishments!
There are several locations, but the closest is 2.5 miles away in the Woodcroft Plaza! Get the iced oat milk latte.
7 locals recommend
Joe Van Gogh Woodcroft
4711 Hope Valley RdThere are several locations, but the closest is 2.5 miles away in the Woodcroft Plaza! Get the iced oat milk latte.
You want true local Durham flavor? Go to Bean Traders! This place is always jamming. Get the tea cloud latte.
19 locals recommend
Bean Traders
105 W North Carolina 54You want true local Durham flavor? Go to Bean Traders! This place is always jamming. Get the tea cloud latte.
There are several locations, but this is the only location that makes churros! They also make "wonder drinks" which are unique and seasonal.
36 locals recommend
Cocoa Cinnamon Lakewood
2013 Chapel Hill RdThere are several locations, but this is the only location that makes churros! They also make "wonder drinks" which are unique and seasonal.
Located in Morrisville but worth the drive. Completely gluten free menu, and the vibes are on point. Get the coffee cake.
Fount Coffee + Kitchen
10954 Chapel Hill RdLocated in Morrisville but worth the drive. Completely gluten free menu, and the vibes are on point. Get the coffee cake.
Local activity
Beautiful gardens with plenty of walking paths and green space.
378 locals recommend
Sarah P. Duke Gardens
420 Anderson StBeautiful gardens with plenty of walking paths and green space.
Perfect place to take the whole family. Lots of hands-on exhibits.
203 locals recommend
Museum of Life + Science
433 W Murray AvePerfect place to take the whole family. Lots of hands-on exhibits.
Duke University's own art museum located on campus but open to the public.
80 locals recommend
Nasher Museum of Art at Duke University
2001 Campus DrDuke University's own art museum located on campus but open to the public.
This 22 mile paved trail runs in and through Durham along an abandoned railroad bed. Great for walking, biking, and running.
106 locals recommend
American Tobacco Trail
7616 Fayetteville RdThis 22 mile paved trail runs in and through Durham along an abandoned railroad bed. Great for walking, biking, and running.
Take me out to the ball game! Watching a Durham Bulls baseball game is a great family-friendly activity.
220 locals recommend
Durham Bulls Athletic Park
409 Blackwell StTake me out to the ball game! Watching a Durham Bulls baseball game is a great family-friendly activity.
The DPAC is an event space in downtown Durham that holds large-scale productions and concerts.
244 locals recommend
DPAC - Durham Performing Arts Center
123 Vivian StreetThe DPAC is an event space in downtown Durham that holds large-scale productions and concerts.
Trails for running, walking, hiking, and biking. The Eno Rock Quarry is located within this state park.
215 locals recommend
Eno River State Park
6101 Cole Mill RdTrails for running, walking, hiking, and biking. The Eno Rock Quarry is located within this state park.
Great indoor/outdoor mall with lots of shopping, restaurants, and a movie theater.
147 locals recommend
The Streets at Southpoint
Great indoor/outdoor mall with lots of shopping, restaurants, and a movie theater.
Historic tobacco factory district renovated into modern retail spaces and a water walkway.
116 locals recommend
American Tobacco Campus
300 Blackwell StHistoric tobacco factory district renovated into modern retail spaces and a water walkway.