Gaby and Riley’s favorite things to do in Durham
Sightseeing
The Sarah P. Duke Gardens is one of the top spots to visit in Durham because of its stunning garden displays that are considered among the best in the United States.
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Sarah P. Duke Gardens
420 Anderson StThe Sarah P. Duke Gardens is one of the top spots to visit in Durham because of its stunning garden displays that are considered among the best in the United States.
The American Tobacco Campus is one of the most exciting areas in downtown Durham, with an eclectic mix of restaurants, green space, water features, recreational sporting cages, and entertainment. The one-million-square-foot district is the former Lucky Strike cigarette factory complex, which has been transformed into a multi-use gathering place for locals and visitors.
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American Tobacco Campus
300 Blackwell StThe American Tobacco Campus is one of the most exciting areas in downtown Durham, with an eclectic mix of restaurants, green space, water features, recreational sporting cages, and entertainment. The one-million-square-foot district is the former Lucky Strike cigarette factory complex, which has been transformed into a multi-use gathering place for locals and visitors.
Once you step inside the Museum of Life & Science, it is easy to see why it is one of the top attractions in Durham, especially for families. It's a center for non-stop activities for kids, with hand-on experiments and interactive exhibits, but it is just as entertaining for adults.
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Museum of Life + Science
433 W Murray AveOnce you step inside the Museum of Life & Science, it is easy to see why it is one of the top attractions in Durham, especially for families. It's a center for non-stop activities for kids, with hand-on experiments and interactive exhibits, but it is just as entertaining for adults.
While the urban center of Durham is expanding, the city maintains nearly 30 miles of trails and natural scenic areas at Eno River State Park. It is the go-to outdoor recreation area of Durham and a peaceful green space during lunchtime and on the weekends. The Eno River is a regular spot for locals and visitors looking for recreation options like hiking, kayaking, mountain biking, and fishing.
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Eno River State Park
6101 Cole Mill RdWhile the urban center of Durham is expanding, the city maintains nearly 30 miles of trails and natural scenic areas at Eno River State Park. It is the go-to outdoor recreation area of Durham and a peaceful green space during lunchtime and on the weekends. The Eno River is a regular spot for locals and visitors looking for recreation options like hiking, kayaking, mountain biking, and fishing.
The Duke Lemur Center has the largest collection of lemurs outside of Madagascar. You can get an up-close look at the lemurs and the research facility. Find out how the center combines conservation efforts and scientific research to help protect this threatened animal.
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Duke Lemur Center
3705 Erwin RdThe Duke Lemur Center has the largest collection of lemurs outside of Madagascar. You can get an up-close look at the lemurs and the research facility. Find out how the center combines conservation efforts and scientific research to help protect this threatened animal.
If your visit to Durham includes a Saturday, you should plan a weekend morning stop at the Durham Farmers' Market. Local vendors fill the stalls at the Pavilion at Durham Central Park with fresh and locally grown produce, flowers, bakery items, honey, crafts, and artisan foods.
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Durham Farmers' Market
501 Foster StIf your visit to Durham includes a Saturday, you should plan a weekend morning stop at the Durham Farmers' Market. Local vendors fill the stalls at the Pavilion at Durham Central Park with fresh and locally grown produce, flowers, bakery items, honey, crafts, and artisan foods.
The Nasher Museum of Art is on the Duke University campus featuring galleries of Meso-American artwork; pre-Columbian, classical paintings and sculptures; African masks; contemporary pieces; photography; and much more.
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Nasher Museum of Art
2001 Campus DrThe Nasher Museum of Art is on the Duke University campus featuring galleries of Meso-American artwork; pre-Columbian, classical paintings and sculptures; African masks; contemporary pieces; photography; and much more.
Take a stroll or run through Duke Forest, which is managed by the university and comprised of 7,052 acres spread across three counties. Visitors can also bike and horseback ride on forest roads, rent a picnic shelter, or fish with a valid North Carolina fishing license.
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Duke Forest
North Carolina 751Take a stroll or run through Duke Forest, which is managed by the university and comprised of 7,052 acres spread across three counties. Visitors can also bike and horseback ride on forest roads, rent a picnic shelter, or fish with a valid North Carolina fishing license.