Durham

Official Durham 

Group Tour Manual 

TABLE OF CONTENTS 

About Durham 

• Accessibility 

• Durham Facts 

• Research Triangle Park 

• History at a Glance 

Complimentary 

Planning Resources 

• Booking & Planning Your Tour 

• Durham Itineraries 

• Escort Notes 

• Service Directory 

Things to See & Do 

• Durham Must-Sees 

• Nightlife 

• Events & Festivals 

DCVB 

This guide is a reference to Durham, including Research 

Triangle Park, for group tour planners. 

The Durham Convention & Visitors Bureau offers a variety of 

complimentary services as you make your travel arrangements. 

For more information, see the “Complimentary Planning 

Resources” tab in this guide, or contact DCVB at 1-800-446-8604 

for personal assistance. 

Places to Eat & Shop 

• Dining & Shopping Overview 

• Celebrated Cuisine & Local Favorites 

• Group Dining Listings 

Places to Stay 

• Full Service Property Listings 

• Limited Service Property Listings 

• Extended Stay Property Listings 

• Durham Maps 

Convention & Visitors Bureau 

AN ACCREDITED DESTINATION MARKETING ORGANIZATION 

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E X E M P L A R Y C I TAT I O N S 

101 E Morgan St, Durham, NC 27701 USA 

(919) 687-0288 | (800) 446-8604 

FAX (919) 680-8340 

www.durham-nc.com 

The Durham Convention & Visitors Bureau (DCVB) is Durham’s marketing 

agency. It is chartered as a Tourism Development Authority by the N.C. General 

Assembly and local governments to spearhead the proactive, strategic, 

visitor-centered economic and cultural development of Durham by reinvesting 

a portion of the visitor-paid “room occupancy and tourism development tax” in 

destination promotion and marketing. 

© 2013 Durham Convention & Visitors Bureau 

Contact Us 

Meet the DCVB team that is here to 

help make your visit a success. 

The information contained in this guide was compiled using information provided by the individual businesses and organizations listed. Although every effort has 

been made to ensure accuracy, DCVB cannot assume responsibility for any errors or omissions. Group tour planners should confirm pertinent information prior to 

each visit to determine the suitability of the facilities or services to the intended use. Please forward any corrections to DCVB.

About 

Welcome to Durham, North Carolina, a colorful, creative, and entrepreneurial 

community that is the proud home of Research Triangle Park, Duke, and North 

Carolina Central Universities. 

With neighboring Chapel Hill to the southwest, and 

Raleigh and Cary to the southeast, Durham is located 

at the pinnacle of the vast Research Triangle Region. 

Durham consistently ranks among the best places in the 

nation to live and do business. 

With no racial majority in its population, Durham is 

a place where everyone who wants to be is welcomed. 

This diversity is demonstrated in every aspect of the 

community – including its food scene, which has options 

for just about any hankering, and at almost any hour! 

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ABOUT DURHAM 

Accessibility 

Durham is within an hour’s flight or a day’s drive of more than half the nation’s population, is 

intersected by Interstates 40 and 85, and serviced by the Raleigh-Durham International Airport 

(RDU) that transports nearly 10 million passengers annually. 

RDU Airport Authority/DCVB 

Getting Here Via Air 

RDU International Airport is co-owned by and located midway between 

the two mid-sized destinations of Durham and Raleigh, North Carolina. The 

airport is a mere four miles from Southeast Durham, including Research 

Triangle Park, and only 12 miles from Downtown Durham. 

Named the most efficient small/medium airport in North America (2011), 

RDU serves nearly 10 million passengers annually with nearly 400 daily 

flights. Non-stop flights arrive from 38 U.S. destinations and four international 

locales. Durham and RDU enjoy service from nine major airlines and their 

regional partners. 

Getting Here Via Highway/Rail 

Durham is within a day’s drive of over half the nation’s population and 

is also midway between Atlanta and Philadelphia. The community is wellconnected 

by Interstate 85 (from the north and south), Interstate 40 (from 

the west and east), and Interstate 540 (from the east); U.S. Highways 15, 70, 

and 501; as well as Megabus and Greyhound/Trailways bus service. Durham’s 

Amtrak train station provides rail passenger service within North Carolina and 

to other North American destinations. 

Getting Around 

Durham is a compact, single-city county. Downtown is just 12 miles from 

the airport, four miles from Research Triangle Park (RTP), and two miles from 

Duke University. Lodging in Southeast Durham is only four miles from the 

airport and encompasses RTP. 

Transportation to and from the airport is available via taxicab, limousine, 

town car, public transport, hotel shuttle, or rental car. 

Durham’s prime location makes it great for tours of the area. The 

community is located midway between North Carolina’s mountains and 

beaches, the outlets of Burlington and the state capital of Raleigh, as well 

as convenient to Pinehurst, Charlotte, and Norfolk. 

Major Airlines 

Regional Air Carriers 

American Eagle • Air Canada Express • Delta Connection 

• United Express • US Airways Express 

New York (500 miles) 

Philadelphia (400 miles) 

Washington (260 miles) 

Durham 

Atlanta (275 miles) 


OFFICIAL DURHAM GROUP TOUR MANUAL

ABOUT DURHAM 

Advanced Aerial Photography/DCVB 

Durham Facts 

About 7 million visitors come to Durham each year for all sorts of entertainment, dining, spectator sports, 

medical care, and more. As the 17th smallest county in NC, with its fourth largest city, Durham packs a 

whole lot—from big city fun to quiet country relaxation—into a compact area of only 299 square miles. 

Location and Background 

With a population of 279,641 people, Durham is located at the 

pinnacle of a 3,000-square-mile North Carolina region known 

as the Research Triangle. Durham is also home to the region’s 

namesake, Research Triangle Park (RTP). 

Durham began as a Native American village named 

Adshusheer on the Great Indian Trading Path. It was re-settled 

by the Scottish, Irish, and English in the 

1700’s and named Durham in 1853. During 

the antebellum period, Durham plantations 

lay amid some of the largest holdings in the 

South. Their African slave quarters became 

the hearth of distinctively Southern cultural 

traditions. 

After the Civil War, Durham first attained 

international recognition with “Bull Durham” 

tobacco and a worldwide trust founded by 

the Duke family. 

At the turn of the Nineteenth century, 

Durham’s African-American enterprises, 

including “Black Wall Street,” captured the 

world’s attention, and later still, Durham Civil 

Rights leaders pioneered the national sit-in 

movement. 

Twenty-first century Durham is home 

to national centers for medicine, health 

care, weight management, humanities, publishing, sports, art, 

research, technology, and entrepreneurial start-ups. 

Character 

Durham is a unique blend of ethnic groups, cultures, lifestyles, 

and interests. In a study of 274 similar, mid-sized, urban 

communities, Durham ranked first on the Creativity Index – a 

measure of a community’s technology, talent, and tolerance – 

key factors important in attracting a “creative class” of people 

who are particularly innovative and contribute to a successful, 

vital economy. 

Due to the influence of RTP, universities, and medical centers, 

homegrown influence is blended with a mix of people from 

throughout the country and the world. 

Education 

Trinity College moved from Randolph County 

to Durham in 1892. Durhamite Washington Duke 

donated $85,000 to facilitate the move, and Julian 

Carr, a local tobacco and textile executive, donated 

the original plot of land. Following a $40 million 

(over $500 million in today’s dollars) donation by 

Washington Duke’s son, James Buchanan Duke, 

Trinity College was renamed Duke University in 1924. 

Today, Duke is home to nearly 13,000 students, a 

world-class medical facility, and nationally ranked 

law and business schools. 

North Carolina Central University was founded 

in 1910 by Dr. James E. Shepard as the National 

Religious Training School and Chautauqua. 

The school was purchased by the state in 1923, 

becoming the nation’s first publicly supported liberal 

arts college for African Americans. Now an affiliate 

of the 16-campus state university system, NCCU has more than 

8,000 students. Its 103+ acre campus includes 56 Georgian 

Revival-style buildings, a sports complex, the NCCU Museum of 

Art, and a law school ranked among the top for women. 

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ABOUT DURHAM 

Understanding that Raleigh-Durham is NOT a Place 

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DURHAM 

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Research Triangle Park, is located four 

miles from downtown Durham and 

surrounded on three sides by the city of 

Durham with an extension spilling into 

Wake County towards Cary and Morrisville. 

No part of RTP is in Raleigh. 

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RDU 

Airport 

CARY 

RALEIGH 

DURHAM, N.C. 

Durham & Raleigh 

“Raleigh-Durham” is the name of the airport 

that serves two, distinct metropolitan statistical 

areas—one called Durham-Chapel Hill, and 

another called Raleigh-Cary. The airport is coowned 

by the cities of Durham and Raleigh along 

with Durham and Wake counties. RDU is located 

at the western edge of Wake County, midway 

between the cities of Durham and Raleigh. 

“Raleigh-Durham” is also a misused, shorthand 

term for the two-metro Raleigh-Durham-Cary 

combined statistical area. As with Baltimore and 

Washington, Dallas and Fort Worth, or Anaheim 

and Los Angeles, it is rarely feasible to use these 

cities as one combined convention site. 

The Durham Metropolitan Statistical Area, 

which surrounds most of RTP, boasts the highest 

concentrations of Ph.D.’s in the Southeast and 

one of the highest in the nation. 

City of Medicine 

RALEIGH, N.C. 

The 1910 invention of BC Headache Powder® in Durham may have 

been the city’s first step toward becoming a city of medicine; this was 

boosted by the opening of Duke University Medical School in 1930. Now, 

Durham is home to many weight management centers, a number of 

world-class pharmaceutical research centers, and six modern hospitals. 

The Triangle Region 

“The Triangle” has many meanings. Often it refers to Durham-based 

Research Triangle Park. Originally, it referred to the creators of the 

research park: Duke University in Durham, NC State University in 

Raleigh, and the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. Today, the 

term is used to refer to a “family of communities” centered around two 

metropolitan statistical areas, one four-county metro centered around 

the core city, Durham, NC, and another three-county metro centered 

around Raleigh and Cary. 

North Carolina 

North Carolina is the “Old North State,” a reference that originated 

with the division of the Carolinas in 1710. It was one of the 13 original 

American colonies, the first to vote for Independence, and the 12th 

to ratify the U.S. Constitution. The state motto is esse quam videri, “to 

be rather than to seem.” The dogwood is the state flower, the cardinal 

the state bird, and the emerald the state gem. North Carolina is now 

home to 9.65 million residents, who are sometimes called “Tar Heels.” 

This nickname dates to pre-Revolutionary days, when tar, pitch, and 

turpentine were extracted from North Carolina pine forests for British 

naval sailors. 

DCVB 

“DCVB was extremely helpful and timely with advice 

and assistance." 

Jim Ford, College View Duplicate Bridge Club 


ABOUT DURHAM 

Taxes 

Most Durham purchases, including prepared food and clothing, are taxed at 

the rate of 7.5%. Non-prepared food purchases at retail stores are taxed at 2%. 

Lodging rooms are taxed at 13.5% (combined sales and occupancy taxes). All nonprofit 

organizations must pay state and local sales taxes at the time of purchase. 

Some 501(c)(3) and 501(c)(4) organizations may file a semi-annual NC Form E-588 

for a refund; call (919) 733-3661 or visit www.dor.state.nc.us. 

Personal Safety 

While Durham’s crime rate is lower than many other mid-sized communities 

throughout the Southeast, the community is on the forefront of national concern 

for personal safety. Downtown and other areas around major hotels have even 

lower than average crime rates. Durham is safeguarded by numerous citizen 

groups and more than 500 police officers. 

Fire Codes 

Capacities are posted in all permanent facilities. No cooking is permitted under 

tents. 

Quality of Life/Economy 

With no racial majority, Durham has a very balanced and diverse ethnic mix, a 

low unemployment rate, and a cost of living index just below the national average. 

A major component of Durham’s economy is health care, including medical 

centers, medical practices, and pharmaceutical research. 

Information Superhighway 

North Carolina is on the leading edge of the nation’s Internet technology. 

Durham, including Research Triangle Park, is capable of the most advanced 

broadband data and video transport. Applications include distance learning, video 

conferencing, telemedicine, multimedia collaboration, advanced imaging, and 

high-speed data exchange. 

Special Labor Requirements 

North Carolina is a “right-to-work” state. There are no special requirements in 

Durham hotels or meeting facilities. Durham is home to some of the Southeast’s 

leading full-service meeting and exhibition service contractors. 

Durham Accolades 

DCVB 

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ABOUT DURHAM 

Climate 

Temperatures here are very pleasant, 

allowing for outdoor activities, such as golf, 

almost year-round. Seasonal temperatures 

fall into the following ranges: 

Business Hours 

General retail hours in Durham run 10:00 am to 6:00 or 9:00 pm, Monday– 

Saturday, and 1:00 pm to 6:00 pm, Sunday. Restaurants generally serve until 10:00 

pm on Monday–Thursday and until 11:00 pm on Friday and Saturday, with Sunday 

and Monday variable. 

Excess Food 

Durham is a charter member of programs by PCMA and MPI to recycle excess 

food from conventions, banquets, and events. For information on free pick-up of 

excess food from hotels or restaurants, call the Interfaith Shuttle at (919) 250-0043. 

Currency Exchange 

Durham’s visitors may exchange foreign currency at RDU International Airport. 

Foreign Trade/Customs Clearance 

Durham has full customs clearance through RDU International Airport, which 

has been named one of the nation’s most efficient airports (2011). For duty-free 

exhibitions of goods from abroad, contact Durham’s Foreign Trade Zone #93 (one 

of six in North Carolina) at 1-800-289-0082. 

Animals 

Some lodging properties set aside rooms for travelers with pets. With 

permits and health certificates, many types of wild and domestic animals may 

be temporarily imported to North Carolina for exhibition purposes. For more 

information, call the NC State Veterinarian at (919) 733-7601. 

Alcohol 

Alcohol can be served or purchased in North Carolina from 7:00 am until 2:00 

am, Monday through Saturday, and noon through 2:00 am on Sunday. Alcohol can 

be consumed until 2:30 am. Beware of liability for alcohol. Check with the Durham 

County Alcoholic Beverage Control Board at (919) 419-6217 for current limitations 

or local special use permits. 

Address Designations vs. Locations 

Durham-based facilities and locations have been assigned a variety of postal 

street and substation delivery designations such as Research Triangle Park, 

Bahama, Duke Station, and Rougemont. To eliminate confusion, physical locations 

are coded on the map in this guide. 

Peak Visitor Periods 

There are several peak visitor periods during the year, including university 

commencements, homecoming weekends, and times when major sporting events 

are planned. The Durham Convention & Visitors Bureau can provide calendar 

information and lodging hotline help to avoid potential conflicts during these 

peak visitor periods. Contact DCVB at 1-800-446-8604. 

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HIGH LOW RAIN 

˚F/˚C ˚F/˚C 

JAN 50 29 3.48" 

10.0 -1.7 

FEB 52 30 3.69" 

11.1 -1.1 

MAR 61 37 3.77" 

16.1 2.8 

APR 72 46 2.59" 

22.2 7.8 

MAY 78 55 3.92" 

25.6 12.8 

JUNE 85 62 3.68" 

29.4 16.7 

JULY 88 67 4.01" 

31.1 19.4 

AUG 87 66 4.02" 

30.6 18.9 

SEPT 81 60 3.19" 

27.2 8.3 

OCT 71 47 2.86" 

21.7 15.6 

NOV 61 38 2.98" 

16.1 3.3 

DEC 52 31 3.24" 

11.1 -0.6 

F = Farenheit 

C = Celsius 

National Weather 

Service (919) 515-8225 

Provides 24-hour taped message about 

local weather that is updated throughout 

the day. 

Also find the current weather in Durham 

at www.durham-nc.com. 


ABOUT DURHAM 

Research 

Triangle Park 

RTI International/DCVB 

Research Triangle Park (RTP) is the leading and largest high technology research and 

science park in North America. 

Present 

Today, RTP includes over 170 companies, 42,000 full time 

employees, and 10,000 contract workers. It is an internationallyknown 

hub for innovation, development, and research. RTP 

is surrounded by a variety of other Durham business and 

corporate parks, populated by pharmaceutical, microelectronic, 

biotechnology, telecommunications, textile, and other businesses. 

Some of the area’s roads are tree-lined boulevards with extensive 

bike and walking paths, and the whole area has ready access to 

major traffic thoroughfares that make for easy commuting. 

Past 

RTP was built to stop what is known as “brain drain” which 

referred to the departure of students who received great 

educations at area universities. There was a strong interest in 

keeping that intellectual capital close by, and so RTP was born. 

Founded in 1959, this 7,000-acre namesake for the entire 

Triangle region is two miles wide and eight miles long, based 

in Durham with an extension spilling into Wake County toward 

Cary and Morrisville. Just four miles from Downtown Durham 

and encompassed on three sides by the City of Durham, RTP 

was originally named for its affiliation with three major research 

universities: Duke University in Durham, the University of North 

Carolina at Chapel Hill, and North Carolina State University 

A Nexus for Entrepreneurs 

Durham, a city with deep entrepreneurial roots, has 

garnered national attention for its progressive and 

innovative nature for hundreds of years. Downtown 

Durham is home to over 75 startup companies employing 

more than 500 people. 

in Raleigh. The three original universities are now joined by 

Durham’s North Carolina Central University (located less than 

two miles from RTP), playing a major role as home to the 

Biomanufacturing Research Institute & Technology Enterprise 

(BRITE) Center for Excellence. 

Future 

The park is now embarking on a new 50-year master plan 

to include more lifestyle enhancements and assets, with the 

objective of making RTP a more functional area for those 

commuting in to work, as well as options to live there. With a very 

strategic eye on the future, new housing, lodging, dining, and 

retail options are now under consideration for development to 

make RTP a bright spot on the future’s horizon as well. 

Research Triangle Park is not a city, but it has a special Durham 

postal substation – Research Triangle Park, NC 27709. It exists in 

a special county district, serviced by Durham utilities. For more 

information, visit www.rtp.org. 

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City 

RTP 

In 2011, Durham was the first stop on the US Small 

Business Administration’s national tour of roundtable 

discussions called Startup America: Reducing Barriers. 

In other words, entrepreneurism is an essential part of 

Durham’s DNA. 

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ABOUT DURHAM 

History at a Glance 

With historic buildings adaptively reused, engaged citizens in its streets, and a booming economy, Durham 

Bennett Place/DCVB 

didn’t get to be the place it is by accident. Read about its past and it’s easy to understand why Durham is 

such a popular destination at present. 

Remembering the Civil War: 150 Years Later 

Appomattox Courthouse is nice and all, but it’s got nothing on Durham for being an important destination for Civil War enthusiasts. 

Not only did the war effectively end here with the largest troop surrender at Bennett Place, but Durham also has two other state 

historic sites: Stagville, the largest plantation in NC; and Duke Homestead, the family farm of Durham’s famed tobacco baron family, 

the Dukes. So whether interest lies in history pre-, during, or post-war, Durham has sites for those seeking to commemorate the 150th 

anniversary of the Civil War in any way they choose. 

Additionally, Durham’s role in the Civil War is preserved by the “Carolinas Campaign: End of the War” Civil War Trail, which traces 

Union General Sherman’s march across North Carolina and culminates in Durham. Retrace the war’s final days by following the six 

specialized markers detailing the historical significance of Durham’s Civil War sites. 

Additional information about these markers and other Civil War resources in Durham can be found at www.civilwardurham.com. 

Durham History Timeline 

Durham is thought to 

be the site of an ancient 

Native American village 

named Adshusheer. Before 

Europeans arrived, two 

Native American tribes, the 

Eno and the Occaneechi, 

lived and farmed here. 

Explorer John Lawson called 

the area “the flower of the 

Carolinas.” During the mid- 

1700s, Scottish, Irish, and 

English colonists settled on 

land granted by King Charles 

I (for whom the Carolinas are 

named). 

Prior to the American 

Revolution, pioneers in what 

is now Durham were involved 

in the “War of Regulation.” 

According to legend, Loyalist 

militia cut Cornwallis Road 

through this area in 1771 to 

quell the rebellion. 

William Johnston, 

a local shopkeeper 

and farmer 

who forged 

Revolutionary 

ammunition, 

served in the 

Provincial Capital 

Congress. 

Dr. Bartlett Durham, 

for whom the city is 

named, provided land 

for a railroad depot, 

Durham’s Station. The 

town of Durham was 

incorporated in 1869; 

Durham County was 

established in 1881. 

17 days after 

Appomattox, Union 

General Sherman and 

Confederate General 

Johnston negotiated 

the Civil War’s largest 

troop surrender in 

Durham. 

 

Pre-1700s 

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1775 1849 1865 

 

2011 1959 1957 1910 1907 1898 1887 

The New York 

Times named 

Durham one of the 

Top 41 Places to 

Visit in the World. 

Research 

Triangle Park 

was carved 

from Durham 

pinelands. 

The Rev. Douglas Moore of 

Durham’s Asbury Temple 

Methodist Church led NC’s 

first sit-in at Royal Ice Cream 

Parlor – three years before 

Greensboro Woolworth’s 

counter sit-in attracted 

national media attention. 

Dr. James E. Shepard 

founded the 

National Religious 

Training School and 

Chautauqua, which 

eventually became 

North Carolina 

Central University. 

Mechanics 

and Farmers 

Bank 

founded. 

NC Mutual 

Life 

Insurance 

Company 

founded. 

Trinity College moved from 

Randolph County to Durham. 

Washington Duke and Julian 

Carr donated money and land to 

facilitate the move. Following a 

$40 million donation by James 

Buchanan Duke, Trinity College was 

renamed Duke University in 1924. 


Complimentary 

DCVB Group Resources is here to be your clearinghouse of information and your connection 

to services that will save time and help make your trip to Durham a success. 

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COMPLIMENTARY PLANNING RESOURCES 

Booking Your Tour 

DCVB provides the following services to help secure a host hotel for your tour group. 

DCVB 

Professional sales staff 

available to assist 

group tour planners: 

Call 800-446-8604 

and ask for sales 

Or visit 


to submit RFP 

1Research and Planning Assistance 

• Checking for availability on specified dates 

• Checking for conflicts with other planned events 

• Accepting Requests for Proposals online at www.durham-nc.com/planners/meetings_events/ 

2Identifying Accommodations and Facilities 

• Gathering quotes and availability for accommodations 

• Scheduling appointments, providing local transportation, 

and escorting on-site inspections 

3Presenting a Competitive Bid 

• Preparing a comprehensive proposal summarizing pertinent information 

• Making a formal presentation to decision-makers 

• Supplying promotional materials, such as mini visitor guides and brochures 

DCVB 

“On behalf of the membership, Board and myself, I want to thank you for the Durham Visitors Guides...the 

guides were a HUGE hit…I appreciate your response to my call for assistance and love that the Bureau is as 

supportive of Durham’s community groups as you are its visitors.” 

Karen Knox, CMP Blue Cross and Blue Shield NC 



Stewart Waller/DCVB 

Planning Your Tour 

Once Durham is chosen and accomodations are reserved, DCVB can provide additional services to 

make the job easier. 

Planning Assistance 

• Group dining suggestions 

• Tour itineraries and ideas 

• Local charter and transportation bids 

• Itinerary planning assistance 

• Calendar of local events 

• Listing of local tour companies and step-on guides 

Attendance Promotion 

• Promotional brochures for mailings 

• Custom-designed promotional postcard/email 

• Durham images and graphics for websites or printed materials 

• Durham promotional videos 

Destination Hospitality 

• Custom map and/or direction cards 

• Welcome letter from community leaders 

• Community leader to personally welcome attendees 

• Biodegradable Durham welcome bags for visitor materials 

Destination Information 

Official Durham publications and guides 

available by request: 

• Official Durham Visitor & Relocation Guide 

• 300+ Great Things About Durham 

• Downtown Durham Guide & Walking Tour 

• African-American Heritage Guide 

• Durham Visitor Overview & Map 

• Biodegradable Durham welcome bags 


Official Durham website for visitors and newcomers 

features searchable event calendar, maps, things to 

see and do, places to stay and eat, live chat, and more. 

Like Durham, NC on Facebook at 

www.facebook.com/MyDurham 

Keep up-to-date on upcoming events and 

more at twitter.com/DurhamNC and twitter. 

com/DurhamNewsSvc 

Number of attendees and room nights determine the services DCVB can offer 

WWW.DURHAM-NC.COM


Itineraries 

Durham has such a wide variety of things to do and places to see that even lifelong residents can 

find something new to do every day. For some expert and unique views of Durham, check out 

these itinerary and tour options. 

Les Todd, Duke Photography/DCVB 

Art 

• All About Art (One Day Itinerary) 

Food 

• Farm to Fork (Half Day Itinerary) 

History 

• Civil War & More (One Day Itinerary) 

• A Diverse Historical Perspective (One Day Itinerary) 

• A Quick Course in History (Half Day Itinerary) 

Kids 

• Kids Ages 1-7 (One Day Itinerary) 

• Rainy Day Fun for Kids Ages 1-7 (Half Day Itinerary) 

• Kids of All Ages (One Day Itinerary) 

• Rainy Day Fun for Kids of All Ages (Half Day Itinerary) 

Nature 

• Getting Back to Nature (Half Day Itinerary) 

• Family-Friendly Southern Durham (Half Day Itinerary) 

• Central Sites, Natural Delights (Half Day Itinerary) 

All itineraries also available online at: 

www.durham-nc.com/thingstodo/itineraries/index.html 

Additional Guides & Maps: 

African-American 

Heritage Guide 

Durham is and has always been 

one of North Carolina’s most 

ethnically diverse communities. 

From music to education to a key 

role in the Civil Rights movement, 

Durham’s African-American 

community has made tremendous contributions. 

DCVB’s African-American Heritage Guide outlines 

these contributions and some of Durham’s most 

famous heritage sites. The guide is available at 

the Official Durham Visitor Information Center in 

Downtown. 

Experience Durham’s 

Vibrant Downtown 

The Downtown Durham Guide 

and Walking Tour is a collaborative 

publication between the Durham 

Convention & Visitors Bureau and 

Downtown Durham, Inc. It is a concise 

and informative guide to Downtown’s 

dining, shopping, nightlife, history, and other 

points of interest, convenient to those experiencing 

Durham’s vibrant Downtown area by foot, bike, 

or car. Guides are located at lodging properties 

throughout Durham as well as at the Official Durham 

Visitor Information Center in Downtown. 

OFFICIAL DURHAM GROUP TOUR MANUAL 

* For some itinerary activities, it is advisable to call ahead for large groups of ten or more. 

For planning assistance call the DCVB sales staff at (800) 446-8604.

ONE DAY ITINERARY 

Where great things happen 

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All About Art 

Durham has a creative, colorful, and diverse arts community filled with acclaimed 

artists and stunning visual arts. Visitors can spend all day viewing different media 

from photography to sculpture in exhibition spaces that vary from restored mill 

warehouses to custom-built galleries. 

Access off Lawson St. at Merrick St. 

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North Carolina Central University Art Museum 

1801 Fayetteville St, Durham, NC 27707 | (919) 530-6211 | web.nccu.edu/artmuseum/index.html 

Collections and temporary exhibitions of 19th- and 20th-century African-American art. Local 

artists and students also showcase their work (Allow one hour). 

Return to Fayetteville Rd and turn right heading north - 1 mi. Turn right onto E. Main St. then an 

immediate left onto Morning Glory Ave. Golden Belt parking is directly ahead (10 min). 

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Golden Belt Arts Campus 

807 E Main St, Durham, NC 27701 | www.goldenbeltarts.com 

Includes LabourLove Gallery and ROOM 100, showcasing exhibitions of emerging local and 

national contemporary artists, as well as the studios of dozens of painters, jewelry-makers, 

photographers, mixed-media artists, and others in a creatively restored seven-acre historic mill 

campus. Open M-Sa, 10am-7pm; Su, 12-6pm (Allow one hour). 

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Visitor Information Center 

Find helpful information on the great things 

to see and do in Durham by speaking with a 

friendly information specialist in person at the 

Visitor Information Center: 

101 East Morgan Street, Downtown Durham 

(919) 687-0288 or (800) 446-8604 

Hours: 8:30 am to 5 pm ET, Monday-Friday, 

and 10 am to 2 pm ET, Saturday. (After-hours 

information bins and a computer kiosk are also 

available evenings and weekends.) 


Official Durham website for visitors and 

newcomers features searchable event calendar, 

maps, things to see and do, places to stay and 

eat, live chat, and more. 



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Durham Arts Council 

Galleries 

120 Morris St, Durham 27701 | (919) 560-2787 | 

www.durhamarts.org 

Downtown home to the Durham Art Guild, one of 

the 18 local arts organizations based here, as well 

as the Allenton, Semans, Ella Fountain Pratt Legacy, 

and SunTrust Galleries, which host revolving 

exhibitions of North Carolina artists. Durham is 

home to hundreds of visual artists and the Guild, 

chartered in 1948, is one of the oldest in the nation 

(Allow one hour). 

From Morris St. turn left onto N. Great Jones St take 

a right onto W. Chapel Hill St. at the bridge. Continue W. 

Chapel Hill St/Duke University Rd for 1.5 mi the Nasher 

parking area is on the right prior to Anderson St (10 mins). 

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Art at Duke University 

2001 Campus Dr, Duke University Central Campus | (919) 

684-5135 | www.nasher.duke.edu 

Designed by renowned architect Rafael Viñoly, this 

65,000-sq.-ft. museum features three large gallery 

spaces of classical to contemporary works of art, 

including Duke’s permanent collections as well as 

special exhibitions, sculpture gardens, café, and gift 

shop (Allow one hour). 

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Farm to Fork 

Durham’s food scene has been widely celebrated as among the best in the US and 

worthy of note on an international scale, but from where does all that great food 

come? Take a journey out of town and into some of the close by areas where great 

things happen for Durham’s food community; meet the farmers, see the animals, and 

see the fields from which your next memorable meal in Durham will come. Enjoy! 

Located on Foster St. at the Pavilion at Durham Central Park. 

1501 Foster St | www.durhamfarmersmarket.com 

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Get your first taste of the Bull City at the Durham Farmers’ Market. Expect to find fresh, 

locally grown produce and herbs (including organic), and other decorative plants, 

eggs, meats, cheeses, and more from over 60 local vendors. The Market features regular 

cooking demos by local chefs, many of whom source fresh produce on-site for use in their 

respective restaurants. This popular market is a staple Saturday activity for many locals and 

has been featured in publications ranging from The New York Times to Bon Appétit. 

Sa, 8am-12pm (Apr-Nov), 10am-12pm (Dec-Mar); Wed 3:30pm-6:30pm, (May-Sep). (2 hours) 

5 minutes walk to many of Durham’s finest restaurants Downtown. 

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for a meal! The Durham Farmers’ Market is located 

within a five-minute walk to many of Downtown’s 

finest restaurants. Thanks to a thriving colony of 

imaginative chefs and a passionate community of 

locavores, it’s no wonder that Durham has been 

named the “Foodiest Small Town in America.” 

Consult www.durham-nc.com/dining/ for 

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Head north on US 15/501 N. Roxboro St. 

for 11 miles. Turn right onto Bahama Rd, drive 

4 miles, then turn right onto Hall Rd for 1.5 

miles. Elodie Farms will be on the left. 

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Elodie Farms 

9522 Hampton Rd, Rougemont NC 27572 

(919) 479-4606 | www.elodiefarms.com 

A mere 30-minute drive north of Downtown 

Durham lies Elodie Farms, a goat farm and 

creamery whose cheeses are sold at area farmers’ 

markets and specialty restaurants. The 21-acre familyowned 

farm regularly offers agritourism events and 

regularly welcomes visitors for farm tours. Tours provide 

visitors the opportunity to experience the entire 

cheese-making process–from the milking room to 

the cheese kitchen. Approximately 45 minutes in 

length, tours end in a cheese tasting. Call in advance 

to schedule. (3 hours) 

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West Point on the Eno City Park 

5101 North Roxboro St, Durham, NC 27704 | (919) 471-1623 

www.enoriver.org/eno/parks/WestPoint/westpoint.html 

Civil War & More 

Bennett Memorial Rd, (15 min travel time from Downtown Durham) 

North of Washington Duke’s homestead lies West Point on the Eno. The 388-acre park is 

located along a two-mile stretch of the scenic Eno River and features the West Point Mill, 

one of the longest-running and most prosperous mills of the 32 mills that once dotted the 

Eno river; the McCown-Mangum Housem, a restored Greek-revival farmhouse; and the Hugh 

Mangum Museum of Photography, with its permanent exhibit of Mangum’s images and 

equipment. The park is open daily from 8am-sundown year-round; historic buildings are 

open Sa-Su, 1-5pm from mid-March through mid-December. (Allow one hour) 

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After the end of the American Civil War, Durham is where the South’s industrial 

revolution began and flourished with the tobacco and textile industries and 

consequently where one of the nation’s premier universities made its home. 

The following historic sites provide a quick course in Durham history where 

great things have—and continue to—happen. 

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Bennett Place State Historic Site 

4409 Bennett Memorial Rd, Durham, NC 27705 | (919) 383-4345 | www.bennettplacehistoricsite.com 

The American Civil War effectively ended just 15 minutes outside of Downtown Durham 

at what is now commemorated by Bennett Place Historic Site. In April 1865, the simple 

farmhouse of the Bennitt family served as a meeting place for Generals Sherman and 

Johnston to negotiate the largest troop surrender of the War. 

Bennett Place Historic Site is open T-Sa, 9am-5pm. (Allow one hour) 

Take I-85 to Guess Rd exit, right on Duke Homestead (15 min) 

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Duke Homestead State Historic Site 

2828 Duke Homestead Rd, Durham, NC 27705 | (919) 477-5498 | www.nchistoricsites.org/duke/DUKE.HTM 

Durham’s future leaders came home from the war and rapidly launched North Carolina and 

the South into the industrial revolution and beyond. Duke University’s namesake, Washington 

Duke, was perhaps Durham’s most notable industrial leader. Duke Homestead is the 19th 

century farm where Washington Duke first grew and processed tobacco; the historic site 

features a tobacco museum, Washington Duke’s home, and other historic structures. Duke 

Homestead is open T-Sa, 9am-5pm. (Allow one hour) 

Right on Duke Homestead Rd; right on Carver St; left on Duke St, which merges with N Roxboro St (15 min) 

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American Tobacco 

318 Blackwell St, Durham NC 27701 

(919) 433-1566 | www.americantobaccocampus.com 

The American Tobacco campus was once the heart of Durham’s booming tobacco industry. 

Now, the water tower, smoke stack, and brick buildings that were once the center of Lucky 

Strike’s operations have been renovated into a landmark complex of restaurants, businesses, 

and residences. Some of Durham’s celebrated restaurants are located in and around 

American Tobacco and the neighboring Brightleaf and Downtown Districts. For restaurant 

recommendations, consult www.durham-nc.com/dining. American Tobacco Campus is open 

M-Sa, 6am-12am and Su, 7am-7pm. (Allow one hour) 

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and more at www.durham-nc.com. Or, stop by 

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A Diverse Historical Perspective 

After the American Civil War effectively ended here, Durham is where the South’s 

industrial revolution started with tobacco and textile industries, where the Civil 

Rights movement gained traction, and where the nation’s first liberal arts college 

for African-Americans was founded. The following historic sites provide a quick 

course in Durham history where great things have—and continue to—happen. 

Take 15-501 N to Old Oxford Hwy (25 min travel time from Downtown Durham) 

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Historic Stagville 

5828 Old Oxford Highway, Durham, NC 27712 | (919) 620-0120 | www.stagville.org 

Historic Stagville comprises the remnants of the Bennehan-Cameron family plantation, one of 

the largest plantation holdings of the pre-Civil War South with approximately 900 slaves and 

almost 30,000 acres of land. Stagville offers a view of the past, especially that of the African 

American community, by allowing visitors to guide themselves around its extensive grounds which 

include the Horton Home, the Great Barn and Horton Grove, the remnants of the property’s timberframed 

slave quarters. Historic Stagville is open T-Sa, 9am-5pm. (Allow 1.5 hours) 

South on Old Oxford Hwy; right onto Snow Hill Rd to immediate left onto Infinity Rd; left onto Roxboro Rd; 

left onto Lakewood Ave (30 min) 

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St. Joseph’s Historic Foundation/Hayti Heritage Center 

804 Old Fayetteville St, Durham, NC 27701 | (919) 683-1709 | www.hayti.org 

Hayti was once the center of Durham’s vibrant African-American community. St. Joseph Church, 

first established by the Rev. Edian Markham, a Methodist Episcopal Missionary and former slave, is 

now the site of Hayti Heritage Center. With its grand steeple and elegant stained glass windows, St. 

Joseph’s Church has long symbolized the dignity 

and resolve of a people once known as the most 

prosperous African American community in the 

United States. Hayti Heritage Center is open T-F, 

10am-5pm and Sa, 10am-3pm. (Allow one hour) 

Continue south on Fayettville St towards NCCU 

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North Carolina Central University 

1801 Fayetteville St, Durham, NC 27707 | (919) 530-6295 | www.nccu.edu 

Founded by Dr. James E. Shepard in 1910 as the National Religious Training School and 

Chautauqua to train African-American teachers and missionaries, North Carolina Central 

University was the nation’s first publicly supported liberal arts college for African-Americans. 

The University’s Art Museum is devoted to featuring African-American artists, the James E. 

Shepard Memorial Library contains the Martin Collection of African-American culture, and 

the William Jones Building houses the Woolworth lunch counter where a historic Durham 

sit-in occurred. Tours by appointment. (Allow half an hour) 

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Return to Downtown Durham going north on Fayetteville St 

4905 W Main St, Durham, NC 27701 | (919) 682-9229 

Downtown Durham Historic District 

Durham’s boom years as a tobacco industry hub are evident in the downtown warehouses at 

Brightleaf Square, the American Tobacco Campus, and Golden Belt, which have since been 

repurposed into a shopping district, business district and arts complex respectively. Some of 

the most prominent and successful black-owned businesses in the country were established 

in Durham during the early 20th century. These businesses were centered on Parrish St., which 

would come to be known as “Black Wall Street.” Business hours vary. (Allow 1.5 hours)


A Quick Course in History 

As the birthplace of Brightleaf tobacco, Durham’s colorful and unique history is 

inextricably tied to the tobacco trade and the industries that grew up around it. 

The following historic sites provide a quick dose of Durham history where great 

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(5 mins from Downtown Durham) 

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Duke University Chapel 

401 Chapel Dr, Durham, NC 27708 | (919) 681-9414 | www.chapel.duke.edu 

Just a 5 minute drive from Downtown Durham lies Duke Chapel, the cathedral-like centerpiece 

of Duke University’s West Campus. Built in 1930, the structure soars 210 feet and is one the the 

last great collegiate Gothic projects in the United States. The chapel hosts interdenominational 

services and recitals throughout each week and is open daily 8am-5pm. (Allow one hour) 

Take 15-501 S from Cameron Blvd towards Chapel Hil; at I-40 turn left towards Raleigh and take exit 273A 

turning right onto Hwy 54; then take an immediate right onto Farrington Rd (25 min) 

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Patterson’s Mill Country Store, Inc. 

5109 Farrington Rd, between NC Hwy 54 & Old Chapel Hill Rd | (919) 493-8149 

Patterson’s Mill County Store, a historic landmark 

and turn-of-the century county store featuring 

displays of pharmaceutical Americana and 

tobacco marketing memorabilia, is located 

just 30 minutes from Duke Chapel off of I-40. 

A fascinating step back in time, Patterson’s Mill 

Country Store is patterned after the original store 

of the 1870s with collectibles and North Carolina 

Gifts for sale. The store is open Tu-Sa, 10am- 

5:30pm; Su, 2pm-5pm. (Allow one hour) 

Return via Farrington Rd to Hwy 54 and turn left; 

go over I-40 and turn left onto Leigh Farm Rd (10 min) 

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Leigh Farm Park 

370 Leigh Farm Rd | (919) 489-0900 

Nearby Leigh Farm Park provides an opportunity to delve even deeper into Durham’s 

rich cultural history. Just 10 minutes from Patterson’s Mill just north of the NC 54 and 

I-40 interchange lies the seven-acre historic Leigh Farm Park area including Leigh House 

(circa 1835), an early 19th century dairy and a mid-19th century slave cabin among other 

historically significant structures. Visitors to Leigh Farm are invited to enjoy the cultural 

history programming as well as picknicking, fishing, hiking and outdoor nature study. The 

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Kids Ages 1-7 

Durham is an ideal destination for those traveling with small children. With so 

many family friendly things to do and places to go, you and your children will not 

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I-85N to US70 Bypass; exit at NC Hwy 98 E and follow signs to Rollingview (20 mins) 

1Rolling View State Recreation Area 

Falls Lake State Recreation Area, which consists of seven individual parks, is located at Falls Lake in 

Wake and Durham counties, approximately 12 miles east of Durham. 

4201 Baptist Rd, Durham, NC 27703 | (919) 676-1027 | www.ncparks.gov/Visit/parks/fala/main.php 

There are plenty of opportunities to enjoy the great outdoors at Falls Lake State Recreation 

Area. Consisting of seven individual parks, activities include bird-watching, boating/sailing, 

swimming, beaches, water skiing, windsurfing, as well as 115 tent & trailer camping sites. 

Open Nov-Feb 8am-6pm, Mar-Apr and Sep-Oct 8am-8pm, May-Aug 8am-9pm. 

(Allow 1-2 hours) 

Return towards Durham on Hwy 98, just before the entrance to Hwy 70 turn right onto Hoover Rd (15 mins ) 

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Wheels Fun Park 

715 N Hoover Rd, Durham, NC 27712 | (919) 598-1944 | www.wheelsfunparkdurham.com 

Kids will go nuts for the attractions at Wheels Fun Park. From go-karts and mini golf to 

batting cages and a roller skating rink, there are plenty of activities to keep the whole 

family entertained. Open M-F 10am-9pm, F-Sa 10am-10pm, Su 1pm-7pm. 


Return to I-85 via Hwy 70 N and take I-85 S to exit 

176; Duke St will merge with N Roxboro St/US 15-501 

(15 mins) 

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West Point on the Eno 

City Park 

5101 N Roxboro St, Durham, NC 27704 | (919) 471-1623 

www.enoriver.org/eno/parks/WestPoint/westpoint.html 

A perfect balance of outdoor activity and 

historic significance, the West Point on the 

Eno is located along the Eno River. The site 

features river access and hiking trails in addition 

to being the site of a reconstructed 1778 

working grist mill with cornmeal for sale, the 

historic McCown-Mangum House dating to 

the mid-1800s, the Hugh Mangum Museum of 

Photography, and an amphitheater. Open 8amsunset. 

(Allow one hour) 

Got An Appetite for More? Find a spot for a great 

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Rainy day? Not a problem! With so many indoor family friendly things to do and 

places to go in Durham, you and your children will not lack for entertainment and 

enrichment. 

Go N on Duke St; cross over I-85 and turn right onto W Murray Ave (10 mins from Downtown Durham) 

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Musuem of Life + Science 

433 W Murray Ave, Durham, NC 27704 | (919) 220-5429 | www.ncmls.org 

The Museum of Life and Science is the highlight of most any kid’s visit to Durham. As one 

of the top four family-friendly museums in the Southest, this state-of-the-art science and 

technology center features engaging traveling and permanent exhibitions. Don’t miss the 

Museum’s permanent exhibitions: the Magic Wings butterfly exhibit, which houses many rare 

and colorful species of butterflies from around the world; Explore the Wild, which features 

black bears, red wolves, and lemurs in their natural habitats. Admission: $14 Adults; $11 

Seniors; $9.50 Children ages 3-12; free for under 3. Open M-Sa, 10am-5pm; Su, 12-5pm. 

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Northgate Carousel 

1058 W Club Blvd, Durham, NC 27701 | (919) 286-4400 

www.northgatemall.com/entertainment/children 

The Triangle’s only full sized Italian Carousel can be found in Northgate Mall, a regional 

shopping landmark for over 50 years. In addition to over 100 shops and restaurants, this 

family oriented shopping mall features an assortment of kiddie rides including a miniature 

train, a jump house, a power jump and a 10-screen megaplex theater. 

Open M-Sa, 10am-9pm; Su, 12pm-6pm. 

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Take Duke St S towards Main St and turn left at 

Main; continue on Main St, turning left onto Morning 

Glory Ave at Golden Belt (10 mins) 

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The Scrap Exchange 

923 Franklin St, Cordoba Center for the Arts, Durham, 

NC 27701 | (919) 688-6960 

www.scrapexchange.org 

The Scrap Exchange is an ideal place to foster 

young, creative minds. Children and adults alike 

are invited to turn clean, reusable industrial 

discards into upcycled works of art in the 

Make-and-Take room. Additionally, there are 

craft classes throughout the year and The Green 

Gallery showcases artists using reusable materials 

or concepts in their work. Open M-F 11am-5pm, 

Thurs 11am-6pm, Sat 10am-5pm, Su 12am-5pm. 


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Durham is an ideal destination for kids of all ages. With so many family-friendly 

things to do and places to go, you and your children will not lack for fun and 

enrichment. 

Located in Downtown Durham at Durham Central Park (501 Foster St), the skatepark is on the Rigsbee St side 

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Durham Central Park Skatepark 

501 Foster St, Durham, NC 27701 | (919) 682-2800 | www.durhamcentralpark.org/park-info/skate-park 

Start downtown with a visit to the Durham Central Park Skatepark. This 10,000-sq-ft. state-ofthe-art 

park features a floating quarter pipe, three stairwells with handrails and an eight-foot 

trog bowl among other skater favorites. Helmets and pads are required! (Allow one hour) 

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Take Hwy 98 E, just past the Hwy 70 underpass; turn left onto Hoover Rd (20 mins) 

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Wheels Fun Park 

715 N Hoover Rd, Durham, NC 27712 | (919) 598-1944 | www.wheelsfunparkdurham.com 

Kids will go nuts for the attractions at Wheels Fun Park. From go-karts and mini golf to 

batting cages and a roller skating rink, there are plenty of activities to keep the whole family 

entertained. Open M-F 10am-9pm, F-Sa 10am-10pm, Su 1pm-7pm. 


Return to Hwy 98 and take Hwy 70 S to S Miami 

Blvd; take a right onto Ellis Rd, then first right onto 

Cash/Stage Rd (10 mins) 

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DPR Ropes Course 

1814 Stage Rd, Durham, NC 27703 

(919) 560-4405 | www.durhamnc.gov 

The Discovery High Ropes Course pushes 

daring types to the limit. With 25 separate 

elements, the course tests strength and 

coordination and culminates in three peak 

experiences including the 55-foot high 

Crow’s Nest. Access to the course is by 

reservation at http://www.durhamnc.gov/ 

departments/parks/adventure.cfm. 

(Allow one hour) 

Return to Downtown Durham via Hwy 147 N, 

Exit 12B (15 mins) 

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Durham Bulls Baseball Club 

409 Blackwell St, Durham, NC 27701 | (919) 687-6500 

www.durhambulls.com 

Finish the day with America’s favorite pastime! 

Take in a Durham Bulls game at the Durham Bulls 

Athletic Park. Arguably the country’s most famous 

Triple-A baseball team, the Durham Bulls are a 

Durham must-do. The team’s mascot Wool-E-Bull 

offers delightful distraction as needed. Game times 

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Rainy day? Not a problem! With so many indoor things to do and places to go 

in Durham, kids of all ages won’t lack for entertainment and enrichment. 

From downtown, take W Chapel Hill St/University Dr to Towerview Rd, then take a left onto Science Dr; 

Whiford Dr is on the left (10 mins) 

1Duke Basketball Museum & Sports Hall of Fame 

306 Towerview Rd, Durham, NC 27708, Schwartz-Butters Athletic Center, Duke West Campus 

(919) 613-7500 | www.goduke.com 

Escape the elements with a visit to the Duke Basketball Museum & Sports Hall of Fame. 

Located alongside the fabled Cameron Indoor Stadium, home of the four-time national 

champion Duke Blue Devils, the museum features decades of Duke University athletic 

achievements showcased with visual and audio exhibits, theater, and trophies of national 

championships. The public can access the Duke Basketball Museum & Sports Hall of Fame 

from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday. (Allow one hour) 

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Defy Gravity 

4300 Emperor Blvd, Ste 250 | 919-825-1010 | www.defygravity.us 

Jump around at DefyGravity, a trampoline sports arena where entertainment and 

trampolines meet. DefyGravity is a 13,000 square foot facility with 7,000 square feet of 

connected wall-to-wall steal frame trampolines, including angled wall trampolines. There is 

also a foam pit and one of the largest trampoline dodgeball cages in America. DefyGravity 

hosts social outings, birthday parties, workouts, competitive team sports, corporate team 

building and creative fundraisers. Some time periods are age-restricted. Reservations 

recommended in advance. Must sign a waiver to jump 

and to observe. Open M-Th 9am-9pm, Fri-Sa 9am- 

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Travel back to I-40 West, via Emperor Blvd. and Page Rd., 

following the signs. Take exit 270 and go right onto Durham- 

Chapel Hill Blvd. AMF will be on the left, and you can use the 

cut-through in the median in front of it to get across. 

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Lanes 

4508 Durham-Chapel Hill Blvd, Durham, NC 27707 

(919) 489-9154 | www.amf.com/durhamlanes 

AMF Durham Lanes is a family favorite with its 32 

bowling lanes, video games, billiards and air hockey. 

Open M-Th 10am-Midnight, F-Sa 10am-12am, Su 10 

am-Midnight. (Allow 1-2 hours) 

For additional bowling locations and hours, visit: www. 

durham-nc.com/planners/sports_events/bowling.php 

Got An Appetite for More? Find a spot 

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Getting Back to Nature 

While Durham may not immediately spring to mind as a place for nature-filled 

excursions, Durham will surprise visitors with what it has to offer. Nature 

aficionados will enjoy bird-watching, hiking trails, and scenic river views, 

while history buffs will revel in the past with historic buildings and tobacco 

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1Eno River State Park 

6101 Cole Mill Road, Durham, NC 27705 | 919-383-1686 | www.ncparks.gov/Visit/parks/enri/main.php 

The Eno River State Park is Durham’s largest park with 3,900 acres of secluded wilderness along 

the banks of the Eno River in Durham and Orange Counties. Visitors enjoy picknicking under 

shelters, bird-watching, canoeing, rafting, fishing, and hiking. (Allow 1-2 hours) 

Take Cole Mill Rd to Pleasant Green Rd turning left follow for 4 miles then turn right onto St. 

Marys Rd 3 mi turn left onto Guess Rd 3 miles, entrance is on the right (20 min) 

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Little River Regional Park & Nature Trail 

301 Little River Park Way, Rougemont, NC 27572 | 919-732-5505 | www.enoriver.org/what-weprotect/little-river-regional-park/ 

History lovers swoon when they realize they’re standing at the intersection of history and 

nature at Little River Regional Park & Nature Trail. This 391-acre park and natural area was 

developed from tobacco farmland. Historic barns, houses, and sheds now serve as picnic 

shelters, information centers, and landmarks accompanying the more than 15 miles of 

walking, hiking, mountain-biking, and horseback-riding 

trails. There is also a playground for children and 

wildlife, bird-watching, picnicking, and rockhounding. 

Hours vary. (Allow 1-2 hours) 

Take a left onto Guess Rd to Mason Rd 3.3 mi take a left 

on Mason which becomes Snow Hill Rd 7 mi. Parking is on 

the right just before Old Oxford Hwy (20 min) 

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Penny’s Bend 

3706 Snow Hill Rd Durham NC 27712 

www.enoriver.org/what-we-protect/parks/pennys-bend/ 

Visitors don’t need to flip for heads or tails to 

decide whether or not to visit Penny’s Bend. Hikers 

are pleased to discover unusual wildflowers and 

unique molten rock formations on the 84-acre 

peninsula formed by the Eno River. Open dawn to 

dusk. (Allow 1-2 hours) 




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Family-friendly Southern Durham 

There’s something for everyone in family-friendly Southern Durham. From 

paved trails for strollers to modern playgrounds for modern toddlers, families 

will rest easy, knowing their children are having outdoor fun. 

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From Downtown Durham take N. Mangum St. heading south to University Dr. Turn right onto 

University Dr. Make a slight right onto Durham-Chapel Hill Blvd. Continue straight on the Durham-Chapel 

Hill Blvd for 4 miles. Turn left onto South West Durham Dr. Park entrance in on the left (20 min). 

1Old Chapel Hill Road Park 

3751 SouthWest Durham Drive, Durham NC, 27770 | 919-560-4355 | www.ci.durham.nc.us/gis_apps/ 

parkapp/mainmap.cfm 

Old Chapel Hill Road Park is a park that suites everyone’s tastes. Featuring an athletic field, 

basketball courts, playground area, and greenway access to the New Hope Creek Bottomlands 

loop trail. The trail is a A 2.2-mile natural surface loop trail through beautiful bottomland hardwood 

forest between New Hope Creek and Sherwood Githens Middle School. Open dawn to dusk. 


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Take a left onto SW Durham Drive towards Old Chapel Hill Rd. Turn left onto Old Chapel Hill Rd. 

Turn right onto Garrett Rd 2mi Turn Left onto Highway NC 54 East. Destination will be the left (10 min). 

2American Tobacco Trail 

202 W. NC Highway 54, Durham, NC 27713 | 919-560-4355 | http://www.triangletrails.org 

The American Tobacco Trail is perhaps the most well-known greenway in Durham. 

Connecting Downtown Durham to South Durham, this 12 mile paved walking and biking 

trail is perfect for an afternoon stroll, or a more intense run. A bridge over interstate 40 is 

scheduled for completion in 2013. Parking for the American Tobacco Trail is available via 

a gravel lot adjacent to the South Point Crossings 

shopping center, located at the intersection of 

Fayetteville St and NC 54. The lot provides a direct 

entrance to the trail as well as a large over view map of 

the trail. (Allow 2 hours) 

Take a left onto Fayetteville Street . Turn left onto Martin 

Luther King Jr. Parkway. Turn right onto Hope Valley Road. 

Turn left onto University Drive. Turn right onto Academy Road. 

Turn left onto Pickett Road. Take the 2nd right onto Wade 

Road, Cornwallis Road Park is ahead on the left (15min). 

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Cornwallis Road Park 

2830 Wade Road Durham NC 27705 | (919)560-4355 | 

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A local city park that includes; a fit trail (walking 

trial plus exercise stations), traditional playground 

structures, climbing walls and webs, basketball court, 

picnic area and a heavily wooded 18 hole disc golf 

course built amongst rolling piedmont NC hills 

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Central Sites, Natural Delights 

Flowers, plants and trails abound in Central Durham. All within a 15 minute 

drive of Downtown Durham, viewing nature doesn’t have to take you too far 

away from the center of it all. 

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From Downtown Durham take W. Main St heading west to Anderson St. (15th St.) Turn right onto 

Anderson, the gardens entrance is on the right (10 min). 

1Sarah P. Duke Gardens 

420 Anderson St., Durham, NC, 27708 | 919-684-3698 | www.gardens.duke.edu 

Part of Duke University’s campus, the Sarah P. Duke Gardens is known as one of the premier public 

gardens in the US. Visitors enjoy roaming the 55-acre gardens for free while viewing more than 

2000 colorful plant varities. Visitors often enjoy viewing Japanese-inspired bridges and walkways 

along with ponds and gazebos. There are more than five miles of walkways and paths. Seasonal 

plantings and fruits and vegetables in the Charlotte Brody Discovery Garden ensure that each visit 

is a new experience. Walking and trolley tours are available. Parking at the Gardens is $1 per half 

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2Ninth St. Shopping & Dining District 

Visit www.durham-nc.com/visitors/ to search for dining and shopping in the Ninth St. District 

A great place to pick up some lunch whether it is for a picnic at West Point on the Eno, or a 

more leisurely nibble at one of the many restaurants. Funky and eclectic shopping district 

near Duke University’s East Campus around historic 

Erwin Mill. Features nationally recognized restaurants, 

books, toys, music, and more. (Allow 1-2 hours) 







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Return to Main St then left onto N. Duke St. 6 mi. Park 

entrance is on the left (15 min). 

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West Point on the Eno 

5101 N Roxboro Rd, Durham, NC, 27704 | 919-471-1623 | 

http://durhamnc.gov/ich/op/prd/PagesHeritage-Parks.aspx 

West Point on the Eno is a lovely spot for a picnic near 

the 18th century working gristmill, ampitheatre or 

19th century historic home. Visitors can tour the Hugh 

Mangum Museum of Photography, which exibits 19th 

centruy photography. 1.5 miles of hiking trails also 

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Escort Notes 

Facts, figures, and fun things to know about Durham. 

Durham Quick Facts 

• Durham is home to Research Triangle Park, Duke and North 

Carolina Central universities. It maintains a position as a 

global leader in technology, innovation, entrepreneurialism, 

and creativity. 

• Durham is the pinnacle of the Research Triangle Region of 

North Carolina’s heartland, linked to Chapel Hill to the south 

and west, and Raleigh and Cary to the south and east. 

• •Durham is the fourth largest city in NC and is located 

in the 17th smallest county – a compact, single-city 

299-square-mile community, one-third to one-half the size 

of neighboring counties. It is 16 miles across, 25 miles long, 

and 28 miles from corner to corner, including the City and 

County of Durham and Research Triangle Park. 

• The Eno River cuts through north Durham as a natural 

greenbelt. Along its path are, state and city parklands and 

historic sites offering primitive backpacking, hiking/walking 

trails, camping, and wildlife. 

• While Durham was born from tobacco and textiles, it now 

draws its breath from research, education, medical centers, 

and high-tech industries. 

• Durham County’s population is around 270,000 residents 

and a job force of over 106,000. Another 52,000 people 

commute from bedroom communities to work in Durham. 

• Downtown Durham was North Carolina’s first commercial 

district on the National Register of Historic Places and is now 

a regional center for arts, entertainment, and dining. 

• The southeast part of the City of Durham encompasses 

world-famous Research Triangle Park, which is four miles 

from Downtown, two miles from RDU International Airport, 

and roughly midway between Raleigh and Chapel Hill. 

• Research Triangle Park, one of the largest research & 

development centers in the world, was created from 

southeast Durham pinelands and farmland in 1959, and is 

now 7,000 acres, eight miles long, and two miles wide. RTP 

is a private, non-profit entity owned and operated by the 

Research Triangle Foundation in a Durham County “special 

research and production district.” A new portion now spills 

into Wake County toward Cary and Morrisville. 

• The name "Research Triangle" comes from the park's 

proximity and affiliation with Duke University here in 

Durham, the University of North Carolina in Chapel Hill, and 

NC State University in Raleigh. The universities form the 

“points” of the triangle. 

• Durham is believed to be the site of an ancient Native 

American village named Adshusheer. The Great Indian Trading 

Path, later a famous wagon trail, is traced through present-day 

Durham by Snowhill, Mason, and St. Mary’s roads. 

• William Johnston, a local shopkeeper and farmer, forged 

Revolutionary ammunition, served on the Provincial Capital 

Congress in 1775, and helped underwrite Daniel Boone’s 

westward explorations. 

• In 1865, Union General Sherman and Confederate General 

Johnston negotiated the surrender that ended the Civil War 

at Bennett Place in Durham, 17 days after Lee surrendered 

his army at Appomattox. 

• Trinity College moved from Randolph County to Durham 

as the 1800s came to a close. Washington Duke donated 

$85,000 to facilitate the move, and Julian Carr, a tobacco 

and textile executive, donated the original plot of land. 

Following a $40 million donation by Washington Duke’s son, 

James Buchanan Duke, Trinity College was renamed Duke 

University in 1924. 

• Dr. James E. Shepard founded North Carolina Central 

University, the nation’s first publicly supported liberal arts 

college for African-Americans. 

• In the late 1950s, Reverend Douglas Moore, minister of 

Durham’s Asbury Temple Methodist Church, along with 

other religious and community leaders, pioneered sit-ins 

throughout North Carolina to protest white-only lunch 

counters. 

• Durham has more than 4,400 working artists and a strong 

art presence for visitors, including more than 100 sites with 

outdoor sculpture and murals including: 71 museums, 

galleries, or public indoor places where art is on display or 

for purchase; 18 outdoor plazas or formal gardens; 12 places 

to shop for antiques; and 18 performance halls or theaters 

for concerts and plays. 

• Durham has more than 500 wonderful restaurants, more than 

three dozen of which have received special recognition in the 

regional and national press, including Southern Living, The New 

York Times, Food and Wine, Bon Appetit, Esquire, and Gourmet. 

• Durham is home to many of North Carolina's nationally 

famous chefs and restaurants. Whether it’s fine dining, food 

from a truck, or some point in between the people seek, 

Durham has great options for all. 

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A Fortunate Marketing Mistake 

The origin of Durham’s nickname as the “Bull City” has nothing 

to do with cattle! It was the result of a strange marketing “mistake” 

that was to turn into one of the most lucrative such gaffes in 

history. John Green of Blackwell Tobacco Company named his 

product “Bull” Durham Tobacco after Coleman’s Mustard, which 

used a bull for its logo, and which Green mistakenly thought was 

produced in Durham, England. 

By the time James B. Duke formed the American Tobacco 

Company in 1890 from Blackwell and four other large producers, 

Bull Durham was the most famous trademark in the world. 

Bull Durham has sparked such popular Americanisms as 

“bull pen” (from a Bull Durham ad painted behind the Yankees’ 

dugout), and “shooting the bull” (most likely from chewing 

tobacco). The famous bull’s image was audaciously painted all 

over the world, including the on Great Pyramid of Egypt! 

James B. Duke put his own fine touch on the mechanized 

tobacco industry. Duke’s highly innovative and aggressive 

marketing strategies propelled American Tobacco into striking 

international prominence. He put cigarette cards into each pack. 

By the 1930s, these were hugely popular and, today, are soughtafter 

collectors’ items. Coincidentally, modern Skybox trading 

cards are produced in Durham today. 

North Carolina is the “Old North State,” a reference that 

originated with the division of the Carolinas in 1710. It is the first 

of the original thirteen colonies to vote for independence. With 

52,660 square miles, North Carolina now has around 10 million 

residents. The state motto is “Esse Quam Videre: To be rather than 

to seem.” Dogwood is the state flower; the cardinal is the state bird. 

Raleigh-Durham is not the name of a city. It is the name of an 

airport jointly-owned by the two separate mid-sized cities of 

Durham and Raleigh and Durham and Wake Counties. 

City of Medicine, USA 

The invention of B.C. Headache Powders in Durham, in 1910 is 

likely the city’s first step toward the City of Medicine designation, 

but the opening of Duke University’s Medical School in 1930 

was a bigger push. Today, Durham is home to many world-class 

pharmaceutical research companies and centers, six hospitals, 

and it is a leader in the field of nanobiotechnology. 

Durham has become synonymous with medicine. Nearly one 

in four people in Durham work in the health-related field, making 

medicine a leading industry. There are hundreds of medical and 

health-related companies and practices with a combined payroll 

in the billions annually. 


The city has a physician-to-population ratio 4.5 times greater 

than the national average, and a bed-to-population ratio three 

times the national average. 

At the heart of Durham’s reputation are six modern hospitals: 

Duke Children’s Hospital & Health Center, Duke University 

Hospital, Durham Regional Hospital, Durham VA Medical Center, 

Lenox Baker Children’s Hospital, and the North Carolina Specialty 

Hospital. 

The North Carolina School of Science and Mathematics in 

Durham is the Nation’s first residential high school to prepare 

tomorrow’s leaders in the applications of science, mathematics, 

and technology. 

Durham has also been very inventive. Durham has led the 

way with 3-D Ultrasound, Alzheimer Gene Breakthrough, AZT, 

Childproof caps on medicine bottles, digital cellular telephone 

and more. 

Durham as a Movie Location 

For decades, Durham has been a very popular location for the film 

and movie industry. However, Durham as a subject for Hollywood 

dates back even further to a film called Brightleaf, a 1950 Warner 

Brothers release starring Gary Cooper and Lauren Bacall. 

The 1981 thriller, Brainstorm, was filmed in southeast Durham 

at Research Triangle Park. It starred Natalie Wood in her final 

performance, Christopher Walken, and Cliff Robertson in a story 

about a scientist gaining access to other people’s minds. 

In 1987, the blockbuster Bull Durham, starring Kevin Costner, 

Susan Sarandon, and introducing Tim Robbins, was filmed in various 

locations around Downtown Durham and produced by Durham 

native Thom Mount. Many scenes were filmed at the Historic 

Durham Athletic Park, still an operating field that is easy to see. 

Today, the Bulls play at the Durham Bulls Athletic Park, a 10,000 seat 

stadium with modern amenities that retains its quaint Southern 

charm. 

Other movies that filmed in Durham are: 

• Weeds, starring Nick Nolte and Rick Taggart, was filmed at 

North Carolina Central University and Duke University, 

• The Handmaid’s Tale, starring Robert Duvall and Faye 

Dunaway was filmed at locations around downtown 

Durham, including Duke University, 

• The Program, starring James Caan, premiered at, and was 

filmed on, the Duke Campus, 

• Getting In, starring Andrew McCarthy, was filmed in various 

Durham locations, including Duke University, 

• Holly Hunter and Richard Dreyfuss starred in the 1990 film, Once 

Around, which was shot in the Forest Hills residential area, and 

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• Kiss the Girls, starring Morgan Freeman and Ashley Judd, 

was filmed here in the spring of 1996, 

Durham is also slated to be the backdrop for several other 

productions, but it’s simply too early to reveal which ones. 

in a city of this size with so many prosperous…” 

Durham is also home to NC Mutual Life Insurance Co., now the 

nation’s largest black-owned financial institution, and M+F Bank, 

one of the nation’s first African-American-owned banks. Today, 

Durham is home to three of the top ten businesses on Black 

Enterprise magazine's top 100 list. 

Durham African-Americans are national leaders in education, 

from Dr. James E. Shepard, founder of NC Central University, the 

first publicly funded liberal arts college for African-Americans 

in the country; to historian John Hope Franklin, recipient of the 

nation’s highest civilian honor - the Presidential Medal of Freedom, 

and Chairman of the President's Commission on Race Relations; to 

Ben Ruffin, the first black chairman of the Board of Governors of 

the University of North Carolina. 

The Bull City has the Blues 

One of the South’s great musical traditions, the Blues, found 

a special home in Durham in the late 1930s. Since then, the Bull 

City has become the center for the Piedmont Blues, a sensitive 

and delicate form of the blues played and recorded by the likes of 

Blind Boy Fuller, Bull City Red, Sonny Terry, Brownie McGhee, and 

legendary guitarist Reverend Gary Davis. These and other artists, 

living and performing in Durham, playing on the streets and 

at the tobacco auctions, as well as in the clubs, gave rise to the 

terms “Bull City Blues” and “Homesick and Lonesome.” 

Like the other Blues styles, those played in Memphis, the 

Mississippi Delta and post-war Chicago, Bull City Blues helped 

define its community, as it contributed to our musical heritage. 

Today, the Piedmont Blues is enjoyed at Festival for the 

Eno performances in July, the Bull Durham Blues Festival in 

September, and various other times and venues around the 

community, played by contemporary artists such as John Dee 

Holeman, Fris Holloway, and Scott Ainslie. 

Durham’s African-American Heritage 

Durham African-Americans fostered one of the nation’s 

strongest entrepreneurial enclaves, known as “Black Wall Street.” 

A mural celebrates the history of Black Wall Street at the Heritage 

Square shopping center in Durham as do sculptures on Parrish 

Street which was the actual street dubbed Black Wall Street. 

Durham African-Americans gained national attention by 

pioneering the Carolina or Piedmont Blues, spearheaded by Blind 

Boy Fuller and Reverend Gary Davis. Then came Clyde McPhatter, 

founder of the Drifters and a member of the Rock and Roll Hall of 

Fame. Today the musical and artistic influence is much more varied 

and intense from those either living in, or being from Durham. 

Consider Grammy nominee and Emmy Award-winning jazz artist 

Nneena Freelon; choreographer Chuck Davis, winner of North 

Carolina's highest honor - The Award in Fine Arts; internationally 

acclaimed Grammy-winning saxophone player Branford Marsalis; 

global fashion icon Andre Leon Talley; and 11 time Grammy 

-winning gospel singer Shirley Caesar. The late artist Ernie Barnes 

was an Official Artist of the Olympic Games, too. 

Booker T. Washington declared Durham ”the city of Negro 

enterprise…of all the Southern cities I visited I found here the 

sanest attitude of the white people toward the black… I never saw 

City of Champions 

Sports teams based in Durham include the Durham Bulls, a 

Triple-A baseball club co-owned by the Tampa Bay Devil Rays; 

the Duke University Blue Devils, including the four-time national 

championship men's basketball team, and the North Carolina 

Central University Eagles, including the national champion men's 

basketball team. 

Many famous athletes have played in Durham, including 

Baseball Hall of Famers Joe Morgan, who played for the Durham 

Bulls,, and Dick Groat, who played for the Duke Blue Devils. 

Dwayne Washington played in the NFL and Rodney Rodgers, 

Christian Laettner, Danny Ferry, and Grant Hill in the NBA. Some 

up-and-comers in the NBA have ties to Durham: both Kyrie Irving 

and Austin Rivers played for Duke. Roger Craig, the only person to 

play, coach, and manage in the World Series, is from Durham. 

Duke became the first school in history to produce four firstround 

NBA draft picks and Duke’s Elton Brand was the overall No. 

1 pick by the Chicago Bulls. 

Sam Jones, the first African American drafted in the first round 

by the NBA, played at NCCU. 

Durham has 10 golf courses, seven of which are public or semiprivate 

and many of which are highly ranked. Durham’s oldest 

course, Hillandale, recently underwent major renovation and 

celebrated its centennial. 

Group experiences in the City of Champions includie the Duke 

Basketball Hall of Fame, Durham Bulls baseball games, Duke Blue 

Devil Men’s Basketball Games, and more, and can be one-of-akind 

making memories that last. 

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Service Directory 

DCVB 

A listing of services to help plan and guide your visit to Durham. Contact DCVB for personalized 

assistance in planning your trip, (800) 446-8604. 

CHARTER BUS SERVICES 

Bull City Tours 

(855) 562-0090; www.bullcitytours.com 

Offers 90 minute narrated bus tours 

featuring the Downtown Loop and 

historic highlights of the city including 

Durham’s most famous sites by. Tour 

narration services available for airport 

shuttles and charter buses by request. 

Carolina Livery Service 

2913 New Raleigh Hwy-Hwy 70 East, 

(919) 957-1111; www.carolinalivery.net 

Provides transportation, chauffered 

towncars, mini vans, limousines and 

mini buses. (Also offers tours and 

“International Services”). 

Coach America 

2020 S Briggs Ave, (919) 688-1230; 

www.coachamericanc.com 

Charter coach service. Does not offer 

tours. 

Emerald Service Limousine & Shuttle 

1921 A102 N Pointe Dr, (919) 477-4096; 

www.emeraldsvclimo.net 

Limousines for hire. 

Gaia Bio Bus--Tours and Treks/ 

Sustainable 

136 E Chapel Hill St, at Five Points, 

Downtown Durham, (919) 688-5606 

Mercedes Benz 1971 309 D (diesel) 

passenger bus available for charter 

tours and transportation in and around 

the Triangle area. 

Greenway Transit Services, LLC. 

1410 Cross St, (919) 957-8294; 

www.IRideGreen.com 

Exclusively biofuel and hybrid 


limousine service serving RDU airport 

and special events. 

J and R Charter Service 

823 Hebron Rd, (919) 477-2782 

Tours of Durham and all east coast. 

Guide services available with J and R 

Chartered Tours only. 

S & H Transportation 

315 E Chapel Hill St, Downtown Durham, (919) 

680-0700; www.sandhtransportation.com 

Offers Limo, Van, Bus, and Sedan 

transportation. Located inside the 

Durham Marriott at the Convention 

Center. 

Southern Express 

1300 E Pettigrew St, (919) 682-8767; 

www.southernexpress.com 

Offering a new generation of motor 

coach travel with Setra buses with 

plenty of leg room and technological 

amenities including Wi-Fi, DVD, power 

ports and more. 

Southern Leisure Tours 

(919) 471-6137 

Provides custom tours by request. Tour 

locally, nationally, and internationally. 

Does not own motor coaches, but 

charters them - primarily Ladlow. Does 

not offer step-on guide service. 

The Concierge Inc. 

(919) 641-6745; www.rdulimos.com 

Executive limo service with a large 

selection of vehicles, including 

standard and SUV stretch limos and 

minibuses. Available 24/7. 

USA Luxury Tours 

4210 Amesbury Ln, (919) 490-3166; 

www.usaluxurytours.com 

Land travel service that specializes 

in planning and organizing tours 

throughout the continental USA and 

Canada. Offers step-on guide services. 

STEP-ON GUIDES AND TOUR 

SERVICES 

Beltline Brew Tours, LLC. 

(919) 285-1228; www.beltlinebrewtours.com 

Beltline Brew Tours offers two-to-four 

hour private tours of Durham’s three 

breweries. Information and tickets are 

found on their website. 

Black Durham Experience 

(919) 749-0609; 

www.blackdurhamexperiencetour.com 

Bull City Carriage Company 

3254 Old Hwy 75, (919) 730-7586 

Bull City Tours 

(855) 562-0090; www.bullcitytours.com 

Offers 90 minute narrated bus tours 

featuring the Downtown Loop and 

historic highlights of the city including 

Durham’s most famous sites by. Tour 

narration services available for airport 

shuttles and charter buses by request. 

Carolina Barnstormers 

4340 E Geer St, Lake Ridge Aero, (919) 608-0181; 

www.carolinabarnstormers.com 

Flightseeing tour that provides a 

unique, aerial perspective of Durham, 

from the open cockpit of pilot Mike 

Ratty’s bi-plane. Experience Durham 

sights such as Downtown, Research 

Triangle Park, the campuses of Duke 

and North Carolina Central universities,


Downtown Guide & Walking Tour 

Downtown Durham Loop and environs, (919) 

687-0288; www.durham-nc.com/resources/ 

pdf/tourmap_walk.pdf 

Two-to-four-mile walking guide of 

Durham’s historic Downtown area, 

available at the Durham Visitor 

Information Center, 101 E Morgan St, 

Downtown. 

Frog Hollow Outdoors Canoe 

& Kayak Service 

805 Iredell St; (919) 687-0288; 

www.froghollowoutdoors.com 

Guided individual and group tours 

as well as kayak and canoe rentals. 

Advance reservations required; no 

walk-in traffic. 

Fullsteam Brewery 

726 Rigsbee Ave, Downtown Durham, 

(919) 682-2337; www.fullsteam.ag 

Fullsteam Brewery is Durham’s second 

craft beer brewery and is devoted to 

a “plow to pint” philosophy of using 

local produce to make their beers. The 

facility is also home to a tavern open 

nightly and an event space that can be 

rented for special occasions. 

Greenway Transit Services, LLC. 

1410 Cross St, (919) 957-8294; 

www.IRideGreen.com 

Exclusively biofuel and hybrid 

limousine service serving RDU airport 

and special events. 

Holbrook Field Trips 

1502 New Hill-Olive Chapel Rd, (919) 363-6276; 

www.busfieldtrips.com 

Educational travel specialists since 

1970. 

J and R Charter Service 

823 Hebron Rd, (919) 477-2782 

Tours of Durham and all east coast. 

Guide services available with J and R 

Chartered Tours only. 

Marshall Thompson, Step on Tour Guide 

7 Colton Ct, (919) 672-1246 

Mr. Thompson wrote the book 

Chronicling the history of the Hayti 

Police department. At the moment 

he can only work as a guide on 

weekends. 

Peddling Bulls Bike Taxi Service 

115 Market St, Downtown Durham, 

(919) 399-4091; www.peddlingbulls.com 

Daily pedicab taxi service and Durham 

city tours. 

Preservation Durham 

3001 Academy Rd, Ste 130, (919) 

682-3036; www.preservationdurham.org 

Founded in 1974 as the Historic 

Preservation Society of Durham; 

recognized as one of the most active 

preservation organizations in the 

region. Presents the annual Old Durham 

Home Tour as well as several walking 

tours per month of Durham areas. 

Southern Leisure Tours 

(919) 471-6137 

Chartered transportation based 

on size of group; advance notice 

is necessary. Offers custom tours 

(including step-on guide service), but 

specializes in historic tours and senior 

groups. 

Southern Tours 

(919) 688-1230 

Chartered transportation based 

on size of group; advance notice is 

necessary. 

Taste Carolina Gourmet Food Tours 

(919) 237-2254; www.tastecarolina.net 

Behind-the-scenes tasting tours 

of restaurants and shops serving 

innovative, local farm-to-table cuisine. 

Offers a unique introduction to 

Durham’s nationally celebrated food 

scene. Pre-arranged, custom, private 

bus, and walking tours available. 

Tobacco Road Tours 

(919) 371-2653; www.tobaccoroadtours.com 

Offers two-to-three-hour motorized 

tours highlighting Durham's historic 

past, including Downtown sites, 

historic neighborhoods, Duke and 

NC Central University Campuses, and 

more. Also offers additional regional 

and custom tours. 

Triangle Boat Tours 

15 Preakness Dr; (919) 585-1488; 

www.triangleboattours.com 

Durham-based boat tour operator 

providing numerous options for 

seeing and enjoying Jordan Lake, 

the local ecosystem, and the wildlife 

that calls the lake home. Celebrate 

birthdays or simply enjoy a sunset 

cruise with or without the kids. 

Triangle Brewing Company 

918 Pearl St; (919) 683-2337; 

www.trianglebrewery.com 

Durham’s oldest operating brewery 

offers its product in kegs, growlers and 

cans. Making craft beer in authentic 

styles has garnered the operation a 

strong local reputation. Tours offered 

most Saturdays at 1pm; visit website 

for complete schedule. All guests must 

be 21 years of age. 

Triangle Food Tour 

(919) 319-5674; www.trianglefoodtour.com 

Offers walking food tours of 

Downtown and West Durham. 

Discover Durham’s historic past and 

capture the flavor of its nationally 

acclaimed culinary present. Sample 

tastings and personal tales from 

some of the area's most unique, 

hidden culinary gems. Visit website to 

purchase tickets. 







(919) 687-0288 or (800) 446-8604 















About DCVB 

The Durham Convention & Visitors Bureau 

(DCVB) is Durham’s marketing agency, a role it 

has enjoyed since its founding in 1989. 

DCVB’s main role is to tell the Durham story 

and to ensure that Durham is top of mind 

and on the list of consideration as a place 

for a vacation, weekend getaway, meeting, 

convention, or sporting event. 

DCVB was chartered by state and local 

governments to attract and serve visitors 

to Durham. As such, it is not a membership 

agency and promotes each and every visitorrelated 

business and organization in Durham. 

DCVB’s work on behalf of Durham has resulted 

in a thriving visitor economy, which brought 7.2 

million visitors last year spending more than $753 

million and generating more than 12,500 jobs. 


DCVB


USA Luxury Tours 

4210 Amesbury Ln, (919) 490-3166; 

www.usaluxurytours.com 

Chartered transportation based on size 

of group; advance notice is necessary. 

MEDICAL FACILITIES 

HOSPITALS & TRAUMA CENTERS 

Duke Cancer Center 

20 Duke Medicine Cir, (888) 275-3853; 

www.dukehealth.org/cancer/locations/dukecancer-center 

Duke Children’s Hospital 

& Health Center 

2301 Erwin Rd, (919) 684-8111; 

www.dukechildrens.org 

Duke University Hospital 

2301 Erwin Rd, (919) 684-8111; 

www.dukehealth.org/locations/duke_hospital 

Durham Regional Hospital 

3643 N Roxboro Rd, (919) 470-4000; 

www.durhamregional.org 

Durham VA Medical Center 

508 Fulton St, (919) 286-0411; 

www.durham.va.gov 

Lenox Baker Children’s Hospital 

3000 Erwin Rd, (919) 684-6669; 

www.dukehealth.org/locations/duke_lenox_ 

baker_childrens_hospital 

North Carolina Specialty Hospital 

3916 Ben Franklin Blvd, (919) 956-9300; 

www.ncspecialty.com 

MINI-CLINICS/24 HOUR PHARMACIES 

CVS/Pharmacy Minute Clinic 

5311 Roxboro Rd, (919) 471-4166; 

www.minuteclinic.com 

CVS/Pharmacy Minute Clinic 

3573 Hillsborough Rd, (919) 383-0171; 

www.minuteclinic.com 

Walgreens 

6405 Fayetteville Rd, I-40 Exit 276, 

(919) 544-6430; www.walgreens.com 

URGENT CARE CENTERS 

Concentra Medical Center 

4104 Surles Ct, Ste 11, Shiloh Crossing, 

(919) 941-1911; www.concentra.com 

Duke Urgent Care 

1901 Hillandale Rd, Ste D, (919) 383-4355; 

www.dukehealth.org/locations/duke_urgent_ 

care_center_hillandale_rd 

Duke Urgent Care 

5716 Fayetteville Rd, Sutton Station, I-40 Exit 

276, (919) 572-1868; www.dukehealth.org/ 

locations/duke_urgent_care_south 

FastMed Urgent Care 

7010 NC Hwy 751, (919) 313-3900; 

www.fastmed.com/location/74-northcarolina/491-durham-nc 

Triangle Orthopaedic Associates, P.A. 

120 William Penn Plz, Independence Park, 

(919) 220-5255; www.triangleortho.com 

Urgent Care Of Durham 

3901 N Roxboro St, Ste 701, (919) 479-9888; 

www.urgentcarenc.com 

PARKING FACILITIES AND 

SERVICES 

City of Durham 

101 City Hall Plaza, Downtown Durham 

Durham, (919) 560-1200; www.durhamnc.gov 

Duke Parking and Transportation 

Services 

0100 Facilities Center, Coal Pile Dr, 

(919) 684-7275; www.parking.duke.edu 

First Class Valet Parking LLC 

820 Madison St, (919) 519-2441 

TRANSLATORS AND 

INTERPRETERS 

Carolina Association of Translators & 

Interpreters 

(919) 636-9301; www.catiweb.org 

Duke University Health System 

Duke University West Campus, (919) 416-3853; 

www.dukehealth.org 

Jo Ann Kinsey 

1510 Cotherstone Dr, (919) 477-0110 

Language Institute of The Triangle 

(919) 801-8192; www.spanishforus.com 

Luis Rafael Pereira 

(919) 251-9178 

UNIQUELY DURHAM PRODUCTS 

Take home some Durham 

stuff while you’re at the Visitor 

Information Center, or online at 

www.durhamstuff.com. 

Durham Visitor 

Information Center 

Open M-F, 8:30am-5pm; Sa, 10am-2pm. 101 

E Morgan St; 687-0288; www.durham-nc.com 

Ballpark Corner Store at the Durham 

Bulls Athletic Park 

409 Blackwell St, Downtown Durham, 

(919) 687-6555; www.durhambulls.com 

Bennett Place Gift Shop 

4409 Bennett Memorial Rd, (919) 383-4345; 

www.bennettplace.nchistoricsites.org 

Burt's Bees 

210 W Pettigrew St, (919) 998-5200; 

www.burtsbees.com 

Claymakers Gallery 

705 Foster St, Downtown Durham, 

(919) 530-8355; www.claymakers.com 

Counter Culture Coffee 

4911 S Alston Ave, (919) 361-5282; 

www.counterculturecoffee.com 

Duke Homestead State Historic Site 

2828 Duke Homestead Rd, (919) 477-5498; 

www.nchistoricsites.org/duke/DUKE.HTM 

Duke University Store 

Bryan Center, Duke University West Campus, 

(919) 684-2344; www.dukestores.duke.edu 

Durham Craft Market 

530 Foster St, Downtown Durham, 

www.durhamcraftmarket.com 

Foster's Market 

2694 Durham-Chapel Hill Blvd, (919) 489-3944; 

www.fostersmarket.com 

Monkey Bottom Artists' Collaborative 

609 Trent Dr, Old West Durham, (919) 475-1943; 

themonkeybottom.blogspot.com 

Morgan Imports, LTD 

113 S Gregson St at Peabody Place, 

(919) 688-1150; www.morganimports.com 

Music Maker Relief Foundation 

224 West Corbin St, (919) 643-2456; 

www.musicmaker.org 

North Carolina Central University 

Bookstore 

705 East Lawson St. Latham Parking Deck, 

(919) 530-6445; www.nccu.bkstr.com 

Omnific Music 

(919) 451-5692; www.omnificmusic.com 

Parker and Otis 

112 S Duke St, Peabody Place, Brightleaf District, 

Downtown Durham, (919) 683-3200; 

www.parkerandotis.com 

Poe's Self Defense 

(919) 688-5678; www.poeselfdefense.com 

The Duck Shop 

703-B Ninth Street, Ninth Street District, 

(919) 416-3348; www.theduckshop.net 

The Terrace Shop at Sarah P. Duke 

Gardens 

426 Anderson St, Duke Central Campus, 

(919) 684-9037; www.hr.duke.edu/dukegardens/ 

terrace_shop.htm 

West Point on the Eno City Park 

5101 N Roxboro Rd, (919) 471-1623; 

www.DPRPlayMore.org 


Things to 

Durham really isn’t like any place else. Besides your group visiting, there’s always a lot 

going on here. There are great things to see and do: from cultural festivals and major 

annual events to engaging arts and live music venues, an internationally recognized 

food scene, unique shopping districts, fascinating museums, compelling historic sites, 

breathtaking gardens, and more. Durham is where group tour participants are never at a 

loss for something to see or do! 

Dylan Carney/DCVB

THINGS TO SEE & DO 

Durham Must-Sees 

A B C D E F G 

1 

Durham is a canvas covered 

with a unique cultural identity 

and history that is truly 

exceptional. There is a culture 

2 

of art and creativity expressed 

visually, culinary, and through 

performances. There are many 

museums, historic 

3 

sites, 

activities and sports venues, 

farms and neighborhoods, 

nightlife, festivals, shopping, 

4 

and nature areas that offer 

both residents and visitors 

alike a wide variety of 

choices when planning 

5 

time here. Durham has 

an abundance of great 

things to see & do. 

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Mt. Moriah 

District 15 

501 

270 

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157 

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157 

West Point 26 

ENO RIVER STATE PARK 

Crystal 

Lake 

Bennett Place 

85 

State Historic 

Hillandale 

Site Hillsborough Rd Area 

Rd Area 147 

751 

15 

501 

on the Eno 

Duke Homestead 

State Historic Site 

South Square 

District 

157 

North Duke 

Crossing 

7 

17 

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LAKE MICHIE REC. AREA 

North 

Pointe Museum of Life & Science 

178 

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Northgate 

District 

See Inset Map 

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Bus. 

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Bus. 

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LITTLE 

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Bus. 

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147 

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LAKE MICHIE 

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Historic 

Stagville 

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179 

182 

FALLS LAKE 

183 

ROLLINGVIEW 

STATE REC. 

AREA 

Patterson’s Mill 

Woodcroft/ Sutton 

Country Store 

7 

Farrington Rd Station 

Research 

54 

Triangle Park 

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276 

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147 

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279 

District 

RTP/ 

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Southeast 

Toll 


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55 

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Raleigh-Durham 

International Airport 

RTP/ 

(co-owned by cities of Durham and Raleigh, 

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Southeast 

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counties of Durham and Wake) 


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Map Districts 

• North (N) 

• Southwest (SW) 

• Southeast (SE) 

• East (E) 

• Downtown (DT) 

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Photo Credits, L to R – Sarah P. Duke Gardens - Jared Lazarus, Duke Photography/DCVB; Museum of Life + Science - Stewart 

Waller/DCVB; Duke Chapel - Les Todd, Duke Photography/DCVB;


1 

American Tobacco • DT 

318 Blackwell St, Ste 150 | (919) 433-1566 | www.americantobaccocampus.com 

Former Lucky Strike cigarette factory transformed into a one-millionsq.-ft. 

retail/residential/office campus, including restaurants, shops, 

amphitheater, and on-site parking garages. 

DCVB 

Hours/Days of Operation: 

N/A 

Charge: 

Free Admission 

Facilities: 

Restrooms, Concessions 

Tour Information: 

• Length: 1-2 hours 

• Type: Self-Guided 

• Scheduling Policy: N/A 

• Motorcoach Parking: Yes 

• Parking onsite: Yes 

• Parking offsite: Yes 

2 

Bennett Place State Historic Site • 

WC 

4409 Bennett Memorial Rd | (919) 383-4345 | www.bennettplacehistoricsite.com 

Location of the largest troop surrender that effectively ended the Civil 

War. Includes re-enactments, reconstructed farmhouse, outbuildings, 

interpretive center, and museum. 

DCVB 


Tu-Sa, 9am-5pm; Su, for special events 

Charge: 

Free Admission; some special events may 

require an admission fee 

Facilities: 

Restrooms, Gift Shop, Picnic Area 


• Length: 45 minutes 

• Type: Guided and Self-Guided; special 

educational programs with advance 

reservations. 

• Scheduling Policy: Suggest two weeks in 

advance 



• Parking offsite: No 

3 

Brightleaf Square • DT 

905 W Main St | (919) 682-9229 | www.historicbrightleaf.com 

These repurposed, 1904 Neo-Romanesque brick tobacco warehouses have 

been home to locally owned shops and acclaimed restaurants since their 

renovation in 1981. On the National Register of Historic Places, the buildings 

now anchor a Downtown dining, shopping, and entertainment district. 

Jessie Gladin-Kramer/DCVB 


N/A 

Charge: 


Facilities: 






• Motorcoach Parking: No 



WWW.DURHAM-NC.COM


4 

Carolina Theatre • DT 

309 W Morgan St | (919) 560-3040 | www.carolinatheatre.org 

The renovated 1926 Beaux Arts-style building includes magnificent 

Fletcher Hall for live performances and two adjacent cinemas. Hosts 

performances of Durham's symphony as well as the annual Full Frame 

Documentary Film Festival and NC Gay & Lesbian Film Festival. 

Carolina Theatre/DCVB 


Office Hours: Open M-F, 9am-5pm 

Charge: 

Free admission for tours; ticket prices vary 

for concerts, films, and events 

Facilities: 




• Type: Guided 

• Scheduling Policy: Minimum of two weeks 

in advance, according to theatre schedule 


• Parking onsite: No 


5 

DPAC - Durham Performing Arts Center • DT 

123 Vivian St | (919) 668-3722 | www.dpacnc.com 

State-of-the-art, 2,800-seat entertainment theater in the American 

Tobacco District of Downtown designed to present the biggest shows on 

tour, including the SunTrust Broadway Series, superstar concerts, and 

family performances. 

Jessie Turner/DCVB 


Varies per performance schedule 

Charge: 

Free admission for tours; ticket prices vary 

for concerts and performances 

Facilities: 





• Scheduling Policy: Prefers two weeks in 

advance, according to performance schedule 




6 Towerview Dr | www.durham-nc.com/planners/group_tours/search_features/duke_sports.php 

Decades of Duke University’s athletic achievements showcased with visual 

and audio exhibits, theatre, and trophies of national championships. 

Duke Basketball Museum & Sports Hall of Fame • WC 

DCVB 


M-F, 8am-5pm 

Charge: 


Facilities: 

Restrooms 




• Scheduling Policy: None 






7 

Duke Homestead State Historic Site • N 

2828 Duke Homestead Rd | (919) 477-5498 | www.nchistoricsites.org/duke/DUKE.HTM 

National Historic Landmark where Washington Duke started his 

worldwide tobacco empire. Duke family's mid-1800s home, tobacco 

barns, original factory, and museum showcase the beginnings of the 

modern-day tobacco industry. 

DCVB 


Tu-Sa, 9am-5pm 

Charge: 


Facilities: 





• Scheduling Policy: Call ahead to schedule 

groups of more than 10 people 




8 

Duke Lemur Center • 

WC 

3705 Erwin Rd | (919) 401-7240 | www.lemur.duke.edu 

The Duke Lemur Center is a non-invasive research, education, and 

conservation facility that houses the world’s largest collection of lemurs 

outside of their native Madagascar. Guided walking tours are available 

year round by appointment. 

DCVB 


Gift Shop: M-Sa, 10am-4pm; 

tours by appointment only 

Charge: 

Lemurs Live Tour – Children (3-12), Seniors 

and Students, $7; Adults, $10; call for 

additional tour options 

Facilities: 

Restrooms, Gift Shop 


• Length: 1 hour 


• Scheduling Policy: By appointment only 




9 

Duke University • WC 

West Central Durham (West/Central/East Campuses) | (919) 684-8111 | www.duke.edu 

One of the nation’s top universities, founded as Trinity College and renamed 

in 1924 after James Buchanan Duke. Highlights include Duke Chapel, Sarah 

P. Duke Gardens, Cameron Indoor Stadium, Duke Forest, Duke Lemur Center, 

and Nasher Museum of Art. 

DCVB 


Open campus; buildings vary 

Charge: 


Facilities: 

Restrooms, Duke University Store 


• Length: Varies 



• Motorcoach Parking: Contact Duke Parking 

Services at (919)-684-7275. 



WWW.DURHAM-NC.COM



10 

Duke University 

Chapel • 

401 Chapel Dr, Duke University West Campus 

(919) 681-9488 | www.chapel.duke.edu 

WC 

Built in 1930, the cathedrallike 

centerpiece of Duke's West 

Campus soars 210 feet and is one 

of the last great collegiate Gothic 

projects in the United States. 

Features the Flentrop Organ 

(5,200 pipes), 50-bell carillon, 

and stained-glass windows. 

Numerous chapel services and 

recitals each week. Saturdays 

often booked for weddings. 


Su-Sa, 8am-8pm; 

Sunday worship services at 11am 

Charge: Free Admission 

Facilities: None 



• Type: Guided and Self Guided; a free 

guided tour is offered every Sunday after 

the 11am worship service, please meet 

near the front steps of the Chapel at 

approximately 12:15pm 

• Scheduling Policy: Guided tours are 

available to school groups, senior citizens’ 

groups, church groups, and families; to 

schedule a guided tour on a weekday, 

please email chapeltours@duke.edu; due to 

weddings and special events, guided tours 

cannot be scheduled on Saturdays 


• Parking onsite: No; Parking offsite: Yes 


11 

409 Blackwell St | (919) 687-6500 

www.durhambulls.com 

Durham Bulls 

Athletic Park • DT 

Nationally acclaimed, 10,000- 

seat Downtown home of the 

Durham Bulls Triple-A baseball 

club, made famous by the movie 

“Bull Durham.” Includes historic 

ambiance, skyboxes, and yearround 

Ball Park Corner with Bulls 

memorabilia. 


Offices, M-F, 8:30-5:30pm; 

Game times vary (Apr-Sept) 

Charge: 

Free Admission for tours 

Facilities: 

Restrooms, Gift Shop, Concessions 


Check website for hours 

Charge: 


Facilities: 

Restrooms, Picnic Area 




• Scheduling Policy: Call (919) 956-BULL 

to schedule 




12 

Eno River 

State Park • N 

6101 Cole Mill Rd | (919) 383-1686 

http://www.ncparks.gov/Visit/parks/enri/main.php 

State park with five access 

areas in Durham and Orange 

counties. Enjoy bird-watching, 

canoeing/rafting, fishing, 

hiking, and picnic shelters 

within 3,900 acres of secluded 

wilderness along the banks of 

the Eno River. 

DCVB 


• Length: 30-60 Minutes 

• Type: Guided and Self-Guided 

• Scheduling Policy: Tours: Apr-Dec: Sa-Su, 

1pm-5pm 






13 

Golden Belt • DT 

807 E Main St | (919) 967-7700 | www.goldenbeltarts.com 

Once a historic textile mill campus, now a creative arts hub featuring 

dining, shopping, art galleries, green space, live/work lofts, and 35 artist 

studios surrounding a central artist-run gallery, ROOM 100. On National 

Register of Historic Places. 

Golden Belt/DCVB 


Daily, see website for more details 

Charge: 


Facilities: 

Restrooms 








14 

Historic Durham Athletic Park • DT 

500 W Corporation St | (919) 687-6546 | www.durhambulls.com 

Former home (1926-94) of the famous Durham Bulls and film location for 

the movie Bull Durham. Home to the NCCU Eagles; the Bulls play a mile 

south in Durham Bulls Athletic Park. 

DCVB 


Charge: 


Facilities: 

None 




• Scheduling Policy: Call (919) 956-BULL to 

schedule 




15 

Historic Stagville State Historic Site • N 

5828 Old Oxford Hwy | (919) 620-0120 | www.stagville.org 

Once among the South’s largest plantation holdings, this state historic 

site features an 18th-century house, slave quarters, and a unique great 

barn. Dedicated to the preservation and study of African-American 

historic culture. 

DCVB 


Tu-Sa, 9am-5pm; guided tours are 

10am-3pm and begin every hour 

Charge: 

Free Admission (donations are accepted) 

Facilities: 

Restrooms, Concessions, Gift Shop, 

Picnic Area 




• Scheduling Policy: Groups of 10 or more 

should call ahead for scheduling. 




WWW.DURHAM-NC.COM


16 

Little River 

Regional Park & 

Natural Area • N 

Entrance on Guess Rd (NC Hwy 157) | (919) 732-5505 

www.enoriver.org/eno/parks/littleriverpark.html 

DCVB 


Nov-Feb: 8am-5pm; Mar & Oct: 8am-6pm; 

Apr & Sep: 8am-7pm; May-Aug: 8am-8pm 

Charge: 


Facilities: 

Restrooms, Picnic Areas 

17 Science • 

433 Murray Ave | (919) 220-5429 

www.lifeandscience.org 

Museum of Life + 

State-of-the-art, indoor/outdoor 

science-technology center ranked 

as one of the top family-friendly 

museums in the Southeast. 

Includes Magic Wings Butterfly 

House, Explore the Wild, Catch 

the Wind, Dinosaur Trail, and 

many more interactive exhibits. 


M-Sa, 10am-5pm; Su, 12-5pm, 

(closed Mondays, Sep-Dec only) 

Charge: 

General Admission - under 3 free; 

children (3-12) $10; active military with ID 

and seniors 65+, $11; adults $14. Group 

rates available. 

Facilities: 

Restrooms, Gift Shop, Picnic Area, 

Concessions 


N 

391-acre park developed from 

tobacco farmland. Historic 

buildings now serve as picnic 

shelters and landmarks amog 

more than 15 miles of walking, 

hiking, mountain-biking, and 

horseback-riding trails. 


• Length: 30-60 Minutes 


• Scheduling Policy: Call 7 days ahead to 

schedule; download forms or use online 

registration to reserve event space and 

shelters. 





• Length: 2 hours 


• Scheduling Policy: Pre-registration 

required for group discount 





18 

Nasher Museum 

of Art at Duke 

University • 

WC 

401 Chapel Dr, Duke University West Campus 

(919) 681-9488 | www.chapel.duke.edu 

65,000-sq.-ft. museum featuring 

classical to contemporary 

works of art, including Duke’s 

permanent collections, as well 

as special exhibitions, sculpture 

gardens, café, and gift shop. 


Tu, W, F, Sa, 10am-5pm; Th, 10am-9pm; 

Su, 12pm-5pm 

Charge: $5-$15 

Facilities: Restrooms, Gift Shop, 

Concessions; Picnics are permitted at Duke 

Gardens, a short walk from the museum 



• Type: Guided public tours are held most 

Thursdays at 6:30pm, Saturdays at 2 pm 

and Sundays at 2pm; reservations are not 

required. During special exhibitions, tours 

are held at different times; please call 

or visit our website for updates. Private 

Guided Tours are offered for groups of 10 

to 60 people; please call or visit our website 

for information on scheduling a Private 

Group Tour 

• Motorcoach Parking: Yes, at the Duke 

Gardens Parking Lot 



Nasher Musuem/DCVB


19 

Ninth Street Shopping District • 

WC 

2 blocks west of Duke's East Campus | www.dcvb-nc.com/comm/ninth_street_map.pdf 

Eclectic shopping district near Duke University’s East Campus around 

historic Erwin Mill including Erwin Square, Broad Street, and Ninth Street 

North. Features nationally recognized restaurants, book, toy, and music 

stores, and more. 



Individual Business Hours Vary 

Charge: 


Facilities: 

n/a 


• Length: 1-2 Hours Suggested 






20 

North Carolina Central University • SE 

1801 Fayetteville St | (919) 530-6295 | www.nccu.edu/tours 

Founded in 1910 as the nation’s first public liberal arts college for African- 

Americans. The campus features a statue of founder Dr. James E. Shepard, the 

NCCU Art Museum, a highly ranked law school, and the L.T. Walker Complex. 

Dylan Carney/DCVB 


M-F, 8am-5pm 

Charge: 


Facilities: 

Restrooms 




• Scheduling Policy: Tours must be scheduled 

online, no phone calls accepted. Group Tours 

M–F at 11am and 2 pm. Two weeks notice 

is required for families/groups of up to 75 

people; groups of more than 75 must submit a 

request at least 30 days in advance. 




211801 Fayetteville St | (919) 530-6211 | www.nccu.edu/visitors/art_museum 

Collections and temporary exhibitions of 19th- and 20th-century African- 

American art. Local artists and student work also showcased here. 

North Carolina Central University Art Museum • SE 



Tu-F, 9am-4:30pm; Su, 2pm-4pm 

Charge: 


Facilities: 

Restrooms 




• Scheduling Policy: Prefer to be notified 3-5 

days in advance 

• Motorcoach Parking: Yes; call campus 

security at (919) 560-6106 



WWW.DURHAM-NC.COM


22 

Pattersons Mill Country Store • SW 

5109 Farrington Rd | (919) 493-8149 

Turn-of-the-century country store and doctor’s office/pharmacy 

featuring displays of mercantile and pharmaceutical Americana and 

tobacco marketing memorabilia. 

DCVB 



Charge: 


Facilities: 



• Length: 30-45 minutes 


• Scheduling Policy: Group tour available 

upon request, call ahead to schedule 




23 

Sarah P. Duke Gardens • WC 

402 Anderson St | (919) 684-3698 | gardens.duke.edu 

55-acre gardens known as one of the premier public gardens in the U.S., 

with 200+ colorful plant varieties viewable from more than five miles of 

walkways and paths. Seasonal plantings ensure that each visit is a new 

experience. 

Alice DeLuc/DCVB 


Daily 8am-dusk 

Charge: 


Facilities: 

Restrooms, Gift Shop, Concessions 


• Length: 2 hours 

• Type: Guided and Self-Guided tours; Guided 

Cart and Walking Tours available for a fee. 

• Scheduling Policy: At least 2 weeks in advance. 

• Motorcoach Parking: Yes, in designated spots 

in the upper parking lot 

• Parking onsite: Yes, Parking fees in effect M-F, 

8am-5pm; Sa-Su, 1pm-5pm 


24 

St. Joseph's Historic Foundation/ 

Hayti Heritage Center • 

SE 

African-American cultural and educational institution that houses a 

community room, two classrooms, dance studio, the two-level Lyda 

Moore Merrick Gallery, Rhythm & Blues Gallery, and the 450-seat St. 

Joseph’s Performance Hall. 

DCVB 


Tu-F, 10am- 5pm; Sa, 10am-3pm; 

check event schedule for additional hours 

Charge: 

Free Admission (unless otherwise noted) 

Facilities: 

Restrooms 




• Scheduling Policy: Guided tours should be 

scheduled at least one week in advance. 



• Parking offsite: Limited street parking 




25 

The Research 

Triangle Park • SE 

12 Davis Dr | (919) 549-8181 | www.rtp.org 

The world’s largest universityrelated 

research park with 170+ 

companies employing over 

52,000 people. Founded in 1959 

as a special Durham County tax 

district, RTP is a globally prominent 

high-technology R&D center and 

economic driver for the region. 

DCVB 


M-F, 8:30am-5pm 

Charge: 


Facilities: 


• Length: 30 minutes driving 

• Type: Guided for large groups, 

self-guided otherwise. 

• Scheduling Policy: Call 24 hours ahead 

to schedule group tour. 





Find helpful information on the great things to 

see and do in Durham by speaking with a friendly 

information specialist in person at the Visitor 

Information Center: 


(919) 687-0288 or (800) 446-8604 

Hours: 8:30 am to 5 pm ET, Monday-Friday, and 10 

am to 2 pm ET, Saturday. (After-hours information 

bins and a computer kiosk are also available 

evenings and weekends.) 

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5101 N Roxboro Rd | (919) 471-1623 

www.DPRPlayMore.org 

West Point on the 

Eno City Park • N 

Located along the Eno River, the 

park features a reconstructed 

1778 working grist mill, the 

historic McCown-Mangum 

House dating to the mid-1800s, 

the Hugh Mangum Museum of 

Photography, hiking trails, and 

amphitheater. 


Historic Buildings open Apr-Dec: Sa-Su, 

1pm-5pm 

Charge: 


Facilities: 

Restrooms, Picnic Area 




• Scheduling Policy: Must call for 

reservations for picnic shelter 












Keep up-to-date on upcoming events and 

more at twitter.com/DurhamNC and twitter. 

com/DurhamNewsSvc 

About DCVB 

The Durham Convention & Visitors Bureau (DCVB) 

is Durham’s marketing agency, a role it has 

enjoyed since its founding in 1989. 

DCVB’s main role is to tell the Durham story and to 

ensure that Durham is top of mind and on the list 

of consideration as a place for a vacation, weekend 

getaway, meeting, convention, or sporting event. 

DCVB was chartered by state and local 

governments to attract and serve visitors to 

Durham. As such, it is not a membership agency 

and promotes each and every visitor-related 

business and organization in Durham. 

DCVB’s work on behalf of Durham has resulted in 

a thriving visitor economy, which brought 6.88 

million visitors last year spending more than $700 

million and generating more than 12,500 jobs. 

WWW.DURHAM-NC.COM


Nightlife 

In Durham, music is a part of the cultural landscape. Durham’s decidedly eclectic music scene 

melds deep musical traditions with a broad representation of genres and an array of new venues. 

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Location and Background 

Each of Durham’s music venues offers a unique expression of the city’s sense of 

place. Duke Coffeehouse, a small venue located on Duke’s campus, has been feeding 

the community with Indie and experimental music since 1982, making it Durham’s 

longest-running music venue. Family-friendly music hot spot, Broad Street Café, 

frequently showcases the region’s brightest up-and-coming singer-songwriters 

and hosts a weekly open-mic night. The Pinhook is the centerpiece of Durham’s 

gritty indie music scene where show-goers can expect to see nationally touring 

experimental folk artists as well as the region’s top talent. 

The city is alive with 

Beyú Caffé, a welcoming and social place for music 

music to be enjoyed lovers of all ages, and Whiskey, a dark, upscale gathering 

place, keep jazz alive in Downtown Durham. Both the 

nearly every day of the 

area’s hottest up-and-comers and most esteemed jazz 

week at even the most musicians take the stage. You’re just as likely to stumble 

unexpected places. upon a surprise set by Durham’s Grammy-winning 

saxophonist Branford Marsalis as students from the 

prestigious jazz program at North Carolina Central University. Also on Main Street, 

Talk of the Town is Durham’s long-running traditional R&B club. Saturdays are a best 

bet for experiencing talent from around the Triangle. In South Durham, Papa Mojo’s 

Roadhouse serves up a side of live music each weekend alongside its signature, 

authentic Cajun fare. 

Casbah is located in the heart of the Brightleaf District. The former flower shop 

turned ambient 300-person capacity venue is a mainstay for seeing nationally touring 

Americana acts as well as top local talent. In the nearby Central Park District, situated 

between Fullsteam Brewery and the Historic Durham Athletic Park, lies Motorco 

Music Hall. The former mid-century car dealership is Durham’s largest music venue 

and is known to book nationally touring acts as well as the area’s biggest headliners. 

GO & DO: Beyú Caffé: 335 W 

Main St, Downtown Durham; 

683-1058; www.beyucaffe.com. 

Broad Street Café: 1116 Broad 

St, Ninth Street District; 416- 

9707; www.TheBroadStreetCafe. 

com. Casbah: 1007 W Main St, 

Downtown Durham; 687-6969; 

www.casbahdurham.com. Duke 

Coffeehouse: 106 Epworth Ln, 

Crowell Building, Duke University 

East Campus; www.duke.edu/ 

web/coffeehouse/home.html. 

Motorco Music Hall: 723 Rigsbee 

Ave, Downtown Durham; 901- 

0875; www.motorcomusic.com. 

Papa Mojo’s Roadhouse: 5410-Y 

Hwy 55, Greenwood Commons; 

www.papamojosroadhouse.com. 

The Pinhook: 117 W Main St, 

Downtown Durham; 667-1100; 

www.thepinhook.com. Talk of the 

Town: 108 E Main St, Downtown 

Durham; 682-7747. Whiskey: 347 

W Main St, Downtown Durham; 

682-6191; www.whiskeydurham.com. 

The Nature of Music: The spring and summer seasons offer a plethora of opportunities to 

experience the breadth of Durham’s musical offerings outdoors among some of the city’s 

most iconic features. Visit http://events.durham-nc.com for event listings. 


A Night Out with the Locals 

Below are some favorite nightlife spots as voted by readers of The Herald-Sun 

and The Independent, two local publications. These listings cover favorites in a 

variety of late-night categories. For a full list of winners, including dining and 

shopping options, visit bit.ly/localfavorites. 


AFTER-WORK SCENE: 

Charlie's Neighborhood 

Bar & Grille 

758 Ninth St, Ninth Street District, 919-286-4446; 

www.charlies-durhamnc.com 

Serena 

5311 S Miami Blvd, 919-941-6380; 

www.serena-rtp.com 

BEER SELECTION: 

El Rodeo Mexican Restaurant 

Various locations - see website for details; 

www.elrodeoofdurham.com 

Tyler's Restaurant and Taproom 

& The SpeakEasy 

324 Blackwell St, American Tobacco District, 

Downtown Durham, 919-433-0345; 

www.tylerstaproom.com. 

LGBT BAR: 

The Bar* 


919-956-2929; www.thebardurham.com 

LOCAL BREWERY: 

Bull City Burger and Brewery 

107 E Parrish St, Ste 105, 919-680-2333; 

www.bullcityburgerandbrewery.com 

Fullsteam Brewery 


919-682-2337; www.fullsteam.ag 

MARGARITA: 

Dos Perros 

200 N Mangum, Downtown Durham, 

919-956-2750; www.dosperrosrestaurant.com 

MARTINI SELECTION: 

Vita 

2200 W Main St, Erwin Square, Ninth Street 

District, 919-286-9755; www.vitanc.com 

NEIGHBORHOOD BAR: 

Bull McCabe's Irish Pub 

427 W Main, Downtown Durham, NC-147 Exit 12C, 

919-682-3061; www.bullmccabesirishpub.com 

The Federal 

914 W Main St, Brightleaf District, Downtown 

Durham, 919-680-8611; www.thefederal.net 

NEW RESTAURANT/BAR: 

Alley Twenty Six* 

320 E Chapel Hill St, Downtown Durham, 919-213- 

1267; www.alleytwentysix.com 

G2B Gastropub 

3211 Shannon Rd, Ste 106 (courtyard of Southcourt 

Building), 919-251-9451; www.g2b-restaurant.com 

OUTDOOR SEATING: 

Alivia's Durham Bistro 

900 W Main St, Downtown Durham & mobile 

truck; see website for location, 919-682-8978; 

www.aliviasdurhambistro.com 

Geer Street Garden 

644 Foster St, Downtown Durham, 919-688-2900; 

www.geerstreetgarden.com 

PLACE TO HEAR THE BLUES: 

The Blue Note Grill 

4125 Durham-Chapel Hill Blvd, Blvd Plaza 

Shopping Ctr, 919-401-1979; 

www.thebluenotegrill.com 

PLACE TO SALSA DANCE: 

Cuban Revolution 

Restaurant & Bar 

318 Blackwell St, American Tobacco District, 

Downtown Durham, 919-687-4300; 

www.thecubanrevolution.com 

PLACE TO SHOOT POOL: 

The Green Room 

1108 Broad St, Ninth Street District, 919-286-2359 

SPORTS BAR: 

Carolina Ale House 

3911 Chapel Hill Blvd, South Square Shopping Ctr, 

919-490-2001; www.carolinaalehouse.com 

Champps Americana Grill 

8030 Renaissance Pkwy,The Streets at Southpoint, 

I-40 Exit #276, 919-361-3393; www.champps.com 

Satisfaction Restaurant, 

Bar and Pizza Delivery 

905 W Main St, Brightleaf District, Downtown 

Durham, 919-682-7397; 

www.satisfactionrestaurant.com 

Tobacco Road Sports Cafe 

280 S Mangum St, Diamond View II, American 

Tobacco, Downtown Durham, 919-937-9909; 

www.tobaccoroadsportscafe.com 

WINE LIST: 

Six Plates Wine Bar 

2812 Erwin Rd, Ste 104, 919-321-0203; 

www.sixplates.com 

Vin Rouge 

2010 Hillsborough Rd, Ninth Street District, 

919-416-0466; www.vinrougerestaurant.com 

Scan the code or visit 

bit.ly/Xy73xx for more 

information about 

Durham's entertainment 

and late night scene. 

Did You Hear? 

• Grammy-winning Durhamites 

include Shirley Caesar, Carolina 

Chocolate Drops, Jim Mills, Joe 

Kwon, Mamadou Diabate, and 

Branford Marsalis. 

• Indie music powerhouse 

Merge Records (Arcade Fire, 

She & Him, Spoon, Neutral 

Milk Hotel) has been based in 

Durham since 2001. 

• The Three Stooges, Katherine 

Hepburn, and Tallulah 

Bankhead are among the actors 

and entertainers to perform at 

one of Durham’s most historic 

performance venues, The 

Carolina Theatre. 

• The Durham Performing 

Arts Center is the third-most 

attended theater in the country 

and the fourth internationally. 

• Durham songwriter John 

Loudermilk penned the all-time 

hit “Abilene” for George 

Hamilton IV in addition 

to hits for country music 

legends Johnny Cash, 

Marianne Faithfull, the 

Everly Brothers, and 

Chet Atkins. 

• Durham is home to the 

world’s largest privately 

owned collection of 

Gibson flathead 

five-string 

Mastertone 

banjos made 

between 1930 

and 1942. 

Jim Mills Banjo Inc/DCVB 

Shirley Caesar/DCVB 

*Private venues that may require a one-time membership fee to enter 

WWW.DURHAM-NC.COM


Happening Place 


Events & Festivals 

These are some of Durham’s most widely acclaimed festivals and events. For a complete, 

searchable listing of Durham’s 4,000+ annual events, visit www.durhameventcalendar.com or call 

(800) 772-2855. Events are listed chronologically, but dates and times are subject to change. 

patricia A murray/DCVB 

Winter 

JANUARY 

Kwanzaa Celebration F 

Hosted by local artists, this annual event is a 

family affair with interactive programming, 

audience participation, and vendors. Sponsored 

by the African American Dance Ensemble. 

Durham Armory, 120 Morris St; 919-560-2729; 

www.africanamericandanceensemble.org 

FEBRUARY 

Hayti Heritage Film Festival 

Showcases diverse works by and about people 

of African descent. Hayti Heritage Center, 804 

Old Fayetteville St; 919-683-1709; www.hayti. 

org 

Native American Powwow 

Full day of traditional Native American dancing, 

singing, crafts, food, and socializing. North 

Carolina School of Science and Mathematics, 

1219 Broad St; 919-286-9401; www.ncssm.edu/ 

powwow 

Nevermore Horror and Gothic 

Film Festival 

Created in 1999 and dedicated to screening 

audience-requested horror and brand-new 

films from around the world. Carolina Theatre, 

309 W Morgan St; 919-560-3030; www. 

carolinatheatre.org 

Spring 

APRIL 

Bennett Place Living History Civil War 

Surrender Commemoration F 

Civil War re-enactors present information on a 

soldier’s life through a living history encampment. 

1860s farm life is also portrayed including cooking 

in the Bennett kitchen. Bennett Place State Historic 

Site, 4409 Bennett Memorial Rd; 919-383-4345; 

www.nchistoricsites.org/bennett/ 

Durham Art Walk F 

NC’s largest art gallery and studio walking 

tour, celebrating Durham’s diverse downtown 

environment and encouraging exchange 

among artists and business owners, 

residents and visitors. Held in spring and fall. 

Downtown Durham; 919-560-2787; www. 

durhamartwalk.com 

Full Frame Documentary Film Festival 

The only international festival of its kind 

celebrating strictly the power and artistry of 

documentary cinema. Carolina Theatre, 309 W 

Morgan St; 919-560-3030; www.fullframefest.org 

NCCU Jazz Festival 

Initiated at NCCU in 1990, this festival celebrates 

the jazz art form through professional and 

student performances and events over several 

days. NC Central University, 1801 Fayetteville St; 

919-530-6100; web.nccu.edu/jazzfestival 

MAY 

Bimbe Cultural Arts Festival F 

African-American music and arts festival. One 

of the country’s oldest cultural festivals: enjoy 

celebrations of music, art, and dance from African 

and Caribbean to reggae and rap. Durham Central 

Park, Downtown; 919-560-4355; www.durhamnc. 

gov/departments/parks/bimbe_index.cfm 

The Doughman Quadrathlon: 

Eat, Bike, Run, Swim 

Featured on the show Man v. Food, the 

DOUGHMAN is a team relay quadrathlon 

combining eating with a traditional triathlon. 

Local and out-of-state participants compete 

to raise money for community organizations. 

Various locations; www.doughman.org 

Full Frame Documentary Film FestivalDCVB 


Bull Durham Blues Festival - Mel Brown/DCVB 

Summer 

JUNE 

American Dance Festival 

The largest and most influential modern dance 

festival in the world, featuring over two dozen 

dance companies and hundreds of choreographers, 

writers, and students participating in classes, 

seminars, and performances. Events at DPAC 

and Duke University; 919-684-6402; www. 

americandancefestival.org 

Beaver Queen Pageant F 

Annual neighborhood ‘pageant’ featuring 

live music and fun. Contenders for the Beaver 

Queen Crown are scored for their performance 

in wetlands ready wear, talent, and poise. Duke 

Park, 1530 Acadia St, beaverlodgelocal1504.org 

NC Juneteenth Celebration F 

A fun-filled, educational and uplifting day that 

features musical entertainment, food, vendors, 

exhibitors, and presentations on the origin and 

significance of Juneteenth. Downtown Durham; 

866-680-0465; www.spectacularmag.com/ 

NCJuneteenthCelebration.html 

JULY 

Festival for the Eno 

One of the region’s premier Independence Day 

celebrations with exhibits, displays, arts, crafts, 

and live entertainment on the banks of the Eno 

River to benefit efforts to preserve this beautiful 

natural area. West Point on the Eno City Park, 

5101 N Roxboro Rd; 919-620-9099; 

www.enoriver.org/Festival/index.html 

AUGUST 

North Carolina Gay and Lesbian 

Film Festival 

Since beginning in 1995, this has become 

the second largest such film festival in the 

Southeast, attracting nearly 10,000 patrons 

yearly. Carolina Theatre, 309 W Morgan St; 919- 

560-3030; festivals.carolinatheatre.org/ncglff/ 

Fall 

Mississippi Delta to the fine finger-picking and 

ragtime exuberance of the Piedmont Blues. 

Historic Durham Athletic Park, 500 W 

Corporation St, Downtown Durham, 919-683- 

1709; http://www.bulldurhamblues.org 

Duke Homestead Tobacco Harvest 

Festival F 

Cultural festival centered on tobacco harvesting, 

curing, and related activities in the fields and 

at the barn. Duke Homestead State Historic 

Site, 2828 Homestead Rd; 919-477-5498; www. 

nchistoricsites.org/duke/duke.htm 

Durham Arts Council’s CenterFest F 

Art- and community-focused street festival that 

brings the Central Park District to life with arts, 

crafts, entertainment, food, and fun. Central 

Park District, 550 Foster St; 919-560-2722; 

www.centerfest.durhamarts.org 

Heroes, Villains, and Special Effects 

Explore the science behind entertainment and 

meet experts in the fields of special effects, 

make-up artistry, video game design and 

simulation, comic book art, and staged combat. 

Free with Museum admission. Museum of Life 

and Science, 433 W Murray Ave; 919-220-5429; 

www.lifeandscience.org 

North Carolina Gay Pride Parade F 

The largest lesbian, gay, bisexual, & 

transgendered event in a five-state area, 

attracting over 12,000 festival participants. Duke 

East Campus and Ninth Street District, www. 

ncpride.org/pride/ 


OCTOBER 

World Beer Festival 

Over 400 world-class beers from more than 150 

different breweries around the world, as well 

as food vendors and great music by local and 

regional artists. Durham Bulls Athletic Park, 409 

Blackwell St, Downtown Durham; 919-530- 

8150; www.allaboutbeer.com/wbf/ 

NOVEMBER 

Durham Art Walk Holiday Market F 

NC’s largest art gallery and studio walking 

tour, celebrating Durham’s diverse Downtown 

environment and encouraging exchange 

among artists and business owners, residents 

and visitors. Held in spring and fall. Downtown 

Durham; 919-560-2787; www.durhamartwalk. 

com 

DECEMBER 

Each December, Durham’s historic sites offer the 

opportunity to step back in time to experience 

authentic 19th century holiday celebrations, 

delivering a deep, hands-on inventory of history: 

Christmas by Candlelight F 

Duke Homestead State Historic Site, 2828 

Homestead Rd; 919-477-5498; www. 

nchistoricsites.org/duke/duke.htm 

Christmas in the Big House, 

Christmas in the Quarters F 

Historic Stagville, 5828 Old Oxford Hwy; 

919-620-0120; www.stagville.org 

Christmas in the Carolinas 

During the Civil War F 

Bennett Place State Historic Site, 4409 

Bennett Memorial Rd; 919-383-4345; www. 

nchistoricsites.org/bennett/ 

VARIOUS DATES 

Durham Art Guild’s Annual Juried 

Art Show 

More than 400 Durham visual artists join with 

regional artists to compete and display in a 

variety of media. Check website for dates. 

Durham Arts Council, 120 Morris St; 919-560- 

2713; www.durhamartguild.org 

Ongoing 

SunTrust Broadway Series 

Direct-from-Broadway hit shows in the stateof-the-art 

DPAC. The ‘11-’12 season includes 

performances of Come Fly Away, Rock of Ages, 

Memphis, The Addams Family, Bring It On, WICKED, 

and Chicago. DPAC - Durham Performing Arts 

Center, 123 Vivian St; 

919-680-2787; www.dpacnc.com 

SEPTEMBER 

Bull Durham Blues Festival 

A celebration in the birthplace of the Piedmont 

Blues, featuring national, regional, and local 

blues, from the mournful sounds of the 

DCVB 

Symbol Key: 

Kid-Friendly 

F Free Admission 

WWW.DURHAM-NC.COM

Places to 

Lifelong memories are sometimes made by context alone – it’s not so much what you 

do, but with whom and where. The same thought can be applied when considering 

group down time when visiting Durham. Putting group tour participants in unique 

leisure situations can really enhance the visitor experience, and Durham has lots of 

options to do just that. 

Stewart Waller/DCVB


Dining & Shopping 

Like the population here, Durham’s food scene is 

pretty diverse. From fine dining restaurants that 

earn national acclaim to amazing, locally sourced food served from trucks, Durham’s food scene 

rarely leaves people hungry. 

Left -Jessie Gladin-Kramer/DCVB; Right -The Streets at Southpoint/DCVB 

Durham’s food scene has an exceptional reputation – 

Durham was voted “The South’s Tastiest Town” by Southern 

Living Magazine in 2013. The New York Times wrote about it 

several times in 2013 alone, and Bon Appetit called it “America’s 

Foodiest Small Town.” It is home to a thriving community of 

acclaimed chefs in addition to more than 500 restaurants with 

offerings ranging from classic North Carolina barbecue to the 

height of creative culinary expression and all points in between. 

Durham also has a chef-driven mobile food scene that is growing rapidly and has 

repeatedly been the subject of major media attention. Food trucks are a great way 

to get groups out for a unique culinary experience. Durham has one of the country’s 

most active mobile dining scenes, and those trucks often congregate in places so that 

group tour participants can have access to many different styles of food in a fun and 

relaxed atmosphere. 

Rare is the appetite Durham’s restaurants and chefs can’t satisfy, and many restaurants offer 

private dining and special menus to accommodate groups. For an enjoyable afternoon or 

evening, dine-arounds can be arranged to include clusters of these restaurants. Request 

the Official Durham Visitors & Relocation Guide for a complete listing of restaurants. 

Durham also offers considerable unique shopping opportunities in many different 

districts. Turn-of-the-nineteenth-century tobacco warehouses have been repurposed 

as specialty stores and restaurants at Brightleaf Square, located in the historic 

Downtown arts and entertainment district. Head to Ninth Street, a funky and eclectic 

shopping district near Duke University’s East Campus, to find new and used books, 

vinyl records, toys, natural-fiber clothing, gelati, organic produce, and more. Or visit 

one of the 20+ antique and collectibles shops scattered throughout the community 

for uniquely Durham treasures. 

The Streets at Southpoint, a 1.3-million-square-foot super-regional mall, boasts a 

17-screen cinema including IMAX, the open-air “Main Street” dining and shopping 

area, and the state’s first Nordstrom, along with Apple, Cole Haan, Crate & Barrel, 

Williams-Sonoma, and many other stores unique to the area. It joins newly renovated 

Northgate in offering Durham shoppers access to hundreds of nationally known stores 

as well as local retailers, galleries, and entertainment. Purchase Durham memorabilia 

and gifts at the Durham Visitor Information Center or online at www.durhamstuff.com. 

Visit www.durham-nc.com/ 

shopping/ for additional 

retail centers 

and shoping 

listings by 

category. 


Major Shopping Areas 

BRIGHTLEAF DISTRICT 

Shops, nationally acclaimed restaurants, 

and thriving nightlife in the west end of 

Downtown Durham. Anchored by namesake 

Brightleaf Square; listed on the National 

Register of Historic Places. Includes turn-ofthe-century 

brick tobacco warehouses, art 

galleries, jewelers, clothiers, and specialty 

shop. Gregson St at Main St, Downtown 

Durham, (919) 682-9229; www. 

historicbrightleaf.com 

NINTH STREET 

SHOPPING DISTRICT 

Eclectic shopping district near Duke 

University's East Campus that grew up around 

historic Erwin Mill 75+ years ago. Organic 

produce, drugstore soda fountain, natural 

fiber clothing, gelato, crystals, CDs, athletic 

wear, toys, books, and more. Includes Erwin 

Square, Broad Street, and Ninth Street North. 

2 blocks west of Duke's East Campus 

between Club Blvd and Main St 

NORTHGATE MALL 

Regional shopping landmark for over 50 

years; newly renovated with over 100 shops 

and restaurants. Anchored by Macy’s, and 

Sears, and accented by a full size Americana 

Carousel, new outdoor entertainment 

plaza, and 10-screen megaplex theater 

with stadium seating. 1058 W Club Blvd, 

Northgate Mall, I-85 Exit 176, (919) 286- 

4400; www.northgatemall.com 

THE STREETS AT 

SOUTHPOINT 

Super-regional mall including an outdoor 

cityscape called Main Street and 1.3 million 

sq. ft. of retail space with more than 170 

shops and restaurants. Features Nordstrom, 

Macy’s, JC Penney, Sears, Crate & Barrel, and a 

16-screen cinema including IMAX. Recognized 

by USA Today as one of the nation’s "10 great 

places to spend it all in one place." 6910 

Fayetteville Rd, I-40 Exit 276, (919) 572-8800; 

www.thestreetsatsouthpoint.com 


Other Major 

Shopping Areas 


NEW HOPE COMMONS 

Open-air shopping center anchored by Best 

Buy, Barnes & Noble, Dick's Sporting Goods, 

Golf Galaxy, Marshall's, Michaels, Office Max, 

Old Navy, and Wal-Mart. US Hwy 15-501 at 

New Hope Commons Dr, I-40 Exit 270 

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NORTH POINTE 

SHOPPING CENTER 

Center features retail and dining, including Bed 

Bath & Beyond, Costco, Home Depot, PetSmart, 

and Ross “Dress for Less.” Guess Rd at North 

Pointe Dr, I-85 Exit 175 

PATTERSON PLACE 

Includes A.C. Moore, Bed Bath & Beyond, Home 

Depot, Kohl’s, Kroger, Panera Bread, PetSmart, 

Total Wine & More, and several other stores 

and restaurants. 3616 Witherspoon Blvd, 

Patterson Place, I-40 Exit 270 

RENAISSANCE CENTER 

Anchored by Best Buy, Nordstrom Rack, Old 

Navy, Pier 1 Imports, and World Market; several 

restaurants in and around the center include 

The Melting Pot, P.F. Chang’s China Bistro, and 

Ruth's Chris Steakhouse. 7001 Fayetteville 

Rd, I-40 Exit 276, across from The Streets at 

Southpoint, www.renaissancecenternc.com 

RENAISSANCE VILLAGE 

Includes SuperTarget as an anchor tenant, 

as well as HomeGoods, Michaels, Petco, 

HH Gregg, and several other restaurants 

and businesses. 8210 Renaissance Pkwy, 

Renaissance Village, I-40 Exit 276 

SOUTH SQUARE 

SHOPPING CENTER 

Features SuperTarget, Ross “Dress for Less,” and 

Sam's Club, along with nearly a dozen other 

free-standing shops and restaurants. Durham- 

Chapel Hill Blvd between Westgate Dr and 

Shannon Rd 

SUTTON STATION 

Restaurants, shops, boutiques, and offices 

meet residential lofts in this pedestrianfriendly 

development. 5826 Fayetteville Rd, 

Sutton Station, I-40 Exit 276, (919) 484- 

1053; www.suttonstation.com 


Celebrated Cuisine 

Celebrated restaurants are regionally or nationally reviewed, not part 

of a chain, and independently-owned. They are noted for unique 

regional cuisine or a custom menu designed by a Durham chef. 

FINE DINING 

Blu Seafood and Bar 

Leave guilt behind at the 3-time winner of “Best 

Seafood” by Durham Magazine. Blu’s seafood 

is locally and responsibly sourced. The News & 

Observer said, “Before long, you’ll swear you can 

feel a balmy sea breeze.” 2002 Hillsborough Rd, 

Ninth Street District, (919) 286-9777; www. 

bluseafoodandbar.com 

Chamas Churrascaria 

Braziliam steakhouse with rodizio and other 

meats carved tableside. Winner of Wine 

Spectator’s online Award of Excellence. 905 

W Main St, Ste 115, Brightleaf District, 

Downtown Durham, (919) 682-1309; www. 

chamas.us 

Fairview Dining Room 

The Four-Diamond restaurant and its executive 

chef Jason Cunningham are most noted for 

“regional neo-American” specialties. Fairview’s 

award-winning wine list offers a vast and varied 

selection of vintages. 3001 Cameron Blvd, 

Washington Duke Inn & Golf Club, (919) 493- 

6699; www.washingtondukeinn.com 

Four Square Restaurant 

Bon Appétit calls Four Square “exciting” and 

remarks, “the plates going back to the kitchen 

were licked clean.” Owned and operated by 

executive chef Shane Ingram and his wife, 

former pastry chef Elizabeth Woodhouse. 

2701 Chapel Hill Rd, (919) 401-9877; www. 

foursquarerestaurant.com 

Guglhupf Café & Restaurant 

Featured in Cooking Light and on the Food 

Network, this innovative restaurant features an 

upscale menu exploring German cuisine with 

an inventive approach using local, seasonal 

ingredients. 2706 Durham-Chapel Hill Blvd, 

(919) 401-2600; www.guglhupf.com 

Mateo Tapas 

Tasting Table was pleased that owner and 

chef Matthew Kelly had turned his attention 

from his successful French bistro, Vin Rouge, 

to create Mateo’s Spanish fare. Mateo Bar de 

Tapas features a rotating menu of Spanish small 

plates with a Southern flair and features one of 

the largest sherry menus in the country. 107 

W Chapel Hill St, Downtown Durham, (919) 

530-8700; www.mateotapas.com 

Nana’s Restaurant 

Chef-owner Scott Howell, “a man of formidable 

talent,” (Food & Wine), serves Southern regional 

cuisine with strong Italian and French 

influences at one of Durham’s best known 

restaurants. Winner of an Award of Excellence 

from Wine Spectator. 2514 University Dr, 

Rockwood Building, (919) 493-8545; www. 

nanasdurham.com 

Parizade 

According to Southern Living, “The doors open 

into a fantasy world; the menu whirls you 

through the Mediterranean. The ebullient 

atmosphere reflects the personality of 

longtime Durham restaurateur Giorgios 

Bakatsias.” 2200 W Main St, Erwin Square, 


parizadedurham.com 

Piedmont Restaurant 

Condé Nast Traveler listed Piedmont on its 

Hot List of the world’s newest, hottest, sexiest 

restaurants, calling the eatery’s rustic Italian and 

French influences “...an appealing combination of 

farm-fresh earnestness and contemporary style.” 

401 Foster St, Downtown Durham, (919) 683- 

1213; www.piedmontrestaurant.com 

Pop’s 

Recognized by USA Today within weeks of its 

opening, this restaurant located in Downtown’s 

West Village features high ceilings, an open 

kitchen, and wood-fired oven perfect for 

preparing northern Italian cuisine. 605 W Main 

St, Brightleaf District, Downtown Durham, 

(919) 956-7677; www.pops-durham.com 

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Revolution 

Written up in The New York Times, Revolution Chef/ 

Owner Jim Anile serves well-executed globallyinfluenced 

cuisine in an ultra-modern semi-open 

kitchen dining room in Downtown Durham. 107 

W Main St, Downtown Durham, (919) 956- 

9999; www.revolutionrestaurant.com 

Rue Cler Restaurant 

A Parisian-style restaurant and bakery, Rue 

Cler offers classic bistro cuisine combined with 

fresh ingredients and French wines for lunch, 

dinner, and brunch. Food and Wine praises the 

hot powdered-sugar-covered beignets sold by 

the dozen. 401 E Chapel Hill St, Downtown 

Durham, (919) 682-8844; www.rueclerdurham.com 

Tonali 

Food & Wine lauds Tonali’s “expertly executed 

Mexican staples and modest prices ensure 

a packed house on most nights.” Head chef 

Andre Macias was formerly a sous chef at 

Durham’s acclaimed Four Square Restaurant. 

3642 Shannon Rd, (919) 489-8000; www. 

tonalirestaurant.com 

Vin Rouge 

Reviewed from USA Today to The Boston Globe, 

this French bistro offers provincial cooking 

and an extensive wine selection that earned 

it Wine Spectator’s Award of Excellence. 2010 

Hillsborough Rd, Ninth Street District, (919) 

416-0466; www.vinrougerestaurant.com 

Watts Grocery 

Bon Appétit writes that chef Amy Tornquist is 

“known for her distinctive North Carolina-style 

cuisine; she makes her own bourbon-laced 

pimento cheese at Durham’s hottest restaurant.” 

1116 Broad St, Ninth Street District, (919) 416- 

5040; www.wattsgrocery.com 

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SERVICE 

Bullock’s Bar-B-Que 

Southern Living says, “at Bullock’s, the lines 

form early for chopped or sliced pork... great 

hushpuppies too.” Chef-owner Tommy Bullock 

displays a “Wall of Fame” with all of the celebs 

who have dined on Bullock’s best. 3330 Quebec 

Dr, I-85 Exit 173, (919) 383-6202; www. 

bullocksbbq.com 

Dain’s Place 

Local pub featured as one of Adam Richman’s 

(of the Travel Channel’s “Man vs. Food”) favorite 

picks. According to Adam, “Dain is the perfect 

bar owner” and his place offers “great beer, great 

tater tots, and great service.” 754 9th Street, 


dainsplace.com 


Dame’s Chicken & Waffles 

Renowned for its southern comfort food classics, 

Dame’s has garnered rave reviews for its power 

combo of “perfectly friend chicken” (Oxford 

American) and “tender fluffy waffles” (Southern 

Living). 317 W Main St, Downtown Durham, 

(919) 682-9235; www.dameschickenwaffles.com 

Elmo’s Diner 

Food Network’s “$40 a Day” host Rachael Ray 

proclaims that Elmo’s is an “awesome pick. 

Everything here looks great! Try some eggs in 

their infinite variety....” Breakfast is served all day, 

plus there are lunch and dinner favorites. 776 

Ninth St, Ninth Street District, (919) 416-3823; 

www.elmosdiner.com 

Fishmonger’s Restaurant and Oyster Bar 

Serving fresh seafood, North Carolina and Texasstyle 

BBQ, and Certified Angus Beef. According 

to The New York Times, “you can’t go wrong with 

the cleanly fried fish and chips.” 806 W Main St, 

Brightleaf District, Downtown Durham, (919) 

682-0128; www.fishmongers.net 

Geer Street Garden 

“Owner Andy Magowan transformed a 

dilapidated brick building and onetime gas 

station into a hopping dining and drinking spot. 

Favorites include the Reuben sandwich and fried 

chicken plate. “- The Boston Globe. 644 Foster St, 


geerstreetgarden.com 

Nasher Museum Café 

Food & Wine lauds the “ever-changing exhibit of 

culinary art” at the Nasher Museum of Art’s onsite 

restaurant. Chef Giorgios Bakatsias provides 

a contemporary menu of seasonal recipes with 

fresh ingredients. Admission to the museum 

is not required. 2001 Campus Dr, Duke 

University Central Campus, (919) 684-6032; 

www.nasher.duke.edu/museum_cafe.php 

Pizzeria Toro 

Pizzeria Toro bakes thin crust pizza in a woodfired 

oven in an open kitchen. Tasting Table 

said, “Our favorites include a white pie studded 

with Meyer lemon slices and Saracena olives, 

popping with bright acidity; the sausage pizza, 

shaded in provolone, is a Chicago-style memory 

brought into clear view.” 101 E Chapel Hill St, 


pizzeriatoro.com 

Rick’s Diner & Catering Co. 

The authors of Kids Love North Carolina suggest 

Rick’s secret recipe meatloaf, beef burgers, or 

Carolina pork barbecue. The combination of its 

casual atmosphere with its traditional menu 

makes Rick’s a favorite student and local diner. 

3710 Shannon Rd, Hope Valley Square, (919) 

419-0907; www.ricksdiner.com 

Super Taqueria 

Gourmet Magazine describes this taqueria 

as “immensely popular” and Durham, North 

Carolina as “a main artery for the fastest-growing 

Hispanic community in America.” 2842 N 

Roxboro St, (919) 220-9884 

Twisted Noodles 

One of five Tokyo-style U.S. noodle bars singled 

out by Bon Appétit, Twisted Noodles offers 

“authentic home-style Thai dishes that put 

an emphasis on seasonal ingredients and 

smart design.” 4201 University Dr, Parkway 

Plaza Shopping Ctr, (919) 489-9888; www. 

twistednoodles.com 


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Amélia Café 

Brazilian-Italian café offering Brazilian delicacies, 

chocolates, pastries, coffee, and more than 100 

after-dinner cordials from around the world 

in a cozy cafe atmosphere. 905 W Main St, 

Brightleaf District, Downtown Durham, (919) 

683-5600; www.ameliacafe.us 

Backyard BBQ Pit 

The Travel Channel’s “Man v. Food” hails the open 

pit-smoked chicken and other Southern classics, 

but “it’s the succulent pulled-pork barbecue that 

really makes this family-run restaurant a hungry 

man’s haven.” 5122 NC Hwy 55, I-40 Exit 278, 

(919) 544-9911; www.sweetribs.com 


According to Southern Living, “Bull City takes 

its locally sourced agenda seriously.” The beers 

are brewed on the premises and are also highly 

regarded for their quality and authenticity. 107 

E Parrish St, Ste 105, (919) 680-2333; www. 

bullcityburgerandbrewery.com 

Daisy Cakes 

The Boston Gobe loved “The cheery sweet and 

savory cafe.” Garden & Gun said, “What’s not to 

love?” Begun in a silver airstream trailer named 

“Sugar," Daisy Cakes' fare is now available six days 

a week in a brick and mortar store. 401A Foster 

St, Downtown Durham, & mobile truck see 

website for location, (919) 389-4307; www. 

eatdaisycakes.com 

Foster’s Market 

According to Country Home, “owner of the 

beloved Foster’s Market... Sara Foster has built 

a reputation with her special brand of homey, 

delicious food.” Foster honed her skills as a 

caterer and former chef for Martha Stewart. 

2694 Durham-Chapel Hill Blvd, (919) 489- 

3944; www.fostersmarket.com 

Hog Heaven Bar-B-Q 

According to Our State, Hog Heaven’s chicken 

and dumplings have “the right texture on 

the tongue.” The restaurant is known for its 

eastern North Carolina-style, hand-chopped 

barbecue, and its signature Lexington-style 

sauce. 2419 Guess Rd, (919) 286-7447; www. 

hogheavenbarbecue.com 

Jamaica Jamaica 

Noted as a “rhythmic and savory restaurant” by 

Atlanta Tribune: The Magazine, Jamaica Jamaica 

serves authentic Jamaican food such as jerk fish, 

jerk chicken, rice n’ beans, and yellow plantains. 

4853 NC Hwy 55,Triangle Square Shopping 

Ctr, I-40 Exit 278, (919) 544-1532; durham. 

citysearch.com/profile/6204018/durham_nc/ 

jamaica_jamaica.html

King’s Sandwich Shop 

King’s Sandwich Shop is located in a distinct red 

and white building and has been serving hot 

dogs, burgers, fries and shakes since 1942. The 

Boston Globe lauded the menu as “a ‘Happy Days’ 

flashback with modern touches.” 701 Foster St, 


kingssandwichshop.com 

Loaf 

The New York Times’ mouth was practically 

watering when it described finding Loaf bakery at 

the Durham Farmers’ Market. “For breakfast, try a 

hearth-baked loaf from Loaf, a stall so popular that 

it opened a nearby bakery in 2011.” Loaf serves 

artisan breads baked in a wood-fired oven along 

with a selection of pastries. 111 W Parrish St, 


facebook.com/pages/Loaf/102663859807344 

Los Comales 

A “bustling” taqueria “where the tortillas are made 

to order” made a Gourmet Magazine writer feel as 

if he was actually in Mexico. 2103 N Roxboro Rd, 

(919) 220-1614 

Mad Hatter Bakeshop and Cafe 

Visit South complimented The Mad Hatter Cafe 

for its “delicious lunch,” and “festive atmosphere.” 

Serving fresh, home-made cuisine and using local, 

organic ingredients, the Café menu features all-day 

breakfast, sandwiches, salads, soups and entrées. 

Mad Hatter also offers a delicious weekend brunch, 

a dessert counter and a full gourmet coffee bar. 

1802 W Main St, Ninth Street District, (919) 286- 

1987; www.madhatterbakeshop.com 


Southern Living describes Parker and Otis as “a 

gourmet grocery store, restaurant, wine store, and 

all-around cool place to hang and be seen.” Bon 

Appétit featured their Pimento Cheese Dip recipe, 

saying, “this spread makes one heck of a sandwich.” 

112 S Duke St, Peabody Place, Brightleaf 

District, Downtown Durham, (919) 683-3200; 


Rise 

As a new addition to southern Durham, Rise 

has made its mark in with unique and flavorful 

biscuits and doughnuts. Tasting Table admired 

Rise, saying that while they preferred a simple 

glazed doughnut, “a chocolate-mousse version... 

is a worthy indulgence.” 8200 Renaissance Pkwy, 

Renaissance Village, I-40 Exit 276, (919) 248- 

2992; www.risebiscuitsdonuts.com 

Scratch Seasonal Artisan Baking 

Noted by Southern Living, The New York Times, and 

several national food magazines, Scratch Bakery 

has carved out a niche for both savory and sweet 

seekers with a seasonal cafe and sweets menu. 

111 Orange St, Downtown Durham, (919) 789- 

9431; www.piefantasy.com 


Noted by The New York Times and tucked into a 

cozy spot near Duke’s campus, Six Plates offers a 

rotating selection of small, locally sourced dishes 

created to pair with featured wine from around the 

world. 2812 Erwin Rd, Ste 104, (919) 321-0203; 


The Original Q-Shack 

If chili-rubbed sliced brisket, hand-pulled pork, 

smoked turkey, and ribs aren’t enough, the 

desserts “expertly prepared by two serious pastry 

chefs take this barbecue restaurant to another 

level,” says Southern Living. 2510 University Dr, 

(919) 402-4227; www.theqshackoriginal.com 

The Parlour 

The Parlour sells hand-made ice cream from North 

Carolina milk and cream out of a pink bus. The New 

York Times raved, “The ice cream sandwiches made 

with soft chocolate chip cookies and hand-made 

salted butter caramel ice cream are superb.” 117 

Market St, Downtown Durham, (919) 627-7235; 

www.theparlourdurham.com 

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American Meltdown 

Cosmopolitan dubbed it “a meal he’ll drool over,” 

and Food Republic raved, “Whoever believes that 

there is no such thing as a gourmet grilled cheese 

needs to take a trip to American Meltdown.” 

This roaming business serves melted cheese 

sandwiches on fresh locally baked breads out of a 

flaming orange truck. Mobile truck see website 

for location, www.americanmeltdown.org 

Chirba Chirba Dumpling 

In Mandarin Chinese, Chirba Chirba means eat eat! 

That’s exactly what customers do when they get 

dumplings from this mobile vendor which was the 

subject of a half hour television show, "My Family 

Recipe." Mobile truck see website for location, 

www.chirbachirba.com 

Firsthand Foods 

Deep South Magazine lauded this mobile food 

truck for connecting North Carolina’s “pasturebased 

livestock farmers with local restaurants and 

retailers,” and enjoyed the mobile Sausage Wagon’s 

“country breakfast link with maple butter and 

apples.” Mobile truck see website for location, 

(919) 599-6659; www.firsthandfoods.com 

KoKyu BBQ 

Kokyu BBQ is a Durham-based Korean BBQ 

truck among the ranks of Durham’s nationallyrecognized 

mobile food operators and has been 

recognized for its quality in a write-up by The New 

York Times. Mobile truck see website for location, 

(315) 796-5330; twitter.com/kokyubbq 

Locopops 

Feted by Food & Wine for their “wildly popular” 

Mexican popsicles (paletas), Locopops also offers 

ice cream and sorbet in traditional flavors, such 

as mango-chile and tamarind, and quirky ones, 

like honeydew-lavender and chocolate rosemary. 

2604A Hillsborough Rd, (919) 286-3500; www. 

ilovelocopops.com 

Monuts 

Monuts Donuts makes hand-crafted, seasonally 

and locally-inspired donuts. The New York 

Times called Monuts’ donuts “sublime” and 

recommended “seasonal flavors like pumpkin 

chai and maple bacon bourbon.” 110 E Parrish 


St, Downtown Durham, (919) 449-6786; www. 

monutsdonuts.com 

Only Burger 

As the first food truck in Durham, Only Burger 

has racked up accolades from The New York 

Times to Martha Stewart Living. Only Burger has 

a loyal fan following and now boasts a brick and 

morter location along with its mobile truck. 3710 

Shannon Rd, Hope Valley Square & mobile 

truck see website for location, (919) 724-1622; 

www.onlyburger.com 

Sympathy for the Deli 

This mobile food truck makes deli sandwiches 

that use locally-sourced, sustainable meats that 

are hand-cured, roasted and smoked in Durham. 

Deep South Magazine recommended the peakles, 

which are house-made pickled sugar snap peas. 

Mobile truck see website for location, () ; www. 

sympathyforthedeli.com 

Taqueria La Vaquita 

“The barbacoa is so good at Taquería La Vaquita 

-so juicy and dark and perfectly seasoned - that 

it might almost be some long-cooked daube 

at a reputable bistro in Provence”, according to 

Gourmet Magazine. 2700 Chapel Hill Rd, (919) 

402-0209; www.lavaquitanc.com 

Wimpy’s Grill 

A Durham landmark “known for big breakfasts 

and even bigger burgers.” According to the Travel 

Channel’s “Man vs. Food, “the “meat magic” from 

this takeout joint is often enjoyed curbside, 

“because it’s just too good to wait ‘til you get 

home.” 617 Hicks St, (919) 286-4380; www. 

wimpysgrillnc.com 

Local Favorites 

In Durham, people are 

proud of their local eats; so 

proud, in fact, that there are 

several media-run polls to 

determine which businesses 

are the most popular in a 

variety of categories. 

DCVB has compiled 

the food, beverage, and 

shopping categories into 

one online resource to make 

it easier for visitors to see 

where Durham’s locals 

frequent. 

Scan the code 

or visit bit.ly/ 

localfavorites 

to check out 

the list. 

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Group Dining 

The following listings include restaurants near major highways and those with private rooms. 

To search a all of Durham's dining options, visit www.durham-nc.com/dining/. 

Name/Address/Contact Main Cuisine Hours Price Range 

604 at West Village 

604 W Morgan St, West Village 

(919) 680-6333 

www.604westvillage.com 

Akashi Japanese Grill and Sushi Bar 

2223 E NC Hwy 54, Ste R-5 

(919) 572-9444 

www.akashisushi54.com 

Amélia Café 

905 W Main St, Brightleaf District 

(919) 683-5600 

www.ameliacafe.us 

American Hero Restaurant 

2011 N Roxboro Rd 

(919) 220-9645 

Baba Ghannouj 

225 W NC Hwy 54 

(919) 484-0505 

Baba Ghannouj 

2105 E NC Hwy 54 

(919) 361-2305 

www.babaghannouj.net 

Backyard BBQ Pit 

5122 Hwy 55 

(919) 544-9911 

www.sweetribs.com 

Bean Traders, Inc. 

249 W NC Hwy 54 

(919) 484-2499 

www.beantraderscoffee.com 

Bel Gusto at the 

Millennium Hotel Durham 

2800 Campus Walk Ave, 

US Hwy 15/501 Exit 108A 

(919) 383-8575 

www.millenniumhotels.com 

Bella's Cuisine 

3218 Guess Rd 

(919) 797-2875 

www.bellascuisine.com 

Bennett Pointe Grill 

4625 Hillsborough Rd, 

Bennett Pointe Shopping Ctr 

(919) 382-9431 

www.bpgrill.com 

Bergama Restaurant 

3520 Hillsborough Rd 

(919) 383-0300 

www.bergamacafe.com 

ITALIAN 

JAPANESE/SUSHI 

DESSERT SPECIALTIES 

CAFES/DELIS/ 

SANDWICHES 

MEDITERRANEAN 

MEDITERRANEAN 

BARBECUE 

COFFEE HOUSES/ 

TEA SHOPS 

AMERICAN 

AMERICAN 

AMERICAN 

MEDITERRANEAN 

Daily, 11am-9:30pm; 

F-Sa, until 11pm 

M-F, 11am-2:30pm; 

Dinner M-Th, 5pm-9pm; 

F-Sa- 5pm-10pm 


$14-$32 N Y 60 150 Y N N N Y N Y 

 

I-40 Y N 0 130 N N N N N N N 

M-F, 8am-9:30pm; 

Sa, 10am-9:30pm N Y 30 N N N N N N N 

M-Th, 10am-10:30pm; 

F-Sa, 10am-11:30pm 

M-Th, 11am-9pm; 

F, 11am- 9:30pm, 

Sa, 12pm-9pm; 

Su, 12pm-8pm 


F, 11am-9pm; 

Sa, 12pm-9pm 

 

M-W, 11am-3pm; 

Th-Sa, 11am-6pm 

M-F, 6:30am-7pm; 

Sa, 7am-6pm; 

Su, 7am-6pm 

M-F, 6:30am-2pm, 5pm-9pm; 

Sa-Su, 7am-2pm, 5pm-9pm 


F-Sa, 9am-10pm; 

Su, 9am-9pm 

M-F, 11:30am-9:30pm; 

Sa, 5pm-9:30pm 

N/A 

Su-Th, 11am-10pm; 

F-Sa, 11am-11pm 

District 

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Banquet Facilities 

Private Rooms 

Largest Private Room Capacity 

Total Seating Capacity 

Motorcoach Parking 

Group Pricing 

Group Incentive 

Special Group Menu 

Reservations 

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I-40 N N 0 48 N N N N N N N 

I-40 N N 0 N N N N N N N 

I-40 Y N 0 75 N N N N N N N 

I-40 N N 0 100 N N N N N N N 

$10-$25 Y Y 300 92 Y N N N N N Y 

$12-$15 N Y 20 100 N N N Y Y Y Y 

$8.95-$21.95 Y Y 40 40 Y N N N Y N Y 

I-85 N N 0 106 N N N N Y N N 

Automatic Gratuity 

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Bleu Olive (Re-opening Fall 2012) 

1821 Hillandale Rd, 

Croasdaile Commons Shopping Ctr, 

I-85 Exit 174A 

(919) 383-8502 

www.facebook.com/bleuolivebistro 

Blu Seafood and Bar 

2002 Hillsborough Rd, Ninth St District 

(919) 286-9777 

www.bluseafoodandbar.com 

Blue Corn Cafe 

716 9th St, Ninth St District 

(919) 286-9600 

www.bluecorncafedurham.com 

Bluestone at Hilton Durham 


(919) 383-8033 

www.durham.hilton.com 

Bob Evans Restaurant 

5419 Durham-Chapel Hill Blvd 

(919) 403-6766 

www.bobevans.com 

Bocci Trattoria & Pizzeria 

5850 Fayetteville Rd, 

Sutton Station, I-40 Exit 276 

(919) 206-4067 

www.bocciitalian.com 

Brig's at the Park 

4900 Hwy 55, Ste 520 

(919) 544-7473 

www.brigsrestaurants.com 

Buffalo Wild Wings 

6709 D Fayetteville Rd 

(919) 206-4497 

www.buffalowildwings.com 


107 E Parrish St, Ste 105 

(919) 680-2333 

www.bullcityburgerandbrewery.com 

Bullock's Bar-B-Que 

3330 Quebec Dr, I-85 Exit 173 

(919) 383-6202 

www.bullocksbbq.com 

C & H Cafeteria 

1720 Guess Rd 

(919) 286-7303 

www.chcafeteria.com 

Cafe Meridian 

2500 Meridian Pkwy, Ste 130 

(919) 361-9333 

www.cafemeridian.com 

GREEK 

SEAFOOD 

MEXICAN 

M-F, 7:30am-10pm; 

Sa, 5pm-10:30pm N Y 250 Y N N N N N N 

M-F, 11am-2pm, 

M-Th, 5pm-10pm, 

F-Sa, 5pm-10pm; 

Closed on Sunday 

M-Th, 11:30am-9pm; 

F-Sa 11:30am-9:30pm 

AMERICAN M-Su, 6:30am-10pm $16-$28 

AMERICAN Su-Sa, 6am-10pm $3.79-$10.79 

ITALIAN 

Su, 12pm-9pm; 


F-Sa, 11am-11pm 

AMERICAN Su-Sa, 7am-2:30pm $7.49-$12.49 

AMERICAN 

AMERICAN 

M-Th, 11am-1am; 

F-Sa, 11am-2am; 

Su, 11am-12am 

M-Th, 11:11am-10pm; 

F-Sa, 11:11am-11pm; 

Su, 11:11 to 8pm 

$16-$22 N Y 90 125 N N N Y Y N Y 

$8-$16 N Y 120 N N N Y Y N Y 

I-85 N Y 325 95 N N N N N N Y 

I-40 N N 0 167 N N N N N N N 

$8-$21 Y Y 45 150 Y N N Y Y Y Y 

 

I-40 N N 0 98 N N N N N N N 

I-40 N N 0 336 Y N N N N N N 

$10-$15 N Y 26 90 N Y N Y Y N Y 

BARBECUE Tu-Sa, 11:30am-8:30pm $8-10 Y Y 250 Y N N N Y N Y 

AMERICAN $3.25-$5.49 

INTERNATIONAL M-F, 11am-2:00pm $4.99-$8.99 

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I-85 N N 0 265 Y N N N N N N 

I-40 N N 0 125 N Y Y Y N Y N 

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California Pizza Kitchen 

6910 Fayetteville Rd, Ste 154 

(919) 361-4200 

www.cpk.com 

Carrabba's Italian Grill 

5312 New Hope Commons Ext 

(919) 401-5950 

www.carrabbas.com 

Cedar Fork Bistro at the Hotel Indigo 

Raleigh-Durham Airport @ RTP 

151 Tatum Dr, I-40 Exit 281 

(919) 474-3000 

www.bestdurhamhotel.com/dining.php 

Chamas Churrascaria 

905 W Main St, Ste 115, Brightleaf District 

(919) 682-1309 

www.chamas.us 

Champps Americana Grill 

8030 Renaissance Pkwy, Ste 885 

(919) 361-3393 

www.champps.com 

Chelsea Cafe 

1007 Slater Rd, Ste 190 

(919) 474-8647 

Chili's Grill and Bar 


(919) 489-6699 

www.chilis.com 

Chili's Grill and Bar 


(919) 572-7878 

www.chilis.com 

China Cafe 

247 W NC Hwy 54, Ste 105 

(919) 544-5561 

China Express Restaurant 

2223 E NC Hwy 54 

(919) 544-7013 

www.rtp-chinaexpress.com 

China King 

1821 Hillandale Rd 

(919) 382-8000 

China Star 


(919) 383-4800 

www.chinastardinner.com 

Chopstix Chinese Restaurant 

2000 Avondale Dr, Ste B 

(919) 220-1188 

PIZZA 

ITALIAN 

AMERICAN 

STEAKHOUSES 

AMERICAN 

CAFES/DELIS/ 

SANDWICHES 

AMERICAN 

AMERICAN 

CHINESE 

CHINESE 

CHINESE 

CHINESE 

M-F, 11am-10pm; 

Sa, 11am-11pm; 

Su, 11:30am-9:30pm 

M-Th, 4pm-10pm; 

F, 4pm-11pm; 

Sa, 12pm-11pm; 

Su, 12am-9pm 

M-F, 6am-1pm; 

Sa-Su, 7am-11am; 

Daily, 5pm-12am 

M-F, 11am-2:00pm, 

5:30pm-9:30pm; 

Sa, 5:30pm-9:30pm 

$8-$21 

$10-$23.50 

M-W, 11am-1am; 

Th-Su, 11am-2am 

M-F, 7am-2pm 


F-Sa, 11am-12am 


I-40 N N 0 175 N N N N N N Y 

I-40 N N 0 206 N N N N N N Y 

$6-$25 N Y 100 34 N N N N N N N 

$38 N Y 40 300 N N N Y N N Y 

$10-$20 


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Su, 12pm-10pm 

M-Th, 11am-9:30pm; 


M-Th, 11am-10:30pm; 


Su, 12-10pm 


F- Sa, 11am-10:30pm; 

Su, 12pm-10pm 

$7.25-$10.95 

$8.75-$13 

$2.60-$9.25 

 

CHINESE M-Su, 10:30am-10pm $3.95-$7.00 

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I-40 N N 0 145 Y N N N N N N 

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(SE) 

(SW) 3 


District Color Key


Group Dining 




Chosunok 

2105 E NC Hwy 54, #A 

(919) 806-1213 

www.chosunokkorean.com 

CiCi's Pizza 


(919) 403-2424 

www.cicispizza.com 

City Beverage 

4810 Hope Valley Rd, 

Hope Valley Pointe Shopping Ctr 

(919) 401-6500 

www.citybeverage-durham.com 

Country Junction 

4823 Highway 55 

(919) 544-6012 

Courtyard Café at the Courtyard 

by Marriott Durham 

1815 Front St 

(919) 309-1500 

www.marriott.com 

Courtyard Café at the Courtyard 

by Marriott RTP 

301 Residence Inn Blvd 

(919) 484-2900 


Cracker Barrel Old Country Store 


(919) 309-2888 

www.crackerbarrel.com 

Cuban Revolution Restaurant & Bar 

318 Blackwell St, American Tobbaco 

(919) 687-4300 

www.thecubanrevolution.com 

Dickey's Barbecue Pit 

5318 New Hope Commons Dr 

(919) 419-1101 

www.dickeys.com 

Dos Perros 

200 N Mangum, Downtown Durham 

(919) 956-2750 

www.dosperrosrestaurant.com 

Durham Pizza Restaurant 


(919) 383-7077 

www.thedurhampizzarestaurant.com 

East Coast Chinese Food Express 

202 W NC Hwy 54 

(919) 806-8899 

www.eastcoastchinesefood.com 

KOREAN 

PIZZA 

AMERICAN 

AMERICAN 

AMERICAN 

AMERICAN 

SOUTHERN 

CUBAN 

M-Sa, 11am-9:30pm; 

Su, 5pm-9:30pm 



M-W, 7am-10pm; 

Th-Sa, 7am-2am 

M-F, 6am-2pm; 

Sa, 6am-11am 

$10-$15 

$6-$12 

I-40 N N 0 54 N N N N N N N 

I-40 N N 0 150 N N N N N N N 

$10-$20 N Y 175 Y N N N Y N N 

$2.55-$7.99 

M-F, 6:30-10am; 

Sa-Su, 7-11am 

M-F, 6:30-10am; 

Sa-Su, 7-11am 



M-F, 8am-1am; 

Sa-Su, 11am-1am 

$6-$12 

BARBECUE Daily, 11am-9pm $8-$14 

MEXICAN 

PIZZA 

CHINESE 

M-F, 7:30am-10:30am, 

11:30am-2:30pm; 

M-Sa, 5pm-10pm; 

Su, 11am-3pm, 5pm-9pm 


Fr, 11am-10pm; 

Sa, 12pm-9pm 


F, 11am-11pm; 

Sa, 3pm-11pm; 

Su, 4pm-10pm 

I-40 N N 0 80 N N N N N N N 

I-85 N N 0 55 N N N N N N N 

I-40 N N 0 50 N N N N N N N 

I-85 N N 0 253 Y N Y N N N N 

$8-$18 N Y 40 200 Y N N N N N N 

I-40 N N 0 120 Y Y Y Y N N N 

$12-$24 N Y 50 90 N N N Y Y Y Y 

$9-$16 N Y 35 100 N N N Y Y N N 

$6.50-$8.50 

District 

Near Highway 


Private Rooms 




Group Pricing 



Reservations 

One Check 

I-40 N N 0 16 N N N N N N N 


Notes: ____________________________________________________________________ 

___________________________________________________________________________ 

___________________________________________________________________________ 

___________________________________________________________________________ 


Group Dining 




El Agave Mexican Grill 

4818 Hwy 55 

(919) 206-5100 

www.elagavemexicangrillnc.com 

El Corral Mexican Restaurant 


(919) 309-4543 

El Cuscatleco Restaurant 

4212 Garrett Rd 

(919) 401-5245 

www.elcuscatleco.com 

El Dorado 

4900 Hwy 55, Ste 140 

(919) 361-0302 

www.eldoradomexicanrestaurant.com 

Fairview Dining Room 

3001 Cameron Blvd, 

Washington Duke Inn & Golf Club 

(919) 493-6699 

www.washingtondukeinn.com 

Firebirds Rocky Mountain Grill 

8030 Renaissance Pkwy 

(919) 544-6332 

www.firebirdsrockymountaingrill.com 

Firehouse Subs 

5319 New Hope Commons Ext, Ste 104 

(919) 489-2900 

www.firehousesubs.com 

Fishmonger's Restaurant 

and Oyster Bar 


(919) 682-0128 

www.fishmongers.net 

Food For Life Supreme 

3314 Guess Rd, Ste A 

(919) 390-5992 

Four Square Restaurant 

2701 Chapel Hill Rd 

(919) 401-9877 

www.foursquarerestaurant.com 

Front Street Café 

(Reopening Fall 2012) 

1821 Hillandale Rd, Ste 101 

(919) 382-9505 

Galeria Restaurant at 

the Radisson Hotel RTP 

150 Park Dr, at Davis Dr, I-40 Exit 280 

(919) 547-3525 

www.radisson.com/researchtrianglenc 

MEXICAN 

MEXICAN 

SOUTH AMERICAN 

MEXICAN 

AMERICAN 

STEAKHOUSES 

CAFES/DELIS/ 

SANDWICHES 

SEAFOOD 

AMERICAN 

M- F 11am-10pm; 


Su, 12pm-9pm 

$3-$16 


I-40 N N 0 200 Y N N N N N N 

M-Sa, 11am-10pm; 

Su, 12pm-9pm I-85 N N 0 N N N N N N N 

Su-Th, 11am-9:30pm; 

F-Sa, 11am-10:30pm 


Su,11am-9pm 

M-Sa, 7am-10:30am, 

5:30pm-10pm; 

Su, 10:30am-2pm 



$5.95-$19.95 

$5-$12 

$10-$45 

M-Sa, 10:30am-10:00pm; 

Su, 10:30am-9pm 

M-F, 11:30am-9:30pm; 

Sa,12pm-9:30pm; 

Su,12:00-9pm 


F-Sa, 10am-8pm 

I-40 N N 0 88 Y N N N N N N 

I-40 N N 0 200 N N N N N N N 

N Y 60 90 Y N N N Y N N 

I-40 N N 0 250 N Y N Y N Y Y 

I-40 N N 0 70 N N N N N N N 

$8-$25 N Y 50 Y N N N N N N 

I-85 N N 0 40 N N N N N N N 

AMERICAN M-Sa, 5:30pm-9:30pm $22-$32 N Y 40 120 N N N Y Y N Y 

CAFES/DELIS/ 

SANDWICHES 

AMERICAN 

M-F, 7:30am-6pm; 

Sa, 8:30am-3pm I-85 N N 0 N N N N N N N 

M-F, 6:30am-9:30pm; 

Sa-Su, 6:30am-12pm 

District 

Near Highway 


Private Rooms 




Group Pricing 



Reservations 

One Check 

$6-$28.95 N Y 250 230 Y N N N N N Y 


Notes: ____________________________________________________________________ 

(N) 

___________________________________________________________________________ 

___________________________________________________________________________ 

1 (DT) 

(WC) 

___________________________________________________________________________ 

2 

(E) 

(SE) 

(SW) 3 


District Color Key


Group Dining 




Golden Corral Family Restaurant 

3800 N Roxboro Rd 

(919) 471-6820 

www.goldencorral.com 

Golden Corral Family Restaurant 

5006 Hwy 55, I-40 Exit 278 

(919) 544-2275 

www.goldencorral.com 

Great American Grill 

at the Hilton Garden Inn 

Raleigh-Durham/RTP 

4620 S Miami Blvd 

(919) 941-6066 

www.researchtrianglepark.hgi.com 

Gregoria's 

2818 Chapel Hill Rd 

(919) 797-2747 

www.gregoriaskitchen.com 

Guglhupf Café & Restaurant 


(919) 401-2600 

www.guglhupf.com 

Happy China 


(919) 237-2021 

www.happychinacuisine.com 

Hog Heaven Bar-B-Q 

2419 Guess Rd 

(919) 286-7447 

www.hogheavenbarbecue.com 

Honey's Restaurant & Catering 

2700 Guess Rd 

(919) 477-2181 

honeyscatering.com 

Hong Kong Chinese Restaurant 

3003 Guess Rd 

(919) 479-8339 

www.hongkongdimsumindurham.com 

Hong Kong Super Buffet 

307 Foushee St 

(919) 220-5499 

International House of Pancakes 

1821 N Pointe Dr 

(919) 317-4161 

www.ihop.com 

Jamaica Jamaica 

4853 Hwy 55 

(919) 544-1532 

Jason's Deli 

5408 New Hope Commons Dr, Ste 123A 

(919) 493-3350 

AMERICAN 

AMERICAN 

M-Th, 11am-9:30pm; 

F, 11am-10:30pm; 

Sa, 7:30am-9:30pm; 

Su, 7:30am-9:30pm 

M-Th, 10:45am-9:30pm; 

F-Sa, 10:45am-10:30pm; 

Su, 7:30am-9:30pm 

AMERICAN Daily 6am-10am, 5pm-10pm $10-$18 

CUBAN 

CAFES/DELIS/ 

SANDWICHES 

ASIAN 

Tu-Th, 5pm-10pm; 

F-Sa, 5pm-10:30pm 

Tu-F, 8am-9:30pm; 

Sa, 8:30am-10pm; 

Su, 9am-3pm 



Su, 12am-10pm 

SOUTHERN M-Sa, 11am-8pm $3.85-$9.45 

SOUTHERN 24 hours a day/7days a week $5.49-$12.49 

$7.79-$11.79 N Y 60 360 N Y Y Y Y N N 

$8-$10 N Y 60 300 N N N N Y N N 

I-40 N N 0 95 N N N N N N N 

$16-$30 N Y 18 71 N N N N Y N Y 

N Y 180 N N N Y Y Y Y 

N Y N N N N N N N 

I-85 N N 0 110 Y N N N Y N N 

I-85 N N 0 107 N N N N N N N 

CHINESE See website for hours I-85 N N 0 N N N N N N N 

CHINESE Daily, 11am-10pm $6.59-$8.99 

AMERICAN 

Su-Th, 6am-12am; 

F-Sa, 24 hours 

$4.99-$14 

CARIBBEAN M-Sa, 11am-9:30pm 

CAFES/DELIS/ 

SANDWICHES 

Daily, 7am-10pm $4.99-$8.59 

District 

Near Highway 


Private Rooms 




Group Pricing 



Reservations 

One Check 

I-85 N N 0 250 N Y N N N N Y 

I-85 N N 0 176 N N N N N N N 

I-40 N N 0 46 Y N N N N N N 

I-40 N N 0 170 Y N N N N N N 

Notes: ____________________________________________________________________ 

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___________________________________________________________________________ 



Group Dining 




Kabab & Curry House 

2016 Guess Rd 

(919) 286-3303 

Kanki Japanese House 

of Steaks & Sushi 

3504 Mt Moriah Rd, I-40 Exit 270 

(919) 401-6908 

www.kanki.com 

Kemp's Seafood House 

115 Page Pointe Cir 

(919) 957-7155 

www.kempsseafoodhouse.com 

King Chinese Buffet 

1541 Glenn School Rd, Ste 17 

(919) 688-6868 

Kurama Japanese Seafood 

& Steak House Sushi Bar 


(919) 489-2669 

www.kuramadurham.com 

La Fondita 

2000 Avondale Dr, Ste D 

(919) 220-7282 

La Regia Latina 

2601 Hwy 55 

(919) 957-1177 

La Tropicale Dining and Catering 

411 W Chapel Hill St 

(919) 638-8444 

www.jarviscatering.com 

La Vaquita 

3409 Hillsborough Rd, Ste G 

(919) 383-8828 

Lone Star Steakhouse and Saloon 

5307 New Hope Commons Dr 

(919) 401-4800 

www.lonestarsteakhouse.com 

Los Portales 


(919) 544-9247 

Maggiano's Little Italy 

8030 Renaissance Pkwy, 

The Streets at Southpoint, I-40 Exit 276 

(919) 572-0070 

www.maggianos.com 

Mayflower XVI Seafood Restaurant 


(919) 401-9888 

www.durhammayflower.com 

INDIAN/EAST INDIES Th-Tu, 11am-3pm, 5pm-9pm $7.50-$12 

JAPANESE 

M-Th, 4:30pm-10pm; 

F, 4:30pm-11pm; 

Sa, 3pm-11pm; 

Su, 12pm-10pm 


I-85 N N 0 24 N N N N N N N 

$9-$35 N Y 25 200 N N N Y Y N Y 

SEAFOOD Daily, 5pm-9pm N Y N N N N N N N 

CHINESE 

JAPANESE 

Su-Th, 11am-9:30pm; 

F-Sa, 11am-10:30pm 

Su, 11:30am-9pm; 

M-Sa, 11:30am-2pm; 

M-F, 5pm-9:30pm, 

F-Sa 4:30pm-10:30pm 

MEXICAN 

MEXICAN 



Su, 11am-9pm 

I-85 Y N 0 195 N N N N N N N 

$9-$38 N Y 40 220 N N N N Y N Y 

I-85 N N 0 40 N N N N N N N 

I-40 N N 0 0 N N N N N N N 

CARIBBEAN M-F, 8:30am-2pm $2.50-$8 Y Y 45 300 N N N N N N N 

MEXICAN Daily, 10am-9pm I-85 N N 0 N N N N N N N 

STEAKHOUSES 

MEXICAN 

ITALIAN 

SEAFOOD 

Su-Th , 11am-10pm; 

F-Sa 11am-11pm 


F-Sa, 11am-10:30pm; 

Su, 11:30am-9pm 

S-Th, 11:am-10pm; 

F-Sa 11:am-11pm 

M-Th, 11am-9:30pm; 


Su, 12-9pm 

$5.75-$15.99 

District 

Near Highway 


Private Rooms 




Group Pricing 



Reservations 

One Check 

I-40 N N 0 200 N N N N N N N 

I-40 N N 0 112 N N N N Y N N 

$13-$35 Y Y 270 Y N N N Y N Y 

$6-$25 N Y 70 206 N N N N N N N 


Notes: ____________________________________________________________________ 

(N) 

___________________________________________________________________________ 

___________________________________________________________________________ 

1 (DT) 

(WC) 

___________________________________________________________________________ 

2 

(E) 

(SE) 

(SW) 3 


District Color Key


Group Dining 




McAlister's Deli 

5318 New Hope Commons Dr Ext, Ste 104 

(919) 419-9083 

www.mcalistersdeli.com 

Meelo's Ristorante & Tapas 

1821 Hillandale Rd # 3 

(919) 384-9080 

www.meelosrestaurant.com 

Melting Pot 


Renaissance Center at Southpoint, I-40 Exit 276 

(919) 544-6358 

www.meltingpot.com/durham 

MEZ Contemporary Mexican Restaurant 

5410 Page Rd 

(919) 941-1630 

www.mezdurham.com 

Moe's Southwest Grill 


(919) 544-6637 

www.moes.com 

Moe's Southwest Grill 

5332 McFarland Dr 

(919) 493-6637 

www.moes.com 

Mr. Wok 

4831 Hwy 55 

(919) 544-8385 

Mt Fuji Asian Bistro Sushi & Bar 


(919) 680-4968 

www.mtfujinc.com 

My Sister's Kitchen 

4716 NC Hwy 55 

(919) 484-0200 

www.mysisterskitchen-inc.com 

Nana's Restaurant 

2514 University Dr, Rockwood Building 

(919) 493-8545 

www.nanasdurham.com 

Nantucket Grill & Bar 

5925 Farrington Rd, NC Hwy 54 

(919) 402-0077 

www.nantucketgrill.com/farrington.htm 

Nantucket Grill & Bar 



(919) 484-8162 

www.nantucketgrill.com/fayetteville.htm 

CAFES/DELIS/ 

SANDWICHES 

ITALIAN 

FONDUE 

MEXICAN 

MEXICAN 

MEXICAN 

Daily, 10:30am-10pm 

M-F, 11:30am-2:00pm; 

M-S, 5pm-9pm 


F, 5pm-11pm; 

Sa, 4pm-11pm; 

Su 4pm-10pm 

M-Th, 11:30am-9:30pm; 

F, 11:30am-10pm; 

Sa, 5pm-10pm 

M-Sa 11am-10pm; 

Su, 11am-9pm 

6-19 

I-40 Y N 0 112 N N N N N N N 

I-85 Y Y 110 N N N N N N N 

$18-$26 Y Y 58 185 Y Y Y Y N N Y 

$12 – 20 

$2.69-$9.99 

M-Sa 11am-10pm; 

Su, 11am-9pm 

CHINESE 

ASIAN 

AMERICAN 

M-F, 11am-3pm; 

Su-W, 5pm-10pm; 

Th-Sa, 5pm-until 


F, 6am -9pm; 

Sa, 7am-9pm; 

Su, 7am-7pm 

I-40 Y Y 80 165 N N N N N N N 

I-40 N N 0 88 N N N N N N N 

I-40 N N 0 36 N N N N N N N 

I-40 Y N 0 200 N N N N N N N 

$8-$17 N Y 12 120 N N N Y Y N Y 

$4.99-$10.99 

I-40 N N 0 52 N N N N N N N 

SOUTHERN M-Sa, 5pm-10pm $19-$29 Y Y 50 130 Y Y N Y Y N Y 

AMERICAN 

AMERICAN 



District 

Near Highway 


Private Rooms 




Group Pricing 



Reservations 

One Check 

$8-$24 N Y 120 Y N N Y Y N Y 


F-Sa 11am-10pm N Y 150 Y N N N N N N 


Notes: ____________________________________________________________________ 

___________________________________________________________________________ 

___________________________________________________________________________ 

___________________________________________________________________________ 


Group Dining 




New China 

6118 Farrington Rd, Ste G 

(919) 403-1889 

www.trianglerestaurants.com/NewChina 

Newton's Restaurant 

at the Marriott RTP 

4700 Guardian Dr 

(919) 941-6200 


Nordstrom Café Bistro 


(919) 806-3700 

www.Nordstrom.com 

Ole NC Bar-B-Que 

4201 N Roxboro Rd, 

Nrth Duke Crossing Shopping Center 

(919) 471-1400 

www.olencbbq.com 

Orient Garden Restaurant 

202 W NC Hwy 54, Ste 401 

(919) 806-3333 

www.orientgardenrestaurant.com 

Outback Steakhouse 

3500 Mt Moriah Rd 

(919) 493-2202 

www.outback.com 

P.F. Chang's China Bistro 

6801 Fayetteville Rd 

(919) 294-3131 

www.pfchangs.com 

Pad Thai Restauerant 

2425 Guess Rd 

(919) 416-9009 

www.facebook.com/pages/Pad-Thai-Durham 

Pan Pan Diner 

1058 W Club Blvd, Ste 528 

(919) 416-1950 

www.panpandiner.com 

Panera Bread 


(919) 544-8360 

www.panera.com 

Panera Bread 

3603 Witherspoon Blvd ,Bldg D6, Ste 101 

(919) 419-6300 

www.panera.com 

Parizade 

2200 W Main St, 

Erwin Square, Ninth St District 

(919) 286-9712 

www.parizadedurham.com 

CHINESE 

AMERICAN 

CAFES/DELIS/ 

SANDWICHES 

BARBECUE 

CHINESE 

STEAKHOUSES 

ASIAN 

THAI 

SOUTHERN 

CAFES/DELIS/ 

SANDWICHES 

CAFES/DELIS/ 

SANDWICHES 

MEDITERRANEAN 

M-Th,11am-10:30pm; 


Su,12-10pm 

M-F, 6:30am-10pm; 

Sa-Su, 7am-11:30am, 

5pm-10pm 

$3.35-$9.95 

$10-$28 

M-Sa, 11am- 8pm; 

Su, 12pm-6pm 


Su, 11am-5pm 

M-Th,11am-9:30pm; 

F, 11am-10:30pm; 

Sa, 4:30-10:30pm 


F, 4pm-11pm, 

Sa, 3pm-11:30pm; 

Su, 12pm-10pm 

S-Th, 11am-11pm; 

F-Sa, 11-12am 

M-Sa, 11am-2:30pm; 


F-Sa, 5pm-9:30pm 

M-Th, 9:30am-9pm; 

F-Sa, 9:30am-10pm; 

Su, 9:30am-8pm 


F, 7am-10pm; 

Sa, 8am-10pm; 

Su, 10am-7pm 

M-Sa, 6:30am-9pm; 


M-Th, 11:30am-10pm; 

F, 11:30am-11pm; 

Sa, 5:30pm-11pm; 

Su, 5:30pm-9pm 


I-40 N N 0 40 N N N N N N N 

I-40 Y Y 200 76 N N N N N N Y 

I-40 N N 0 83 N N N N N N N 

$6-$15 N Y 50 175 N N N N N N Y 

$6.56-$14.50 

$8.99-$25.00 

$12-$25 

$9.95-$30.00 

$3.95-$15.99 

$3.99-$10.00 

$3.99-$10.00 

District 

Near Highway 


Private Rooms 




Group Pricing 



Reservations 

One Check 

I-40 N N 0 72 Y N N N N N Y 

I-40 N N 0 220 N N N N N N Y 

I-40 N N 0 180 N N N N N N Y 

I-85 N N 0 54 N N N N N N N 

I-85 N N 0 100 N N Y N N N N 

I-40 N N 0 100 N Y N Y N N N 

I-40 N Y 120 N Y N Y N N N 

$8-$35 N Y 70 240 Y Y N Y Y N N 

Notes: ____________________________________________________________________ 

___________________________________________________________________________ 

(N) 

___________________________________________________________________________ 

1 (DT) 

___________________________________________________________________________ 

(WC) 

2 

(E) 


(SE) 

(SW) 3 


District Color Key


Group Dining 





112 S Duke St, 

Peabody Place, Brightleaf District 

(919) 683-3200 


Peony Asian Bistro 

3515 Witherspoon Blvd, #108 

(919) 419-8800 

www.peonyasianbistro.com 

Piazza Italia 


(919) 956-7360 

www.piazzaitalia.us 

Piedmont Restaurant 

401 Foster St, Downtown Durham 

(919) 683-1213 

www.piedmontrestaurant.com 

Piney Point Grill and Seafood Bar 

at DoubleTree Suites by Hilton 

2515 Meridian Pkwy 

(919) 361-4660 

www.raleighdurhamsuites.doubletree.com 

Ping Pong Cafe 

5400 S Miami Blvd, Ste 132 

(919) 941-2880 

www.mypingpongcafe.com 

Piper's Deli 

3219 Old Chapel Hill Rd 

(919) 489-2481 

pipersdeli.com 

Piper's In The Park 

2945 S Miami Blvd, Ste 112 

(919) 572-9767 

www.pipersinthepark.com 

Pizza Hut 

2107 E NC Hwy 54 

(919) 361-2728 

www.pizzahut.com 

Pomegranate Kitchen 

5504 Durham Chapel Hill Blvd, Ste 102 

(919) 886-0356 

www.pomkitchen.com 

Pomodoro Italian Kitchen & Pizzeria 

1811 Hillandale Road, I-85 Exit 174A 

(919) 382-2915 

www.pomodoroitaliankitchen.com 

Pop's 


(919) 956-7677 

www.pops-durham.com 

AMERICAN 

ASIAN 

ITALIAN 

M-Th, 7:30am-7pm; 

F, 7:30am-8pm, 

Sa, 7:30am-7pm, 

Su, 10am-3pm 

M-Th, 11am-10:30pm; 


Su, 12pm-10:30pm 

M-Sa, 11:00am-2:30pm; 

5:30pm-9:30pm 

$7.95 -$22.95 

N Y 150 Y N N N N N N 

I-40 N N 0 100 N N N N N N Y 

$15-$27 N Y 70 300 N N N Y Y N Y 

AMERICAN W-M, 5:30pm-10pm N Y 120 N N N N N N N 

AMERICAN M-Su, 6am-10pm $9-$26 

CHINESE 

CAFES/DELIS/ 

SANDWICHES 

CAFES/DELIS/ 

SANDWICHES 

PIZZA 

M-Sa, 10:30am-9:30pm; 

Su, 12pm-9pm 

M-F, 11am-9pm; 

Sa, 11am-3pm 

$4.45-$12.95 

M-F, 10:30am-2:30pm 



I-40 Y N 0 175 Y N N N Y N Y 

I-40 N N 0 70 Y N N N N N N 

$5-$10 N Y 50 130 N Y N Y N N N 

I-40 N N 0 40 N N N N N N N 

I-40 N N 0 130 N N N N N N N 

VEGETARIAN Tu-Sa, 11:30am-6:30pm $6-$10 I-40 N N 0 0 N N N N N N N 

ITALIAN 


F-Sa, 11am-11pm, 

Su, 12pm-9:30pm 

District 

Near Highway 


Private Rooms 




Group Pricing 



Reservations 

One Check 

$8-$14 N Y 65 250 N Y Y Y Y N Y 

ITALIAN Daily, 5:30pm-until? $8-$26 N Y 130 N N N Y Y N Y 


Notes: ____________________________________________________________________ 

___________________________________________________________________________ 

___________________________________________________________________________ 

___________________________________________________________________________ 


Group Dining 




Quizno's Subs 

202 W NC Hwy 54, Ste 109 

(919) 572-7777 

www.quiznos.com 

Quizno's Subs 

5311-E S Miami Blvd 

(919) 941-7700 

www.quiznos.com 

Randy's Pizza 

1720 Guess Rd, Ste 40 

(919) 286-7272 

www.randys-pizza.com 

Red Robin 


(919) 419-4980 

www.redrobin.com 

Remington's at the Hilton 

Raleigh-Durham Airport 

"The Mansion on the Hill" 

4810 Page Creek Lane, I-40 Exit 282 

(919) 941-4819 

www.hiltonrtp.com 

Revolution 

107 W Main St, Downtown Durham 

(919) 956-9999 

www.revolutionrestaurant.com 

Rick's Diner & Catering Co. 

3710 Shannon Rd, Hope Valley Square 

(919) 419-0907 

www.ricksdiner.com 

Rockfish Seafood Grill 


(919) 544-9220 

www.rockfishseafood.com 

Ruby Tuesday 

1058 W Club Blvd, Ste 508 

(919) 286-5100 

www.rubytuesday.com 

Ruby Tuesday 

210 Hwy 54 

(919) 405-4118 

www.rubytuesday.com 

Rudino's Pizza & Grinders 

4911 Central Park Ln 

(919) 474-8833 

www.rudinos.com 


1515 Nrth Point Dr, Ste 108 

(919) 220-2002 


CAFES/DELIS/ 

SANDWICHES 

CAFES/DELIS/ 

SANDWICHES 

PIZZA 

AMERICAN 

AMERICAN 

AMERICAN 

AMERICAN 

SEAFOOD 

SOUTHERN 

AMERICAN 

PIZZA 

PIZZA 


Su, 11am-8pm 



M-Th, 11:30am-10pm; 

F-Sa, 11:30am-11pm; 

Su, 12pm-10pm 

$4.69-$8.19 

$4.69-$8.19 

$7-$30 



Daily, 6:30am-2pm; 

5pm-10pm 

M-Th, 5pm-12am; 

F-Sa, 5pm-2am; Su-closed 


Su, 7am-3pm 

M-Th, 11:30am-9pm; 

F-Sa, 11:30am-11pm, 

Su, 12pm-8pm 


F-Sa, 11-12am; 

Su, 11am-10pm 



Su, 9am-10pm 


F, 11am-7pm 


Su, 11am-8pm 


I-40 N N 0 59 N N N N N N N 

I-40 N N 0 42 N N N N N N N 

I-85 N N 0 56 N N N N N N N 

I-40 N N 0 279 N N N N N N N 

$12-$25 Y Y 94 N N N Y Y Y Y 

$7-$25 N Y 40 130 N N N Y Y N Y 

$6-$20 Y Y 100 132 Y N N N Y N Y 

$10-$20 

$8-$20 

$9.99-$19.99 

I-40 N N 0 157 N N N N N N Y 

I-85 N N 0 62 Y N N N N N N 

I-40 N N 0 210 N N N Y N N Y 

$6.99-12.99 I-40 N N 0 N N N N N N N 

$6.99-12.99 

District 

Near Highway 


Private Rooms 




Group Pricing 



Reservations 

One Check 

I-85 N N 0 96 N N N N N N N 


Notes: ____________________________________________________________________ 

(N) 

___________________________________________________________________________ 

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1 (DT) 

___________________________________________________________________________ 

(WC) 2 

(E) 

(SE) 

(SW) 3 


District Color Key


Group Dining 





202 W NC Hwy 54, Ste 505 

(919) 572-1881 


Ruth's Chris Steak House 

at the Hilton Garden Inn/ 

Durham Southpoint 


Renaissance Center at Southpoint, I-40 Exit 276 

(919) 361-0123 

www.ruthschris-durham.com 

Saladelia Cafe @ Hock Plaza 

2424 Erwin Rd, Hock Plaza 

(919) 416-1400 

www.saladelia.com 

Saladelia Cafe and Catering 

4201 University Dr, Ste 100 

(919) 489-5776 

www.saladelia.com 

Sal's Pizza Restaurant 

2103 Allendown Dr 

(919) 544-1104 

www.salspizzartp55.com 

Sansui Sushi Bar & Grill 

4325 Hwy 55 

(919) 361-8078 

www.sansuisushinc.com 

Sarah's Empanadas 

5410 Hwy 55, Ste 0 

(919) 544-2441 

Satisfaction Restaurant, 

Bar and Pizza Delivery 


(919) 682-7397 

www.satisfactionrestaurant.com 

Seasons Restaurant at the 

Sheraton Imperial Hotel 

& Convention Center 

4700 Emperor Blvd, I-40 Exit 282 

(919) 941-5050 

www.sheratonrtp.com 

Select Seafood 

2003 Holloway St 

(919) 688-8145 

Serena 

5311 S Miami Blvd, Ste A 

(919) 941-6380 

www.serena-rtp.com 

PIZZA 

STEAKHOUSES 



Su, 11am-9pm 



Su, 4pm-9pm 

$6.99-12.99 

I-40 N N 0 120 Y N N N N N N 

$28-$50 Y Y 120 225 N Y Y Y Y Y Y 

GREEK M-F, 7am-5:30pm $5-$10 N Y 80 N N N N N N N 

GREEK 

M-F, 7am-9pm; 

Sa, 8:30am-9pm; 


PIZZA M-Sa, 11am-10pm $5.50-$11.75 


Su-F, 11am-2:30pm, 

4:30pm-9:30pm; 

F-Sa 4:30pm-10:30pm, 

Su 4:30pm-9:30pm 

$5-$10 N Y 50 100 Y N N N N N N 

 

I-40 N N 0 100 N N N N Y N Y 

I-40 N N 0 100 N N N N N N N 

SOUTH AMERICAN M-F, 11am-2pm I-40 N N 0 N N N N N N N 

AMERICAN 

AMERICAN 

SEAFOOD 

M-W, 11am-1am; 

Th-Sa, 11am-2am; 

Su, 12pm-10-pm 

M-F, 6:30am-2pm, 

5pm-10:30pm; 

Sa-Su, 7am-2pm, 

5pm-10:30pm 

M, 5:00pm-9:30pm; 

Tu-Th, 11am-9:30pm; 

F, 11am-11pm; 

Sa, 1pm-10pm 

$6-$13 N Y 30 240 Y N N N Y N Y 

$9-$25 N Y 32 150 N N N N Y N Y 

$8-$11 

SICILIAN M-F, 11am-9pm $6.95-$16.95 

District 

Near Highway 


Private Rooms 




Group Pricing 



Reservations 

One Check 

I-85 N N 0 65 N N N N N N N 

I-40 N N 0 115 N N N N N N N 


Notes: ____________________________________________________________________ 

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___________________________________________________________________________ 

___________________________________________________________________________ 


Group Dining 




Shanghai Chinese Restaurant 


(919) 383-7581 

Shiki Sushi 

207 W NC Hwy 54 

(919) 484-4108 

Sitar India Cuisine 


(919) 490-1326 

www.sitarindiancuisine.com 


2812 Erwin Rd, Ste 104 

(919) 321-0203 


Souper! Salad! 

202 W NC Highway 54, Ste 107 

(919) 544-4655 

www.soupersalad.com 

Spartacus Restaurant 


(919) 489-2848 

www.spartacusrestaurant.com 

Spice & Curry 

2105 E NC Hwy 54 

(919) 544-7555 

www.spiceandcurry.net 

Sprout Cafe at the 

Museum of Life + Science 

433 Murray Ave 

(919) 220-5429 

www.ncmls.org 

Straw Valley Café 


(919) 403-2233 

www.strawvalleycafe.com 

Sunset Grille 



(919) 544-8585 

Super Taqueria 

2842 N Roxboro St 

(919) 220-9884 

sweetFrog 

6917 Fayetteville Rd, Ste A2 

(919) 695-3764 

www.sweetfrog.biz 

Tandoor Indian Restaurant 

5410 Hwy 55, Greenwood Commons 

Shopping Ctr, I-40 Exit 278 

(919) 484-2102 

www.tandoorinrtp.com 

CHINESE 


INDIAN/EAST INDIES 

M-F, 11:30am-2:30pm; 

Sa-Su, 12pm-2:30pm; 

Su-Th, 5pm-9:30pm; 

F-Sa, 5-10:30pm 



M-F, 11am-2:30pm, 5pm-10pm; 

Sa, 12pm-3pm, 5pm-10pm; 

Su,12pm-3pm, 5pm-9pm 

$6.50-$30.00 

$7-16 


I-85 N N 0 96 N N N N N N N 

I-40 Y Y 32 250 N N N N N N Y 

$9.99-$15.99 N Y 50 Y N N N N N N 

SPECIALTY FOOD M-Sa, 4pm-until at least 12am $4-$13 N Y 30 75 N Y N Y N N Y 

AMERICAN 

GREEK 


CAFES/DELIS/ 

SANDWICHES 

CAFES/DELIS/ 

SANDWICHES 

M-Sa, 10:45am-9pm; 

Su, 11am-8:30pm 



Su, 12pm-9pm 

M-F, 11:30am-2:30pm, 

5:30pm-10pm; 

Sa-Su, 12pm-3pm, 

5:30pm-10:30pm 


Su, 12pm-5:00pm 

Su-M, 10am-5pm; 


$5.99-$7.24 

I-40 N N 0 128 N N N N N N N 

$12.85-$20.95 N Y 300 300 Y Y Y Y Y Y Y 

 

$5-$6.95 

I-40 N N 0 120 N N N N N N N 

I-85 N N 0 160 Y N N N N N N 

$5-$10 Y Y 150 250 N Y N Y Y N N 

AMERICAN Daily, 11am-2am N Y 160 N N N N N N N 

MEXICAN 



M-Sa, 8:30am-9pm; 

Su, 8:30am-8:30pm 



Su, 12pm-9pm 

$1.50-$10 

District 

Near Highway 


Private Rooms 




Group Pricing 

 



Reservations 

One Check 

I-85 N N 0 75 N N N N N N N 

I-40 N N 0 50 Y N N N N N N 

Daily, 11:30am-3pm, 

5pm-10pm N Y 130 Y N N N N N N 

Notes: ____________________________________________________________________ 

(N) 

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1 (DT) 

(WC) 2 

(E) 

___________________________________________________________________________ 

(SE) 


(SW) 3 

District Color Key 

Automatic Gratuity


Group Dining 




TCBY 

105 W NC Hwy 54, Space 227 

(919) 544-5229 

www.tcby.com/durham 

Ted's Montana Grill 


(919) 572-1210 

www.tedsmontanagrill.com 

Texas Roadhouse 

1809 N Pointe Dr, I-85 Exit 175 

(919) 471-8738 

www.texasroadhouse.com 

Thai China Buffet 

4900 Hwy 55, Ste 200 

(919) 361-8881 

Thai Lanna Restaurant 

5410 Hwy 55, Greenwood Commons 

Shopping Ctr, I-40 Exit 278 

(919) 484-0808 

www.thailannarestaurant.com 

The Cheesecake Factory 


(919) 206-4082 

www.thecheesecakefactory.com 

The Varsity Lounge & Grille 

at the Millennium Hotel Durham 

2800 Campus Walk Ave 

(919) 383-8575 

www.millenniumhotels.com 

Tobacco Road Sports Cafe 

280 S Mangum St, Diamond View II, 

American Tobacco, Downtown Durham 

(919) 937-9909 

www.tobaccoroadsportscafe.com 

Tripps 

918 W Club Blvd 

(919) 286-9199 

www.trippsrestaurants.com 

Tyler's Restaurant and Taproom 

& The SpeakEasy 

324 Blackwell St, American Tobacco District 

(919) 433-0345 

www.tylerstaproom.com/restaurants/durham 

University Club 

3100 Tower Blvd, Ste 1700 

(919) 493-8099 

www.universityclubnc.com 

Vin Rouge 

2010 Hillsborough Rd, Ninth Street District 

(919) 416-0406 

www.vinrougerestaurant.com 

Vit Goal Tofu Restaurant 

2107 Allendown Dr, Unit 101A 

(919) 361-9100 

West 94th St. Pub 

4711 Hope Valley Rd 

(919) 403-0025 

www.west94stpub.com 


STEAKHOUSES 

STEAKHOUSES 

THAI 

THAI 

AMERICAN 

West End Wine Bar of Durham 

601 W Main St 

CAFES/DELIS/ 

(919) 381-4228 

SANDWICHES 

OFFICIAL www.westendwinebar.com 

DURHAM GROUP TOUR MANUAL 

M-Sa, 11:30am-10pm; 

Su, 12pm-9pm 

S-Th, 11am-10pm; 



F, 11:30am-11pm; 


Su, 11am-10pm 

M-F, 11am-3pm (buffet hours); 

4:30pm-9 pm; 

Sa, 11am -9pm 

$10-$30 

$8 

I-40 N N 0 18 N N N N N N N 

I-40 N N 0 135 N N N N Y N N 

N Y 300 N N N N N N N 

I-40 N N 0 60 N N N N N N N 

M-F, 11am-9:30pm; 

Sa, 5pm-10pm N Y 60 120 N Y N N Y Y Y 


F-Sa, 11am-12:30am; 

Su, 10am-11pm 

$9.95-$18.95 

I-40 N N 0 411 Y N N N N N Y 

AMERICAN Daily, 5pm-1am $8-$15 Y Y 300 50 Y N N N N N Y 

AMERICAN 

AMERICAN 

Su-We, 11am-12am; 

Th-Sa, 11am-2am 



Su, 11am-10pm 

$10-$15 Y Y 50 250 N N N N Y N N 

$8.99-$26.99 

I-85 N N 0 240 N N N N N N N 

AMERICAN Daily, 11am-2am N Y 42 N N N N N N N 

AMERICAN 

FRENCH 

Tu-F, 11:30am-10pm; 

Sa, 5pm-10pm 

Tu-Th, 5:30pm-10pm; 

F-Sa, 5:30pm-11pm; 

Su, 10:30am-2pm 

and 5:30pm-9pm 

$10-$38 Y Y 250 250 Y Y N Y Y Y Y 

$11-$24 N Y 65 Y N N N N N N 

KOREAN Daily, 11am-10pm 7.99-29.99 I-40 N N 0 N N N N N N N 

AMERICAN M-Su, 11am-2am 

District 

Near Highway 


Private Rooms 




Group Pricing 



Reservations 

One Check 


I-40 N N 0 100 N N N N N N N 

M-Su, 4pm-2am N Y 200 N N N N N N N

PLACES TO STAY 

(N) 

(WC) 

1 

2 

(DT) 

(E) 

(SE) 

(SW) 3 

Area Color Key 

The Washington Duke Inn & Golf Club/DCVB 

Places to Stay 

Durham’s reputation for being warm and welcoming starts 

with a selection of 65 lodging properties and more than 

7,750 guest rooms, ranging from select- or limited-service hotels 

with standard amenities, to full-service and luxury hotels. 

FULL SERVICE 

Facility includes a restaurant serving three meals a day, banquet and meeting space, 

full beverage service, room service, and bell service. 

AMENITY CODES 

Disabled Access. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 

On-Site Dining . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 

Room Service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .} 

Complimentary Breakfast . . . . . . . . . 

Domestic Animals Allowed . . . . . . . . 

Swimming Pool . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 

Whirlpool/Jacuzzi . . . . . . . . . . . . . m 

Exercise Room . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 

Sauna . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ¤ 

Internet . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 

Weekend Rates. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .w 

Government Rates . . . . . . . . . . . . . .; 

Area Name Address Phone 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

DoubleTree Suites by Hilton Raleigh-Durham 

www.raleighdurhamsuites.doubletree.com 

Durham Marriott City Center 

www.marriott.com/rducv 

Four Points by Sheraton Durham at Southpoint 

www.fourpoints.com/durhamsouthpoint 

Hilton Durham near Duke University 

www.durham.hilton.com 

Hilton Garden Inn Raleigh-Durham/RTP 

www.researchtrianglepark.hgi.com 

Hilton Garden Inn University/Medical Center 

(Opening September 2013) 

www.hoteldurhamnc.com 

Hilton Garden Inn/Durham Southpoint 

www.durhamsouthpoint.stayhgi.com 

Hilton Raleigh-Durham Airport at RTP 

www.hiltonrtp.com 

Hotel Indigo Raleigh-Durham Airport @ RTP 

www.bestdurhamhotel.com 

Hyatt Place (Opening Mid 2013) 

www.dalyseven.com 

Marriott at Research Triangle Park 

www.marriott.com/property/propertyPage/RDUCP 

Millennium Hotel Durham 

www.millenniumhotels.com/millenniumdurham 

Radisson Hotel Research Triangle Park 

www.radisson.com/researchtrianglenc 

Sheraton Imperial Hotel & Convention Center 

www.sheratonrtp.com 

Washington Duke Inn & Golf Club 

www.washingtondukeinn.com 

2515 Meridian Pkwy 

I-40 Exit 278 

201 Foster St, Downtown 

I-85 Exit 177 

7807 Leonardo Dr 

I-40 Exit 274 


I-85 Exit 173 or 174-B 


I-40 Exit 281 

2200 W Main St 

Erwin Square 


I-40 Exit Exit 276 

4810 Page Creek Lane 

I-40 Exit 282 

151 Tatum Dr 

I-40 Exit 281 

Westpoint at 751 

SW Corner of I-40 and NC 751 

4700 Guardian Dr 

I-40 Exit 281 

2800 Campus Walk Ave 

US Hwy 15-501 Exit 108-A 

150 Park Dr 

at Davis Dr, I-40 Exit 280 

4700 Emperor Blvd 

I-40 Exit 282 

3001 Cameron Blvd US Hwy 

15-501 Bypass Exit 107 

919-361-4660 

800-365-9876 

919-768-6000 

800-909-8375 

919-806-8200 

919-564-2900 

800-445-8667 

919-941-6066 

888-370-0984 

207-874-9990 

919-544-6000 

877-782-9444 

919-941-6000 

800-445-8667 

919-474-3000 

877-846-3446 

919-941-6200 

800-228-9290 

919-383-8575 

800-633-5379 

919-549-8631 

800-333-3333 

919-941-5050 

800-325-3535 

919-490-0999 

800-443-3853 

Map 

Key # 

43 

21 

39 

8 

57 

69 

40 

60 

63 

71 

56 

13 

54 

66 

20 

# Rooms 

# Suites 

203 

203 

190 

2 

98 

23 

194 

14 

175 

0 

99-249 3 } m£ w ; 

109-309 3 } £ w ; 

90-150 3 } w ; 

99-279 3 }mw ; 

99-199 3 } w ; 

128 

0 ; 

150 

20 

249 

10 

125 

4 

109-179 3 } w ; 

74-269 3 }w ; 

89-179 3 }mw ; 

125 

0 } 

225 

2 

316 

6 

198 

2 

331 

21 

271 

42 

Room 

Rates ($) 

AAA 

Rating Motorcoach 

Parking Amenities 

129-209 3 } mw ; 

79-299 3 }mw ; 

65-199 3 }w ; 

75-250 3 } m£w ; 

339-369 4 }m; 

WWW.DURHAM-NC.COM


LIMITED SERVICE 

A facility offering minimal amenities and services. Although some food service may be offered (such as continental breakfast), complete food and 

beverage outlets are not typically found. 


 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Americas Best Value Carolina Duke Inn 

www.americasbestvalueinn.com/bestv.cfm?idp=612 

Brookwood Inn 

www.brookwoodinn.com 

Budget Inn 

Comfort Inn Medical Park 

www.comfortinn.com/hotel-durham-north_carolina-NC613 

Comfort Inn RTP 

www.comfortinn.com/hotel/nc490 

Comfort Inn University 

www.comfortinn.com/hotel-durham-north_carolina-NC132 

Comfort Suites Raleigh Durham Airport/RTP 

www.comfortsuitesrtp.com 

Courtyard by Marriott Durham 

www.marriott.com/rdufs 

Courtyard by Marriott Durham-RTP 

www.marriott.com/property/propertyPage/RDURT 

Days Inn 

www.daysinn.com 

Econo Lodge RTP 

www.econolodge.com 

Hampton Inn & Suites 

www.hampton-inn.com/hi/chapelhillsuites 

Hampton Inn & Suites, Durham North I-85 

www.durhamnorthi85suites.hamptoninn.com 

Holiday Inn Express & Suites RTP 

www.hiexpress.com/rtp 

Holiday Inn Express Durham 

www.hiexpress.com/durhamnc 

Holiday Inn Express, Farrington Road 

www.hiexpress.com/chapelhillnc 

La Quinta Inn & Suites 

www.lq.com 

La Quinta Inn & Suites Durham RTP 

www.lq.com 

Motel 6 

www.MOTEL6.COM 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Quality Inn & Suites 

www.duke85.com 

Red Roof Inn, Duke University Medical Center 

www.redroof.com/property/RRI164/Durham/NC/27705 

Red Roof Inn, Durham-Chapel Hill Blvd 


Red Roof Inn, RTP 


Residence Inn by Marriott 

(Opening Summer 2013) 

Sleep Inn Durham 

www.sleepinn.com/hotel/nc327 

SpringHill Suites by Marriott, Durham Chapel Hill 

www.marriott.com/rdurl 

SpringHill Suites by Marriott, RDU/RTP 

www.marriott.com/rdush 

Super 8 Motel 

www.super8.com 

The University Inn 

www.universityinnduke.com 

Wingate by Wyndham - RDU/RTP 

www.the.wingateinns.com 

OFFICIAL DURHAM MEETING & EVENT PLANNER'S GUIDE 

2517 Guess Rd 

919-286-0771 

I-85 Exit 175 

2306 Elba St, NC Hwy 147 919-286-3111 

Exit 15-A or 15-B 

800-716-6401 

2101 Holloway St 

919-682-5100 

NC Hwy 98 at NC Hwy 70 


919-471-6100 

I-85 Exit 174-B 

877-424-6423 

4507 NC Hwy 55 

919-361-2656 

I-40 Exit 278 

800-592-3137 


919-490-4949 

I-40 Exit 270 

877-424-6423 

5219 Page Rd 

919-314-1200 

I-40 Exit 282 

877-424-6423 

1815 Front St 

919-309-1500 

I-85 Exit 174 

800-321-2211 

301 Residence Inn Blvd 919-484-2900 

I-40 Exit 278 

800-321-2211 

3460 Hillsborough Rd, I-85 N 919-383-1551 

Exit 173, I-85 S Exit 174B 800-225-3297 

4433 NC Hwy 55 

919-544-4579 

I-40 Exit 278 

888-315-2378 

6121 Farrington Rd 

919-403-8700 

I-40 Exit 273 

800-426-7866 

1542 N Gregson St 

919-688-8880 

I-85 Exit 176 

800-426-7866 


919-474-9800 

I-40 Exit 281 

888-465-4329 

2516 Guess Rd 

919-313-3244 

I-85 Exit 175 

800-465-4329 

6119 Farrington Rd 

919-489-7555 

I-40 Exit 273 

800-465-4329 

4414 Durham-Chapel Hill Blvd 919-401-9660 

I-40 Exit 270 

800-531-5900 

1910 Westpark Dr 

919-484-1422 

I-40 Exit 278 

800-531-5900 

3454 Hillsborough Rd, I-85 

919-309-0037 

Exit 173 or 174-B then 

800-466-8356 

Exit 108D 


I-85 Exit 173 or 174B 919-382-3388 

1915 N Pointe Dr 

919-471-9882 

I-85 Exit 175 

800-733-7663 

5623 Durham-Chapel Hill Blvd 919-489-9421 

I-40 Exit 270 

800-843-7663 

4405 NC Hwy 55 

919-361-1950 

I-40 Exit 278 

800-733-7663 

Intersection of Main 

& Watts St 

5208 Page Rd 

919-993-3393 

I-40 Exit 282 

800-424-6423 

5310 McFarland Dr, 

919-403-1111 

Patterson Place, I-40 Exit 270 

920 Slater Rd, 

919-998-9500 

I-40 Exit 282 

888-287-9400 

2337 Guess Rd 

919-286-7746 

I-85 Exit 175 

800-800-8000 

502 Elf St 

919-286-4421 

NC Hwy 147 Exit 15B 

800-313-3585 

5223 Page Rd 

919-941-2854 

I-40 Exit 282 

866-800-1441 

Map 

Key # 

6 

15 

26 

3 

42 

34 

58 

2 

47 

11 

41 

38 

70 

61 

5 

37 

28 

44 

10 

9 

4 

35 

45 

73 

64 

31 

67 

7 

14 

65 

# Rooms 

# Suites 

181 

2 

146 

0 

113 

0 

136 

17 

94 

0 

136 

18 

125 

125 

146 

5 

123 

6 

100 

0 

87 

0 

92 

29 

137 

44 

81 

15 

79 

0 

64 

2 

130 

12 

135 

6 

68 

0 

121 

10 

117 

0 

114 

0 

115 

0 

145 

0 

73 

0 

130 

130 

120 

120 

48 

0 

48 

15 

84 

3 

Room 

Rates ($) 

39.99-70 w ; 

89-199 2 } ; 

37-42 ; 

79.95- 

129.95 

69.99- 

119.99 

74.99- 

149.99 

3 } £w ; 

mw ; 

3 mw ; 

59-129 3 w ; 

89-169 3 m w ; 

69-149 3 m£w ; 

49.99- 

125 } w ; 

49.99-89 w ; 

99-189 3 mw ; 

99-134 3 ; 

79-109 3 w ; 

79-109 3 w ; 

85-119 3 w ; 

64-299 3 mw ; 

75-199 3 m£w ; 

40-100 w ; 

59-89.99 2 w 

47.99- 

119.99 

49.99- 

91.99 

42.99- 

79.99 

AAA 



; 

w 

w ; 

59-159 2 w ; 

99-179 3 mw ; 

94-104 3 mw ; 

45-69 w ; 

69-150 2 w ; 

59-149 3 w ;

Candlewood Suites, Durham/RTP at Southpoint 

www.candlewoodsuites.com/durhamrtpnc 

Crossland Economy Studios 

www.crosslandstudios.com/minisite/?hotelID=522 

Duke Tower Hotel & Condominiums 

www.duketower.com 

Extended Stay America-Durham - University 

www.extendedstayamerica.com 

Extended Stay Deluxe - Miami Blvd North 

www.extendedstaydeluxe.com 

Extended Stay Deluxe - Miami Blvd South 

www.extendedstaydeluxe.com 

Homestead Studio Suites Hotel 

www.homesteadhotels.com 

Homestead Studio Suites Hotel - Durham/University 

www.homesteadhotels.com 

Homewood Suites by Hilton 

www.durhamchapelhill.homewoodsuites.com 

Homewood Suites by Hilton RDU/RTP 

www.RaleighDurham.HomewoodSuites.com 

Residence Inn by Marriott 

www.marriott.com/RDUDR 

Staybridge Suites 

www.staybridgedurham.com 

1818 E NC Hwy 54 

I-40 Exit 278 

919-484-9922 

877-226-3539 

5008 NC Hwy 55 

919-484-1878 

I-40 Exit 278 

800-276-7752 

807 W Trinity Ave, I-85 Exit 919-687-4444 

176 or NC Hwy 147, Exit 13 866-385-3869 

3105 Tower Blvd 

919-489-8444 

US Hwy 15-501 Exit 105-A 800-398-7829 


919-941-2878 

I-40 Exit 281 

800-646-8000 


919-998-0400 

I-40 Exit 281 

800-444-8888 

4515 NC Hwy 55 

919-544-9991 

I-40 Exit 278 

888-782-9473 

1920 Ivy Creek Blvd 

919-402-1700 

US Hwy 15-501 Bypass 

888-782-9473 

Exit 105B 

3600 Mt Moriah Rd, I-40 919-401-0610 

Exit 270 (at US Hwy 15-501) 800-225-5466 

4603 Central Park Dr 

919-474-9900 

I-40 Exit 281 

800-225-5466 

201 Residence Inn Blvd 919-361-1266 

I-40 Exit 278 

800-331-3131 


919-401-9800 

I-40 Exit 270 

877-238-8889 

(at US Hwy 15-501) 

2504 NC Hwy 54 

919-361-1853 

I-40 Exit 278 

800-646-8000 

514 Holloway St 919-687-0801 

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EXTENDED STAY 

A facility with kitchens or efficiencies in each unit catering to long-term guest stays. Typically has evening office closure and limited housekeeping 

services. Many also accept reservations for a single night or other short stays. 


 

 

Studio Plus Hotel 

www.studioplus.com 

The Holly House 

www.bloominggardeninn.com 

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Key # 

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25 

# Rooms 

# Suites 

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89-169 3 w ; 

79-179 3 mw ; 

129-259 3 w ; 

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Room Service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .} 

Complimentary Breakfast . . . . . . . . . 

Domestic Animals Allowed . . . . . . . . 

Swimming Pool . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 

Whirlpool/Jacuzzi . . . . . . . . . . . . . m 

Exercise Room . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 

Sauna . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ¤ 

Internet . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 

Weekend Rates. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .w 

To search by location, look for deals or discounts, 

or make reservations, visit www.durham-nc.com/ 

WWW.DURHAM-NC.COM


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OFFICIAL DURHAM MEETING & EVENT PLANNER'S GUIDE


Durham Maps 

PLACES TO STAY KEY 

BED & BREAKFASTS MAP #/GRID LOC. 

Arrowhead Inn . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 . . . C4 

Blooming Garden Inn . . . . . . . . . . . .24 . . T16 

Carol’s Garden Inn . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .30 . . . C8 

Greystone Inn and 

Conference Center . . . . . . . . . . . . .23 . .Q16 

Morehead Manor Bed & Breakfast .22 . .Q16 

Old North Durham Inn . . . . . . . . . . .18 . . T13 

The King’s Daughters Inn . . . . . . . . .16 . .Q14 

FULL SERVICE MAP #/GRID LOC. 

DoubleTree Suites by Hilton RDU . . .43 . . . C9 

Durham Marriott City Center . . . . . .21 . .R15 

Four Points by Sheraton 

Durham at Southpoint . . . . . . . . .39 . . .B9 

Hilton Durham near Duke University . . 8 . . .B6 

Hilton Garden Inn 

Raleigh-Durham/RTP . . . . . . . . . .57 . .D10 

Hilton Garden Inn Southpoint . . . . .40 . . .B9 

Hilton Garden Inn University/ 

Medical Center (2013) . . . . . . . . .69 . .O13 

Hilton RDU at RTP . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .60 . .D10 

Hotel Indigo . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .63 . .D10 

Hyatt Place (2013) . . . . . . . . . . . . . .71 . . .B9 

MAP INDEX 

MAJOR VISITOR 

FEATURES 

American Tobacco . . . . . . . . . . . . R16 

Bennett Place State Historic Site. . B6 

Carolina Theatre . . . . . . . . . . . . . . R15 

Duke University Chapel . . . . . . . . .L14 

Duke Homestead State Historic 

Site & Tobacco Museum . . . . . . . .C6 

Duke Lemur Center . . . . . . . . . . . H15 

Duke B-ball Mus. & Sports Hall of 

Fame / Cameron Indoor Stadium K15 

Durham Bulls Athletic Park. . . . . R16 

Durham Convention Center. . . . . R15 

Durham Performing Arts Center R16 

Golden Belt . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . T17 

Hayti Heritage Center / 

St. Joseph’s Performance Hall. . S17 

Historic Durham Athletic Park . . R14 

Historic Stagville . . . . . . . . . . . . . . D4 

Museum of Life + Science . . . . . . .C6 

Nasher Museum of Art . . . . . . . . N15 

NCCU Art Museum . . . . . . . . . . . . S20 

Patterson’s Mill Country Store. . . . A9 

Sarah P. Duke Gardens . . . . . . . . . M14 

Visitor Information Center. . . . . . S15 

Marriott RTP . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .56 . .D10 

Millennium Durham Hotel . . . . . . . .13 . . J12 

Radisson Hotel RTP . . . . . . . . . . . . . .54 . .D10 

Sheraton Imperial Hotel & 

Convention Center . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 66 . .D10 

Washington Duke Inn & Golf Club . . . 20 . . J16 

CONFERENCE CTRS MAP #/GRID LOC. 

R. David Thomas Executive 

Conference Center . . . . . . . . . . . . .19 . .K15 

Rizzo Conference Center . . . . . . . . . .36 . . .A9 

Washington Duke Inn & Golf Club . 20 . . J16 

LIMITED SERVICE MAP #/GRID LOC. 

America’s Best Value 

Carolina Duke Inn . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 . . . C6 

Brookwood Inn . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15 . . L12 

Budget Inn . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .26 . . .D7 

Comfort Inn Medical Park . . . . . . . . . . 3 . . .B6 

Comfort Inn RTP . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .42 . . . C9 

Comfort Inn University . . . . . . . . . . .34 . . .A8 

Comfort Suites Raleigh Durham 

Airport/RTP . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58 . .D10 

Courtyard by Marriott Durham . . . . . . 2 . . . B6 

Courtyard by Marriott Durham/RTP 47 . . . C9 

West Point on the Eno . . . . . . . . . . .C5 

SHOPPING & 

DINING DISTRICTS 

Dowtown . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . R16 

Ninth Street District . . . . . . . . . . . O13 

Rockwood/South Square. . . . . . . N20 

Southpoint District. . . . . . . . . . . . . B9 

OTHER DINING 

CLUSTERS 

Erwin Rd (Duke West) . . . . . . . . . K13 

Hayti/NCCU . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . S18 

Hillandale Rd Area . . . . . . . . . . . . . B6 

Hillsborough Rd Area. . . . . . . . . . . B6 

Mt. Moriah . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A8 

North Duke Crossing . . . . . . . . . . . .C5 

North Pointe . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .C6 

Northgate . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .C6 

North Roxboro Rd / I-85 . . . . . . . U11 

RTP/Southeast Durham. . . . . C9, D10 

Woodcroft / Sutton Station. . . . . . B9 

GOLF COURSES 

Croasdaile Country Club . . . . . . . . B6 

Crossings Golf Club. . . . . . . . . . . . . .E7 

Duke University Golf Club . . . . . . .J16 

Falls Village Golf Course. . . . . . . . . .F7 

Hillandale Golf Course . . . . . . . . . . B6 

Hope Valley Country Club 

and Golf Course . . . . . . . . . . B8 

Lake Winds Golf Course . . . . . .C1 

Lakeshore Golf Course . . . . . . . . . . D9 

Treyburn Country Club. . . . . . . . . . D4 

Umstead Pines at Willowhaven 

Country Club . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . B5 

OTHER FEATURES 

Baldwin Auditorium . . . . . . . . . . P13 

Bryan Center/Reynolds Theatre . .L14 

Durham Memorial Stadium . . . . . .C6 

Farrison-Newton Theater . . . . . . S19 

Manbites Dog Theater . . . . . . . . . S14 

O’Kelly-Riddick Stadium . . . . . . . T20 

Page Auditorium . . . . . . . . . . . . . .L14 

Wallace Wade Stadium . . . . . . . . .L15 

H HOSPITALS 

Duke University Hospital / 

Duke Children’s Hospital . . . . . . .L13 

Duke Regional Hospital . . . . . . . . . .C6 

Lenox Baker Children’s Hospital . .J13 

Days Inn . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11 . . .B6 

Econo Lodge RTP . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .41 . . . C9 

Hampton Inn & Suites . . . . . . . . . . .38 . . .A9 

Hampton Inn & Suites, Durham . . .70 . .R11 

Holiday Inn Express & Suites, RTP . .61 . .D10 

Holiday Inn Express Durham . . . . . . . 5 . . . C6 

Holiday Inn Express, Farrington . . . .37 . . .A9 

La Quinta Inn & Suites . . . . . . . . . . .28 . . .B8 

La Quinta Inn & Suites, RTP . . . . . . .44 . . . C9 

Motel 6 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10 . . .B6 

Quality Inn & Suites . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 . . .B6 

Red Roof Inn, D-CH Blvd . . . . . . . . . .35 . . .A8 

Red Roof Inn, DUMC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 . . . C6 

Red Roof Inn, RTP . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .45 . . . C9 

Residence Inn by Marriott (2013) . .73 . .Q14 

Sleep Inn Durham . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .64 . .D10 

SpringHill Suites by Marriott, 

Durham Chapel Hill . . . . . . . . . . . .31 . . .A8 

SpringHill Suites by Marriott, 

RDU/RTP . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .67 . .D10 

Super 8 Motel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 . . . C6 

The University Inn . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14 . . L12 

Wingate by Wyndham-RDU/RTP . . .65 . .D10 

NC Specialty Hospital. . . . . . . . . . . .C6 

VA Medical Center . . . . . . . . . . . . .L13 

U 

URGENT CARE 

CENTERS 

Concentra Medical Center . . . . . . D10 

Duke Urgent Care . . . . . . . . . . . .B6,C9 

FastMed Urgent Care . . . . . . . . . . . B9 

Triangle Orthopaedic Urgent Care .C6 

Urgent Care of Durham . . . . . . . . . .C6 

OTHER MEDICAL 

FACILITIES 

American Red Cross . . . . . . . . . . . . B8 

Duke Center for Living . . . . . . . . . . I14 

Duke Clinics. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . M14 

Duke Diet and Fitness Center . . . K12 

Duke Eye Center . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .L13 

NC Eye, Ear, Nose & Throat. . . . . . . .C6 

Rice Diet Program & Heart 

Disease Reversal Clinic . . . . . . . . B6 

Structure House . . . . . . . . . . . . . . H20 

CIVIC & 

TRANSPORTATION 

City Hall . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . S15 

EXTENDED STAY MAP #/GRID LOC. 

Candlewood Suites . . . . . . . . . . . . . .46 . . . C9 

Crossland Economy Studios . . . . . . .49 . . . C9 

Duke Tower Hotel & Condominiums 17 . .R13 

Extended Stay America. . . . . . . . . . .27 . . .B8 

Extended Stay Deluxe North . . . . . .55 . .D10 

Extended Stay Deluxe South . . . . . .59 . .D10 

Homestead Studio Suites Hotel . . . .50 . . . C9 

Homestead Studio Suites Hotel 

Durham/University . . . . . . . . . . . .29 . . .B8 

Homewood Suites by Hilton . . . . . .33 . . .A8 

Homewood Suites by 

Hilton RDU/RTP . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .62 . .D10 

Residence Inn by Marriott . . . . . . . .51 . . . C9 

Staybridge Suites . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .32 . . .A8 

Studio Plus Hotel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .53 . . . C9 

The Holly House . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .25 . . T16 

CORPORATE APTS MAP #/GRID LOC. 

Duke Tower Hotel & Condominiums 17 . .R13 

The Forest Apartments & 

Corporate Suites . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12 . . .B6 

County Justice Center . . . . . . . . . S16 

Durham Station 

Transportation Center . . . . . . . . R15 

Durham Train Station. . . . . . . . . . R15 

Police Headquarters. . . . . . . . . . . Q15 

Police Substation . . . . . . . . . . . . . S14 

TTA Regional Transit Center . . . . D10 

Grid locations that appear blue are 

located on the inset map. 

NC-147 south of I-40 

[D10 on map] is an 

open road toll. Tolls 

are collected via 

transponder or billed 

based on license plate 

photos rather than 

through toll booths. 

For more info, visit 

ncturnpike.org. 

WWW.DURHAM-NC.COM


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Lake Winds 

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LITTLE 

RIVER 

LAKE 

Treyburn 

Country Club 

LAKE MICHIE 

Historic 

Stagville 

56 

Butner 

Bull City 

56 

Connector Route 

G R A N V I L L E 

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Creedmoor 

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15 

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157 

5 

Umstead Pines 

at Willowhaven 

ENO RIVER STATE PARK 

157 

West Point 

on the Eno 

501 

FALLS LAKE 

186B 

186A 

5 

6 

7 

70 

O R A N G E C O . 

85 

Crystal 

Lake 

Rice Diet 

Program & 

Heart Disease 

Reversal Clinic 

Croasdaile 

Country 

Club 

Bennett Place 

State Historic 

Site 

12 

8 

9 

751 


Hillsborough 

Rd Area 

15 

501 

27 

North Duke 

Crossing 

Duke Homestead 

NC Eye, Ear, Nose & Throat 

State Historic Site Urgent Care 

U U Triangle Orthopaedic Urgent Care 

Duke of Durham 

H NC Specialty Hospital 

Urgent 

U Care 

H Durham Regional Hospital 

2 3 

North 

Pointe Museum of Life & Science 

85 

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Hillandale 

11 Hillandale 

Memorial 

Golf Course 

85 

Rd Area 

Stadium 

178 

Northgate 

147 

District 

751 

Bus. 

70 

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Bus. 

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Bus. 

501 

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70 

Bus. 

70 

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179 

182 

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Crossings 

Golf Club 

Falls Village 

Golf Course 

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FALLS 

LAKE 

FALLS LAKE 

ROLLINGVIEW 

STATE REC. 

AREA 

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Mt. Moriah 

District 15 

501 

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Red Cross 

Rockwood/ 

South Square 

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Hope Valley 

Country Club and 

Golf Course 

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Patterson’s Mill 

Country Store 

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Woodcroft 

FastMed 

Urgent Care 

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Sutton 

Station 

276 

40 

Southpoint 

District 

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C H A T H A M C O . 

U 

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Urgent 

Care 

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54 

RTP/ 

Southeast 


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RESEARCH 

TRIANGLE PARK 

(see page 14 for detail) 

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147 

Lakeshore 

Golf Course 

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280 

54 

55-57 

Toll 

147 54 281 

Concentra 

540 

Medical 58-65 

Center U 

282 

66 

RTP/ 

67 

Southeast 

283 

TTA Regional 

Durham Transit Center 

40 

Toll 54 

147 

Morrisville 

284B 

70 

540 

Raleigh-Durham 

International Airport 

(co-owned by cities of Durham and Raleigh, 

counties of Durham and Wake) 

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CONTACT US 

DCVB 

DCVB Group Sales & Services Team 

The Durham Convention & Visitors Bureau sales and services staff is ready to help make 

your meeting or event a success. 

Whether you are having a conference of thousands, an important training session, a high 

level board meeting, or even planning your nuptials, you will undoubtedly need assistance. 

DCVB Group Resources is here to be your clearinghouse of information and your connection to 

services that will save time and help make your event in Durham a success. 

Reach our professional sales staff: 

Call 800-466-8604 

and ask for sales 

Find information online at: 

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