Durham

1/2 DAY ITINERARY
Where great things happen
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
Durham Farmers’ Market
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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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Farm-to-Table Lunch
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Now that you’ve had a taste of Durham, it’s time
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
recommendations and find out what all the buzz is
about! (1 hour)
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.)
www.durham-nc.com
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
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)
Got An Appetite for More? Find a spot for a
great meal, additional historic places of interest, and
more at www.durham-nc.com. Or, stop by our Visitor
Information Center at 101 E Morgan St.
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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