Durham Spring/Summer 2015 Official Visitor & Relocation Guide

Spring/summer 2015 Official Visitor & Relocation Guide 

Named Among Best Places to Travel in 2015 by Travel + Leisure 

INSIDE: 

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Pardon Our Dust 

Discover exciting 

new developments 

happening in Durham 

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Trace the Civil War’s 

End in Durham 

Explore 

the Outdoors 

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Get to Know 

Durham’s Districts 

Learn Why Durham 

is the Tastiest Town 

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

Contents 

SPRING/SUMMER 2015 FEATURES: 

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photos, top-bottom: Brightleaf Square - Dan Hacker Photography/DCVB; Musuem of Life + Science - Stewart Waller/DCVB; Nana’s Restaurant - Nana’s/DCVB 

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ON THE COVER: Use this guide to explore all Durham has to offer, 

from natural wonder to outdoor music to acclaimed dining, 

and more. Cover photo credits: West Point on the Eno - Stewart 

Waller/DCVB; concert at Durham Central Park - Jessie Gladdek/ 

DCVB; Mateo Bar de Tapas - Jessie Gladdek/DCVB . 

Welcome to Durham 6 

• Pardon Our Dust, New Developments .......... 6 

• Durham Online & Expert Advice .............. 10 

• Things to Know........................... 12 

Durham History 13 

April 2015 is the 150th anniversary of the Civil War’s end, 

and its largest surrender took place right here in Durham. 

Durham Districts 22 

From Northern Durham to downtown to Southpoint 

and everywhere in between, get a preview of Durham’s 

distinctive districts. 

Explore Durham 40 

Find what you are looking for and more with plenty of things 

to do in Durham: 

• Arts & Entertainment ...................... 40 

• Nature & Recreation....................... 52 

• Festivals & Events ........................ 61 

The South’s Tastiest Town 63 

We’ve got all you need to know about Durham’s food 

scene, including Celebrated Cuisine, food trucks, beer and 

cocktails, and more. 

Shopping 80 

Discover Durham’s unique shopping opportunities, where 

funky merchandise and unexpected treasures abound. 

Convention & Visitors Bureau 

AN ACCREDITED DESTINATION MARKETING ORGANIZATION 

101 E Morgan St, Durham, NC 27701 USA 

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

FAX (919) 680-8340 


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

marketing agency. It is chartered as a Tourism Development 

Authority by the NC 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. 

Read more about the DCVB’s visitor center on page 11. 

© 2015 Durham Convention & Visitors Bureau. The Official Durham Visitor & Relocation Guide is produced 

in-house by DCVB staff. 

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. Visitors 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. 

Departments: 

Places to Stay 87 

Relocation 103 

Education 109 

Retirement 114 

Medicine 116 

Transportation 118 


Maps 122


Pardon 

our dust 

Pictured above is an artist’s rendering of the 26-story high-rise 

planned for Main St. See more on page eight. 

Durham is changing. In fact, it’s always been changing, 

growing, and innovating. It’s an energetic, enjoyable place to live 

and visit. That’s what Durham Fresh Daily means, and that’s why 

Travel + Leisure thinks Durham is a place you must visit. 

New developments are popping up all over Durham. From new hotels 

to new restaurants, from new retail centers to new expansions at 

favorite attractions, there is so much happening in Durham that it can 

be hard to keep it all straight. But don’t worry; this guide is here to help. 

A selection of the most talked about new developments is highlighted 

in the pages that follow. Explore this list to learn about what’s new 

in Durham so you can take part in the growth of the Bull City and 

experience Durham’s legacy of entrepreneurial creativity firsthand. 

Throughout this guide, 

look for the Fresh Daily 

symbols, like the one 

above, highlighting new 

developments in Durham. 

From new restaurants, 

events, exhibits, hotels, and 

more, there is always a way 

to experience Durham Fresh 

Daily. 


Major Developments in 2015 

American Tobacco Expansion 

In 2015, visitors will be able to stay, dine, and see world-class 

entertainment within the historic American Tobacco District. 

In late spring the campus will add a six-story, 134-room 

Aloft Hotel adjacent to DPAC, Durham Performing Arts 

Center. In addition to other amenities, the Aloft will feature 

a locally owned first-floor bar and restaurant, NanaSteak. 

This new project from one of Durham’s celebrated chefs will 

feature indoor and outdoor seating and a lunch and dinner 

menu from its wood-burning grill and French rotisserie. The 

new construction will also add a President’s Club Lounge 

to DPAC. A night out on the town has never been so close 

(www.americantobaccohistoricdistrict.com). 

See page 25 for more information >> 

Ninth Street Development 

For years, Ninth Street has been a popular district where 

Duke students and visitors alike enjoy funky shops and 

restaurants. In 2015, Ninth Street will add even more 

with a new six-story project along Ninth and Green 

Streets that will add space for shops and restaurants, 

an internal parking deck, a dining terrace, and 

apartments. Additionally, the nearly century-old twostory 

building at the corner of Ninth and Markham 

Streets is receiving a mixed-use makeover. 

See page 31 for more information on Ninth Street >> 

Museum of Life + Science Expansion 

Durham’s award-winning science museum is adding two 

new outdoor exhibits that are sure to be hits! In 2015, the 

Museum of Life + Science will open Hideaway Woods, 

a two-acre, nature-based playscape where children 

can explore the forest by climbing in and around trees, 

treehouses, bridges, and flowing water. In 2016, the 

museum will open Earth Moves, an innovative earth 

sciences exhibit where children can interact with nature by 

controlling forces that move rocks, cause earthquakes, erode 

land, and unearth gems. These exploratory exhibits will 

bring out the wonder in everyone (www.lifeandscience.org)! 

See page 54 for more family fun >>


Downtown Adaptive Reuse Hotels 

Durham’s character is still intact thanks to a pervasive 

preservationist spirit and “adaptive reuse” practices. 

This means that historic buildings are renovated, 

preserving their character while adapting to the 

needs of the present day. This effort is reflected 

several highly anticipated hotel projects. 

In early 2015, the 17-story Hill bank building in the 

heart of Downtown Durham will be reopened as the 

21c Museum Hotel, a 125-room boutique hotel. 

The former bank will have a first-floor restaurant, 

bar, and museum, and will show curated, rotating 

free exhibits of contemporary art. The hotel’s 

restaurant, the Counting House, will focus on North 

Carolina’s seafood heritage, prepared with a variety 

of rotisserie and roasting techniques. The hotel is 

now accepting reservations for April and beyond 

(www.21cmuseumhotels.com/durham/). 

The former home of the Mutual Community Savings 

Bank about a block away will be transformed into 

the 54-room, luxury boutique The Durham Hotel. 

The hotel will include a full-service restaurant and 

an outdoor rooftop lounge, along with business and 

fitness facilities. An outdoor patio will be included 

on the cobblestoned Holland St. A 2015 opening is 

planned (www.thedurham.com). 

There are additional plans to renovate the Jack Tar 

Motel at 212 N Corcoran St. The developer plans to 

turn the former motel into a hip, modern hotel. Plans 

include restoring the parking deck, pool deck, and 

ground-floor retail. 

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Still More to Come 

• The Southpoint area recently 

welcomed the Hyatt Place, a hotel 

located less than a mile from the 

Streets at Southpoint Mall. 

• In 2015, Home2 Suites will open 

locations in the 15-501 corridor and 

near Research Triangle Park. The 

15-501 area will also get the 322-unit 

Patterson Place apartment complex. 

• In Downtown Durham’s City Center, 

a developer plans to construct a 

26-story high-rise on Main St. with 

retail, parking, offices, and residential 

spaces. The tower will anchor 

additional developments, including 

the area around Parrish Street. 

• The Durham Co-op Market/Kent 

Corner project will bring 46,000 

square feet of office and retail 

development, including the Durham 

Co-op Market, a grocery store, to the 

corner of W. Chapel Hill and Kent 

Streets in early 2015. 

• Between spring 2015 and 2016, the 

Duke University Chapel will repair 

the copper roof and restore the stained 

glass windows and wood pews. 

With all the growth in Downtown Durham, 

you may run across a few detours. Call 

the Visitor Information Center for help 

navigating the area: 919-446-8604. 

left photo: Model Room at 21c Durham - GLINT Studios; right photo: Artist Rendering - City Center Renderings


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Visit the New durham-nc.com 

This site is the one-stop shop for everything Durham related, with rotating content, 

searchable listings and events, and more. Go online to check out the updated look, improved 

nagitation, and exciting new functionality! 

Rotating 

Feature Content 

Visit the site often to 

explore new content, 

including event 

round-ups, interviews, 

slideshows, quizzes, 

and more. 

Mobile Friendly 

Explore the site on 

your cell or tablet. 

It is easy to browse 

on both mobile and 

desktop devices – 

there’s no app to 

download; it’s fully 

functional no matter 

the device. 

Comprehensive 

Event Calendar 

Plan your trip with 

the Official Durham 

Event Calendar, which 

highlights more than 

5,000 events each year. 

Social Media 

Stay connected with Durham and 

discover the fun things happening in 

real time with images, hashtags, checkins, 

and other content generated by 

users discovering Durham right now. 

Enjoy recommendations from locals, 

find out about the coolest places 

to hang out, and share your own 

experiences. 

Like Durham, NC on Facebook at 

www.facebook.com/MyDurham 

Keep up to date on upcoming 

events and more at twitter.com/ 

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MORE ONLINE: Look out for this symbol throughout the guide highlighting additional 

content available at www.durham-nc.com. 


photo: Durham Visitor Information Center - DCVB 

Top 5 Reasons to Visit the Durham Visitor 

Information Center 

When you’re in town, stop by the Durham 

Visitor Information Center. You can enjoy 

free downtown parking and get directions, in 

addition to the following perks: 

1 

Personalized recommendations 

from a Destination Expert 

While Durhamites (Durham residents) are usually 

pretty friendly folks, the Destination Experts at the 

Durham Visitor Information Center are truly the 

authorities on Durham. Whether you need help 

finding something to do or discovering how to get 

there, the Destination Experts will set you on the 

right path. 

2 

Free maps and Information 

At the Durham Visitor Information Center, 

visitors can browse among several free local 

publications, including maps, guides, walking 

tours, and more. 

3 

Free Wi-Fi and outlets for charging 

Finding free internet access can be a 

challenge while traveling. The Durham Visitor 

Information Center provides a computer kiosk, 

and free wireless internet for guests, along with 

free use of available power outlets. 

A welcome place to take a break 

4 and hydrate 

After a full day of walking around Downtown 

Durham, visitors are always welcome to stop by 

and use the facilities or refill a water bottle. 

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Durham postcards and gifts 

Surprisingly, the Durham Visitor Information 

Center is one of the only places in Durham that 

regularly carries a variety of Durham postcards. 

Mail a postcard to Aunt Edna in Peoria and tell 

her about a wonderful trip to Durham. Guests can 

also stock up on goods produced in Durham, like 

Burt’s Bees lip balm or locally made Red Mountain 

Goodness goat’s milk soap. 

Durham Visitor Information Center: 

101 East Morgan Street, Downtown 

Durham, NC 27701 

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

Hours of Operation: 

Monday–Friday 8:30 a.m.–5:00 p.m. 

Saturday 10:00 a.m.–2:00 p.m. 

The VIC also has an after-hours lobby 

display and internet kiosk available 

6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. daily. 

Learn more online about Durham 

at www.durham-nc.com. The site is 

optimized for mobile devices for visitors’ 

convenience and ease of use while on 

the go in Durham. 

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Things to Know 

There can be a lot to figure out when traveling in a new place, but don’t feel overwhelmed! 

Below are some helpful tips and local laws that are pertinent in Durham. 

Driving in Durham 

Before you get behind the wheel in Durham, 

review this information: 

• In Durham, road names and road numbers 

sometimes change along the same roadway. 

• All passengers age 16 and over must wear seat 

belts in both the front and back seats. 

• Children younger than 16 years old must be 

properly restrained in an age, weight, and 

height appropriate restraint. A properly used 

car seat or booster seat is required for children 

who are under 8 years old or less than 80 

pounds. 

• Text messaging while driving is illegal. It is also 

illegal for drivers under the age of 18 to use a 

mobile phone while driving. 

• Motorcycle riders are legally required to wear 

helmets. 

• Call 511 (toll-free) for the latest information 

on road conditions, including accident and 

weather-related delays. 

Taxes 

• In Durham, most businesses will not include 

taxes in the posted price for items. Tax will 

be calculated and added to the bill upon 

purchase. 

• Most Durham purchases, including prepared 

food and clothing, are currently taxed at a 7.5% 

sales tax rate. 

• Alcohol sold at Durham County ABC stores is 

taxed at 7%. 

• Non prepared food items (groceries) purchased 

at retail stores are taxed at 2%. 

• Lodging rooms are taxed at 13.5%. 

• Car rentals are taxed at 16% in Durham (26.5% 

at RDU International Airport). 

Emergency Numbers 

Area codes must be dialed with all calls. 

AAA Roadside Assistance . . (800) 222-4357 

Crisis Helpline (24 hrs) ... (919) 683-8628 

or (919) 403-6562 

Emergency .......................911 

Emergency on Cell Phone .....*HP or 911 

Poison Control Center ... (800) 848-6946 

Police ................. (919) 560-4427 

For a list of Durham’s Emergency Medical 

Facilities, see pages 116-117. 

Language Services 

• ¿Hablas español? Parlez-vous Français? 

For a complete listing of interpreters and 

translators, visit durh.am/translate12 or call 

the Durham Visitor Information Center at (800) 

446-8604. Get current Durham information 

in dozens of languages with the language 

selection tool at the top right-hand corner of 

www.durham-nc.com. 

Smoking 

• Smoking is prohibited in enclosed shopping 

malls; restaurants and bars; grocery stores; 

public restrooms; public transportation vehicles 

(buses, vans, and taxis); public areas of galleries, 

museums, and libraries; as well as seating areas 

and aisles in enclosed sports arenas, theaters, 

cinemas, performance venues, and convention 

centers. Smoking is also prohibited on various 

public properties, including within 100 feet of 

bus stops; in public parks and on trails; and on 

public sidewalks abutting schools, hospitals, 

and city and county property. 


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history 

April 2015 marks the 150th anniversary of the Civil War’s end. In commemoration, Durham’s 

historic sites are offering special opportunities throughout the year. Take advantage of this 

unique time to see the places where generals and troops determined the course of history. 

Learn more in this section, or visit civilwardurham.com.

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( Historic Stagville ) 

Representing Durham’s pre-Civil War history, Historic Stagville is a state historic 

site that offers visitors a glimpse into a time when the city of Durham hadn’t even 

been founded. A stop at Historic Stagville is unique opportunity to explore this area’s 

antebellum foundations. 

DURHAM TIMELINE 

Pre-1700s: Before 

Durham has gone through Europeans arrived, two 

many changes over the Native American tribes, the 

years. Learn how it got to Eno and the Occaneechi, 

where it is today. >> 

lived and farmed. 


1771: Prior to the 

American Revolution, 

pioneers were 

involved in the War of 

Regulation.

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previous page photo: Bennett Place State Historic Site - DCVB; left and right page photos: Historic Stagville - patricia A. murray/DCVB 

Walk Through the Past 

There aren’t many places in the United States where you can walk through former slave 

quarters still standing on their original foundations. At many historic sites the original 

buildings have been moved or collapsed due to neglect, but at Historic Stagville they still 

stand. 

Prior to the Civil War, Stagville was one of the largest 

plantations in the South: at its peak in 1860, it held 

almost 900 slaves on 30,000 acres of land. It was so 

large that you would have to walk for three days 

before reaching the Stagville property line. 

Today, Stagville encompasses 71 acres in three 

different tracts, all located near each other. The site 

offers visitors education about the lives of both the 

owners and the slaves, tours of the owners’ 18thcentury 

house, a large barn that was built by enslaved 

craftsmen, and the four restored slave quarters. It’s a 

rare chance to walk through structures that stood in 

the earliest days of the United States and to see how 

both plantation owners and workers lived. Stagville’s 

knowledgeable staff also offers guided tours to 

explain the significance of the sites. Visit their website 

for details (919-620-0120; www.stagville.org). 

1849: Dr. Bartlett 

Durham, for whom the 

city is named, provided 

land for a railroad depot, 

Durham Station. 

1869: The town 

of Durham was 

incorporated. 

DID YOU KNOW? 

Stagville doesn’t just have 

buildings – it’s one of the few 

plantations that has complete 

records of all of the enslaved 

population that worked its lands. 

That means Stagville can help 

families of African descent shed 

light on their origins in a way that 

many African-American families 

can’t easily trace. Read a true 

story of escape from Stagville at 

civilwardurham.com to learn more 

about the trials faced by enslaved 

families. 

1881: Durham 

County was 

established. 


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( BENNETT PLACE ) 

The focal point of Durham’s Civil War history this year, Bennett Place is the site 

of the negotiations between Generals Sherman and Johnston that brought about 

the effective end of the war. Special events are taking place April 17-26, but 

this state historic site offers fascinating experiences all year. 

1865: The Union’s 

General Sherman and the 

Confederacy’s General 

Johnston negotiated the 

Civil War’s largest troop 

official surrender durham at Bennett visitor Place. & RELOCATION guide 

1865-1930s: Popularized 

after the Civil War, Durham’s 

Brightleaf tobacco led to the 

success of the Duke family. 

Hosiery and denim mills also 

prospered until the 1930s.

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left page photo: Bennett Place Historic Site - DCVB; right page photo: Unity monument - John Guss/DCVB; Bennett Place Historic SIte - DCVB 

Where the War Ends 

In April 1865 two of the Civil War’s most important generals sat down at a Durham 

farmhouse to negotiate the largest surrender of the war. 

Durham was nothing more than a railroad station at the 

time when Confederate general Joseph Johnston and 

Union general William T. Sherman agreed to meet midway 

between where their armies were stationed in Greensboro 

and Raleigh. The two rode toward each other along the main 

road at the time — Hillsborough Road — until they saw 

each other and decided to meet at a farm that Johnston had 

passed shortly before. 

That farmhouse is now the site of Bennett Place, a state 

historic site dedicated to the historic event it hosted. 

Visitors can tour a museum of historic artifacts, take a 

guided or self-guided tour through the grounds to see the 

reconstructed and restored farmhouse, and learn about life 

for typical yeoman farmers at the time. They can also hear 

the fascinating tale of how two longtime enemies sat down 

together to negotiate an end to a bitter war, against orders, 

in the wake of Lincoln’s assassination (919-383-4345; www. 

bennettplacehistoricsite.com). 

DID YOU KNOW? 

Both Confederate general Johnston 

and Union general Sherman 

suffered personal attacks for their 

efforts at peace. Sherman was 

called a traitor by Secretary of War 

Edwin Stanton for offering terms 

that Stanton felt were too lenient 

to the Confederacy. Later, Johnston 

was labeled a traitor for returning 

to negotiations after his president, 

Jefferson Davis, ordered him to 

abandon them and begin guerilla 

war. Find out more about the 

negotiation at civilwardurham.com. 

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1887: Trinity College moved from 

Randolph County to Durham. Washington 

Duke and Julian Carr donated money and 

land to facilitate the move. 

1898: NC Mutual Life 

Insurance Company, the 

largest African Americanowned 

life insurance 

company in the United 

States, founded. 

1907: Mechanics and 

Farmers Bank, one of the 

oldest African Americanowned 

banks in the 

country, founded. 

www.durham-nc.com

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( duke homestead ) 

After the Civil War ended, Durham rocketed forward with both textile and tobacco 

industries taking the lead. Most famous among those who made it happen is Washington 

Duke. Visit Duke’s original homestead, which he returned to after the war, to understand 

the origins of modern Durham. 

1910: Dr. James E. Shepard 

founded the National Religious 

Training School and Chautauqua, 

which eventually became North 

Carolina Central University. 


1924: Following a $40 

million donation by James 

Buchanan Duke, Trinity 

College expanded to 

become Duke University.

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left photo: Duke Homestead State Historic Site - Duke Homestead State Historic Site/DCVB; right page photo: young girl - patricia A. murray/DCVB; Duke Homestead State Historic Site/DCVB 

Growing a City 

Durham came to prominence as a tobacco town, and much of that history can be traced 

back to one man whose name is written all over Durham: Washington Duke. 

Duke began growing tobacco in 1859, but only a few 

years later he was conscripted into the Confederate Army. 

He was captured as a prisoner of war in Virginia and, at 

the war’s end, was shipped to New Bern. Duke then had 

to walk 135 miles back to his home in Durham. 

But during the war, Union soldiers developed a taste 

for the region’s tobacco. Once he was back home, Duke 

began growing again, building factories that marked 

the first steps in a company that would later become the 

American Tobacco Company, one of the world’s largest. 

Today at Duke Homestead State Historic Site, visitors 

can tour the historic barns and factories where Duke’s 

tobacco enterprise began and learn about the techniques 

of tobacco farming in the museum. The homestead and 

museum give a detailed portrait of an enterprise that was 

essential to the growth of the city and county of Durham 

(919-477-5498; www.dukehomestead.org). 

DID YOU KNOW? 

At one point, the American 

Tobacco Company, founded by 

Washington Duke’s son James 

Buchanan Duke, produced 

80% of the cigarettes made in 

the United States! When it was 

later dissolved for violating 

the Sherman Antitrust Act, four 

firms were created: American 

Tobacco Company, R.J. Reynolds, 

Liggett & Myers, and Lorillard. 

More about Washington Duke’s 

remarkable history, and its 

effect on Durham, can be found 

at civilwardurham.com. 

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1935: The Durham 

Committee on the Affairs 

of Black People organized 

by C. C. Spaulding and Dr. 

James E. Shepard. 

1957: The Rev. Douglas Moore, of Durham’s 

Asbury Temple Methodist Church, led 

North Carolina’s first sit-in at Royal Ice 

Cream Parlor – three years before the 

Greensboro Woolworth’s counter sit-in 

attracted national media attention. 

1959: Research 

Triangle Park was 

carved from Durham 

pinelands. 

www.durham-nc.com

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a civil light 

More than 100 years ago Durham was a role model for the black middle class around the United 

States. Durham helped shape racial equality during the civil rights movement and continues to do 

so today. 

Parrish Street in Downtown Durham was known 

worldwide as Black Wall Street (www.parrishstreet.org) 

because numerous African American-owned businesses 

were located there, including North Carolina Mutual Life 

Insurance Company (www.ncmutuallife.com/pages/about. 

html) and Mechanics and Farmers Bank (www.mfbonline. 

com/centennial/index.html). 

Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. was originally scheduled to be in 

Durham, not Memphis, on the day he died. He made his 

famous speech that spawned the “fill up the jails” rallying cry 

at White Rock Baptist Church (www.whiterockbaptistchurch. 

org/history), which is still located on Fayetteville St. For years, 

the congregation was led by Dr. Augustus Shepard, whose 

son, Dr. James E. Shepard, founded what became North 

Carolina Central University. In 1925, it became the first 

state-supported liberal-arts college for African Americans in 

the United States (919-530-6295; www.nccu.edu). 

1960: Martin Luther 

1994: The Durham Bulls 

King Jr. made his 

Athletic Park opened 

“fill up the jails” civil 

in Downtown Durham. 

rights speech at 

White Rock Baptist 

Church. 


DID YOU KNOW? 

Durham resident Pauli Murray 

was the first African-American 

female priest to be ordained 

by the Episcopal Church. 

Murray was sainted in 2012 for 

her advocacy as a feminist, 

civil rights activist, lawyer, and 

author. Her legacy is largely 

based in Durham, and visitors 

can take a walk through her 

West End neighborhood. Visit 

durhamblackhistory.com to 

learn more about Durham’s 

prominent African Americans. 

2008: Durham 

Performing Arts Center 

opened in Downtown 

Durham. 

photos left - right: North Carolina Central University - Dylan Carney/DCVB; NCCU Art Museum - NCCU/DCVB

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centuries of growth 

Durham, a city with deep entrepreneurial roots, has been garnering national attention for its 

progressive and innovative nature for more than 100 years. 

photos left - right : American Underground - Stewart Waller/DCVB; Durham History Hub - DCVB 

Durham’s past has propelled it into the 21st century 

with one of the most successful economic climates 

in the United States. Dubbed the “City of Medicine,” 

Durham not only excels in providing world-class 

healthcare, but also science, education, and technology. 

In 1959, Research Triangle Park (RTP) was created to 

prevent “brain drain” from North Carolina (read more on 

page 37; 919-549-8181; www.rtp.org). 

Today, Durham reaps the benefits of that decision, as 

RTP is one of the largest high-tech research and science 

parks in North America, with more than 170 companies. 

In addition, Downtown Durham has become an 

entrepreneurial hub with more than 100 startup 

companies. This includes the American Underground, 

a startup hub that was recently selected by Google 

as one of seven “Technology Startup Hubs” in North 

America (www.americanunderground.com). 

DID YOU KNOW? 

In fall 2013, Durham celebrated the 

opening of The Museum of Durham 

History’s History Hub. Operating out 

of a former bus depot in Downtown 

Durham, the Hub connects 

visitors to Durham’s past through 

interesting interactive displays 

like Look Beyond the Windows, 

which gives viewers a 360-degree 

view of Durham. Kids can dress 

up as a favorite historical figure 

and adults can share memories 

in the Story Room. Learn more at 

museumofdurhamhistory.org. 

2011: The New York 

Times named Durham 

one of the top 41 

places to visit in the 

world. 

2012: Robert Lefkowitz, 

a Duke University 

scientist, won a shared 

Nobel Prize in Chemistry 

for his work on cell 

surface receptors. 

2013: Southern Living 

magazine named 

Durham the Tastiest 

Town in the South. 

2015: Travel + Leisure 

named Durham one 

of the best places to 

travel in 2015. 

www.durham-nc.com

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Do the Districts, Fresh Daily 

Durham is being revitalized in its postindustrial phase, forging a new identity based 

on its distinct districts and humming neighborhoods that offer nationally recognized 

restaurants and must-see attractions. 

No longer characterized as a sleepy or college-focused tobacco town, Durham has a growing and 

vibrant downtown, along with several neighborhoods with music clubs, restaurants, bars, breweries, 

and numerous shopping possibilities. Don’t delay; spend a day discovering what Durham’s districts 

have to offer. 

These pages contain highlights from some of Durham’s most distinctive areas. For even more 

nationally recognized cuisine, turn to page 63 and look for this symbol y throughout the guide. 

photo: Brightleaf Square - Dan Hacker Photography/DCVB 


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district locations in durham 

Picturesque farmland 

and stunning natural 

areas. See page 38 

Thriving Hispanic community, 

mall, and science museum. 

See page 39 

Quirky walking district with a 

college feel. See pages 31-33 

Walkable world-class entertainment, 

buzzing nightlife, and mouthwatering 

food. See pages 24-30 

Retail and lodging 

thoroughfare. 

See page 38 

Residential 

communities and 

lakeside beauty. 

Center of African- 

American history and 

culture. See page 39 

Antiques and tasty 

food. See pages 34-35 

Retail heaven – 

shop ‘til you drop. 

See page 36 

Science and technology 

companies nestled in 

pinelands. See page 37 

MORE ONLINE: There’s so much to see in each district, we couldn’t possibly fit it all 

in this guide! Visit durh.am/durhamdistricts for complete listings of all restaurants 

and things to see and do in Durham.

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Cruise Around 

Downtown 

Downtown Durham is made up of several unique 

subdistricts, including American Tobacco, Brightleaf, 

Central Park, City Center, and Golden Belt. 

Each of downtown’s subdistricts can be explored 

on their own or as part of the whole. They are easily 

walkable, and are perhaps best seen on foot in 

combination with Durham’s fare-free bus, the Bull City 

Connector (919-485-RIDE; www.bullcityconnector.org). 

You will immediately notice that Downtown Durham 

is experiencing a full-on renaissance. Restaurants, bars, 

breweries, galleries, retail, and other options make 

downtown an exciting place to be, day or night. Much of 

the architecture lining the streets is original, preserving 

Durham’s history while embracing a modern future. 

= parking 

Brightleaf 

Warehouse 

American 

Tobacco 

Central Park 

City Center 

Govt. Services 

Golden Belt 

See foldout map at the back of the guide for more detail. 

photo: Scratch Bakery Downtown Durham - Jessie Gladdek /DCVB 


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photos, top-bottom: DPAC, Durham Performing Arts Center - DPAC/DCVB; Wool E. Bull - Durham Bulls/DCVB; American Tobacco - Chris Barron/DCVB 

downtown: 

American Tobacco 

Birthed from the historic one-millionsquare-foot 

American Tobacco 

manufacturing plant, the American 

Tobacco Historic District is now a true 

live/work/play destination. 

• Enjoy a music, comedy, or 

theater show at DPAC, Durham 

Performing Arts Center (919-680-2787; 

www.dpacnc.com) or a documentary film 

at the Full Frame Theater (919-687-4100; 

www.fullframefest.org). 

• Catch a Triple-A baseball game at the 

Durham Bulls Athletic Park (919- 

687-6500; www.durhambulls.com). 

• Grab a bite from one of several 

restaurants serving cuisines from Cuban 

to barbecue to regional American fare. 

• Walk along a man-made river and 

rushing waterfalls, or take a seat to 

relax and people watch in the open-air 

campus. 

DURHAM FRESH DAILY: American Tobacco is a multipurpose 

space with new activites and events rotating seasonally – from 

outdoor concerts to pop-up shops. It’s also still growing. Visit 

americantobaccohistoricdistrict.com to see what’s happening now, 

and see page six for the new developments. 

Getting Around Downtown 

Parking options downtown include street, lot, and garage parking. There are three garages near American 

Tobacco and four city garages that charge a nominal fee (see map at left). 

Durham also has the fare-free Bull City Connector (bullcityconnector.org), a bus that runs through the heart 

of downtown. Refer to the transportation section on page 118 for more information, including taxi listings 

and additional travel resources. 

www.durham-nc.com


Brightleaf District 

West Main and Gregson Sts., Downtown 


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Brightleaf District 

West Main and Gregson Sts., Downtown 

www.durham-nc.com


downtown: 

Brightleaf & Warehouse 

The Brightleaf District is an attractive area with two 

turn-of-the-century tobacco warehouses that have 

been transformed into offices, retail, and dining. 

· Shop the brick-lined street at Brightleaf Square 

and neighboring Peabody Place to admire 

clothes, books, antiques, and other retail options 

from nearly a dozen local shops (919-682-9229; www. 

historicbrightleaf.com). 

• Relax at Chamas Churrascaria y, a Brazilian steakhouse that has received a Wine Spectator Award 

of Excellence (919-682-1309; www.chamas.us). 

• Knock back oysters (and other seafood) like The New York Times did at Fishmonger’s Restaurant 

and Oyster Bar y (919-682-0128; www.fishmongers.net). 

• Meet the real life butcher and baker at Rose’s Meat Market & Sweet Shop y, which an Esquire 

editor called the “high point” of his trip to Durham (919-797-2233; rosesmeatandsweets.com). 

downtown: Central Park 

The Central Park District encompasses Durham 

Central Park and the so-called DIY district where 

Foster St. and Rigsbee Ave. meet Geer St. This 

area is a hotbed for live entertainment, bars, 

restaurants, food trucks, and more. 

• Find fresh produce Wednesday afternoons 

or Saturday mornings at the Durham 

Farmers’ Market (919-667-3099; www. 

durhamfarmersmarket.com). 

• Indulge in a bite at Daisy Cakes y (919- 

389-4307; www.eatdaisycakes.com), celebrated 

by Garden & Gun magazine, or grab a burger 

from the window at King’s Sandwich Shop y 

(919-682-0071; www.kingssandwichshop.com). 

• Hoist a pint at Fullsteam Brewery y(919-682-2337; www.fullsteam.ag), or enjoy a tune at 

Motorco Music Hall (919-901-0875; www.motorcomusic.com). 

• Bring helmets and pads to skateboard at the Central Park Skate Park (919-794-8194; www. 

durhamcentralpark.org/park-info/skate-park). 

• Dine in style at Piedmont y, a restaurant specializing in locally grown produce (919-683-1213; 

www.piedmontrestaurant.com). 


photos, top-bottom: Brightleaf Square - Heather Jacks/DCVB; Durham Central Park - Chris Barron/DCVB

Central Park District 

North of the Downtown Loop, Between Rigsbee Ave. and Morris St. 

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www.durham-nc.com


downtown: City Center 

Durham’s revitalized City Center is brimming 

with new restaurants, art galleries, bars, and more, 

that gives new life to downtown. 

• Stop by any of the more than 10 downtown 

art galleries to peruse and shop. 

• Say “bonjour” with crepes from Rue Cler y 

(919-682-8844; www.ruecler-durham.com). 

• Indulge in chicken and waffles from the aptly 

named Dame's Chicken & Waffles y (919- 

682-9235; www.dameschickenwaffles). 

• Find fine dining in globally inspired cuisine 

at Revolution y (919-956-9999; www. 

revolutionrestaurant.com). 

• Try authentic Italian paninis at Toast y 

(919-683-2183; www.toast-fivepoints.com). 

• Enjoy a luxurious night at a new hotel, like 

the 21c Museum Hotel. See page eight for 

more details. 

downtown: Golden Belt 

The Golden Belt District is anchored by 

its namesake, a fully restored textile mill 

repurposed to house art space, studios, 

offices, retail, lofts, and dining. 

• Experience the largest all-historic LEED Goldcertified 

campus in the Southeast (www. 

goldenbeltarts.com). 

• Visit more than 30 artist studios and ROOM 

100, a central art gallery. 

• Get a tattoo to remember your trip to 

Durham at Dogstar Tattoo (919-682-0000; 

dogstartattoo.com). 

• Try a hot yoga class at Bikram Yoga Durham 

(919-251-8763; www.bikramdurham.com). 

photos, top-bottom: Rue Cler - Sandra Benton Hughes/DCVB; Revolution - Robin Lin Photography; 

Golden Belt - Scientific Properties/DCVB 


Ninth Street & Duke University 

One of Durham’s “college town” areas is located along several blocks of Ninth Street, with 

funky shops, celebrated bars and restaurants, and numerous coffee shops. Ninth Street and 

the surrounding area are a link between Duke University’s East and West Campuses, as well 

as Duke’s Central Campus where the Sarah P. Duke Gardens are located. 

• Find fresh and responsibly sourced 

seafood at Blu Seafood and Bar y (919- 

286-9777; www.bluseafoodandbar.com). 

• Marvel at the modern wonders of 

medicine at Duke Hospital on 

Erwin Rd. (919-684-8111; www. 

dukehealth.org). 

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photos, top-bottom: Duke Hospital - Duke Photography; ; Parizade - Stewart Waller/DCVB; Vaguely Reminiscent - Jessie Gladdek 

• Gaze at the green while dining at 

the Fairview Dining Room y at the 

Washington Duke Inn & Golf Club (919- 

493-6699; www.washingtondukeinn.com). 

• Meet and greet over breakfast or lunch 

from Mad Hatter Bakeshop and Café y 

(919-286-1987; www.madhatterbake 

shop.com). 

• Awaken your senses at Parizäde y. 

Southern Living said, “The doors open 

into a fantasy world; the menu whirls you 

through the Mediterranean” (919-286- 

9712; www.parizadedurham.com). 

• Rave about Vin Rouge y along with 

The New York Times, which called the 

restaurant “an excellent French bistro.” 

It also won a Wine Spectator Award 

of Excellence (919-416-0466; www. 

vinrougerestaurant.com). 

• Stroll and peruse locally owned shops 

with funky fashion and creative kitsch. 

• Open wide for breakfast, burgers, and 

fries from local favorite Wimpy’s Grill y 

(919-286-4380; www.wimpysgrillnc.com). 

DURHAM FRESH DAILY: Acclaimed 

doughnut crafters Monuts 

Donuts have opened a new 

location on Ninth Street, 

complete with a full bar and 

a coffee program. See page 

six for more new developments. 

www.durham-nc.com


Ninth Street District 

Two blocks west of Duke’s East Campus, between Club Blvd. and Main St. 



Ninth Street District 

Two blocks west of Duke’s East Campus, between Club Blvd. and Main St. 

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www.durham-nc.com


Rockwood & South Square 

This district runs along Durham-Chapel Hill Blvd. (US 15-501), a commercialized highway. 

Rockwood and South Square are where visitors and residents alike will find award-winning 

cuisine from simple to extravagant, antique and consignment shops, and more. While the full 

area is best explored by car, Rockwood has a walkable pocket at University Dr. and 15-501. 

• Lunch with the locals at Foster’s Market y 

(919-489-3944; www.fostersmarket.com). 

• Try Four Square’s y entrées, which Bon 

Appétit called “exciting” (919-401-9877; 

www.foursquarerestaurant.com). 

• Discover lost treasures at Chelsea 

Antiques (919-683-1865), or take some 

time at the Clock Depot (919-402-8714; 

www.theclockdepot.com). 

• Feast on secret recipe meatloaf at Hope 

Valley Diner y (919-419-0907; www. 

hopevalleydiner.com). 

DURHAM FRESH DAILY: Find 

more great restaurants 

and shops online at 

www.durham-nc.com, 

or flip to page 65 for more 

celebrated cuisine! 

• Try delicious desserts and German cuisine 

at Guglhupf Bakery & Pâtisserie y (919- 

401-2600; www.guglhupf.com). 

• Savor The Refectory’s y famous vegetarian 

chili or any other hot, homemade healthy dish 

(919-908-6798; www.therefectorycafe.com). 

• Slurp up something delicious at Twisted 

Noodles y, a Japanese-style noodle bar 

(919-489-9888; www.twistednoodles.com). 

• Food & Wine says Tonali y has “expertly 

executed Mexican staples” (919-489-8000; 

www.tonalirestaurant.com). 

• Find authentic ethnic food at Li Ming’s 

Global Mart y (919-401-5212; www. 

facebook.com/lmglobalmart) and Taqueria 

La Vaquita y (919-402-0209; www. 

lavaquitanc.com) 

photos, top-bottom: Foster’s Market - Jessie Gladdek/DCVB; Chelsea Antiques - Jessie Gladdek/DCVB 


Rockwood District 

University Drive at Durham-Chapel Hill Blvd., West Central Durham 

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www.durham-nc.com


Southpoint & Southern Durham 

Southern Durham is home to one of the nation’s top super-regional malls, The Streets at 

Southpoint. The Southpoint area includes several retail centers that exist symbiotically with 

the mall – Renaissance Village, Renaissance Center, and Sutton Station – that offer both big 

box stores and local boutiques. Look no further for a weekend full of retail therapy! 

• Shop ‘til you drop at Nordstrom, 

Macy’s, the Apple Store, and a bevy 

of luxury shops at The Streets at 

Southpoint (919-572-8808; www. 

streetsatsouthpoint.com). 

• Catch an IMAX show at AMC 

Southpoint 17 cinemas (919-313- 

6627; www.streetsatsouthpoint.com/ 

movies). 

• Get in line early at Rise Biscuits & 

Donuts y for a mouth-watering 

maple bacon doughnut or a hot 

sausage biscuit (919-248-2992; www. 

risebiscuitsdonuts.com). 

• Explore the Jordan Lake Game 

Lands, a part of a14,000 acre reservoir 

providing a habitat for many native 

species, including foxes, deer, and 

waterfowl (919-362-0586; www. 

ncparks.gov/Visit/parks/jord/main.php). 

• Enjoy exercise in the outdoors on 

the American Tobacco Trail (www. 

triangletrails.org). 

• Choose from more than 50 dining 

options in Southern Durham. There’s 

something for every palate! 

• Stay close to Southpoint shopping 

at one of several lodging options. 

• Visit Patterson’s Mill Country 

Store, Inc., a turn-of-the-century 

pharmacy and store that displays 

and sells unique memorabilia (919- 

493-8149; www.pattersonsmill.com). 


DURHAM FRESH DAILY: Southpoint 

is home to some of the 

development that’s taking 

place all over Durham 

– there are new hotels, 

shopping centers, and more on 

the way. See page eight for more. 

photos, top-bottom: The Streets at Southpoint - The Streets at Southpoint/DCVB; American Tobacco Trail - DCVB

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Research Triangle Park 

Groundbreaking research and technological discovery are a big part of Durham’s innovative 

character. More than 170 companies are a part of Research Triangle Park (RTP), a global 

epicenter of technological innovation and the largest and oldest operating science park in 

North America. Seventy-five percent of this seven mile long pastoral setting is nestled in the 

southeastern corner of Durham County, surrounded on three sides by the City of Durham. 

• Tour Research Triangle Park (RTP) 

by car to see Fortune 100 businesses 

and institutions that advance 

innovation and discovery. Get a feel for 

the vibe of the area with lunch at one 

of the following places, and look for 

RTP workers who are easily identified 

by their corporate ID tags (919-549- 

8181; www.rtp.org). 

photos, top-bottom: Research Triangle Park - Advanced Aerial Photography/DCVB; Scientists at work - RTI/DCVB 

• Don’t be a jerk at Jamaica Jamaica y. 

Eat jerk chicken and plantains and 

imagine warm breezes and clear 

blue waters (919-544-1532; durham. 

citysearch.com/profile/6204018/). 

• Watch as the meat falls off the bone at 

Backyard BBQ Pit y, once featured on 

the Travel Channel’s Man vs. Food (919- 

544-9911; www.sweetribs.com). 

Did you know? 

• AstroTurf was invented 

in 1965 by scientists at 

Chemstrand, a subsidiary of 

Monsanto in RTP. 

• The Universal Product Code, 

or barcode, was developed in 

1973 by IBM at RTP. 

• Drugs such as AZT and Zantac 

were invented at labs in RTP. 

DURHAM FRESH DAILY: RTP isn’t 

content with all its impressive 

accomplishments to date. 

Redevelopment is underway to 

add retail and residential areas. 

Head to durh.am/rtpparkcenter 

to learn more. 

www.durham-nc.com


More Neighborhoods to Know 

Get off the beaten path and discover some of Durham’s smaller neighborhoods and local 

attractions, which offer something for everyone. 

Northern Durham 

Northern Durham is full of older neighborhoods 

with distinct character, expansive picturesque 

farms, as well as city parks and nature areas. 

• Hike along a beautiful babbling river at 

historic West Point on the Eno (919- 

471-1623; durhamnc.gov/ich/op/prd/Pages/ 

Heritage-Parks.aspx) or at Eno River State Park 

(919-383-1686; www.ncparks.gov/Visit/parks/ 

enri/main.php). 

• Fish for bass at Lake Michie (pronounced 

“Mickey”), one of the best places to fish for 

largemouth bass in central North Carolina. Rent 

a boat or fish from the shore (919-477-3906; 

durhamnc.gov/ich/op/prd/Pages/City-Lakes.aspx). 

• Take a boat out on the water at Little River 

Lake (919-477-7889; durhamnc.gov/ich/op/prd/ 

Pages/City-Lakes.aspx). 

• Put your trip to Durham on the right course. 

Lake Winds Golf Course (919-471-4653; 

www.lakewindsgolfcourse.com) and Umstead 

Pines at Willowhaven (919-641-1266; www. 

umsteadpines.com) are excellent options. 

photos, top-bottom: West Point on the Eno - Stewart Waller/DCVB; Durham Golf - DCVB 

15-501 at Mt. Moriah 

This commercialized area near the intersection of Hwy. 15-501 and Mt. Moriah Rd. is part of 

the main thoroughfare between Durham and Chapel Hill. 

• Sleep tight right off of Interstate 40 at one of several lodging properties. Choose from amenities 

like complimentary breakfast, high-speed wireless internet, and access to a fitness center. 

• Find everything you need (and everything you didn’t know you needed!), including clothes, shoes, 

and wine at big box retailers in New Hope Commons and Patterson Place shopping centers. 

• Choose from more than a dozen restaurants, including many nationally recognizable brands. 


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photos, top-bottom: Hayti Heritage Center - DCVB; NCCU Students - NCCU/DCVB; Musuem of Life + Science - Stewart Waller/DCVB; Northgate Mall - DCVB 

Hayti and North Carolina Central University 

Hayti (pronounced Hay-tie) was a unique African-American enclave in Durham, flourishing from 

the 1880s to the 1940s. Urban renewal scattered this community, but its history is preserved by 

the St. Joseph’s Historic Foundation at the Hayti Heritage Center and at North Carolina Central 

University. 

Interstate 85 Corridor 

Along Interstate 85 in Durham lies a bevy 

of visitor resources, along with a thriving 

Hispanic community. 

• Flit with butterflies at one of the largest 

butterfly houses in the United States at the 

NC Museum of Life + Science, an awardwinning, 

family-friendly indoor and outdoor 

experiential science center (919-220-5429; www. 

lifeandscience.org). 

• Delight in eastern North Carolina-style handchopped 

BBQ at Hog Heaven y (919-286-7447; 

www.hogheavenbarbecue.com). 

• Shop over 140 businesses at Northgate Mall 

(919-286-4400; www.northgatemall.com). 

• Enjoy authentic tacos and a salsa bar at 

Super Taqueria y (919-220-9884) 

• See a show at St. Joseph’s Performance 

Hall at the Hayti Heritage Center, a 400- 

seat national landmark in the former St. 

Joseph’s AME Church (919-683-1709; 

www.hayti.org). 

• Visit the NCCU Art Museum for one 

of North Carolina’s leading collections 

of works by African-American artists 

(919-530-6211; www.nccu.edu/visitors/ 

art_museum). 

• Take a walk around NCCU’s campus. 

NCCU was the first publicly funded liberal 

arts college for African Americans in the 

country (919-530-6295; www.nccu.edu). 

www.durham-nc.com

40 ArtS & entertainment 

Culturally Inclined 

Durham is rich with culture. From the native Piedmont 

blues to world-famous musicians that call Durham 

home, from beloved neighborhood bars to beerconnoisseur 

havens, from old factories turned artist 

studios to an international documentary film festival, 

the Bull City offers new arts and entertainment nightly. 


MORE ONLINE: 

Visit durh.am/ 

performingarts40 to explore 

Durham’s entertainment and 

nightlife options, search the event 

calendar, and find plenty of ways 

photos: Carolina Theatre - Nicholas D’Amato/DCVB


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Sweet Sounds of Summer 

Summer is outdoor concert season in Durham – a time when all you need to enjoy great live 

music is a blanket or a couple of lawn chairs. As usual, Durham has something for everyone, 

and music lovers can find pop, rock, soul, jazz, classical, and more. 

Free outdoor concert series like Center Stage 

at American Tobacco, the Find Your Cool 

Summer Concert Series, and the Rock the 

Park Music and Movie Series are exceptionally 

popular draws for Durham residents and visitors 

alike. Popular local and regional bands play 

while children dance and dogs lead their owners 

to the smells of local food trucks. Relax as the 

sun dips below the horizon and the moon 

illuminates the sky to the tunes of rock, soul, 

jazz, blues, and more. 

The Ciompi Quartet Summer Series brings joy 

to classical music lovers. While the music isn’t 

outdoors, visitors are only steps away from 

the exquisite 55-acre public gardens. Duke 

Performances’ Music in the Gardens hosts 


various artists and genres on the lawn behind 

the Sarah P. Duke Gardens’ Visitor Center. 

Catching a live show has become a standard 

practice at Durham’s local shopping centers. The 

Brightleaf Square Concert Series is a popular 

free outdoor music series, drawing curious 

onlookers, shoppers, and music lovers into the 

brick-lined district. The Streets at Southpoint’s 

Music on Main music series is also free, outdoor, 

and near hundreds of places to shop, eat, and be 

entertained. 

DURHAM FRESH DAILY: 

Find out what’s happening 

while you’re in town. 

Search a full list of almost 

5,000 events at www. 

durhameventcalendar.com. 

left page photo: Music in the Gardens - Duke Performances; right page photo: Art of Cool Festival - Mel Brown/DCVB

Bull City Jazz 

With a growing local music scene, Durham is an 

up and coming destination for jazz music. 

One of the most exciting Durham jazz developments 

is the Art of Cool Project, an organization that has 

been instrumental (pun intended) in hosting frequent 

concerts and educational programs around Durham. 

The group also teamed up with NC Central University 

last year to revamp the annual jazz festival that the 

school has hosted since 1990. The second annual 

Art of Cool Festival takes place on April 24-26, 2015, 

with 30 performances at five indoor and two outdoor 

locations (919-864-8161; www.theartofcoolproject.com). 

North Carolina Central University also has a choir, a 

Jazz Ensemble, and a Jazz Vocal Ensemble that delight 

audiences with jazz arrangements. Both ensembles 

have twice performed at the White House (919-490- 

1121; www.nccu.edu/academics/sc/liberalarts/music/ 

ensembles.cfm). 

To see live jazz music in Durham, check out 

downtown’s Beyu Caffé (919-683-1058; www.beyucaffe. 

com), a finalist for the Indy Week’s “Best Place to See 

Jazz or Blues.” For more, head to Cuban Revolution 

(919-687-4300; www.thecubanrevolution.com) on Friday 

nights, or stop by The Durham Jazz Workshop (919- 

486-5299; www.durhamjazzworkshop.org) or the Mary 

Lou Williams Center for Black Culture (919-684-3814; 

www.studentaffairs.duke.edu/mlw) 

Bull City, Music City 

In 2011, Merge Records added 

a Grammy to their illustrious 

catalogue of music when one of 

their artists, Arcade Fire, won 

album of the year, cementing a 

legacy of critically adored music 

from the Durham label. 

But Merge, including their Durhambased 

artists like the Mountain 

Goats and Mount Moriah, is only 

one part of a musically inclined 

culture that permeates Durham. 

Other local music makers include: 

• Folk band Hiss Golden 

Messenger and indie duo 

Sylvan Esso, who released 

albums in 2014 to much 

critical acclaim 

• Jazz musicians like the 

legendary Branford Marsalis 

and the six-time Grammynominated 

Nnenna Freelon 

• Shirley Caesar, a Gospel 

songstress with 11 Grammy 

awards to her name 

• Rapper 9th Wonder, another 

Grammy winner who has 

produced songs for Jay-Z, 

Erykah Badu, and Mary J. Blige. 

Check out our YouTube playlist 

of some of Durham’s best acts at 

durh.am/playlist35, and then head 

to Motorco, Pinhook, and Duke 

Coffeehouse to see them (and 

others!) live when you’re in town. 


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Pick Your Nightlife Vibe 

Make the weekend come alive by catching a live performance, having a drink, and getting 

a treat at one of many restaurants. 

Date Night 

Girls Night 

Low Key 

with the Locals 

Dress your best to see 

a show at Durham 

Performing Arts Center 

(919-680-2787; 

www.dpacnc.com) 

Taste favorite ice cream 

flavors like Vietnamese coffee 

or salted butter caramel at 

The Parlour y (919-564-7999; 

theparlourdurham.com) 

Pretend it’s the 1940s with 

Southern cocktails at Alley 

Twenty Six y (919-213- 

1267; www.alleytwentysix. 

com) 

Peruse art at the Nasher 

Museum of Art at Duke 

University (919-684-5135; 

www.nasher.duke.edu) 

Indulge in uniquely 

flavored cupcakes 

at The Cupcake Bar 

(919-816-2905; www. 

cupcakebarbakery.com) 

Sip some wine at 

West End Wine Bar 

(919-381-4228; www. 

westendwinebar.com) 

Sway to the music at 

Motorco Music Hall’s lowkey 

scene (919-901-0875; 

www.motorcomusic.com) 

Snack on food-truck fare 

from Chirba Chirba y 

(www.chirbachirba.com) 

or other rotating trucks, 

parked on Rigsbee Ave. 

Have a freshly brewed 

pint of Carver sweet 

potato lager at Fullsteam 

Brewery y (919-682-2337; 

www.fullsteam.ag), or try a 

common-sense cocktail at 

Surf Club (919-294-9661) 

y = Celebrated Cuisine; see page 65 for more 

photos: DPAC, Durham Performing Arts Center - DPAC/DCVB; Motorco Music Hall - Ash Crowe/DCVB; West End Wine Bar - West End Wine Bar/DCVB; all other images by DCVB 


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MORE ONLINE: Try one of our suggested evening lineups or go online to create 

your own. Visit durh.am/nightlife45 for a complete listing of nightlife options. 

Kick Back Like 

a College Kid 

Out On the Town 

Stick around 

Southern Durham 

Chill to the music at Duke 

Coffeehouse (www. 

dukecoffeehouse.org) 

Try out pizzas, sandiwches, 

and wings with local flavor 

at Mattie B’s Public House 

(919-401-8600; 

www.mattiebs.com) 

photos: Duke Coffeehouse - Ash Crowe/DCVB; AMC Southpoint 17 + IMAX - The Streets at Southpoint/DCVB; all other images by DCVB 

Get your game on: shoot 

pool at West End Billiards 

(919-717-3915) or head over 

to Social (919-687-6969; 

www.socialdurham.com) to 

try out their collection of 

old arcade games 

Find your late night 

munchie bliss until 4 a.m. at 

Cosmic Cantina (919-286- 

1875; www.facebook.com/ 

CosmicCantina) 

Everyone is welcome 

for concerts or karaoke 

at The Pinhook 

(919-667-1100; www. 

thepinhook.com) 

Decide on drinks and 

dessert and just “be you” at 

Beyú Caffé (919-683-1058; 

www.beyucaffe.com) 

Let the DJ inspire 

your dance moves at 

The Bar (919-956-2929; 

www.thebardurham.com), an 

LGBTQ neighborhood bar 

Screen the newest 

releases on IMAX at AMC 

Southpoint 17 cinemas 

(919-313-6627; www. 

streetsatsouthpoint.com/ 

movies) 

Select from 32 beers on tap 

or try a late-night snack at 

City Beverage (919-401- 

6500; www.citybeveragedurham.com) 

www.durham-nc.com


Curtain Calls 

It’s hard to choose from the more than 450 shows performed in Durham annually. Black-box 

theaters showcase local productions, classic scripts, and experimental works of art, while 

larger venues draw well-known acts and nationally touring shows. 

Know Before You Go On Stage in 2015 

DPAC, Durham Performing 

Arts Center is one of the 

busiest theaters in the 

country. DPAC regularly fills 

its 2,700 seats for concerts, 

comedy, dance, the SunTrust 

Broadway theater series, and 

more (919-680-2787; www. 

dpacnc.com). 

The Carolina Theatre is a 

renovated 1926 Beaux Artsstyle 

building that includes 

the magnificent Fletcher Hall 

for live performances and 

two adjacent cinemas 

(919-560-3040; www. 

carolinatheatre.org). 

Duke Performances hosts 

professional and student 

events at B.N. Duke, Baldwin, 

and Page Auditoriums; 

Reynolds Industries Theater; 

Sheafer Lab Theater; and 

other local venues. The 

eclectic lineup brings 

internationally notable acts to 

Durham (919-660-3356; www. 

dukeperformances.org). 


Music: Tony Bennett, Michael 

Bolton, John Mellencamp, 

Indigo Girls 

Theater: Motown the Musical, 

Kinky Boots, Jersey Boys, 

Pippin, Newsies, Carolina 

Ballet’s Swan Lake, American 

Dance Festival performances 

Comedy: David Sedaris 

Gordon Lightfoot, The Flying 

Karamazov Brothers, Isabella 

Rossellini, Cassandra Wilson, 

The Jungle Book, Paula 

Poundstone, The Chamber 

Orchestra of the Triangle, Full 

Frame Documentary Film 

Festival 

Jerusalem Quartet, Anthony 

Braxton Diamond Curtain 

Wall Quintet, Ari Picker 

of Lost in the Trees, Vusi 

Mahlasela, Alice Russell, 

American Contemporary 

Music Ensemble, Lila Downs 

Durham has great performing arts all year long. Each venue has its own 

calendar, but all shows are listed online at www.durhameventcalendar.com. 

photos: DPAC, Durham Performing Arts Center - DPAC/DCVB; Carolina Theatre - Carolina Theatre/Nick D’Amato; Baldwin Auditorium - Pfeiffer Partners/DCVB

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Know Before You Go On Stage in 2015 

The award winning NCCU 

Department of Theatre & 

Dance performs in the 300-seat 

theater in the Farrison-Newton 

Communications Building 

at North Carolina Central 

University. Hosts theatrical and 

musical performances, as well 

as lectures and discussions 

(919-530-6242; www.nccu. 

edu/academics/sc/liberalarts/ 

theatrerdrama/index.cfm). 

Check www.nccu.edu/ 

Academics/sc/artsand 

sciences/theatredrama/ 

production-season.cfm for full 

schedule each semester. 

photos: NCCU Performance - NCCU/DCVB; St. Joseph’s Performance Hall - DCVB; Manbites Dog Theater Company - DCVB; Common Ground Theatre - Common Ground Theatre/DCVB 

St. Joseph’s Performance 

Hall is the restored former 

sanctuary of St. Joseph’s AME 

Church, one of America’s 

first autonomous African- 

American churches. On 

the National Register of 

Historic Places, this 1891 

Richardsonian Romanesque 

building includes stained 

glass windows (919-683-1709; 

www.hayti.org). 

Manbites Dog Theater 

Company is a professional, 

nonprofit theater company 

producing new and 

challenging productions 

(919-682-3343; www. 

manbitesdogtheater.org). 

Common Ground 

Theatre Company performs 

in an intimate black-box 

theater. In addition to 

performances, the venue also 

hosts classes, rehearsals, and 

events (919-698-3870; www. 

cgtheatre.com). 

Hayti Heritage Film Festival, 

rotating art exhibits, dance 

classes, and more. Check 

hayti.org for a full schedule. 

Paris ‘76, The Fairytale Lives 

of Russian Girls, And the 

Ass Saw the Angel. Visit 

manbitesdogtheater.org to 

check schedule. 

Performances from local and 

regional artists, including 

both improv and plays. Visit 

cgtheatre.com to see what’s 

coming up. 

www.durham-nc.com


Local Favorites 

You want to be in the know, so we made it easy for you. We compiled local “best of” lists from 

Durham’s daily newspaper, The Herald-Sun, and the weekly newspaper, Indy Week – just for you! 

• Cocktail and Bartender in Durham County: 

Shannon Healy, Alley 26 (919-213-1267; 

www.alleytwentysix.com) 

• Live Entertainment and Bloody Mary: 

Motorco Music Hall 

(919-901-0875; motorcomusic.com) 

• Draft Beer Selection: Tyler’s Restaurant & 

Taproom (919-433-0345; www.tylerstaproom.com) 

• Live Theater Venue: DPAC, Durham 

Performing Arts Center (919-680-2787; 

www.dpacnc.com) 

• Local Brewery and Neighborhood Bar in 

Durham County: Fullsteam Brewery 

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

• Margarita: Dos Perros (919-956-2750; 

www.dosperrosrestaurant.com) 

• Open Mic: The Pinhook (919-667-1100; 

www.thepinhook.com) 

• Place to Hear Country, Bluegrass, Jazz, or 

Blues: The Blue Note Grill (919-401-1979; 

www.thebluenotegrill.com) 


• Place to Shoot Pool: The Green Room 

(www.greenroomdurham.com; 919-286-2359) 

• Sports Bar: Tobacco Road Sports Café (919- 

937-9909; www.tobaccoroadsportscafe.com) 

• Trivia Night: Bull McCabe’s Irish Pub (919-682- 

3061; www.bullmccabesirishpub.com) 

• Theater to See a Blockbuster Movie: 

AMC Southpoint 17 (888-262-4386; 

www.amctheatres.com) 

• Theater to See an Independent Film: 

Carolina Theatre (919-560-3030; www. 

carolinatheatre.org) 

• After-Work Scene and Outdoor Venue: 

Durham Bulls Athletic Park (919-687-6500; 

www.durhambulls.com) 

MORE ONLINE: Find the full list of 

local favorites, including dining 

and shopping categories, at durh.am/ 

favorites48. 

photo: DPAC – Durham Performing Arts Center - Jessie Turner/DCVB

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photo: Full Frame Documentary Film Festival - Full Frame/DCVB 

Film Festivals in Focus 

Not only was Durham the location for famous 

movies like Bull Durham and Kiss the Girls, 

but it also hosts several film festivals each 

year. Filmmakers and film lovers travel from 

across the country to share, enjoy, and 

discuss this beloved art form. 

The biggest and most well-known of Durham’s 

festivals is the annual Full Frame Documentary 

Film Festival, which occurs each April in Downtown 

Durham. Internationally known, with thousands of 

attendees, the festival screens more than 100 films 

over four days and offers opportunities to interact 

with directors, subjects, and producers (919-687-4100; 

www.fullframefest.org). 

Durham is also home to the 10-day NC Gay and 

Lesbian Film Festival, the second-largest gay and 

lesbian film festival in the Southeast. This event occurs 

in late August and early September each year (919-560- 

3030; www.festivals.carolinatheatre.org/ncglff). 

Below is a list of Durham’s annual film events: 

• BrickFlix LEGO Shorts Film Festival 

• ComiQuest Film Festival 

• International Screendance Festival 

• Escapism Film Festival 

• Full Frame Documentary Film Festival 

• Hayti Heritage Film Festival 

• NC Gay & Lesbian Film Festival 

• NC Latin American Film Festival 

• Nevermore Film Festival 

• Retrofantasma Film Series 

• Strange Beauty Film Festival 

Durham Fresh Daily: Carolina 

Theatre will recognize the Civil 

War sesquicentennial with a film 

series, from January through March. 

Acclaimed films like The Outlaw 

Josey Wales, Glory, and The Red 

Badge of Courage will return to the big screen for limited 

viewings (919-560-3040; www.carolinatheatre.org). 

Documentary Arts 

Given Durham’s own fascinating story, 

it’s not surprising that it is a city with 

great support for the documentary arts, 

empowering artists and citizens to tell 

their own stories. 

Duke University’s Center for 

Documentary Studies (CDS) offers 

classes and resources for individuals 

interested film, photography, and essays, 

and puts on more than 50 events a year at 

the Full Frame Theatre and four galleries. 

Programming also includes the Full Frame 

Documentary Film Festival (919-660-3663; 

documentarystudies.duke.edu). 

In addition, the Southern 

Documentary Fund (SDF) supports 

and cultivates documentary films made 

in and about the American South, 

hosting many events and screenings 

each year (919-308-3714; www. 

southerndocumentaryfund.org). 

MORE ONLINE: Head to the CDS and 

SDF websites (listed above) to learn 

more about their current offerings. 

www.durham-nc.com


Visual Art: See It, Make It, Buy It 

Durham is a great place for creative people to show off their artistic side. Whether you want to 

look at art, create it, or just want to buy it and take it home, Durham has something for you. 

With a world-class art museum and dozens of local galleries and exhibits, Durham’s art community is 

a thriving place for artists and admirers alike. 

• The Nasher Museum of Art at Duke University brings Durham to 

the national scene with traveling exhibits and a permanent gallery 

of contemporary, African-American, Medieval, and American art. 

Admission to the museum is inexpensive and is free on Thursday 

evenings from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. Take a free tour Thursdays at 6 p.m. 

and Sundays at 2 p.m., and make sure to visit the Food & Wine 

recommended Nasher Museum Café y, serving seasonal recipes 

made from fresh ingredients. If you’re interested in attending 

a sketching class, check the Nasher’s event calendar for more 

information (919-684-5135; www.nasher.duke.edu). 

• The Durham Arts Council is a nonprofit that supports art in the 

community. In addition to offering grants and classes, they host 

exhibits and events in four studios in the Durham Arts Council 

Building (919-560-2787; www.durhamarts.org). 

• The Carrack Modern Art gallery is a zero-commission art gallery for 

short, independent art shows (www.thecarrack.org). 


DURHAM FRESH DAILY: The 

Durham arts community 

has recently completed a 

mural honoring the area’s 

civil rights legacy. Check out 

their newly finished work, 

located next to the Durham 

Arts Council Building on 

Morris St, and go online to 

learn more about the project 

(durh.am/crmural).

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left page photo: Nasher Museum of Art - Brad Feinknopf/Nasher Museum of Art; right page photo: Pleiades Gallery - Lissa Gotwals/DCVB; Third Friday Durham - Jessie Gladdek/DCVB 

• Pleiades Gallery is located in Downtown 

Durham and is a collective of local artists (919- 

797-2706; www.pleiadesartdurham.com). 

• Explore African-American themes at the NCCU 

Art Musuem (919-530-6211; www.nccu.edu/ 

visitors/art_museum) or at The Hayti Heritage 

Center, which includes an artists’ studio, 

a dance studio, the two-level Lyda Moore 

Merrick Gallery, and the Rhythm & Blues 

Gallery (919-683-1709; www.hayti.org). 

• Claymakers Gallery is a showcase of North 

Carolina pottery and ceramic art that also 

offers a retail sales gallery, individual studio 

areas, supplies, and pottery classes (919-530- 

8355; www.claymakers.com). 

• Browse and buy art at collectives like Golden 

Belt (919-967-7700; www.goldenbeltarts.com) 

and the Bull City Arts Collaborative (www. 

bullcityarts.com), both of which feature studios, 

galleries, and other creative groups and 

organizations. 

• Beloved sustainable arts center The Scrap 

Exchange promotes creativity through 

material reuse and environmental awareness, 

offering classes like “Transforming Plastic Bags 

into Butterfly Art.” The Scrap Exchange is now 

in a new, expanded location, allowing them to 

offer even more to their creative visitors. (919- 

688-6960; www.scrapexchange.org). 

MORE ONLINE: We couldn’t fit all the art 

galleries in this guide, but don’t worry, 

there’s more online at durh.am/durhamart. 

Durham Art Events 

Discover more Durham events on page 61. 

Visit www.durhamculture.com and www. 

durhameventcalendar.com for additional 

calendar and art resources. 

• The American Dance Festival is the 

largest and most influential modern 

dance festival in the world, featuring 

performances and workshops (www. 

americandancefestival.org). 

• CenterFest Arts Festival is the 

longest-running juried outdoor arts 

festival in North Carolina, bringing 

dozens of artists to Durham from near 

and far (centerfest.durhamarts.org). 

• The Durham Art Walk is a celebration 

of visual arts and fine crafts held in 

Downtown Durham every spring. It’s 

a great way to do some shopping and 

support local artists at the same time 

(www.durhamartwalk.com). 

• The Durham Craft Market takes 

place across from the Durham Farmers’ 

Market every Saturday from 8 a.m. to 

noon. You can find all kinds of oneof-a-kind 

products, from pottery to 

jewelry and from candles to clothing 

(www.durhamcraftmarket.com). 

• Third Friday Durham is a monthly 

event where Durham’s galleries, studios, 

and other art-related businesses offer 

openings and other special events, 

allowing enthusiasts a regular chance 

to see (and buy!) new art (www. 

thirdfridaydurham.com). 

www.durham-nc.com

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NATURE & Recreation 

Discover the Outdoors 

Inside the city and out, Durham’s outdoors provide 

great opportunities. Over 96,000 acres of forestland 

beckon with new discoveries (like one of the 26 rare 

plant species in the area). Golfers should (if they 

can!) squeeze a shot through the trees on one of 

Durham’s golf courses, and everyone can enjoy the 

horticultural splendor of one of the most renowned 

public gardens in the country. Take a bike ride or go 

for a hike – there’s plenty out there to explore. 


Things to Know: Licenses are 

required for fishing, trapping, and 

hunting. They’re available at sporting 

goods and outdoor activity stores and 

online at www.ncwildlife.org. Children 

16 and under are not required to have 

a license, but must be accompanied 

by a licensed adult. Hunting is subject 

to game seasons and day restrictions 

by the NC Wildlife Commission.

Naturally Beautiful 

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left page photo: Museum of Life + Science - Brian Mullins/Museum of Life + Science; right page photo: Sarah P. Duke Gardens - Duke Photography, Megan Morr 

Regardless of the season, Durham’s outdoor beauty is a breath of fresh air. Lofty pines, 

stately oaks, abundant evergreens – both in urban and rural areas (some just a 20-minute 

drive from downtown) – create a beautiful setting that may be hard to leave. Here are some 

of the top spots for scenic landscapes in Durham: 

• Pack a picnic to eat in the Sarah P. Duke Gardens, one of the premier gardens in the United 

States. Roam through 55-acres full of more than 4,500 colorful plant varieties viewable from 

more than five miles of walkways and paths (919-684-3698; www.gardens.duke.edu). 

• Let the kids play among grassy knolls and massive oak trees at Forest Hills Park, one of more 

than 60 Durham Parks (919-560-4355; durhamnc.gov/ich/op/prd/Pages/Home.aspx). 

• Stop and smell the roses at the Witherspoon Rose Culture, one of the region’s largest rose 

displays with 2,000 rose bushes (919-489-4446; www.witherspoonrose.com). 

• Catch largemouth bass on the shore or with rented boats at Lake Michie Recreation Area 

(919-477-3906; durhamnc.gov/ich/op/prd/Pages/City-Lakes.aspx). 

• Dip a toe into the Eno River at Eno River State Park (919-383-1686; www.ncparks.gov/Visit/parks/ 

enri/main.php) or at West Point on the Eno City Park after an invigorating hike (919-471-1623; 

durhamnc.gov/ich/op/prd/Pages/Heritage-Parks.aspx). 

• Step onto a sandy beach before taking the plunge at Rolling View State Recreation Area at 

Falls Lake (919-676-1027; http://www.ncparks.gov/Visit/parks/fala/main.php). 

• Push off from the shore in a rented electric motor boat or rowboat from the City of Durham at 

Little River Lake (919-477-7889; durhamnc.gov/ich/op/prd/Pages/City-Lakes.aspx). 

MORE ONLINE: 

Use the internet to help you escape the modern world: find more nature listings online 

at durh.am/nature53. 

www.durham-nc.com

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Family Fun 

Durham offers great experiences for the kids in 

our lives that can bring out the kid in us – wideeyed 

wonder and giddy excitement included. 

Escape the heat and learn about water at the same 

time! The Museum of Life + Science’s Into the Mist is 

a playscape where kids can watch clouds form, find 

rainbows, and play in the refreshing mist. The museum 

also has many more hands-on exhibits, including two 

new ones coming in 2015 you can learn about on page 

nine of this guide (919-220-5429; www. 

lifeandscience.org). 

“Play ball!” is a common 

refrain in Durham because 

it is the home base for the most 

famous Minor League baseball team 

in the world, the Durham Bulls. The newly renovated 

ballpark has activity areas for kids, lots of food, and 

stunning views (919-687-6500; www.durhambulls.com). 

Kids of all ages like to be active, and DefyGravity 

(919-825-1010; www.defygravity.us) and SkyZone (919- 

425-0800; www.skyzone.com/durham) allow them to soar 

to new heights! These trampoline sports arenas are 

the sorts of places that plant smiles on faces that take 

days to fade. Wheels Fun Park (919-598-1944; www. 

wheelsfunparkdurham.com) gives kids ways to enjoy 

staying on the ground, including a roller skating rink 

and go-karts. 

If you can plan ahead with an appointment, visit the 

Duke Lemur Center to see the largest population of 

lemurs anywhere in the world, outside of their native 

Madagascar. You can even walk with the lemurs in their 

natural habitat (919-489-3364; www.lemur.duke.edu). 

DURHAM FRESH DAILY: Complete 

your day with a visit to local 

favorite, Locopops y, serving all 

kinds of fun flavored popsicles. 

Options change with the seasons, 

but look out for flavors like mango 

chile, rhubarb black currant, and s’mores 

(919-286-3500; www.ilovelocopops.com)! 


If the best things in life are 

free, then Durham is a great 

place to be! 

• For lovers of the outdoors, 

Durham’s city parks offer 

numerous no-cost activities 

like playgrounds, a state-ofthe-art 

skate park, and even 

spraygrounds to fight the 

summer heat (919-560-4355; 

durhamnc.gov/ich/op/prd/Pages/ 

Home.aspx). 

• The Sarah P. Duke Gardens 

(919-684-3698; www.gardens. 

duke.edu) and the American 

Tobacco campus also offer 

great spaces to explore and 

enjoy the outdoors free of 

charge (919-433-1566; www. 

americantobaccocampus.com). 

• With a few dollars, get creative 

at The Scrap Exchange (919- 

688-6960; www.scrapexchange. 

org) or ride the carousel at 

Northgate Mall (919-286-4400; 

www.northgatemall.com). 

photo: Durham Parks & Recreation - Susan/Murray/DCVB


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Sporting Team Pride in Durham 

With multiple world-renowned sports teams, it’s no wonder that Durham is the “City of 

Champions.” Experience the smell of victory whether you’re on the court, in the field, 

on the bleachers, or in the stands. 

• In 1988, Bull Durham made the Durham Bulls 

Baseball Club the most famous minor league 

team in the country. The Triple-A affiliate of the 

Tampa Bay Rays now plays in the freshly renovated 

10,000-seat Durham Bulls Athletic Park. Tickets 

are easy to get and are often as low as $6. Watch 

the Bulls play on a breezy summer evening 

while enjoying a hotdog as the sun sets behind 

historic tobacco warehouses (919-687-6500; www. 

durhambulls.com). 

• The Duke University Blue Devils (919-681- 

2583; www.goduke.com) are well known for their 

men’s basketball team successes (including four 

NCAA titles), but there’s more to learn at the 

Duke Basketball Museum & Sports Hall of 

Fame. The museum highlights the basketball 

program’s history, along with the university’s 24 other Division I squads. The famed Cameron Indoor 

Stadium is regularly rated one of the best atmospheres in college sports for its cozy nature, and any 

game watched there will be unforgettable. Although men’s basketball tickets are hard to come by, 

the highly regarded women’s basketball team also plays in Cameron, and their games are a great 

experience (919-613-7500; durh.am/cameronindoor). 

• The NC Central University Eagles have teams in football, basketball, and 12 other men’s and 

women’s NCAA sports and have exciting and accessible home games as a member of the Mid-Eastern 

Athletic Conference (MEAC) (919-530-7057; www.nccueaglepride.com). 

Bull Durham on Location 

The Historic Durham Athletic Park (HDAP) is the former home of the 

Durham Bulls and the filming location of the hit movie Bull Durham. 

Routinely considered one of the greatest sports movies of all time 

by sources like ESPN, Esquire, and The American Film Institute, Bull 

Durham shows off the historic site, built as El Toro Park in 1926. The 

HDAP is now home to festivals, special events, and amateur baseball 

games each year. Situated in the Central Park District, it’s only a short 

walk from the heart of downtown to the site of Durham and cinema 

history (919-687-6546; durh.am/historicdap). 


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left page photo: Durham Bulls Athletic Park - DCVB; right page photos, top-bottom: Bike Rack - DCVB; Durham Golf Course - DCVB; Quail Roost Farms - Hamilton Creative Photography 

Biking the Bull City 

Sometimes two wheels are greater than four, and many parts of 

Durham are easily accessible by bike: 

• Get from Duke University’s West Campus to the Golden Belt arts 

complex on the east side of Downtown Durham in less than 30 

minutes at a leisurely pace (919-967-7700; www.goldenbeltarts.com). 

• Cruise around Downtown Durham, Duke (919-684-8111; www. 

duke.edu) and NCCU campuses (919-530-6295; www.nccu.edu), and 

Ninth Street to get a glimpse of Durham’s architecture and enjoy 

the shade of hundred-year-old oaks that line many city streets. 

Riding in Style 

Relaxing on the Green 

Spring is a great time to have an equine adventure in Durham. 

There are a half-dozen farms that offer lessons, trail rides, and 

competitions for both novice riders and horse enthusiasts. 

B-Bar Farm & Tack Shop, Castle French Farm, Dead Broke 

Farm, Quail Roost Farms, Shiloh Farms, and Triton Stables 

are all within a 30-minute drive of Downtown Durham. 

Take a swing at Durham’s three public golf courses, including one 

that is over a century old. Just north of Duke’s West Campus is 

Hillandale Golf Course, an affordable and historic Donald Ross 

course that recently underwent an extensive rennovation 

(919-286-4211; www.hillandalegolf.com). 

On Duke’s campus, find The Duke University Golf Club (919-681- 

2288; www.golf.duke.edu), a challenging Robert Trent Jones course 

adjacent to the AAA four-diamond Washington Duke Inn. 

Lakeshore Golf Course in northeast Durham is an entry-level 

course for casual and experienced players alike (919-596-2401; 

www.lakeshoregc.com). 

Durham Fresh Daily: Sometimes Fresh 

Daily means trying out a sport that dates 

to the 1500s. Opening early 2015, 

the Triangle Curling Club ice rink will 

give both enthusiasts and novices a 

dedicated facility to hone their curling 

skills (www.trianglecurling.com). 

MORE ONLINE: 

Visit durh.am/recreation57 

for additional information about 

Durham’s recreation options, 

including rentals, tours, as well as 

links to the, well, links (that’s golf 

lingo for courses, FYI). 

www.durham-nc.com


Picture Perfect 

Durham is full of picture-perfect places, but 

here are five that will immortalize your trip: 

1 

Snap a shot of Major the Bull, the statue and 

emblem of the Bull City, at CCB Plaza in the 

heart of downtown. Look for where North Corcoran 

St. intersects with W. Parrish St. 

2 

3 

Find Wool E. Bull, the mascot for the Durham 

Bulls baseball team, at a home game at 

Durham Bulls Athletic Park. 

Capture the angles of the American Tobacco 

Water Tower through your lens while 

standing on the ground at the American Tobacco 

Campus. 

4 

5 

See hallowed sports halls at Cameron Indoor 

Stadium. The stadium is open for visitation 

Monday through Friday when there isn’t practice. 

At sunset, take the elevator up to the top of 

the city parking garage on South Corcoran St. 

and Ramseur St. for a photo of the Durham Skyline. 

MORE ONLINE: Use the hashtag #durhamnc to 

share your favorite Durham experiences on 

social media. 


Get Your Guide On 

• The African-American Heritage 

Guide lets you explore African- 

American contributions to the 

Bull City at your own pace. 

• The Durham Downtown Map & 

Guide is a concise guide to all the 

downtown highlights. 

• Too much you want to do? Our 

itineraries help break it all down, 

from food to history, so you don’t 

have to. 

Visit durh.am/guides58 to view all of 

these guides online. 

Print copies are also available at the 

official Visitor Information Center, 

located downtown at 101 E. Morgan St.

Learn More on a Tour 

There is a stockpile of things to see and do that even lifelong residents haven’t fully 

experienced. Use these tours to discover what’s waiting for you on the Bull City streets. 

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left page photos: Major the Bull - DCVB; American Tobacco Campus - Chris Barron/DCVB; right page photo: Taste Carolina Food Tour - DCVB 

Enjoy a taste of Durham’s culinary scene from 

chefs and restaurateurs, and hear how it 

developed into the innovative farm-to-table 

culture it is today. Taste Carolina Gourmet 

Food Tours (919-237-2254; www.tastecarolina. 

com) and Triangle Food Tour both offer 

guided walking tours of Downtown Durham 

restaurants and shops, complete with expert 

insight and personal tales (919-319-5674; www. 

trianglefoodtour.com). 

Ghosts? Some think they walk Durham’s streets, 

but you can decide for yourself on a ghost 

tour. Tobacco Road Tours offers expert insight 

into paranormal folktales as well as African- 

American cultural heritage and Civil War sites. 

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

history buffs, Preservation Durham Walking 

Tours provide free, guided trips through 

Durham’s civil rights, tobacco, and architectural 

legacies, April through November (919-682-3036; 

www.preservationdurham.org). 

Nature lovers will enjoy Tree Camp (919-471- 

3310; www.theborderlife.com), a year-round 

day camp teaching adults about Durham’s 

natural setting with tours through Durham 

County’s forests. Or try Frog Hollow Outdoor 

Adventures for a ride through Durham 

waterways – including Falls Lake and the 

Eno River – with guided and self-guided 

kayak and canoe trips (919-416-1200; www. 

froghollowoutdoors.com). 

DURHAM FRESH DAILY: Durham 

has a BYOB Biker Bar that 

tours the city while you help 

pedal (www.bikerbarnc.com). 

Looking for brewery tours? 

See page 76. 

www.durham-nc.com


Farm to Fork is Fun 

Agritourism allows visitors to tour and engage with agriculturally focused sites and 

activities. With farms, farmers’ markets, farm-to-fork restaurants, gardens, nurseries, and 

more, Durham has plenty of opportunities to be an agritourist! 

Visit a Farm 

These Durham farms demonstrate dedication 

in producing quality produce and dairy 

goods. Please call ahead for seasonal hours of 

operation and available produce. 

• Watch owner Dave Artigues call the goats 

at Elodie Farms, a family-owned farmstead 

offering goat cheeses, produce, and more. 

Tours are available, along with cheese making 

classes and dinners on the porch (919-479- 

4606; www.elodiefarms.com). 

• Ganyard Hill Farm grows more than 1,000 

pumpkins a year in their patch. Open in the fall, 

visitors can pick their own pumpkins straight 

off the vine and enjoy family-friendly activities 

(919-596-8728; www.pumpkincountry.com). 

• In summer, pick your own blueberries, 

blackberries, and muscadine grapes at 

Herndon Hills Farm (919-544-3313; www. 

localharvest.org/herndon-hills-farm-M7600). 

• Strawberry season is well spent at Page 

Farms. Pick your own strawberries and 

choose a pumpkin, take a farm tour, or 

jump on a hayride (919-596-3227; www. 

pagefarmsraleigh.com). 

• Summer is sumptuous at Snikroc Farm. 

Visitors can pick tomatoes and blueberries, 

and there is a soft-serve ice cream stand open 

on summer evenings (www.facebook.com/ 

pages/Snikroc-Farm/361877592541). 

• Waller Family Farm is a working farm 

offering pick-your-own strawberries as well 

as other fresh-grown fruits and vegetables 

for sale seasonally (919-225-4305; www. 

wallerfamilyfarm.com). 

Shop the Farmers’ Market 

Discover beautiful fruits, vegetables, and more 

at local farmers’ markets. 

• The Durham Farmers’ Market is Durham’s 

largest farmers’ market, offering fresh, locally 

grown produce and more from over 60 local 

vendors on Saturday mornings year-round 

and Wednesday evenings in the summer (919- 

667-3099; www.durhamfarmersmarket.com). 

• The South Durham Farmers’ Market 

connects the community with farmers 

and artisan food producers based 

within 50 miles of South Durham (www. 

southdurhamfarmersmarket.org). 

photo: Durham Farmers’ Market - Durham Farmers’ Market/DCVB 

MORE ONLINE: It’s easy to have a fun day full of agricultural site visits. Go online for a 

complete list of Durham’s farms, markets, and more at durh.am/agritourism60. Also check 

out www.trianglegrown.com for things to do across the Triangle. 


Fun Festivals & Exciting Events 

Make plans to come to Durham during the following annual events and festivals this spring & summer: 

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March 

May 

photos, top-bottom: Bimbe Cultural Arts Festival - Mel Brown/DCVB; Bennett Place - DCVB 

• Bull City Food & Beer Experience 

A showcase of 30 Durham restaurants and 

50 premier craft and import breweries 

(www.bullcityexperience.com). 

April 

• The Art of Cool Festival 

Celebrate jazz with two days of more 

than 20 performances on multiple stages 

(theartofcoolproject.com). 

• Durham Art Walk 

Walking tour of downtown studios 

and galleries held in the spring and fall 

(www.durhamartwalk.org). 

• Full Frame Documentary Film Festival 

An international film festival celebrating 

documentary cinema with more than 100 

screenings, filmmaker panels, and more 

(www.fullframefest.org). 

Bennett Place 150th Anniversary of the 

Largest Surrender of the Civil War 

Week long commemoration of the end of 

the Civil War. Includes reenactments, living 

history, artisans, music, presentations, and 

more (www.nchistoricsites.org/bennett) 

Bimbé Cultural Arts Festival 

A family-oriented event celebrating African 

and African-American history, culture, and 

art (bit.ly/bimbefest). 

• The Doughman Quadrathon: 

Eat, Bike, Run, Swim 

A team relay quadrathlon combining 

eating with a traditional triathlon that 

raises money for community organizations 

(www.doughman.org). 

• Old Durham Home Tour 

Sponsored by Preservation Durham, the 

event features tours of historic homes and 

buildings (preservationdurham.org). 

June 

• Beaver Queen Pageant 

Annual benefit pageant where “beauty 

queens” dress like beavers in drag 

(beaverlodgelocal1504.org). 

• Duke Homestead Herb, Garden, 

and Craft Festival 

A historical outdoor herb festival that 

includes music, tours, and food (www. 

nchistoricsites.org/duke). 

www.durham-nc.com

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• NC Juneteenth Celebration 

An Emancipation Day celebration 

that includes entertainment, food, 

vendors, and exhibitors in downtown 

(www.spectacularmag.com/ 

NCJuneteenthCelebration.html). 

• Durham Arts Council’s CenterFest 

Longest-running street arts festival in 

North Carolina and largest arts and 

community festival in Durham 

(centerfest.durhamarts.org). 

July 

• American Dance Festival 

The largest and most influential modern 

dance festival in the world, featuring over 

two dozen modern dance companies and 

hundreds of choreographers, writers, and 

students (www.americandancefestival.org). 

• Festival for the Eno 

Music, arts, and live entertainment festival 

that benefits Eno River preservation efforts 

(www.enoriver.org/festival). 

North Carolina Gay Pride Parade 

The largest lesbian, gay, bisexual, and 

transgendered event in a five-state area 

(www.ncpride.org/pride). 

photo: NC Pride Parade Duke University - DCVB 

August 

• Bull City Rumble 

Annual vintage motorcycle and scooter 

rally hosted in Downtown Durham (tonup. 

bigcartel.com/bull-city-rumble). 

• North Carolina Gay and Lesbian 

Film Festival 

The second-largest gay and lesbian 

film festival in the Southeast (www. 

carolinatheatre.org/films/festivals/ncglff). 

September 

• Bull Durham Blues Festival 

A celebration in the birthplace of the 

Piedmont Blues, featuring national, 

regional, and local blues (hayti.org). 

• Duke Homestead Tobacco 

Harvest Festival 

Cultural festival centered on tobacco 

harvesting, curing, and related activities 

(www.nchistoricsites.org/duke). 


Ongoing 

• SunTrust Broadway Series at DPAC, 

Durham Performing Arts Center 

Signature series of touring Broadway 

shows, including seven top-10 hits. Most 

shows have one week runs (dpacnc.com). 

• Bull City Sculpture Show 

(now through May 2015) 

A year long public outdoor sculpture 

exhibition featuring large, dynamic 

sculptures from throughout the 

United States; make sure to catch 

this unique event through late spring 

(bullcitysculptureshow.org). 

In 2015, Durham’s three historic 

sites will commemorate the 150th 

anniversary of the Civil War’s end. 

Learn about these sites & events 

beginning on page 13, or visit the 

Durham Event Calendar to explore 

all of Durham’s events at www. 

durhameventcalendar.com.

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photo: Pizzeria Toro - Jessie Gladdek/DCVB 

Tastiest Town 

In 2013, Southern Living magazine announced that Durham, 

over competitors like New Orleans and Charleston, had earned 

the title Tastiest Town in the South, a distinction driven by the 

votes of thousands of dedicated fans. Add to that a steady 

stream of national coverage by the likes of Food & Wine, Bon 

Appétit, The New York Times, and The Food Network and it’s 

safe to say the title is here to stay. 

From fine dining to innovative food trucks to ethnic establishments, 

Durham’s food scene keeps all the burners on high with more than 50 

of its 700+ restaurants receiving attention and praise from national 

media, lauding them as exceptional, best, or tops in their craft. 

In this guide, we highlight Durham’s nationally celebrated cuisine, 

including restaurants reviewed over the past year as well as others 

that have a history of top honors. 

When national media 

covers a Durham chef or 

restaurant, we designate 

them as Celebrated Cuisine 

because they have been 

recognized in a big way. 

Look out for the y symbol 

that designates Celebrated 

Cuisine throughout this 

guide, and visit durham-nc. 

com for searchable lists of 

all Durham restaurants. 

www.durham-nc.com

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Newly Celebrated Cuisine 

Durham’s restaurants and eateries have been a hot topic in the national media both before and 

after winning the Tastiest Town in the South title. Learn what food reviewers and travel writers had 

to say about the following local, nonchain Durham restaurants over the past year. Look for this y 

symbol throughout the guide for even more restaurants that have gained previous recognition. 

photo: Nana’s Restaurant- Tyler Vanderzee/DCVB 

Fine Dining 

• Mateo Bar de Tapas y: Huffington Post 

made sure to mention Mateo’s Southern/ 

Spanish tapas mash-up when they praised 

Durham as a town to remember. In 

particular, they mentioned Mateo’s duck 

eggs and chorizo succotash (919-530-8700; 

www.mateotapas.com). 

• Nana’s y: Nana’s received high praise 

from Food Republic, which called out the 

“dramatic dining space...with chandeliers 

and candlelight flickering off of a hardwood 

floor” and the menu of in-season produce 

and seafood. The website also said “the fivecourse 

tasting menu is always a wise choice, 

especially for only $50!” (919-493-8545; www. 

nanasdurham.com). 

• The Black House at Straw Valley y: 

The unique Straw Valley food and drink 

complex was highlighted in a Food Arts 

article that cited their drinks (everything 

from wine to gourmet juices), their indoor/ 

outdoor campus, and their “knock-out 

punch” of “big dishes built for two,” like rib 

eye with chimichurri (919-403-2233; www. 

strawvalleyfoodanddrink.com). 

• Watts Grocery y: Food Republic was a big 

fan of Watts Grocery’s Southern staples, 

including shrimp and grits, which the 

website called “something special” for their 

inclusion of etouffee and andouille sausage, 

and deviled eggs served with country ham, 

house potato chips, and pickles (919-416- 

5040; www.wattsgrocery.com). 

continued, page 67 >> 

www.durham-nc.com


Mateo 


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Casual Dining: Table Service 

• Cuban Revolution Restaurant & Bar y: 

This restaurant harkens back to the ‘60s in 

Cuba. Deep South says it’s great before a 

show at the Durham Performing Arts Center 

(919-687-4300; www.thecubanrevolution.com). 

• Dain’s Place y: This local pub was named 

one of “The 31 Best College Bars in the 

US” by Business Insider (919-416-8800; www. 

dainsplace.com). 

• Geer Street Garden y: Huffington Post 

called out Geer Street Garden as one of the 

reasons that Durham is “home to a killer 

food and beer scene” (919-688-2900; www. 

geerstreetgarden.com). 

• Ed Mitchell's Quey: Ed Mitchell was 

tapped as a barbecue expert for an episode 

of a National Geographic miniseries due 

to his culinary skill (919-813-4311; www. 

edmitchellsque.com). 

continued, page 69>> 

www.durham-nc.com



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• The Pit Authentic Barbeque y: This “polished 

spot excels at both [eastern and western] styles 

of North Carolina barbecue,” according to The 

New York Times (919-282-3748; www.thepitdurham.com). 

• Pizzeria Toro y: In addition to their beloved 

pizza, Pizzeria Toro offers “hyper-local antipasti 

like ricotta dumplings with sweet corn” that 

drew praise from GQ (919-908-6936; 

www.pizzeriatoro.com). 

• Tobacco Road Sports Café y: Deep South 

Magazine recommends the Carolina, Durham 

Bull, and North Carolina Bison burgers (919-937- 

9909, www.tobaccoroadsportscafe.com). 

• Tyler’s Taproom y: Tyler’s serves traditional 

pub fare like burgers and sandwiches and offers 

70 beers on tap that garnered Deep South’s 

praise (919-433-0345; www.tylerstaproom.com/ 

restaurants/durham). 

continued, page 70>> 

photos: The Pit - Sam Poley/DCVB; Pizzeria Toro - Jessie Gladek/DCVB 

www.durham-nc.com


Casual Dining: Counter Service 

• Bull City Burger and Brewery y: Garden 

& Gun included this locavore favorite in its 

“Guide to the South’s Best Burgersz” (919- 

680-2333; www.bullcityburgerandbrewery.com). 

• Loaf y: This small artisan bakery crafts 

breads and baked goods in a wood-fired 

oven. Bon Appétit was a fan of their onionstudded 

bialy (919-797-1254; www.facebook. 

com/pages/Loaf/102663859807344). 


• Monuts Donuts y: Thrillist named this shop 

one of the “21 Best Donut Shops in America,” 

and now Monuts is in a new, expanded 

location on Ninth Street, serving breakfast, 

lunch, dinner, and drinks from the bar 

(919-286-2642; www.monutsdonuts.com). 

• OnlyBurger y: OnlyBurger began as one 

of the area’s first food trucks before opening 

a brick-and-mortar store. Wherever you 

find their burgers, you’re getting one of the 

South’s best, according to Garden & Gun 

(919-937-9377; www.onlyburger.com). 

• The Parlour y: Air Canada’s En Route 

magazine said, “It’s hard to think of anything 

on offer here being a vice.” A new expansion 

before the spring means The Parlour will offer 

more treats in addition to its artisan ice creams 

(919-564-7999; www.theparlourdurham.com). 

continued, page 72 >> 

left page photo: Bull City Burger & Brewery - Bull City Burger/Seth Gross; right page photo: Juju - DCVB

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Eat Fresh Daily 

The list of newly opened and anticipated 

restaurants coming to Durham will add 

to Durham’s food riches. New options 

include: 

The Boot (now open), opened by Geer 

Street Garden’s owner and chef Andy 

Magowan. It serves Italian-American fare 

(919-294-8383; thebootdurham.com). 

Juju Asian Fusion (now open), 

an Asian tapas restaurant and bar 

complete with an outdoor patio 

(919-286-3555; jujudurham.com). 

The Straw Valley Project (now open 

and expanding), a unique multispace, 

indoor-outdoor complex with a number 

of options, from casual to elegant 

(919-403-2233; strawvalleycafe.com). 

Basan (open early 2015), 

a modern Japanese restaurant located in 

the American Tobacco District and serving 

sushi, seafood, appetizers, and sake 

(basanrestaurant.com). 

Dashi (open early 2015), 

a traditional ramen shop and gastropub 

opened by partners from The Cookery 

and Toast (dashiramen.com). 

www.durham-nc.com


continued from page 70>> 

• Parts & Labor y: Named to Eater’s 

“Research Triangle Heatmap,” this kitchen 

at Motorco Music Hall serves easy-to-eat 

delicacies like sliders, latkes, and chicken in 

a waffle (think fried chicken in an ice cream 

cone) (919-901-0875; www.motorcomusic.com). 

• Rise y: According to Thrillist, Rise’s fried 

chicken biscuit with pimento cheese and a 

runny egg is enough to make it one of “The 

21 Best Breakfast Spots in America” (919- 

248-2992; www.risebiscuitsdonuts.com). 

• Rose’s Meat Market and Sweet Shop y: 

The apple tart from Rose’s was “astonishing” 

according to one Esquire editor. Maybe 

that’s why Bon Appétit named Rose’s as 

one of the 50 nominees for the best new 

restaurants in America (919-797-2233; www. 

rosesmeatsandsweets.com). 


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• Saltbox Seafood Joint y: This seafood shack 

was named to Southern Living’s list of “The 

South’s Best Cheap Eats Under $10” for its daily 

catch sandwich (919-908-8970; saltboxseafoodjoint. 

com). 

• Scratch Seasonal Artisan Baking y: The pies, 

lunch, and brunch at Scratch have racked up 

many fans, including the Huffington Post, who 

cited the restaurant as a key part of Durham’s 

renowned food scene. (919-956-5200; 

www.piefantasy.com). 

MORE ONLINE: Keep an eye out for 

this y symbol highlighting additional 

Celebrated Cuisine throughout this guide. 

Or go online for the complete list at 

durh.am/celebratedcuisine. 

photos: Saltbox Seafood Joint - DCVB; Scratch Baking - Jessie Gladdek/DCVB 

www.durham-nc.com


Barbecue Heaven 

Barbecue is a famous part of North Carolina 

cuisine, so you’d be remiss if you didn’t try these 

celebrated members of Durham’s pit-cooking elite. 

• Open since 1952, Bullock’s Bar-B-Que y offers 

slow-cooked barbecue that has made fans across 

the country, including Southern Living (919-383- 

6202; www.bullocksbbq.com). 

• Man v. Food praised Backyard BBQ Pit y for its 

“succulent pulled-pork barbecue.” You can also 

indulge in collards, black-eyed peas, and other 

Southern staples (919-544-9911; www.sweetribs.com). 

• Ed Mitchell is a bona fide barbecue pit master 

according to Eater, and Ed Mitchell’s Que y 

showcases his mastery of the eastern North Carolina 

style (919-813-4311; www.edmitchellsque.com). 

• To try a ketchup-based Lexington-style sauce, head 

to Hog Heaven Bar-B-Q y, where you can find 

hand-chopped pork that Our State loved (919-286- 

7447; www.hogheavenbarbecue.com). 

• The Pit Authentic Barbeque y has received 

praise for its version of eastern and western North 

Carolina styles of barbecue, including a shout-out 

in The New York Times (919-282-3748; www.thepitdurham.com). 

• The Original Q-Shack y is 

recommended by Southern Living and 

offers pork butt, beef brisket, and ribs 

(919-402-4227; www.theqshackoriginal.com). 


Food Truck 

Revolution 

Durham has earned its reputation 

for being a truck-friendly locale with 

more than 50 roaming the streets. 

These highly favored Durham food 

trucks drove national attention to their 

businesses: 

American Meltdown y: Food 

Republic praised their gourmet grilled 

cheeses (www.americanmeltdown.org). 

Chirba Chirba Dumpling y: This 

truck was on the television show My 

Family Recipe for their dumplings, buns, 

and dim sum (www.chirbachirba.com). 

KoKyu BBQ y: The New York Times 

wrote up this Korean barbecue truck 

(www.kokyubbq.com). 

OnlyBurger y: OnlyBurger’s burgers 

have been praised by The New York 

Times and Martha Stewart Living 

(919-937-9377; www.onlyburger.com). 

The Parlour y: Southern Living 

named The Parlour among “The South’s 

Best New Artisan Ice Creams” (919-564- 

7999; www.theparlourdurham.com). 

Sympathy for the Deli y: All of their 

meats are locally sourced, hand cured, 

and served on Guglhupf bread (www. 

sympathyforthedeli.com). 

Listed above are just a handful of the 

trucks in Durham. To see a complete 

list, visit durh.am/foodtrucks74. 

DURHAM FRESH DAILY: 

Check the individual 

websites, or truxie.com, 

to find out which food 

trucks are nearby and 

serving now! 

left page photo: Bullock’s Bar-B-Que - DCVB; right page photos top-bottom: Watts Grocery - DCVB; Cocoa Cinnamon - Jessie Gladdek/DCVB; Rise - Jessie Gladdek/DCVB; Monuts Donuts - DCVB

Stay the Night, 

Wake up Hungry 

Breakfast (or brunch, depending on what time you 

wake up) is the most important meal of the day, yet 

it commonly gets overlooked by its more popular 

siblings, lunch and dinner. Don’t ignore the meal 

that boasts farm-fresh eggs, fluffy pancakes, and 

decadent doughnuts. 

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• Bon Appétit called Watts Grocery y “Durham’s 

hottest restaurant.” The brunch menu features local 

eggs and house-cured ham (919-416-5040; 

www.wattsgrocery.com). 

• Cocoa Cinnamon y began by selling coffee 

from a bike, but has now progressed to a brickand-mortar 

store, with a second opening in the 

spring. Eater praised their “playful espresso drinks 

such as the Dr. Durham, mixed with house-made 

vanilla and topped with black Hawaiian salt” (www. 

cocoacinnamon.com). 

• Rise y has made its mark with unique and flavorful 

biscuits and doughnuts. Food & Wine named them 

among the “Best Biscuits in the US” (919-248-2992; 

www.risebiscuitsdonuts.com). 

• Southern Living says Parker and Otis y is “a 

gourmet grocery store, restaurant, and cool place to 

hang and be seen.” Enjoy options like the broccoli 

and tomato scramble with cheddar 

(919-683-3200; www.parkerandotis.com). 

• Food Network’s Rachael Ray loved Elmo’s Diner y, 

which serves home-style breakfast all day 

(919-416-3823; www.elmosdiner.com). 

• Monuts Donuts y makes hand-crafted, seasonally 

and locally inspired doughnuts that The New York 

Times called “sublime” (919-797-2634; 

www.monutsdonuts.com). 

• Rue Cler y, a Parisian-style restaurant, offers classic 

bistro cuisine for lunch, dinner, and brunch. Food 

& Wine praised the hot powdered sugar-covered 

beignets (919-682-8844; www.ruecler-durham.com). 

www.durham-nc.com


The Beer Essentials 

Home to four breweries within a mile of downtown, Durham has a unique cast of libations to 

keep beer lovers happy. 

In addition to their beloved 

burgers, Bull City Burger 

& Brewery y has eight 

rotating beers on tap, 

such as the Bryant Bridge 

Gateway Golden Ale, a 

light option with fruity 

flavors (919-680-2333; www. 

bullcityburgerand 

brewery.com). 

Fullsteam Brewery y 

aims to “pioneer the art of 

distinctly Southern beer,” 

and it shows in El Toro. 

This American cream 

ale is made from North 

Carolina ingredients; 

it’s unpretentious and 

refreshing (919-682-2337; 

www.fullsteam.ag). 

Ponysaurus makes “the 

beers beer would drink 

if beer could drink beer,” 

like their Fig Saison, 

available in limited 

quantities at Geer Street 

Garden, Mateo Bar de 

Tapas, and Watts Grocery 

(ponysaurusbrewing.com). 

Triangle Brewing 

Company earned its 

reputation with beers like 

the Belgian-Style Strong 

Golden Ale, a complex 

gold medal winner with 

hints of fruitiness, malt, 

and hops (919-683-2337; 

www.trianglebrewery.com). 

DURHAM FRESH DAILY: There’s a new brewery in town. G2B, a 

gastropub in the South Square District, recently opened its own 

nanobrewery, focusing on seasonal beers that pair with the meals 

served in the restaurant (919-251-9451; www.g2b-restaurant.com). 

Let the good folks at Beltline Brew Tours help you get the taste for 

Durham beer, complete with tours of three breweries to show how fresh, 

local flavor is mixed into the brews themselves (919-285-1228; www. 

beltlinebrewtours.com). Another unique way to pair Durham with beer is 

on the Biker Bar, a 14-person pedal-powered bike that tours Downtown 

Durham. Reserve a ride now at www.bikerbarnc.com. 

photos, top-bottom: Beer Images - DCVB; Ponysaurus; Biker Bar - DCVB; right page photo: Sam’s Quik Shop - Jessie Gladdek/DCVB 


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Tapping into the Local Source 

• Durham is home to a number of stores where you can 

try offerings from hundreds of breweries. Longtime 

local favorite Sam’s Quik Shop y (919-286-4110; 

www.samsquikshop.com) has the biggest selection of 

beer in North Carolina, featuring over 1,500 varieties 

and two locations. Four other new retail centers – 

Growler Grlz (919-973-2755; www.growlergrlz.com), 

Beer Durham (919-680-0770; www.facebook.com/ 

BeerDurham), Bull Craft Bottle Shop (919-525-5888; 

www.bullcraftbottleshop.com), and Glass Jug (919- 

813-0135; www.glass-jug.com) – give connoisseurs the 

ability to taste new brews by glass or growler. 

• The North Carolina Alcoholic Beverage Control 

(ABC) Commission operates eight Durham outlets 

for liquor sales to those 21 years and older. ABC stores 

are open Monday through Saturday, 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. 

Call (919) 419-6217 or check out www.durhamabc.com 

for store locations and product information. Wine and 

beer are sold at most grocery and convenience stores. 

www.durham-nc.com



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photos: Six Plates Wine Bar - Jessie Gladdek/DCVB 

Drinks with a Twist 

Custom Cocktails 

Durham’s liquor connoisseurs excel at offering memorable 

drinks, whether they’re classics or new recipes. Get a 

taste of Durham in the form of mixed drinks made with 

housemade tonic, syrups, and bitters at Alley Twenty Six 

(919-213-1267; www.alleytwentysix.com) or crafted cocktails at 

Bar Virgile (919-973-3000; durh.am/barvirgile). 

Wine Bars 

Experience Durham’s eclectic cultural mix by taking 

advantage of celebrated sommeliers in casual settings. 

Critics like The New York Times champion the revolving farmto-table 

menu at Six Plates Wine Bar y, along with their 

wine and food pairings (919-321-0203; www.sixplates.com). 

Bar Lusconi y made fans of GQ with their crafted wine 

list – which they serve in Erlenmeyer flasks (919-351-9391; 

www.barlusconi.com). In the Warehouse District you’ll find the 

atmosphere of West End Wine Bar to be welcoming and 

their wine list curated for drinkers of all levels of expertise 

(919-381-4228; www.westendwinebar.com). 

Locally Owned Wine Shops 

Expand your wine palate with a tasting offered at one of 

Durham’s locally owned wine shops and bring a bottle of 

something new back home to savor from Brandywine 

Cellars (919-405-3838; www.brandywinecellars.com), Cave 

Taureau (919-908-9877; www.cavetaureauwines.com), Hope 

Valley Bottle Shop (919-403-5200; www.hvbottleshop.com), 

Wine Authorities (919-489-2884; www.wineauthorities.com), or 

The Wine Cellar (919-806-3111; www.winecellarnc.com). 

Sip Something 

New in Durham 

Atomic Fern (now open) 

will provide another way to 

spend evenings on Parrish 

St. The low-key bar will offer 

wine, liquor, and craft beers, 

all for $6 or less (facebook.com/ 

TheAtomicFern). 

Bull City Ciderworks (now 

open) serves hard ciders 

produced from a family-owned 

orchard (336-749-3074; www. 

bullcityciderworks.com). 

Honeygirl Meadery (now 

open) offers another unique 

beverage: handcrafted meads, 

or honey wines, flavored with 

seasonal fruits, herbs, and 

flowers (919-399-3056; www. 

honeygirlmeadery.com). 

Durham Distillery (open 

early 2015) will unveil handcrafted 

gin for the modern 

age. They will also have a small 

cocktail bar for tastings and 

tours (durhamdistillery.com). 

Revival Spirits (open early 

2015) will provide another 

local liquor option when they 

open their facility next to the 

Historic Durham Athletic Park 

(durh.am/revivalspirits). 

RX Wine Lab (open early 

2015), a wine bar and 

education center, will come 

to Parrish St. Its mastermind is 

the only master sommelier in 

North Carolina (facebook.com/ 

RxWineLab). 

www.durham-nc.com

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Retail Therapy 

Durham has exceptional retailers offering interesting, 

unique, tasty, and fashionable goods. Whether it’s the 

latest trends in fashion or housewares or simply a great 

antique, look no further than Durham’s diverse shopping 

options. Major national retailers join distinctive local shops, 

boutiques, galleries, specialty gift shops, antiques stores, 

and more sprinkled throughout the community. 

MORE ONLINE: This 

section covers a 

mere sampling of Durham’s 

shopping options. Visit durh. 

am/shopping80 for complete 

listings. 


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previous page photo: Golden Belt shopping - Jessie Gladdek/DCVB; left page photo: The Streets at Southpoint - The Streets at Southpoint/DCVB 

Shop Like You Mean It 

In addition to its unique districts filled with local boutiques, specialty stores, and more, 

Durham has two major retail centers that bring nationally loved brands to the area. Ideal for 

more than holiday, back to school, birthday, or “just because” shopping, these centers have 

everything a customer could need. 

Durham’s south side is home to one of the nation’s 

top super-regional malls, the bustling and vibrant 

Streets at Southpoint. USA Today dubbed the 

shopping destination one of the nation’s “10 great 

places to spend it all in one place.” With more than 

100 shops, a cinema with an IMAX theater, and 

more than 20 restaurants and specialty stores, 

avid shoppers will want to spend a whole day at 

both the indoor section of the mall and the 

outdoor Main Street. Find it all at stores like 

Nordstrom, Macy’s, The Apple Store, Crate + 

Barrel, Anthropologie, Cole Haan, and a bevy of 

other luxury shops (919-572-8800; www.thestreetsatsouthpoint.com). 

Northgate Mall is a shopping center situated 

along Interstate 85 just north of Downtown 

Durham. The mall includes anchor department 

store tenants like Macy’s and Sears, along with 

dozens of apparel, jewelry, electronics, sports, 

and beauty stores, and Stadium 10 at Northgate 

Theaters. (919-286-4400; www.northgatemall.com). 

DURHAM FRESH DAILY: New stores 

pop up often at Southpoint 

and Northgate – visit their 

individual websites for the 

current list. Also check out durh. 

am/shopping80 for a complete list 

of Durham’s shopping centers. 

www.durham-nc.com

82 shopping 

Bull City Fan Club 

Bring a piece of the Bull City home with you! There are plenty of places to find unique gifts 

and keepsakes to remember your trip, including shirts, hats, key chains, and more. 

• Represent America’s favorite Triple-A baseball team with gear from the Durham Bulls Ballpark 

Corner Store (919-687-6555; durhambulls.milbstore.com). 

• Show Blue Devil pride with goods from The Duck Shop (919-416-3348; www.theduckshop.net) 

or the Duke University Store (919-684-2344; www.dukestores.duke.edu). 

• Don’t fly home until being marooned at North Carolina Central University’s 

EagleLand (919-956-5393; durham_eagles.tripod.com/eagleland.html). 

• Find iconic Durham landmarks on Durham City Goods’ (www. 

durhamcitygoods.com) shirts, stickers, mugs, and more, sold at places like 

Magpie Boutique (919-683-1981; www.magpienc.com) and Bean Traders 

Coffee (919-484-2499; www.beantraderscoffee.com). 

• Display Durham love with provocative shirts and hats by Runaway Clothing 

(runawayclothes.com), found at Hunky Dory (919-286-1916; www.hunkydorydurham. 

com) or Dolly’s Vintage Boutique (919-682-1471; www.dollysvintage.com). 

• Go old fashioned with a variety of postcards from the Durham Convention 

& Visitors Bureau Visitor Information Center (919-687-0288; www.durham-nc.com). 


83 

Everything Old is New Again 

Durham has many places to discover previously cherished furniture, apparel, and other 

items. Whether you’re looking for an antique end table to pull together a living room or a felt 

hat to accent a vintage ensemble, check out Durham’s thrift, vintage, and antique stores. 

left page photos: Product Photo - DCVB; right page photo: Chelsea Antiques - Jessie Gladdek/DCVB 

• Find a variety of goods, from African masks 

and sculptures to Oriental furniture and 

fossils, at James Kennedy Galleries (919- 

682-1040; www.jameskennedyantiques.com). 

• Stumble across something great at 

Everything But Grannie’s Panties, 

an old house full of everything granny 

could have collected (919-471-0996; www. 

everythingbutgranniespanties.com). 

• Find gently used designer brands at 

ENCORE! Boutique (919-403-0495; www. 

encore-boutique.com) or Fifi’s Fine Resale 

Apparel (919-806-3434; www.facebook.com/ 

FifisOfDurham). 

• Discover a mix of modern, vintage, and 

designer items at PB Buttermilk’s Clothery 

in the Ninth Street District (919-251-5198; 

www.pbbuttermilks.com). 

• The Rockwood District (see page 34) is a 

treasure trove of antique shopping! Find 

several antique dealers situated on US 

15-501. 

• Turn back time at the Clock Depot, a unique 

purveyor of old-fashioned grandfather, 

mantle, and cuckoo clocks (919-402-8714; 

www.theclockdepot.com). 

• Don’t travel far to find the perfect antique 

Oriental rug at The Persian Carpet (919-489- 

8362; www.persiancarpet.com), Fargo Hanna 

Ltd./Oriental Rug Gallery (919-419-0963; 

www.fargohanna.com), or Nomadic Trading 

(919-413-5966; www.nomadictrading.com). 

• Search among antiques and collectibles at 

Ashley’s Unique Boutique (919-479-9030), 

Chelsea Antiques (919-683-1865), Original 

Illusions Antique Collectibles (919-493-4650), 

and Twice Remembered (919-471-1148). 

www.durham-nc.com

84 shopping 

A Gift to Remember 

Treat yourself or surprise someone else with one-of-a-kind finds from any of Durham’s 

shopping districts. Check out these local shops for unique items that are sure to please. 

• Accessorize with earrings and scarves at Vaguely Reminiscent 

(919-286-3911, durh.am/vagreminiscent) or find goods from 

North Carolina artisans at The Makery (919-408-7847, www. 

themakerync.com). 

• Read books by local authors at the Regulator Bookshop 

(919-286-2700; www.regulatorbookshop.com) or Wentworth 

& Leggett Rare Books and Prints (919-688-5311; www. 

wentworthleggettbooks.com). 

• Don’t let a Durham meal be the last 

one! Bring home baking mixes or 

cookbooks written by local chefs like 

Sarah Foster, available at Foster’s Market (919-489- 

3944; www.fostersmarket.com) 

or Parker & Otis (919-683-3200; www.parkerandotis.com). 

photos: all product photos by DCVB 


85 

• Discover a bygone era reimagined with antiques, 

trinkets, and gifts at Patterson’s Mill Country Store 

(919-493-8149; www.pattersonsmill.com). 

• Dress up in international apparel and handcrafted 

jewelry while discovering art at Exotique (919-688- 

5747; www.theexotique.com). 

• Gifts, kitchenware, or jewelry purchased at Morgan 

Imports will have friends and family asking, “Where did 

you get that?” (919-688-1150; www.morganimports.com). 

• Find whimsical and educational playthings for young 

ones at The Playhouse Toy Store (919-286-1317; 

www.playhousetoys.com). 

• Select from unique jewelry at Jewelsmith, or have 

a piece custom made for someone special (919-286- 

2990; www.jewelsmith.com). 

MORE ONLINE: There’s more where that came from! Find a complete list of unique gift 

stores at durh.am/shopping80. 

www.durham-nc.com

86 shopping 

Dressed for Durham 

Durham’s locally owned high-end boutiques are always in style. 

While clothing and accessories change seasonally, there’s always 

something new to catch your eye. 

• Located in the historic Brightleaf Square, Jack – for Him, Her, and 

Home purveys men’s and women’s fashion and accessories 

(919-973-4503; www.facebook.com/jack905nc). 

• Bano was founded by Sima Rafizadeh after she traveled abroad and 

worked as a tailor in Florence. She brought that Italian style back 

to Durham, selling designer women’s clothing (919-489-9006; www. 

banoboutique.com). 

• Vert & Vogue is a boutique that prides itself on selling quality-made, ethically sourced, trendy 

clothing for men and women. In early 2015 it will open a second, women’s only store in City Center 

to go along with its original location in Brightleaf Square (919-251-8537; www.vertandvogue.com). 

• Main Street mainstays Smitten (919-530-1000; www.thesmittenboutique.com) and Magpie (919-683- 

1981; www.magpienc.com) offer unique shopping experiences for fashionable ladies. 

• Dear Hearts began in a traveling ‘60s camper, and the brick-and-mortar location now offers a 

revolving selection of carefully curated new and vintage mens- and womenswear and jewelry 

(www.shopdearhearts.com). 

• Opened in May 2014, Jo’s Boutique on Broad joined the ranks of the Ninth Street District’s unique 

shopping options, selling high-end, modern women’s clothing (919-864-8719; www.facebook.com/ 

Josboutiqueonbroad). 

photos: Vert & Vogue - Vert & Vogue 


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photo: Hotel Indigo - Hotel Indigo Raleigh-Durham Airport/DCVB 

Rest Your Head 

Durham’s reputation for being warm and welcoming 

starts with a selection of more than 65 places to stay 

offering more than 7,500 guest rooms, ranging from 

charming bed and breakfast inns to select- or limitedservice 

hotels with standard amenities to full-service 

and luxury hotels. 

The grids on the following pages provide an 

introduction to Durham’s lodging options, organized 

by district to help you find a convenient property for 

your visit. 

DURHAM FRESH DAILY: In 2015, 

the Rizzo Center will add 66 

guest rooms, a new bistro style 

restaurant, a 30,000-squarefoot 

courtyard, and more. Flip 

to page nine to read about other 

major hotel developments that are 

happening in Durham in the coming year. 

MORE ONLINE: 

• To search by location or make 

reservations, visit durh.am/ 

lodging87. 

• For meeting and event 

planning, and locating Durham 

lodging properties with 

banquet and meeting space, 

visit durh.am/planners87 to 

see the following properties 

and scores of other alternative 

meeting venues not listed in 

this guide. 

• For personalized assistance in 

planning a meeting or for a free 

Official Durham Meeting & Event 

Planners Guide, call 919-687- 

0288 or toll-free 800-446-8604. 

www.durham-nc.com

88 stay 

district color key 

Durham 

1 

2 

3 

1 - Duke University 

2 - North Carolina Central University 

3 - Research Triangle Park 

Downtown & Nearby 

Name and Contact Information 

21c Museum Hotel (Opening Early 2015) 

111 Corcoran St 

919-956-6700; www.21cmuseumhotels.com/durham 

ALoft Hotel (Opening Summer 2015) 

345 Blackwell St, Downtown Durham 

919-829-2482; www.starwoodhotels.com/alofthotels 

Blooming Garden Inn 

513 Holloway St 

919-687-0801; www.bloominggardeninn.com 

Durham Marriott City Center 

201 Foster St, Downtown Durham, I-85 Exit 177 

919-768-6000; 800-909-8375; www.marriott.com/rducv 

Old North Durham Inn 

922 N Mangum St, I-85 Exit 177 

919-683-1885; www.bbonline.com/nc/oldnorth 

The Durham Hotel (Opening Spring 2015) 

315 E Chapel Hill St, Downtown Durham 

www.thedurham.com 

The Holly House 

514 Holloway St 

919-687-0801; www.bloominggardeninn.com 

The King's Daughters Inn 

204 N Buchanan Blvd 

919-354-7000; 877-534-8534; www.thekingsdaughtersinn.com 

Residence Inn by Marriott (Opening Summer 2015) 

1108 W Main St. 

Eastern 


Budget Inn 

2101 Holloway St, NC Hwy 98 at NC Hwy 70 

919-682-5100 

PLACES TO STAY BY DISTRICT 

Downtown 88 

Eastern 88 

Northern 90 

Southeast 90 

Southwest 92 

West Central . . . . . . . . . . 97 

Agencies that Refer to Many 

Locations in Durham 100 


AMENITY CODES 

Disabled Access . . . . . . . . . . 

On-Site Dining . . . . . . . . . . . 

Room Service . . . . . . . . . . . . 

Complimentary Breakfast . . . . 

Domestic Animals Allowed . . . . 

Internet. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 

AAA Four-Diamond Property . . . 

Durham County is compact at 25 miles long and 16 miles wide. The Downtown 

District is approximately 14 miles from RDU International Airport. 

For highlighted listings, see ad on indicated page; map key number refers to pages 122-123 of this guide. 

Room rates may vary or fluctuate – check prices online or with the individual property before booking. 

Type 

Map 

Key # 

Rooms 

Rates ($) 

Amenities 

(see key code above) 

Ad 

Page # 

Full Service 74 } 9 

Full Service 75 96 

Bed & Breakfast 24 115-225 } 

Full Service 21 109-309 } 89 


Full Service 76 

Extended Stay 25 28-75 

Bed & Breakfast 16 193-300 } 89 

Extended Stay 73 99 

Type 

Map 

Key # 

Rooms 

Rates ($) 

Limited Service 26 37-45 

Amenities 


Ad 

Page #

89 

King’s Daughters 

www.durham-nc.com

90 stay 

Northern 


Type 

Map 

Key # 

Rooms 

Rates ($) 

Amenities 

(see key code page 88) 

Ad 

Page # 

Arrowhead Inn 

106 Mason Rd 

919-477-8430; 800-528-2207; www.arrowheadinn.com 

Eno Cottage Guest House 

2800 Old Oxford Rd 

919-236-3879; www.enocottage.com 

Southeast 



Bed & Breakfast 23 125-185 

Candlewood Suites, Durham/RTP at Southpoint 

1818 E NC Hwy 54, I-40 Exit 278 


919-484-9922; 877-226-3539; www.candlewoodsuites.com/durhamrtpnc 

Carol's Garden Inn 

2412 S Alston Ave 


919-680-6777; www.carolsgardeninn.com 

Comfort Inn RTP 

4507 NC Hwy 55, I-40 Exit 278 

Limited Service 42 69.99-119.99 

919-361-2656; 800-592-3137; www.comfortinn.com/hotel/nc490 

Comfort Suites Raleigh Durham Airport/RTP 

5219 Page Rd, I-40 Exit 282 

Limited Service 58 59-129 

919-314-1200; 877-424-6423; www.comfortsuitesrtp.com 

Courtyard by Marriott Durham-RTP 

301 Residence Inn Blvd, I-40 Exit 278 


919-484-2900; 800-321-2211; www.marriott.com/RDURT 

Crossland Economy Studios 

5008 NC Hwy 55, I-40 Exit 278 

Extended Stay/ 

919-484-1878; 800-276-7752; 

Limited Service 

49 35.99-57.99 

www.crosslandstudios.com/minisite/?hotelID=522 

DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Raleigh-Durham Airport at RTP 

4810 Page Creek Lane, I-40 Exit 282 

Full Service 60 74-369 } 

919-941-6000; 800-445-8667; www.doubletree.com/rdu 

DoubleTree Suites by Hilton Raleigh-Durham 

2515 Meridian Pkwy, I-40 Exit 278 


919-361-4660; 800-365-9876; www.raleighdurhamsuites.doubletree.com 

Econo Lodge RTP 

4433 NC Hwy 55, I-40 Exit 278 

Limited Service 41 49.99-89 

919-544-4579; 888-315-2378; www.econolodge.com 

Extended Stay America 

Durham -Research Triangle Park -Hwy 54 


2504 NC Hwy 54, I-40 Exit 278 


53 45.99-75.99 

919-361-1853; 800-804-3724; www.extendedstayamerica.com 

Extended Stay America 

Durham -Research Triangle Park-Hwy 55 


4515 NC Hwy 55, I-40 Exit 278 


50 32.99-65.99 


Extended Stay America -Durham -RTP -Miami Blvd. -North 


4610 S Miami Blvd, I-40 Exit 281 



55 49.99-104.99 

Extended Stay America -Durham -RTP -Miami Blvd. -South 





59 49.99-99.99 

Hilton Garden Inn Raleigh-Durham/Research Triangle Park 

4620 official S Miami Blvd, durham I-40 Exit 281 visitor & RELOCATION guideFull Service 57 89-199 } 

919-941-6066; 888-370-0984; www.researchtrianglepark.hgi.com 

Type 

Map 

Key # 

Rooms 

Rates ($) 

Amenities 


Ad 

Page #


91

92 stay 

Southeast (continued) 


Hilton Garden Inn Raleigh-Durham/Research Triangle Park 


919-941-6066; 888-370-0984; www.researchtrianglepark.hgi.com 

Home2 Suites Imperial Center (Opening Fall 2015) 

1129 Slater Rd; Imperial Center Business Park 

Holiday Inn Express & Suites RTP 


919-474-9800; 888-465-4329; www.hiexpress.com/rtp 

Homewood Suites by Hilton RDU/RTP 

4603 Central Park Dr, I-40 Exit 281 

919-474-9900; 800-225-5466; 

www.RaleighDurham.HomewoodSuites.com 

Hotel Indigo Raleigh-Durham Airport @ RTP 

151 Tatum Dr, I-40 Exit 281 

919-474-3000; 877-846-3446; www.hotelindigo.com/durhamrtp 

La Quinta Inn & Suites Durham Research Triangle Park 

1910 Westpark Dr, I-40 Exit 278 

919-484-1422; 800-531-5900; www.lq.com/lq 

Marriott at Research Triangle Park 

4700 Guardian Dr, I-40 Exit 281 

919-941-6200; 800-228-9290; 

www.marriott.com/property/propertyPage/RDUCP 

Red Roof Inn, RTP 

4405 NC Hwy 55, I-40 Exit 278 

919-361-1950; 800-733-7663; www.redroof.com/property/RRI155 

Residence Inn by Marriott 

201 Residence Inn Blvd, I-40 Exit 278 

919-361-1266; 800-331-3131; www.marriott.com/RDUDR 

Sheraton Imperial Hotel & Convention Center 

4700 Emperor Blvd, I-40 Exit 282 

919-941-5050; 800-325-3535; www.sheratonrtp.com 

Sleep Inn Durham 

5208 Page Rd, I-40 Exit 282 

919-993-3393; 800-424-6423; www.sleepinn.com/hotel/nc327 

SpringHill Suites by Marriott, RDU/RTP 

920 Slater Rd, I-40 Exit 282 

919-998-9500; 888-287-9400; www.marriott.com/rdush 

Wingate by Wyndham -RDU/RTP 

5223 Page Rd, I-40 Exit 282 

919-941-2854; 866-800-1441; www.the.wingateinns.com 

Type 






62 89-169 










Map 

Key # 

Rooms 

Rates ($) 

Amenities 


67 89-179 


Ad 

Page # 

Southwest 


Comfort Inn University 

3508 Mt Moriah Rd, I-40 Exit 270 

919-490-4949; 877-424-6423; www.comfortinn.com 

Extended Stay America -Durham -University 

3105 Tower Blvd, US Hwy 15-501 Exit 105-A 

919-489-8444; 800-398-7829; 

Type 

www.extendedstayamerica.com/hotels/nc/raleigh-durham/university 

Extended Stay America -Durham -University -Ivy Creek Blvd 

1920 Ivy Creek Blvd, US Hwy 15-501 Bypass Exit 105B 



919-402-1700; 800-804-3724; 





Map 

Key # 

Rooms 

Rates ($) 

27 32.99-54.99 

29 40.99-99.99 

Amenities 


Ad 

Page #

Next to Southpoint Mall 

Complimentary breakfast 

Salt water pool & patio experience 

Groups welcome 

Banquet and meeting space 

Full service bar on-site 

919.806.8200 

www.Marriott.com/RDURF 

7807 Leonardo Drive 


DURHAM SOUTHPOINT 

DURHAM SOUTHPOINT 

7840 NC 751 Hwy. 


919.688.7800 

Hyattplacedurhamsouthpoint.com 

Next to Southpoint Mall 

Full service lobby bar 

Complimentary breakfast 

Indoor Pool with large fitness facility 

Groups welcome 

Banquet and meeting space 

www.durham-nc.com

94 stay 



1 

2 

3 




Southwest 


Extended Stay America -Durham -University -Ivy Creek Blvd 

1920 Ivy Creek Blvd, US Hwy 15-501 Bypass Exit 105B 

919-402-1700; 800-804-3724; 

www.extendedstayamerica.com/hotels/nc/raleigh-durham/ 

Fairfield Inn & Suites Southpoint Durham 

7807 Leonardo Dr, I-40 Exit 274 

919-806-8200; www.marriott.com/hotels 

Hampton Inn & Suites 

6121 Farrington Rd, I-40 Exit 273 

919-403-8700; 800-426-7866; www.chapelhillsuites.hamptoninn.com 

Hilton Garden Inn/Durham Southpoint 

7007 Fayetteville Rd, I-40 Exit Exit 276 

919-544-6000; 877-782-9444; www.durhamsouthpoint.stayhgi.com 

Holiday Inn Express, Farrington Road 

6119 Farrington Rd, I-40 Exit 273 

919-489-7555; 800-465-4329; www.hiexpress.com/chapelhillnc 

Home2 Suites Gateway Terrace (Opening Fall 2015) 

South Side of 15-501, North of Watkins Rd, 

West of Southwest-Durham Dr 

Homewood Suites by Hilton 

3600 Mt Moriah Rd, I-40 Exit 270 at US Hwy 15-501) 

919-401-0610; 800-225-5466; 

www.durhamchapelhill.homewoodsuites.com 

Hyatt Place 

7840 NC Hwy 751, I-40 Exit 274 

919-688-7800; www.durhamsouthpoint.place.hyatt.com 

La Quinta Inn & Suites 

4414 Durham-Chapel Hill Blvd, I-40 Exit 270 

919-401-9660; 800-531-5900; 

www.lq.com/lq/properties/propertyProfile.do?ident=LQ183 

Red Roof Inn, Durham-Chapel Hill Blvd 

5623 Durham-Chapel Hill Blvd, I-40 Exit 270 


Rizzo Conference Center 

150 DuBose Home Ln, McLean Hall, I-40 Exit 273 

919-913-2098; www.rizzoconferencecenter.com 


Downtown 88 

Eastern 88 

Northern 90 

Southeast 90 

Southwest 92 

West Central . . . . . . . . . . 97 




AMENITY CODES 


On-Site Dining . . . . . . . . . . . 

Room Service . . . . . . . . . . . . 



Internet. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 




Type 



29 40.99-99.99 

Limited Service 39 90-150 } 







Full Service 71 

Map 

Key # 

Rooms 

Rates ($) 

33 139-289 

Requested 

update 

} 



Amenities 


Ad 

Page # 

Conference Centers 36 139-400 96

Find Us at the Durham Renaissance Center at Southpoint 

Enjoy the Ruth’s Chris Steak House on-site 

7007 Fayetteville Street 


919.544.6000 

www.DurhamSouthpoint.StayHGI.com 

Ruth’s Chris Steak House 

919.361.0123 

www.RuthsChris-durham.com

96 stay 


97 


SpringHill Suites by Marriott, Durham Chapel Hill 

5310 McFarland Dr, Patterson Place, I-40 Exit 270 

919-403-1111; www.marriott.com/rdurl 

Staybridge Suites Durham/Chapel Hill 

3704 Mt Moriah Rd, I-40 Exit 270at US Hwy 15-501) 

919-401-9800; 877-238-8889; www.staybridge.com/durhamnc 

West Central 


Baymont Inn & Suites 

3710 Hillsborough Rd, I-85 Exit 173 or 174B 

919-382-3388; www.duke85.com 

Brookwood Inn 

2306 Elba St, NC Hwy 147 Exit 15-A or 15-B 

919-286-3111; 800-716-6401; www.brookwoodinn.com 

Carolina Duke Inn 

2517 Guess Rd, I-85 Exit 175 

919-286-0771 

Courtyard by Marriott Durham 

1815 Front St, I-85 Exit 174 

919-309-1500; 800-321-2211; www.marriott.com/rdufs 

Days Inn 

3460 Hillsborough Rd, I-85, N Exit 173, I-85 S Exit 174B 

919-383-1551; 800-225-3297; www.daysinn.com 

Type 



Type 

Map 

Key # 

31 99-179 

Extended Stay 32 119.99-259 

Map 

Key # 

Rooms 

Rates ($) 

Rooms 

Rates ($) 

Amenities 



Ad 

Page # 

Limited Service 15 89-199 } 97 

Limited Service 6 43.19-65 

Amenities 


Limited Service 2 89-169 96 

Limited Service 11 49.99-125 } 

Ad 

Page # 

www.durham-nc.com

98 stay 



1 

2 

3 





Downtown 88 

Eastern 88 

Northern 90 

Southeast 90 

Southwest 92 

West Central . . . . . . . . . . 97 



AMENITY CODES 


On-Site Dining . . . . . . . . . . . 

Room Service . . . . . . . . . . . . 



Internet. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 




West Central (continued) 


Duke Tower Hotel & Condominiums 

807 W Trinity Ave, I-85 Exit 176 or NC Hwy 147, Exit 13 

919-687-4444; 866-385-3869; www.duketower.com 

Hampton Inn & Suites, Durham North I-85 

1542 N Gregson St, I-85 Exit 176 

919-688-8880; 800-426-7866; 

www.durhamnorthi85suites.hamptoninn.com 

Hilton Durham near Duke University 

3800 Hillsborough Rd, I-85 Exit 173 or 174-B 

919-564-2900; 800-445-8667; www.durham.hilton.com 

Hilton Garden Inn Durham/UniversityMedical Center 

2102 W Main St, Erwin Square, Ninth St District 

919-286-0774; www.durhamuniversitymedicalcenter.hgi.com 

Holiday Inn Express Durham 


919-313-3244; 800-465-4329; www.hiexpress.com/durhamnc 

Millennium Hotel Durham 

2800 Campus Walk Ave, US Hwy 15-501 Exit 108-A 

919-383-8575; 800-633-5379; 

www.millenniumhotels.com/usa/millenniumdurham 

Morehead Manor Bed and Breakfast 

914 Vickers Ave 

919-687-4366; 888-437-6333; www.moreheadmanor.com 

Motel 6 

3454 Hillsborough Rd, I-85 Exit 173 or 174-B, then Exit 108D 

919-309-0037; 800-466-8356; www.MOTEL6.COM 

Quality Inn Medical Park 

1816 Hillandale Rd, I-85 Exit 174-B 

919-471-6100; 877-424-6423; www.qualityinn.com 

Red Roof Inn, Duke University Medical Center 

1915 N Pointe Dr, I-85 Exit 175 


Type 


Corporate Apartments 

Map 

Key # 

Rooms 

Rates ($) 

17 93-103 4 








Limited Service 3 74.99-129.99 } 


Amenities 


Ad 

Page # 



99

100 stay 

West Central (continued) 


Type 

Map 

Key # 

Rooms 

Rates ($) 

Amenities 


Ad 

Page # 

Super 8 Motel 


919-286-7746; 800-800-8000; www.super8.com 

The University Inn 

502 Elf St, NC Hwy 147 Exit 15B 

919-286-4421; 800-313-3585; www.universityinnduke.com 

Washington Duke Inn & Golf Club 

3001 Cameron Blvd, US Hwy 15-501 Bypass Exit 107 

919-490-0999; 800-443-3853; www.washingtondukeinn.com 



Full Service/ 

Conference Centers 

20 199-399 } 91 

Agencies that refer to many 

locations 

Extended Stay Apartments w/locations in 

Durham/RTP 

A+ Accommodations & Relocation, Inc. 

888-553-7991; www.aplusaccommodations.com 

BridgeStreet Corporate Housing 

800-278-7338; www.bridgestreet.com 

ExecuStay 

919-544-1839; www.execustay.com 

Interim Housing Solutions 

866-279-4471; www.interimhousingsolutions. 

com/locations.asp?se=yes&id=134 

National Corporate Housing 

(704) 364-6114; www.nationalcorporatehousing.com 

Oakwood Corporate Housing 

919-460-4550; www.oakwood.com 

PC Housing 

866-763-4564; www.pchousing.com 

Temporary Living Company 

919-881-2364; www.temporarylivingcompany.com 

Properties located throughout Durham 

catering to medical visitors 

Hospital Traveler 

866-889-9370; www.hospitaltraveler.com 

MedStay 

919-321-4958; www.medstay.com 

Durham Camping Sites 

Eno River State Park 

6101 Cole Mill Rd, Main Access Area: Fews Ford off of 

Cole Mill Rd. 919-383-1686; 

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

Lake Michie Recreation Area 

2303 Bahama Rd. 919-477-3906; durhamnc.gov/ich/ 

op/prd/Pages/City-Lakes.aspx 

Rolling View State Recreation Area at Falls Lake 

I-85N to US70 Bypass. Exit at NC Hwy 98 & follow 

signs to Rollingview. 919-676-1027; 

www.ncparks.gov/Visit/parks/fala/main.php 

MORE ONLINE: 

Go online to search all of Durham’s lodging options by type, location, and amenities at 

durh.am/lodging87. Find a room and conveniently book all in one place. 


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photo: Carolina Theatre - Jessie Gladdek/DCVB 

Top Reasons to Meet in Durham 

Durham is home to Research Triangle Park, as well as Duke 

1 and North Carolina Central Universities. 

Call 

There are more than 300,000 square feet of meeting 

800-446-8604 

2 space and over 7,500 high-quality lodging guest rooms. 

or visit 

Durham is a colorful, creative, and entrepreneurial meetindurham.com 

3 community with rich history, diverse culture, and 

opportunities for numerous activities. 

for more information. 

4 

5 

Durham is within an hour’s flight or day’s drive of more 

than half of the nation’s population. Convenient 

accessibility with RDU International Airport and two 

major interstate highways. 

Durham Convention & Visitors Bureau offers professional 

sales and services staff dedicated to helping planners 

save time and make each event a success. 

www.durham-nc.com

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photo: Durham Farmers’ Market - Dan Hacker/DCVB 

Come In and Stay a While 

Welcome to Durham! Whatever your reason for 

coming, we’re happy you’re here. Durham is 

consistently ranked one of the best places in the 

U.S. to live, work, and retire. With mild weather, 

friendly people, and access to some of the best 

education and healthcare in the country, it 

won’t be long before you start calling yourself a 

Durhamite. 

MORE ONLINE: When you move 

here, you’re likely to have a lot 

of questions: Where do I go if I get sick? 

Where should my kids go to school? Where 

should I volunteer? If the following section 

doesn’t answer those questions, find 

additional information online at durh.am/ 

newcomers103. 

www.durham-nc.com


Information for Newcomers 

Every year, people from around the world join Durham’s diverse, welcoming, and engaged 

community. Below is some information you may need to know about making Durham home. 

Animals 

PET LAWS AND LICENSES 

Durham offers a variety of enjoyable experiences 

for pet owners, from dog parks to obedience 

classes. 

All dogs must be on leashes when off their 

owner’s property. Unattended outdoor tethering 

is illegal. 

PET ACTIVITIES 

Durham Dog Parks 

Open places to exercise and socialize pet dogs 

off their leashes. Dogs must be registered to 

enter the parks. See durh.am/durmdogparks or 

call the Durham Parks & Recreation Department 

at 919-560-4355 (400 Cleveland St, Downtown 

Durham). 

Lap It Up 

Featuring 10,300 square feet of space with a large 

in-ground dog swimming pool, maze, track, and 

running lane. Signed waiver and proof of vaccines 

required (5420 NC Hwy 55, Greenwood Commons 

Shopping Ctr, I-40 Exit 278, 919-455-6001; www. 

lapitup.biz). 

VET EMERGENCY CARE 

Triangle Veterinary Referral Hospital 

Full-service hospital offering 24-hour emergency 

and specialty care (608 Morreene Rd, 919-489-0615; 

www.TriangleVRH.com). 

Veterinary Specialty Hospital of the Carolinas 

Provides 24-hour emergency medicine, intensive 

care, surgery, and other specialized services. 7015 

W NC Hwy 54, 919-600-6600; www.vshcarolinas.com 

Driving 

For driving laws, see page 12. 

GETTING A LICENSE 

New residents must obtain a driver license within 

60 days of establishing a permanent residence. 

Proof of residency, age, identity, liability insurance, 

and proof of social security are required. There 

are also written, road sign, and vision tests. For 

additional information, call 919-715-7000 or visit 

www.ncdot.org/dmv/. 

Driver License Office, Miami Blvd. 

101 S Miami Blvd, 919-560-6896; www.ncdot.gov 

Driver License Office, Roxboro St. 

3825 S Roxboro St, 919-560-3378; www.ncdot.gov 

REGISTERING VEHICLES AND OBTAINING 

LICENCE PLATES 

Vehicles must be registered with the NC DOT 

by the expiration of the time granted by the 

reciprocity agreement between North Carolina 

and prior state of residence, usually 30 days 

or when gainful employment is accepted, 

whichever comes first. Title or lien release and 

valid registration from prior state required. For 

information, visit www.ncdot.org/dmv/vehicle_ 

services/. 

Out-of-state residents moving to North 

Carolina must obtain a North Carolina license or 

identification card prior to registering a vehicle. 

Motor Vehicle Registration Offices 

1058 W Club Blvd, Northgate Mall, I-85 Exit 176, 919- 

286-4908; www.ncdot.gov/dmv/ 

Motor Vehicle Registration Offices 

5410 NC Hwy 55, Greenwood Commons Shopping Ctr, 

I-40 Exit 278, 919-544-3662; www.ncdot.org/dmv/ 


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photo: Goldenbelt Apartments - Jessie Gladdek/DCVB 

VEHICLE INSPECTIONS 

North Carolina requires an annual vehicle safety and 

emissions inspection within 10 days of receiving a North 

Carolina license plate and then annually thereafter, due 

the same month as the vehicle’s registration renewal. 

Licensed inspection stations are marked by signage 

throughout the community. 

Employment & Volunteering 

Explore employment and volunteer resources below, or 

visit durh.am/volunteer115 to learn more: 

EMPLOYMENT RESOURCES 

Durham Hospitality Jobs Portal 

www.durhamhospitalityjobs.com 

Durham JobLink Career Center 

1105 S Briggs Ave, 919-560-6880; www.ncesc.com 

1058 W Club Blvd, Northgate Mall, I-85 Exit 176, 

919-354-2748; www.ncesc.com 

VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES 

Believers United for Progress 

1306 Fayetteville St, 919-687-7070; www. 

believersunitedforprogress.org 

Durham Visitor Information Center 

101 E Morgan St, 919-687-0288; www.durham-nc.com 

Durham Wayfinders 

www.durhamwayfinders.com 

DurhamCares 

201 W Main St, Ste 100 PMB 105, Downtown Durham, 

919-251-6189; www.durhamcares.org 

Keep Durham Beautiful 

2011 Fay St, 919-354-2729; 

www.keepdurhambeautiful.org 

Retired and Senior Volunteer Program (RSVP) 

of Durham County 

807 Bacon St, 919-536-7247 ext 5301; 

www.durhamtech.edu/rsvp.htm 

Volunteer Center of Durham 

700 W Main St, 919-613-5105; 

visit www.handsontriangle.org 

Live Fresh Daily 

Durham’s rapid development includes 

many new residential areas to house 

the growing number of people who 

decide to call Durham home. 

In Downtown Durham, urban living 

options are popping up all around, 

from expansions to existing complexes, 

like the Warehouse District’s popular 

West Village (www.westvillagedurham. 

com), to brand new additions like 

phase one of the Southside East 

complex. 

Developments are also in the works 

to provide unique or specialized 

options for those who want them. 

Wetrock Farm (www.wetrockresources. 

com/whoweare.html) is a proposed 

neighborhood that includes a 15- 

acre farm, with produce deliveries 

included in HOA fees. The former 

Whitted Junior High School is being 

transformed into pre-kindergarten 

classrooms and 79 homes for the 

elderly, and Creekside at Bethpage 

is a planned 290-acre active adult 

community featuring 650 units with 

two- and three-bedroom options. 

For more information about 

residential developments, head 

online to durh.am/newdevs105. 

www.durham-nc.com


IMMIGRATION 

US Citizen and Immigration Office 

301 Roycroft Dr, 800-372-5283; durh.am/usimm106 

LIBRARIES 

There are twelve libraries in Durham, including 

eight branches of the Durham County Library, 

Duke University’s Perkins Library (http://library.duke. 

edu/), and the James E. Shepard Memorial Library 

at NC Central University. Find more information 

about the Durham County branches at www. 

durhamcountylibrary.org/location/. 

Durham County Main Library 

300 N Roxboro St, Downtown Durham, 919-560- 

0100; www.durhamcountylibrary.org 

Local Government 

Durham County, governed by the five-member 

Board of County Commissioners and managed 

by the county manager, is responsible for social 

services, public health, elections, courts, funding 

schools, etc. 

The City of Durham is governed by a seven-member 

council, including the mayor, and is managed by a 

city manager. They are responsible for police, fire, 

public works, water, solid waste, parks, etc. 

Also see “Utilities” for information on city and 

county services. 

City of Durham 

101 City Hall Plaza, 919-560-1200; www.durhamnc.gov 

Durham County 

200 E Main St, 919-560-0000; www.dconc.gov 

Durham One Call 

Call the city information call center to talk to 

a person about city services like waste, water, 

police, and more. 919-560-1200; 

www.durhamnc.gov/departments/onecall 

REGISTERING TO VOTE 

A voter registration application must be 

completed at least 25 days prior to an election. 

There are numerous sites where registration can 

be completed, including the Durham County 

Libraries, the Employment Security Commission, 

the Board of Elections, Northgate Mall, and 

online. For more information, visit http://dconc. 

gov/index.aspx?page=95. 

Durham County Board of Elections 

Provides election services to Durham. 

201 N. Roxboro St. 919-560-0700; dconc.gov 

TAXES 

Current tax rates for Durham (per $100 of 

assessed value): 

• Ad Valorem County Property Tax: $1.3843 

• Fire District Tax Rates: $.0799 - $.1729 

• City Property Tax Rate on Real and Personal 

Property: $.5912 - .6612 

• County Property Tax Rate on Real and 

Personal Property: $.7931 

Additionally, there is a: 

• 7.5% retail sales tax 

• 2% tax on groceries 

• 13.5% tax on hotel rooms (7.5% sales tax, 

6% lodging room occupancy and tourism 

development tax) 

• 16.5% car rental tax (26.5% at RDU 

International Airport) 

• 5.75% NC state income tax 

Durham County Tax Administration 

200 E Main St, 1st Floor, Historic Courthouse, 

919-560-0300; dconc.gov 

North Carolina Department of Revenue 

3518 Westgate Dr. Suite 110, 877-252-3052; 

www.dornc.com 

In 2015, Google Fiber announced it will bring its gigabit internet and TV service 

to Durham. Learn more at google.com/fiber/raleighdurham. 


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Newspapers & Media 

DURHAM BASED 

Duke University Chronicle 

www.dukechronicle.com 

Indy Week 

www.indyweek.com 

Spectacular Magazine 

www.spectacularmag.com 

The Campus Echo 

web.nccu.edu/campus/echo 

The Carolina Times 

919-682-2913 

The Herald-Sun 

www.heraldsun.com 

The Triangle Tribune 

www.triangletribune.com 

The Urban Journal Magazine 

www.theurbanjournal.com 

OTHER 

Durham Magazine 

www.durhammag.com 

Fifteen 501 Magazine 

www.fifteen501.com 

The Durham News 

www.thedurhamnews.com 

RECYCLING/GARBAGE COLLECTION 

City of Durham Waste Management 

1833 Camden Ave, 919-560-4186; 

durhamnc.gov/ich/op/swmd/Pages/Home.aspx 

Durham County Roadside Recycling 

919-560-0433; www.dconc.gov/index. 

aspx?page=854 

TELEPHONE/INTERNET 

Frontier Communications 

725 E Markham Ave, 800-921-8101; 

www.frontier.com 

Time Warner Cable, Inc. 

1515 N Pointe Dr, Ste 103, 866-489-2669; 

www.timewarnercable.com/carolinas 

WATER & SEWER 

City of Durham Water Management 

1600 Mist Lake Dr, 919-560-4381; 

durhamnc.gov/ich/op/dwm/Pages/Home.aspx 

POST OFFICE/ADDRESS 

There are seven US Postal Service offices in 

Durham. Find more information about locations 

and hours by visiting usps.com. 

Utilities 

ELECTRICITY 

Duke Energy 

800-777-9898; www.duke-energy.com 

Piedmont Electric Membership Corporation 

2500 NC Hwy 86 S, 919-732-2123; www.pemc.coop 

GAS 

PSNC Energy 

877-776-2427; www.psncenergy.com 

www.durham-nc.com

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photo: Duke University Classroom - Les Todd, Duke Photography/DCVB 

Bull City Brains 

Learn the basics about all the educational 

opportunities Durham has to offer. 

Durham is making new things every day, but that 

only happens when you can keep producing brilliant, 

committed, creative students who won’t rest with the 

status quo. Lucky for us, we have a diverse population, an 

innovative school system, numerous private and charter 

schools, two universities, and a technical college to make 

sure Durham gets smarter. 

MORE ONLINE: 

Visit durh.am/newcomers103 

to further explore Durham’s 

educational opportunities as 

well as job resources, volunteer 

experiences, and more. Get engaged 

with the community and before you 

know it you’ll be calling yourself a 

Durhamite! 

www.durham-nc.com

110 education 

Durham School Options 

In a unique community like Durham, it’s only natural that there are plenty of different ways 

to get your children the education they need. 

• A robust education scene is a good 

sign of a thriving community. Durham 

has a full roster of public and private 

schools, including bilingual, faith-based, 

Montessori, and other specialized curricula 

and education models to make sure all 

students can reach their potential. 

• Durham Public Schools has 30 

elementary schools (grades K-5), 10 middle 

schools (grades 6-8), two secondary 

schools (grades 6-12), 12 high schools 

(grades 9-12), and two specialty schools. 

Among these are 23 magnet schools that 

maintain special focus on areas such as 

arts, sciences, language, STEM, and more. 

Five schools (three elementary, one middle, 

and one secondary) provide a year-round 

schedule (919-560-2000; www.dpsnc.net). 

• Durham County also has 10 charter schools 

that are run independently but are tax 

funded and open to the public. 

• Two examples show the wide-ranging 

options for innovative learning the Bull 

City offers its youth. The North Carolina 

School of Science and Math (919- 416- 

2600; www.ncssm.edu) was the first school 

of its kind in the US: it is a state-supported 

residential high school for students who 

excel in science and math. Less than 

two miles away is the Durham School 

of the Arts (919-560-3926; www.dsa. 

dpsnc.net), offering rigorous academics 

photo: DPS Classroom - Durham Public Schools/DCVB 


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while developing creative abilities through 

advanced art classes. But it’s not just about 

doing something different; it’s about doing 

something well. Don’t take our word for it: 

Newsweek named NCCSM number 23 on a 2013 

list of “America’s Best High Schools,” and Durham 

School of the Arts was the number one public 

high school in North Carolina in 2013 according 

to the US News & World Report. 

MORE ONLINE: There are too many 

schools in Durham for us to list them 

all here. But you can check out the complete 

listings, including contact information in 

case you have more specific questions, at 

durh.am/schools111. 

2014 Accolades 

• Twelve Durham Public Schools 

won a National Healthy School 

Award for improved nutrition, 

wellness, and physical activity 

programs from the Alliance from 

a Healthier Generation. 

• Kestrel Heights School and 

Hillside New Tech High received a 

“silver medal,” ranking for their 

inclusion in U.S. News & World 

Report’s list of the top 2,000 Best 

High Schools in the nation. 

• William Logan, principal of 

Hillside High School, was 

recognized as the 2014 

Outstanding Young Educator. 

www.durham-nc.com

112 education 

The Pinnacle of Higher Learning 

Thanks to two distinguished universities and a 

community college, there’s always another class 

to take in Durham. (Forbes did name us one of 

America’s geekiest cities, after all.) 

If you ever find yourself perusing academic rankings, 

Duke University is hard to miss. From law to business 

to the humanities and medicine, Duke is one of 

the nation’s finest academic institutions, ranked as 

the eighth college by the US News & World Report, 

and is leading the way in a variety of fields. Named 

after the same Duke family that built so much of the 

infrastructure still housing Durham’s businesses and 

residents, the university and its 15,000 students are 

an integral part of the Durham community, offering 

classes, lectures, and performances that continue to 

enrich life in Durham (919-684-8111; www.duke.edu). 

North Carolina Central University was the first 

publically supported liberal arts college for African 

Americans in the nation and has been a member 

of the University of North Carolina System since 1972. Offering 78 different degrees, including 

graduate programs in law, library science, and business, and with two cutting edge biotechnology 

research institutes, NCCU strives to provide 

affordable educational opportunities to a 

diverse population, train new leaders, and 

ensure commitment to social responsibility, 

guaranteeing that education in Durham will 

continue to be a collegial enterprise (919-530- 

6100; www.nccu.edu). 

Liberal arts aren’t the only fields of study in 

Durham. Durham Technical Community 

College offers associate degrees in IT, criminal 

justice, welding, and more. Classes are affordable and there are plenty of noncredit classes for those 

who just want to pick up a new skill (919-536-7200; www.durhamtech.edu). 

Durham doesn’t rest on its laurels (though there are many to rest on), 

especially when it comes to education. That’s why NCCU is expanding 

its campus with new facilities and why Duke is renovating many of its 

buildings. See durh.am/edunewdevs for more details. 

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Never Stop Learning 

Educational opportunities aren’t just for the college-aged in Durham; there are always 

opportunities to study something new here. 

Duke Continuing Studies (www.learnmore.duke.edu), including the Osher Lifelong Learning Institute, 

as well as the Division of Extended Studies at NCCU (www.nccu.edu/academics/distanceeducation/ 

extendedstudies) offer enrichment of many kinds. There are professional certifications in a number 

of fields, undergraduate and graduate classes with schedules designed to aid professionals, and 

personal growth from courses on science, theology, philosophy, and more. 

Those with a special interest in the documentary arts can also find a welcoming community at Duke’s 

Center for Documentary Studies (CDS). CDS offers classes in photography, film, audio, writing, 

and other creative media that can be used to document experiences and stories. They also offer a 

certificate program (documentarystudies.duke.edu). 

photos: Durham Senior Center - Stewart Waller/DCVB 

Durham Technical Community College’s continuing education options include a number of 

certifications and professional trainings. Fields range from automotive mechanics to bartending and 

mixology. Durham Tech also teaches personal enrichment classes in subjects like drawing, fiction 

writing, and beer brewing (www.durhamtech.edu/html/corporate/index.htm). 

More arts opportunities are offered by the Durham County Library, including knitting and reading 

groups for kids, teens, and adults. They also host adult humanities programs, with author and artist 

presentations, discussion groups, special interest clubs, and more (durhamcountylibrary.org). 

The Durham Arts Council also hosts an arts school with classes ranging from music to jewelry 

making to ceramics (www.durhamarts.org/classes.html). 

www.durham-nc.com

114 retirement 

Retire in Style 

Retirement just means you have more free time to 

take advantage of all the things everyone else has 

to fit in around work. Lucky for Bull City retirees, 

there’s tons to do – that’s why a CNN Money poll 

put us first on the list of best places to retire. 

Action-packed or easygoing, Durham provides an 

ideal setting for any pace of life. 

MORE ONLINE: 

Keep a full schedule 

with the help of the Durham Event 

Calendar. Find event listings to match 

your areas of interest, from community 

events and workshops to performing arts 

and festivals. Visit durhameventcalendar. 

com for more information and to sign up 

for weekly email updates. 


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left page photo: Durham Center for Senior Life - Stewart Waller/DCVB; right page photo: Durham Central Park - Patricia Murray/DCVB 

Enjoy the Pace 

Durham’s youthful vibrancy makes it especially 

welcoming to retiring newcomers. Affordable 

housing options include urban apartments, 

sleepy suburbs, historic mill villages, and farm 

houses that will ensure your golden years are 

what you always dreamed. 

Downtown Durham (see page 24) is easily enjoyed 

on foot, and walking trails and parks throughout 

the city make for a very pleasant spring or summer 

afternoon. The Durham Parks & Recreation 

Department also runs a senior games program with 

everything from basketball and cheerleading to 

woodworking and quilting so you can keep active 

(919-560-4355; www.DPRPlayMore.org). 

Educational opportunities in Durham mean that it’s 

easy to explore interest areas, new and old. Duke, 

NCCU, and Durham Tech’s continuing education 

programs offer a wide range of classes and lecture 

programs as part of a lifetime of learning (see 

page 113). 

And we have to say, it does help that Durham is the 

“City of Medicine” (see next page). Whether you 

need help addressing aches and pains, or need more 

intensive care, Durham is the right place to be. 

Volunteer to Bring 

Good Cheer 

Volunteering and helping Durham’s 

visitors are both great ways to give 

back to a great community, so why 

not do both at the same time by 

becoming a Durham Wayfinder? 

The Durham Wayfinders program 

pairs volunteers with facilities, 

events, festivals, and more 

opportunities so you can spend 

less time scheduling volunteer 

opportunities and more time 

volunteering! Usher a show at 

DPAC, help out at the World Beer 

Festival, or assist at an NCCU 

sporting event and enjoy Durham’s 

unique events while you work 

alongside fellow Durhamites. 

Visit durhamwayfinders.com or email 

durhamwayfinders@durham-cvb.com 

to get involved. See page 105 or 

durh.am/volunteer115 for other 

resources. 

Discover Durham 

• The Bull City is a crafty place. 

Check out page 50 to find out 

about places like the Scrap 

Exchange, where you can make 

one-of-a-kind gifts. 

• Find out more about golf and 

other outdoor activities on page 

57. You didn’t leave the office just 

to stay in your house, did you? 

• Keep an eye on the nightlife 

schedules so you don’t miss out 

on live performances at any of 

Durham’s music venues. See 

page 46 for more.

116 MEDICINE 

City of Medicine 

The name “City of Medicine” didn’t come about by 

accident. With a physician-to-population ratio three 

times the national average and one of the finest 

medical schools in the country, Durham is equipped to 

provide top-notch healthcare to all who need it. But it’s 

about more than that. It’s about making sure you are 

well cared for mentally, emotionally, and physically. 

MORE ONLINE: 

Head online to durh.am/ 

medicine116 to see full listings 

for Durham’s hospitals and 

medical centers, including contact 

information, so you can find out 

which facility can best suit your 

needs. 


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left page photo - Duke Center for Living - Jared Lazarus, Duke Photography; right page photo: Duke Medical Center - Shawn Rocco/Duke Medicine 

Healing in Durham 

The Bowersox family received Durham-style 

care in spring 2013. Five-year-old Ben suffered 

a traumatic injury in an accident with a 

mechanical hangar door, breaking both arms in 

several places and severing multiple fingers. 

He was flown to Duke Medical Center, which was 

the closest hospital to his native Jacksonville that 

could perform the complicated reconstruction 

needed to reattach his fingers and set his bones. 

Ben’s father Steve found a welcoming community 

that supported his family through Ben’s recovery. 

Local Durhamites bought him lunch and coffee 

while Ben was in surgery, another offered him a car 

to use, and another gave him a place to stay. 

Durham’s healthcare options are remarkable not just 

because of the six hospitals and medical centers, 

groundbreaking medical and pharmaceutical 

research, weight management centers, and more 

– though those state-of-the-art resources are 

essential – but also because they’re found here, in 

this accessible, caring city. With the best medical 

tools (which have set Ben on the path to recovery) 

amidst so many other assets, the City of Medicine 

has earned its name. 

Urgent Care Centers 

Hours vary; see websites listed below for details. 

Concentra Medical Center 

4104 Surles Ct, Ste 11, Shiloh Crossing; 

919-941-1911; www.concentra.com 

Duke Urgent Care 

1821 Hillandale Rd, Ste 24A; 

919-383-4355; www.dukemedicine.org 

5716 Fayetteville Rd, Sutton Station, 

I-40 Exit 276; 919-572-1868; www. 

dukemedicine.org 

Duke Orthopaedic Urgent Care 

Duke Medical Plaza Page Rd 

4709 Creekstone Dr. 

919-660-5066; www.dukemedicine.org 

FastMed Urgent Care 

7010 Hope Valley Rd; 919-313-3900; 

www.fastmed.com 

New Hope Urgent Care 

3610 N Roxboro St; 919-412-8431; 

www.newhopeurgentcarenc.com 

Triangle Orthopaedic Associates, P.A. 

120 William Penn Plz, Independence Park; 

919-220-5255; www.triangleortho.com 

Mini Clinics/ 

24-Hour Pharmacies 

CVS/Pharmacy Minute Clinic 

5311 Roxboro Rd; 919-471-4409; 

www.minuteclinic.com 

3573 Hillsborough Rd; 919-383-0171; 

www.minuteclinic.com 

Target Clinic 

4037 Durham Chapel Hill Blvd; 

919-765-0008; www.target.com 

Walgreens 24-Hour Pharmacy 

6405 Fayetteville Rd, I-40 Exit 276; 

919-544-6430; www.walgreens.com 

www.durham-nc.com

118 transportation 

Getting Around 

More than half of the US population lives 

within a day’s drive or an hour’s flight of 

Durham. Convenient to interstates, served by 

an international airport, and with numerous 

transportation options around town, it is easy 

to get to – and around – Durham. 

AIRLINES 

RDU International Airport 

Durham is served by RDU International Airport, 

located on the western edge of Wake County and 

co-owned by the cities of Durham and Raleigh and 

the counties of Durham and Wake 

(919-840-7700; www.rdu.com). 

Air Canada 

888-247-2262; www.aircanada.ca 

AirTran Airlines 

800-247-8726; www.airtran.com 

American Airlines/American Eagle 

800-433-7300; www.aa.com 

Delta Air Lines/Delta Connections/Northwest 

800-221-1212; www.delta.com 

Frontier Airlines 

800-432-1359; www.frontierairlines.com 

JetBlue Airways 

800-538-2583; www.jetblue.com 

Southwest Airlines 

800-435-9792; www.southwest.com 

United/United Express 

800-864-8331; www.united.com 

US Airways/US Airways Express 

800-428-4322; www.usairways.com 

Symbol Key: 

Service to/from RDU Airport 

Mobile phones available 

Complimentary pickup 

Wheelchair-accessible vehicles 

Public Transit 

MAJOR TRANSPORTATION CENTERs 

Durham Station Transportation Center 

Transportation station providing a centralized hub 

for Durham Area Transit (DATA), Triangle Transit, and 

Greyhound/Trailways buses. Please visit individual 

websites for schedules (515 W Pettigrew St, 

Downtown Durham; 919-485-7433; data.durhamnc. 

gov/durham_station.cfm). 

Durham Train Station 

Located in a historic tobacco warehouse in 

downtown’s West Village and served by the 

Carolinian and Piedmont Amtrak line with service 

to and from Charlotte, New York City, and points 

in between. Make reservations online or purchase 

tickets by phone (601 W Main St, Ste 103, Downtown 

Durham; 919-956-7932; www.ncbytrain.org/ 

destinations/stations.html?id=durham). 

TRANSIT SERVICES 

Amtrak 

Amtrak is the nation’s intercity passenger rail 

operator, serving 46 states, the District of Columbia, 

and three Canadian provinces (601 W Main St, 

Ste 103, Downtown Durham; 800-872-7245; www. 

amtrak.com). 

Bull City Connector 

The Bull City Connector is a fare-free bus 

service that connects many of Durham’s central 

destinations, including Duke University, Ninth 

Street, Downtown Durham, and Golden Belt 

(515 W Pettigrew St; 919-485-RIDE(7433); www. 

bullcityconnector.org). 


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www.durham-nc.com

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Duke Parking and Transportation Services 

Duke Transit operates more than 30 buses with 

routes throughout the campus and health system. 

Students, staff, faculty and visitors can ride campus 

buses at no charge (0100 Facilities Center, Coal Pile 

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

Durham Area Transit Authority (DATA) 

The Durham Area Transit Authority (DATA) serves all 

parts of Durham, including RTP. Schedules vary by 

bus route, but most run from M-Sa, 6am-12:30am 

with reduced service on Sundays and holidays. 

One-way fares are available, as well as regional 

passes (515 W Pettigrew St, Downtown Durham; 919- 

485-RIDE(7433); data.gotriangle.org ). 

Greyhound/Trailways 

Durham terminal for the nation’s largest provider of 

intercity bus transportation (515 W Pettigrew St; 919- 

687-4800; www.greyhound.com). 

Megabus 

Low-cost express bus service to nearly 50 cities 

offering free Wi-Fi, power outlets, and panoramic 

windows. Departure and arrival near Durham 

Station on Jackson St (Downtown Durham, see 

website for details; 877-462-6342; us.megabus.com ). 

The Bridge Bus 

In addition to nighttime service to and from Raleigh 

and Durham Thu-Sat., offers event-specific service 

to Bulls games, DPAC, etc. (www.thebridgebus.com). 

Triangle Transit 

Triangle Transit operates a regional bus service 

connecting Durham to Raleigh, Chapel Hill, Apex, 

Hillsborough, and Wake Forest. Busses run daily, but 

schedules vary by route (4600 Emperor Blvd, Ste 100; 

919-485-7433; www.triangletransit.org). 

Rentals 

RENTAL CARS 

Alamo Rent-A-Car - RDU 

919-840-0132; www.alamo.com 

Avis Rent-A-Car 

www.avis.com 

· 1620 Guess Rd, Sears Auto Center; 919-286-0173 

· RDU; 919-840-4750 

Budget Rent-A-Car Systems, Inc. 

www.budget.com 

· 1720 Guess Rd, The Shoppes at Northgate, I-85 

Exit 175; 919-383-8240 

· RDU; 919-840-4781 

Enterprise Rent-A-Car 

www.enterprise.com 

· 3648 Durham-Chapel Hill Blvd; 919-490-6057 

· 4504 N Roxboro St, Ste A; 919-620-1810 

· 409 S Roxboro St, Ste A; 919-682-8720 

· 3616 Hillsborough Rd; 919-309-1030 

· RDU; 919-840-9555 

Hertz Rent-A-Car 

www.hertz.com 

· 5122 Neal Rd; 919-416-4969 

· 3505 Westgate Dr; 919-761-4231 

· RDU; 919-840-4875 

National Car Rental - RDU 

919-840-4350; www.nationalcar.com 

Thrifty Car Rental - RDU 

877-283-0898; www.thrifty.com 

Triangle Rent A Car 

3730 Durham-Chapel Hill Blvd; 919-493-1078; 

www.trianglerentacar.com 

University Ford Rentals 

601 Willard St; 919-313-1094 x273; www.UFRents.com 

Zipcar 

866-494-7227; www.zipcar.com/duke 

TAXIS & Shuttles 

TAXIS - MULTI-COMPANY DISPATCHERS 

ABC Cab Company 

Major taxi dispatcher for multiple independent 

companies (919-682-0437; www.abctaxicab 

durham.com). 

Durham’s Best Cab Company 

24/7 service with 50 new model sedans and 12 

full-sized passenger vans (919-680-3330; www. 

durhamtaxi.com). 

OFFICIAL RDU TRANSPORTATION 

RDU Taxi, Inc. 

Provides official RDU Airport taxi service within 


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Durham, Orange, and Wake Counties (919-840- 

7277; www.rdu.com/groundtrans/taxis.html). 

OTHER TRAVEL SERVICES 

2U Transit of North Carolina 

Locally owned and operated paratransit service 

offering door-to-door transportation in and 

around the Triangle area to the mobility impaired 

(919-687-4808; www.2utransitnc.com). 

AAA Carolina Motor Club 

Provides travel planning assistance and 

emergency road service to its membership. www. 

aaacarolinas.com 

· 3505 Westgate Dr, 919-489-3306 

· 5137 NC Hwy 55, I-40 Exit 278; 919-313-0195 

Charlene Safe Ride, Inc 

Online source for transportation information and 

options for getting around the Triangle for those 

with wheelchairs, walkers, scooters, and clients with 

special needs. Vehicles include ADA-compliant vans 

with low floors and step-stools (919-309-7233; 

www.charlenesaferide.com). 

GoTriangle 

Online source for transportation information and 

options for getting around the Triangle (919-485- 

RIDE (7433); www.gotriangle.org). 

Share the Ride NC 

Connects commuters interested in car- or 

vanpooling, as well as finding park and ride lots, 

public transit services, bike routes, and other 

transportation alternatives (919-485-7461; www. 

sharetheridenc.com). 

TRANSPORTATION FOR GROUPS 

Durham Convention & Visitors Bureau 

DCVB offers a wide range of services for 

conventions and groups meeting in Durham. For 

help arranging transportation for groups, contact 

DCVB at (800) 446-8604 or meetings@durham-cvb. 

com (101 E Morgan St, Downtown Durham; 919-687- 

0288; www.durham-nc.com). 

Check out durh.am/transportation121 for more 

transportation listings, including limousines, 

complete taxi listings, and ride share options. 

www.durham-nc.com

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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 

Eno Cottage Guest House ... 23 ..D5 

Morehead Manor Bed 

& Breakfast. ............. 22 . Q16 

Old North Durham Inn ...... 18 . T13 

The King’s Daughters Inn.... 16 . Q14 

FULL SERVICE 


21C Museum Hotel 

(opening early 2015)....... 74 . R15 

ALoft (opening Summer 2015).. 75 . R16 

DoubleTree Suites by 

Hilton Raleigh-Durham... 43 .. C9 

Durham Marriott City Center. 21 . R15 

Fairfield Inn & Suites. . . . . . . . 39 ..B9 

The Durham Hotel 

(opening Spring 2015)...... 76 . S15 

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 .......... 69 . O13 

DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Raleigh- 

Durham Airport at RTP...... 60 . D10 

Home2 Suites Imperial Center 

(opening fall 2015) ........ 77 . D10 

Home2 Suites Gateway Terrace 

(opening fall 2015) ........ 78 ..A8 

Hotel Indigo. .............. 63 . D10 

Hyatt Place (2014) ......... 71 ..B9 

Marriott at RTP. ........... 56 . D10 

Millennium Hotel Durham... 13 . J12 

Sheraton Imperial Hotel & 

Convention Center ........ 66 . D10 

Washington Duke Inn & 

Golf Club ................ 20 . J16 

CONFERENCE CTRS 


Rizzo Conference Center..... 36 ..A9 

Washington Duke Inn & 

Golf Club ............... 20 . J16 

LIMITED SERVICE 


Carolina Duke Inn ............6 .. C6 

Brookwood Inn ............ 15 . L12 

Budget Inn................ 26 ..D7 

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 

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 Medical Park ......3 ..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 ... 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 

EXTENDED STAY 


Candlewood Suites. ........ 46 .. C9 

Crossland Economy Studios. . 49 .. C9 

Duke Tower Hotel & 

Condominiums. ......... 17 . R13 

Extended Stay America. . . . . . 27 ..B8 

Extended Stay America - Durham - 

RTP Miami Blvd. - North. .. 55 . D10 


RTP Miami Blvd. - South. .. 59 . D10 


RTP-Hwy 55. ............ 50 .. C9 

Extended Stay America - Durham 

University - Ivy Creek Blvd. 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 


RTP- Hwy 54. ........... 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 

• Grid locations that appear in black 

are located on the Durham County 

foldout map. 

• Grid locations that appear in blue 

are located on the Downtown & Duke 

foldout map. 


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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 . ........................C6 

Duke Lemur Center ............ H15 

Duke Basketball Museum 

& 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 

Durham History Hub ........... R15 

Museum of Life + Science ........C6 

Nasher Museum of Art 

at Duke University ........... N15 

NCCU Art Museum ............. S20 

Patterson’s Mill Country Store..... A9 

Sarah P. Duke Gardens .......... M14 

Visitor Information Center....... S15 

West Point on the Eno ............C5 

Shopping & Dining Districts 

Downtown ................... R16 

Ninth Street District ............ O13 

Rockwood/South Square......... B8 

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 County 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 Cancer Center .............L13 

Duke University Hospital/ 

Duke Children’s Hospital ........L13 

Duke Regional Hospital ...........C6 

Lenox Baker Children’s Hospital ...J13 

NC Specialty Hospital.............C6 

• Grid locations that appear in black are located on the Durham County foldout map. 

• Grid locations that appear in blue are located on the Downtown & Duke foldout map. 

VA Medical Center ..............L13 

U 

Urgent Care Centers 

Concentra Medical Center ....... D10 

Duke Urgent Care .............B6,C9 

FastMed Urgent Care . . . . . . . . . . . . . B9 

New Hope Urgent Care ...........C6 

Triangle Orthopaedic Urgent 

Care, P.A. .....................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 

Structure House ................ B8 

Civic & Transportation 

City Hall ...................... S15 

Durham County Courthouse and 

Justice Center ............... S16 

Durham Station 

Transportation Center ......... R15 

Durham Train Station. .......... R15 

Police Headquarters. ........... Q15 

Police Substation .............. S14 

TTA Regional Transit Center ..... D10 

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

Durham Spring/Summer 2015 Official Visitor & Relocation Guide

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