Location: Durham
Top Things to do in Durham
6 Hidden Gems Things to do in Durham That You Shouldn't Miss
Durham is a city in the U.S. state of North Carolina. It is the county seat of Durham County. The U.S. Census Bureau estimated the city's population to be 251,893 as of July 1, 2014, making it the 4th-most populous city in North Carolina, and the 78th-most populous city in the United States. Durham is the core of the four-county Durham-Chapel Hill Metropolitan Area, which has a population of 542,710 as of U.S. Census 2014 Population Estimates. The US Office of Management and Budget also includes Durham as a part of the Raleigh-Durham-Chapel Hill Combined Statistical Area, which has a population of 2,037,430 as of U.S. Census 2014 Population Estimates.
Restaurants in Durham
1. Taste Carolina Gourmet Food Tours
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 119 reviews
What better way to get to know a place and its people than to eat its food? Offering foodie taste boxes, walking tours, food tours, and virtual chef events. Private and custom boxes and events are available. This is a great way to experience a city, sample its best dishes, and feel like an insider! Enjoy a vibrant food and drink scene that celebrates independent restaurants and locally-sourced ingredients.
2. Bull City Escape
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 184 reviews
Bull City Escape is an exhilarating, interactive experience designed to test your wits. The premise is simple: small groups are locked in a room and have 60 minutes to escape. To find the key, you must work together to unearth clues, solve puzzles, and crack codes. Book a room with your friends, family, or co-workers – and see if you have what it takes to escape!
Reviewed By Cuse10VA - Albany, United States
This is the second time I have been to Bull City Escape, and it was just as fabulous as the first. I have completed both the Enchanted Kingdom and the Murder Mystery escape rooms and they were both highly interactive, engaging, and FUN. Not only do the rooms reflect a passion for the stories, but the staff are interactive and informative. Luckily the team I was part of escaped both times, but even if we hadn't the experience would still have been great. I highly recommend Bull City Escape as a go-to Durham destination.
3. Museum of Life + Science
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 903 reviews
Located just blocks from downtown Durham, the Museum of Life and Science is one of North Carolina’s top family destinations. Situated on 84-acres, our interactive science park includes a two-story science center, one of the largest butterfly conservatories on the East Coast, and beautifully landscaped outdoor exhibits which are safe havens for rescued black bears, lemurs, and endangered red wolves. Other popular attractions include over 60 species of live animals, Dinosaur Trail, Ellerbe Creek Railway, Into the Mist, Hideaway Woods, and Earth Moves. The Museum of Life and Science is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization.
Reviewed By amyaR2514XT - Herndon, United States
Took my 2 kids on a vague recommendation from a friend. We were going to check out Raleigh and she suggested we do this museum in Durham instead. My kids, 9-year old boy and 12-year old girl, had a wonderful time. At first I thought it was only the inside part but the outside attractions are FANTASTIC! Inside: many hands on science experiments and space exhibits like a moon lander. Outside: train ride, fossil dig, dinosaurs, bears, wolves, lemurs, farm animals, RC sail boats, mist play area, amazing climbing tree houses, butterfly exhibit, etc. We stayed until the last possible minute!
4. Bennett Place Historic Site
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 219 reviews
Reviewed By krissybee1979 - Wilmington, United States
I love visiting and being where history took place. The guides and documentary were very informative.
5. Duke Lemur Center
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 359 reviews
Reviewed By BlueDevilOKC - Oklahoma City, United States
The Lemurs Live tour provides a great overview of the lemurs in residence, the local research efforts, and the Center’s conservation efforts in Madagascar. The tour guide was friendly and provided great information on all the lemurs. We had the opportunity to see a few lemurs indoors, including some lively and loud members of the group. Overall, this is a great experience. Your tour ticket dollars (and gift shop purchases) go to support the Center’s research and conservation efforts. So, going is like tithing. :)
6. Stagville State Historic Site
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 116 reviews
Stagville is the site of the largest antebellum plantation complex in North Carolina. By 1860, this lands, owned by the Bennehan and Cameron families, spread out over 30,000 acres (47 sq. miles) and was home to over 900 enslaved people. Our goal is to provide a balanced interpretation through tours and special events that tell the story of free and enslaved people who called Stagville home.
Reviewed By JKW3 - Livermore, United States
Khadija was our tour guide, and she was incredibly knowledgeable and passionate about her job. I highly recommend taking a guided tour; without it you would miss so much valuable information. And the cost is so minimal, only $2! They could easily charge more for this important lesson in history, and it would be worth it!
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