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CONTENTS 4 10 DISCOVER DURHAM DISTRICTS & SHOPPING Get acquainted with the vibrant Uncover entertainment hubs and landmarks spirit that defines Durham. that surround unique shopping excursions. 20 26 ARTS & CULTURE EVENTS Embrace locally grown and internationally Dare to be different: attend a acclaimed artistic performers and creators. Durham event that defies description. 34 46 FOOD & DRINK HISTORY Enjoy culinary delights and Durham's past built the foundation for what delectable cuisine at our unique restaurants. it is now – a vibrant and forward-looking city. 51 56 NATURE & OUTDOORS PLACES TO STAY Soak in fresh air and experience Rest. Recharge. Reclaim natural beauty beyond the Durham skyline. your Durham adventure. DON’T MISS 26 Mural Magic 42 Take the Tour 50 150 Years of Durham History Our buildings are used as artistic Experience it all, from eating and An all-inclusive bucket list for canvases: take them in. drinking to the great outdoors. soaking up Durham’s culture. 33 Durham 150 44 Food Truck Forays 54 Fun for the Family Find out more about Durham’s These culinary hotspots take paper Find family activities that pump sesquicentennial. plate gourmet to its highest level. up the adrenaline. 40 Craft Beer & Spirits 49 African American Enterprise 55 Bulls & Beyond Discover intriguing craft breweries African Americans have built a Don't just spectate: celebrate the and distilleries. distinct, robust legacy in Durham. home team! 2 :: Durham Destination Guide LIVE LIFE unscripted DiscoverCreative Cocktails & Comfort Food Enjoy local and seasonal fare at Unscripted’s rooftop pool, open from April 1st to October 15th, or year round in the relaxed comfort of our hotel lobby and lounge. Soak up the sun poolside on The Patio with shareable finger foods and fun seasonal cocktails such as Unscripted’s delicious Frosé and oversized Moscow Mules. A relaxed space with comfortable seating, serving specialty coffee, craft cocktails and small plates, that transforms from daytime café to late night bar and lounge with live DJ. 202 CORCORAN ST. DURHAM, NC 27701 | UNSCRIPTEDHOTELS.COM DISCOVER DURH4 :: Durham Destination Guide AM DURH AM DiscoverDurham.com :: 5 Perhaps you’ve heard about Durham’s celebrated food scene, top-notch universities, or startup culture. Maybe you’ve heard that we transcend category – that there’s just something about this Bull City; something intangible, but absolutely alluring. We are that and more. American Tobacco Campus We are barbecue and biscuits, locally sourced small plates and craft cocktails. We’re a gritty tobacco-grown town with international corporations. We’re activists, scholars, artists, and entrepreneurs. We’re always moving, creating, and blazing a new trail – an experience we want to share with you. CenterFest Blue Note Grill Durham writes a new chapter with each passing day, discovered by visitors tall, small, four-legged… and always curious. You’ll find folks taking selfies in front of restored tobacco warehouses, taking home gifts from black-owned businesses, traveling by foot or bike across a thriving downtown city center, and enjoying world-class live performances of all types. Here, ideas are met with energy, challenges with ingenuity, and creation with Durham Art Walk participation. 6 :: Durham Destination Guide : Discover Durham Geer Street Garden Historic Stagville Art Walk Holiday Market We relish both our Carolina climate and our regenerative roots. Durham is home to immigrant-owned galleries, award-winning eateries, and rainbow flag adornments. Durham is home to homemade churros. Dreadlocks. Symphonies. Murals. Durham is ever-changing, but never changing. Durham is an experience to behold. Dive in. Museum of Life + Science DiscoverDurham.com :: 7 Instagram-Worthy, Can’t-Miss Areas 1 2 Get snapping! We expect you'll want to preserve the memories you make in Durham; here are Museum of Life + Science Eno River State Park a few uniques places Enhance your knowledge base and Combine natural beauty and photo library at the same time. history as you take to scenic trails to do just that. Hideaway Woods, Magic Wings along the river and surrounding Butterfly House, and the Dinosaur bluffs. At West Point on the Eno, Trail are just a few exhibits that you'll find a gristmill, the restored make perfect backdrops for house of one-time mill owners, and creating amazing indoor and an original tobacco packhouse in outdoor shots. pristine settings. 3 4 5 @ellenpalomaaa @brianbonomophotography American Tobacco University Campuses Public Art & Sculptures Campus The campuses of Duke University Visit the City Center District where This entertainment area is rich and NC Central University provide Major the Bull reigns supreme in history, lined with iconic brick numerous photo ops. Look for along with other sculptures like buildings that were once the towering Duke University Chapel, Pursuit of Happiness, Chalice, Lucky Strike cigarette factory. iconic gothic buildings, Duke Winding Out, and a number of Capture striking images as you Gardens, or the Duke Sports Hall murals throughout town (see page enjoy festive events, open green of Fame. At Central, head for the 24-25). Central Park District’s space, restaurants, The Full Frame statue of founder Dr. James E. Mr. Pickles, a friendly turtle, and Theater, and the nearby Durham Shepard or catch the marching Earthsplitter are sure to be the Bulls Athletic Park. Sound Machine at football games subject of talked-about photos. in the fall. 8 :: Durham Destination Guide : Discover Durham Getting Around Durham T P US North DOWNTOWN DISTRICTS Durham BUS BUS 70 501 501 WAREHOUSE CENTRAL BRIGHTLEAF PARK CITY CENTER 5 BUS AMERICAN 70 147 TOBACCO GOVERNMENT 3 SERVICES 157 2 GOLDEN BELT BUS 501 55 85 501 70 85 70 1 BUS 501 For detailed maps, special 147 BUS interest guides and other 70 751 55 helpful materials, stop by NINTH ST 70 & DUKE 4 the Visitor Info Center. 15 DOWNTOWN 98 501 BUS BUS 501 15 NCCU East Durham 4 70 ROCKWOOD 147 DISTRICT 501 15 751 55 40 Southwest Southeast Durham Durham RESEARCH 54 TRIANGLE PARK 751 54 SOUTHPOINT DISTRICT 55 540 40 54 RDU 0 0.5 1 Miles DiscoverDurham.com :: 9 DIST 10 :: Durham Destination Guide Brightleaf Square RICTS & SHOPPING DiscoverDurham.com :: 11 Zola Craft Gallery Refectory Café Golden Belt Artist Studios Durham’s Vibrant Pulse Durham’s distinctive communities – each with their own personality – offer unique dining, entertainment, and shopping experiences that weave vibrant spaces together. Durham’s innovative 150-year history is showcased throughout districts that run the gamut from converted warehouses turned trendy boutiques to quirky art galleries and a shopping mecca. 12 :: Durham Destination Guide : Districts & Shopping LOCAL VOICE After decades of discovery as a resident, I’ve been bringing my passion and resources to the Visitor Info Center to assist newcomers in their adventures and exploration of Durham. Each district has its own unique vibe and added value to the greater Durham community. I’m proud to walk, talk, and discover Durham every day! — Joyce Smith 10-year Visitor Info Center Volunteer The Zen Succulent Toast Paninoteca The Streets at Southpoint Motorco Music Hall DiscoverDurham.com :: 13 Downtown Durham Downtown Durham is the home of historical landmarks, events, unique food, arts, and culture. You’ll find a major entertainment hub brimming with performing arts venues, a historic baseball field, and outdoor concert locations. The downtown area is accessible to those who travel in a variety of modes – foot, wheel, or otherwise. Golden Belt Durham Bulls Athletic Park Parrish St by @rigsbeemedia Bull City Rumble City Center District Brightleaf District The City Center District, with its mix of historic Turn-of-the-century tobacco warehouses in architecture and modern skyscrapers, is alive the Brightleaf District have been reborn into during the day and night with restaurants, bars, art fashionable shops, boutiques, and locally owned galleries, and local shops. Start your makeover with restaurants. Shop exclusive selections of designer vintage men’s and women’s apparel and accessories jewelry at Hamilton Hill Jewelry, contemporary art from Dolly’s Vintage, or transform your space when glass and pottery at James Kennedy Galleries, and you shop The Zen Succulent, a plant studio and gift snatch up global flavors from Bull City Olive Oil. shop selling succulents, air plants,and terrariums. Central Park District American Tobacco District Live entertainment, restaurants, and bars electrify Formerly the home of the Lucky Strike cigarette the streets throughout the Central Park District. factory, the historic American Tobacco District is Find fresh produce at the Durham Farmers’ Market home to the Durham Bulls Athletic Park, whose and North Carolina-made goods at The Mothership. gift shop is open year-round, as well as DPAC, the Browse the Art Market at Vega Metals or Durham Durham Performing Arts Center. Craft Market on Saturday mornings for an outdoor arts and crafts festival with local artists, food trucks, Golden Belt District and live music! Head to the Golden Belt District to tour galleries Durham Farmers’ Market and artist studios as you explore this creative hub that was once a textile mill.