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What to do and see in Durham, North Carolina (NC): The Best Things to do Good for Couples
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. Duke University
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 646 reviews
Reviewed By sherrycat - Burnsville, United States
Our first time to Duke University and the stadium for a football game. People were friendly and told us about a few things to see. We enjoyed the basketball Hall of Fame museum. Pretty place and nice signs placed on our way out of the game to help us find our parking area, in the dark
2. Sarah P. Duke Gardens
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5.0 based on 2,156 reviews
Reviewed By loguev - Durham, United States
Duke Gardens is a must see for all who visit or live in the Triangle. Allow hours to fully enjoy these extensive gardens with their varied areas that include terraced flower beds, a Koi Pond, a lake with a bridge, paths, ducks, and herons. You can enjoy a special Asian designed area and even exotic chickens. This is a place for all ages.
3. Triangle Boat Tours
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5.0 based on 11 reviews
Boat Tours on Jordan Lake For Groups up to 12...Guided Tours, Special Events...and MoreClose and ConvenientFun and AffordableSafe and Professional
4. Trolley Pub
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5.0 based on 40 reviews
Trolley Pub is a pedal-powered, eco-friendly, pub-crawling trolley for up to 14 people at time. The Trolley Pub is powered by YOU and your fellow pedalers. It’s hard not to smile on the Trolley Pub! -14 person pedal-powered trolley -Go on a tour of the town, pubs, or dinner routes.
5. Duke University Chapel
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5.0 based on 1,001 reviews
Located on Duke University's West Campus, Duke Chapel is as magnificent in structure as it is rich in ministry. Construction of the Chapel was begun in October of 1930 and completed two years later. During that time students continually congregated at the stonemasons' huts to watch the Chapel take shape. It was first used for Commencement in 1932 and was formally dedicated on June 2, 1935.Duke Chapel continues to be a Christian church of uniquely interdenominational character and purpose. Through its tradition of inspiring worship and music, and a calling to walk with people of all faiths and circumstances, Duke Chapel acts a beacon of grace on campus and in the community. All are welcome to take part in worship, learning, dialogue, and service.
Reviewed By OnAir820535 - Elgin, United States
Awe-inspiring. Gothic style, a 210’ bell tower, ceilings at 73’, 3 pipe organs, 77 stained glass windows with the largest at 38’. This is no mere chapel. Admission is free and Sunday 11am services are open to all — a great way to hear the 6,900 pipes in the largest organ. Designed by Julian Abele, a noted African-American architect, the chapel was dedicated in 1935.
6. DPAC - Durham Performing Arts Center
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5.0 based on 1,363 reviews
Since its opening in 2008, DPAC has become the center for live entertainment in North Carolina. Recognized for its contemporary design, DPAC features 2,700 seats, intimate sight lines and state-of-the art sound and video. Listed eight times in the top 10 in Pollstar magazine’s annual worldwide theater attendance rankings, DPAC is currently the #2 ranked theater in the U.S. With a mission of presenting one-of a-kind live entertainment events, DPAC truly has “something for everyone”, hosting over 200 performances a year including spectacular touring Broadway productions, high-profile concert and comedy events, family shows and the heralded American Dance Festival. Owned by the City of Durham and operated under the direction of Nederlander and Professional Facilities Management (PFM), DPAC has been listed for nine consecutive years as the #1 performing arts organization in the region by the Triangle Business Journal.
Reviewed By hearthrob13
I have attended 3 maybe 4 events here and been very pleased each time. Qualty performance, great staff, beautiful venue..go when you can you"ll love it.
7. Taste Carolina Gourmet Food Tours
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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.
8. Bull City Soles
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5.0 based on 14 reviews
Bull City Soles has been providing therapeutic massage and bodywork in Durham for over 26 years and have a top-notch experienced staff. We are licensed by the State of North Carolina Board for Massage and Bodywork. We are UNIQUE in that we specialize in Barefoot Massage. Barefoot bodywork, aka Ashiatsu, has been around for centuries in many different cultures! We're bringing it into the 21 century with the comfort of a state of the art electric tables, luxurious sheets and all the comforts of a spa but better! We believe that massage and bodywork are effective treatments for chronic pain, injuries, trauma, and stress. Whether you're local or just traveling through the Bullcity we would love to introduce you to the world of ashiatsu barefoot bodywork. REAL bodywork for REAL people. And you'll love it! We promise. Schedule online or call to make an appointment.
Reviewed By O4760VIsuzannet
Had a 90 minute massage with Quan. It was great! He found several knots in my back, shoulders and neck. He did some range of motion with my hips and shoulders. He did deep tissue work and was very attentive to my needs. I would highly recommend Quan for a massage!
9. Bull City Escape
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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.
10. Durham Distillery
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5.0 based on 20 reviews
Since its inception, Durham Distillery has been rethinking how to make great spirits that both embody and pioneer the New South. The answer: equal parts art and science. The result: world-class gins and liqueurs that put the New South on the map Award winning gins and liqueurs. Named North Carolina Distillery of the Year at the New York International Spirits Competition.
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