Things to Do in Durham, NC

  • Our list of the best things to do in Durham, North Carolina, features the top 174 nearby activities — including 87 great attractions with user approval ratings of 90% or more!
  • Durham, NC has a variety of great sights and experiences nearby. Top categories include: Outdoor Places, Entertainment & Shows, Sports & Fitness, and Museums & Galleries.
  • The results below include the top 32 things to do within the city of Durham, NC , followed by 142 popular activities in nearby cities, including Raleigh, Chapel Hill, Cary, Wake Forest, Apex, Mebane, Pittsboro and Garner
  • Our list of the best things to do in Durham, North Carolina, features the top 174 nearby activities — including 87 great attractions with user approval ratings of 90% or more!
  • Durham, NC has a variety of great sights and experiences nearby. Top categories include: Outdoor Places, Entertainment & Shows, Sports & Fitness, and Museums & Galleries.
  • The results below include the top 32 things to do within the city of Durham, NC , followed by 142 popular activities in nearby cities, including Raleigh, Chapel Hill, Cary, Wake Forest, Apex, Mebane, Pittsboro and Garner
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0.0 Miles
Brightly colored rounds zoom across themed competition fields during daylong paintball outings, which include full equipment rental
2.0 Miles
98% 1485 votes
Gardens 426 Anderson Street, Durham, NC 27708 MoreLess Info
Spanning 55 acres, Duke University's Sarah P. Duke Gardens are the aesthetic heart of the institution. The beautifully manicured gardens are always open and free to all visitors. Donations are gratefully accepted.
2.4 Miles
96% 548 votes
Religious Buildings Chapel Drive, Durham, NC 27708 MoreLess Info
The spiritual center of Duke University is the Duke Chapel, a massive structure in the English Gothic Revival Style. Its towering spire, intricate stonework and beautiful stained-glass windows also make the chapel a coveted wedding venue.
0.2 Miles
95% 1097 votes
Theaters 123 Vivian St., Durham, NC MoreLess Info
North Carolina's DPAC - Durham Performing Arts Center is a performance hall, theater and event space that forms the cultural core of the city. It hosts musicals, plays, band concerts, dance recitals, orchestral concerts and other large-scale events.
1.5 Miles
95% 384 votes
Colleges & Universities Durham, NC MoreLess Info
Duke University is one of the largest and most respected universities in the United States. It has over 13,000 students and a legendary sports program. Duke's beautiful campus is open to visitors throughout the year.
0.3 Miles
97% 680 votes
Sports Stadiums (Professional) 409 Blackwell Street, Durham, NC MoreLess Info
Duke University's Durham Bulls Athletic Park is the home field of the Durham Bulls, the Minor League baseball team affiliated with the Tampa Bay Rays. Durham Bulls Athletic Park includes a huge parking lot, extensive concessions and 10,000 seats.
2.4 Miles
96% 705 votes
Science Museums 433 Murray Avenue, Durham, NC 27704 MoreLess Info
Based in Durham, North Carolina, the Museum of Life + Science has one of the largest butterfly gardens in the United States. It also features indoor exchibits, live animals and hands-on stations for children and adults.
2.5 Miles
95% 197 votes
Sports Stadiums (Professional) 301 Whitford Drive, Durham, NC MoreLess Info
Cameron Indoor Stadium is the home of the Duke Blue Devils men's and women's basketball teams, two of the most successful programs in college sports. The location is known for its small size and limited capacity, which leads to excessive crowd noise on game day.
3.6 Miles
91% 244 votes
Nature & Wildlife Areas 3705 Erwin Road, Durham, NC 27705 MoreLess Info
Duke University's Duke Lemur Center is one of the world's most important zoological institutes dedicated to lemurs. Tours are available seven days a week and must be scheduled in advance. All tour proceeds benefit lemurs and support the Lemur Center's research initiatives.
8.3 Miles
94% 223 votes
Nature & Wildlife Areas 6101 Cole Mill Rd., Durham, NC MoreLess Info
The expansive Eno River State Park in Durham, North Carolina is one of the most beautiful parks in the eastern United States. Day visits are free, but campers must purchase an inexpensive permit before entering the park. The picnic area and barbecue grills must be reserved in advance.
0.4 Miles
96% 193 votes
Theaters 309 West Morgan Street, Durham, NC 27701 MoreLess Info
In the heart of downtown Durham, North Carolina, the Carolina Theater presents a wide variety of plays, musicals, concerts, lectures and other intellectual and artistic events. It also screens foreign and independent films.
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