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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Experience the production process first-hand on a tour before enjoying samples; make your own barrel of bourbon whiskey from start to finish
11.1 Miles
94% 381 votes
National & State Parks 8801 Glenwood Ave, Raleigh, NC 27617 MoreLess Info
Umstead State Park offers biking, boating, fishing, camping, cycling, fishing, hiking, and picnicking opportunities on it 5,579 acres. At the Exhibit Hall, visitors can learn about the area's history through the photographs of Carl Mydans.
11.5 Miles
71% 59 votes
Winery/Vineyard 8245 Chapel Hill Road, Cary, NC 27513 MoreLess Info
The elegant Chatham Hill Winery in Cary, North Carolina sells fine hand-crafted wines. Its most popular product is Christmas Wine, a sweet red wine mixed with mulling spices and intended to be served warm or hot. The Chatham Hill Winery also has an art gallery on its grounds.
11.7 Miles
82% 22 votes
Farms & Ranches 6701 Good Hope Church Rd, Cary, NC 27526 MoreLess Info
Family owned and operated, Phillips Farms of Cary offers several programs that are ideal for kids. This includes seasonal activities like strawberry picking, corn mazes, a haunted farm and Christmas tree shopping.
11.8 Miles
92% 106 votes
National & State Parks 13304 Creedmoor Rd., Wake Forest, NC 27587 MoreLess Info
A 12,000-acre lake surrounded by 26,000 acres of woodlands offers a variety of outdoor activities at Falls Lake State Recreation Area. Camping, boating, hiking, fishing and swimming are just some of the activities available at this park, open year-round.
12.2 Miles
74% 34 votes
Movie Theaters 620 Market Street, Chapel Hill, NC 27516 MoreLess Info
Lumina Theatre is a 4 screen movie theater with stadium seating and digital projection. The theatre airs first run films and is a part of the southern village, providing guests with access to numerous restaurants and shopping venues.
12.6 Miles
100% 4 votes
Parks Dogwood Acres Drive, Chapel Hill, NC 27516 MoreLess Info
Southern Community Park is a 72 acre park offering a variety of recreational amenities. Visitors to the park will find several athletic fields, a dog park, a disc golf course, walking trails, picnic shelters, and a playground.
12.8 Miles
74% 23 votes
Farms & Ranches 12936 Ghoston Road, Wake Forest, NC 27587 MoreLess Info
A working family farm and petting zoo, Winterpast Farm allows people to interact with animals such as sheep, goats, peacocks, chickens, donkeys and more. A hands-on and educational experience, Winterpast Farm welcomes schools and groups.
13.3 Miles
86% 7 votes
Tennis 2727 Louis Stephens Drive, Cary, NC 27519 MoreLess Info
Tennis enthusiasts of all ages and skill levels will enjoy Cary Tennis Park. Players can take lessons, join leagues, and refine their skills on the well-maintained and clean tennis courts.
13.4 Miles
99% 76 votes
Food Tours 201 Preston Arbor Lane, Cary, NC 27513 MoreLess Info
Hunger doesn't stand a chance on a Triangle Food Tour in Cary, North Carolina. Patrons explore this bucolic town while enjoying tapas-sized portions at a number of its finest restaurants.
13.6 Miles
96% 104 votes
Spas 100 Woodland Pond Drive, Cary, NC 27513 MoreLess Info
Relax and unwind at The Umstead Spa in Cary, North Carolina. The spa pampers clients with luxurious treatments in a calm, soothing and serene atmosphere that promotes relaxation and restoration.
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