Things to Do with Kids in Durham, NC

  • TripBuzz found 135 things to do with kids in or near Durham, North Carolina, including 108 fun activities for kids in nearby cities within 25 miles like Raleigh, Chapel Hill, Wake Forest and Cary.
  • From Durham Bulls Athletic Park to Cameron Indoor Stadium, the Durham area offers 52 different types of family activities, including: Golf, Sports Stadiums (Professional), Hiking Trails and Family Fun Center.
  • Home to Duke University, the city of Durham, North Carolina is one of the most affluent and popular college towns in the nation. The city's beautiful and historic architecture is a draw for tourists as is the thriving artistic culture and music scene. Duke University's sports scene is also a large draw, as it is home to one of the nations top men's basketball teams.
  • TripBuzz found 135 things to do with kids in or near Durham, North Carolina, including 108 fun activities for kids in nearby cities within 25 miles like Raleigh, Chapel Hill, Wake Forest and Cary.
  • From Durham Bulls Athletic Park to Cameron Indoor Stadium, the Durham area offers 52 different types of family activities, including: Golf, Sports Stadiums (Professional), Hiking Trails and Family Fun Center.
  • Home to Duke University, the city of Durham, North Carolina is one of the most affluent and popular college towns in the nation. The city's beautiful and historic architecture is a draw for tourists as is the thriving artistic culture and music scene. Duke University's sports scene is also a large draw, as it is home to one of the nations top men's basketball teams.
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Guasaca Durham 2200 West Main Street, Suite A-100, Durham, NC MoreLess Info
Using fresh ingredients, cooks make Venezuelan arepas from scratch, filling them with meats, veggies & sauces in a casual dining room
10.1 Miles
91% 127 votes
Observatories & Planetariums Franklin Street, Chapel Hill, NC 27599 MoreLess Info
Dedicated to the beauty of the stars, the Morehead Planetarium in Chapel Hill, North Carolina is located in coveted 'dark sky country,' enabling its telescopes to see much more than those in areas with greater light pollution. The Planetarium is open throughout the year and offers special programs for kids.
10.2 Miles
85% 196 votes
Botanical Gardens The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, Chapel Hill, NC 27599 MoreLess Info
An institution of the University of North Carolina, the North Carolina Botanical Garden is a sensory delight full of fragrant flowers, majestic trees and a profusion of beautiful flowering plants.
10.2 Miles
80% 45 votes
Sports Stadiums (Professional) 104 Stadium Drive, Chapel Hill, NC MoreLess Info
The North Carolina Tar Heels football team finds its home at the Kenan Memorial Stadium. It originally opened in 1927 and has since undergone many modifications and renovations to reach the current capacity of 63,000.
10.2 Miles
57% 7 votes
Sports Stadiums (Professional) 78 Stadium Drive, Chapel Hill, NC 27514 MoreLess Info
Home of the Tar Heels, Kenan Stadium is the venue for all football games. This stadium seats over 60,000 fans and is further equipped with training facilities. And on game day, fans can enjoy a variety of concessions.
10.3 Miles
98% 128 votes
Sports Museums 450 Skipper Bowles Drive, Chapel Hill, NC 27599 MoreLess Info
Located in North Carolina, The Carolina Basketball Museum is dedicated to the legacy of the University of North Carolina Tar Heels basketball team. Exhibits include tributes to the team's greatest players, a short film on the history of this respected basketball program and rooms full of assorted memorabilia.
10.3 Miles
96% 365 votes
Colleges & Universities 250 E. Franklin St., Chapel Hill, NC MoreLess Info
The historic University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill was the first public university in the United States. The campus of this respected research university is lush and inviting, making it a lovely place for an afternoon stroll.
10.4 Miles
88% 111 votes
Sports Stadiums (Professional) 300 Skipper Bowles Dr, Chapel Hill, NC MoreLess Info
The home of the famous North Carolina Tar Heel basketball team is the Dean E. Smith Center. The arena can hold nearly 22,000 people and has served as the home for Tar Heels basketball since 1986.
10.4 Miles
81% 27 votes
Movie Theaters 123 E Franklin Street, Chapel Hill, NC 27514 MoreLess Info
Showing a mix of independent films and blockbuster hits, Varsity Theatre offers popcorn with real butter. They typically show 2 movies at a time. Visitors can rent out the theater for fundraisers, birthday parties, and other events.
10.4 Miles
100% 9 votes
Observatories & Planetariums 250 E Franklin St, CB 3480, Chapel Hill, NC 27599 MoreLess Info
Both permanent and traveling science exhibits are presented at the Morehead Planetarium & Science Center. The shows within planetarium vary throughout the month and cover special presentations of nature documentaries along with standard astronomy shows.
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Children's Museums 123 (Suite B) W. Franklin Street, Chapel Hill, NC 27516 MoreLess Info
Fun and interactive, Kidzu Children's Museum offers a variety of activities to enhance the education of both children and adults. Programs include hands-on learning in the areas of art, theater, music, health and nutrition.
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