- 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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Brand-new zipline facility invites guests of all ages to soar through the trees on eight different lines
26.6 Miles
100%
8 votes
2400 Aversboro Road, Garner, NC 27529
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Home to a 2,500-square-foot nature center, White Deer Park is situated on 96 acres of mostly wooded terrain. The park offers picnic shelters, walking trails, grills, two children's playgrounds, open areas for recreational activities and educational programs.
26.7 Miles
97%
37 votes
921 Buffaloe Road, Garner, NC 27529
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The Garner Veteran's Memorial at Lake Benson Park is dedicated to local veterans. The site features brick and concrete structures that cover individual decades, ranging from the 1780s to the 2000s.
27.0 Miles
With a playground friendly to both kids and dogs, Lake Benson is a hub of outdoor activity. Guests enjoy the 1.8 mile walking trails, picnic shelters for family gatherings, restroom facilities, and rental options for fishing and boating.
27.8 Miles
Take a night out with the family and enjoy the most popular of movie titles at White Oak Cinemas in Garner, North Carolina. The theatre features stadium seating and classic concessions and offers movies available in 3D.
27.9 Miles
Centennial Park is a great location for a large family gathering. The shelter seats 50 people and is equipped with two soccer fields, a small walking trail, and a playground.
28.4 Miles
Featuring over 4,000 square-feet of display area, Ashley's Art Gallery showcases a wide variety of different artwork from all different artists and time periods. Visitors can view the art being displayed as well as purchase paintings and pottery.
28.8 Miles
Located on the grounds of Bentwinds Country Club, the Bentwinds Swimming Pool is geared toward family use. The pool is outfitted with a gazebo for shelter from the sun. The pool also hosts the club's swim team.
28.9 Miles
Containing the history of the city, Museums of Fuquay-Varina consists of a schoolhouse, post office, and Centennial museum. The museums display artifacts, like furniture, quilts, and memoirs, from the past.
29.1 Miles
75%
12 votes
105 West Spring St, Fuquay-Varina, NC 27526
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The actual mineral spring that runs through Fuquay Mineral Spring Park was first discovered in 1858. The park itself features a restored Springhouse, brick pathway, picnic tables, footbridge, and landscaped grounds.
29.3 Miles
99%
145 votes
676 East Hughes Mill Road, Burlington, NC 27217
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Home to a variety of wild animals, Conservators' Center provides guests with both a fun and educational experience. Guided tours allow for close up looks at lions, tigers, wolves, bobcats and many other species.