Best places in Durham

Discover the best places in Durham, curated using our unique algorithm blending 'Top Rated' and 'Most Reviewed' establishments. Uncover the city's gems and must-visit locales for an unforgettable experience. Please note that certain places categories are intentionally excluded to ensure a refined selection. Ratings are based from 1K places in the city.

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Sarah P. Duke Gardens
Botanical garden
55-acre public gardens with 5 miles of walking paths, a koi pond & an amphitheater.
4.90 (7.7K reviews)
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Urban Axes - Axe Throwing
Bar
Casual bar & hangout, part of a chain offering cages for axe throwing.
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4.90 (2.3K reviews)
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Duke University Chapel
Church
Interdenominational campus church featuring a sizable tower, neo-gothic design & 3 pipe organs.
4.90 (2.1K reviews)
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Triangle Self-Defense & Tactical Training
Self defense school
👍👍 I absolutely loved this class. I mean Stewart explained it so clearly and easy to understand. I was so nervous because I was a newbie. And the instructors at the gun range were so kind and patient. The encouragement that I received was wonderful. I will be looking onto other classes that ar...
5.00 (516 reviews)
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Szechuan Mansion Hotpot Durham
Hot pot restaurant
👍👍 Such a fan of this spot. From NYC so I’ve had my fair share of good hotpot but this place really impressed me. Fast, friendly service and they have such a cute atmosphere. Big tables perfect for eating out with friends. Their combo menus are also really good for beginners to try but the servers are...
4.90 (877 reviews)
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Triangle Rock Club - Durham
Rock climbing gym
😐 Great climbing gym with well-equipped fitness facilities. Super friendly staff too! They have a lot of climbing space and reset pretty frequently, so there's always tons to climb. It's also pretty representative of what you'd find outdoors which is really nice. I only have 2 issues, one minor an...
4.90 (799 reviews)
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Durham Performing Arts Center
Performing arts theater
Modern, multilevel theater showcasing recent Broadway shows & well-known music artists.
4.80 (7K reviews)
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Durham Bulls Athletic Park
Stadium
👍👍 The seats were great and the concession has great selection of food and drinks. It's a fun and great atmosphere to take a family and friends out to enjoy a nice game during the weekdays or over the weekend. The Athletic park has great access and walkway from the parking structure located on each si...
4.80 (5K reviews)
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KoKyu
Restaurant
👍👍 I don’t say this lightly, but this is one of the top 3 restaurants in the Triangle! It is disappointed that they no longer have dine-in seating (that should be updated on the Google profile for the place), but even with just outdoor seating or take-out, the food is AMAZING!! I got the pork belly ric...
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4.80 (1.4K reviews)
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Lime & Lemon Indian Grill & Bar - Durham
Indian restaurant
Informal eatery with a patio serving meat, seafood & veggie curries, plus biryani & tandoori dishes.
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4.80 (1.3K reviews)
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First Watch
Breakfast restaurant
Cafe chain for health-minded breakfast, brunch & lunch options such as omelets, salads & soups.
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4.80 (1.2K reviews)
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First Watch
Breakfast restaurant
Cafe chain for health-minded breakfast, brunch & lunch options such as omelets, salads & soups.
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4.80 (829 reviews)
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Augmentality Labs LLC | Virtual Reality Arcade
Video arcade
👍👍 I had the best time enjoying VR with my boyfriend. Our host was full of energy & extremely knowledgeable! He made it easy to move through the game & gave us great recommendations for a good time. Great energy from beginning to end and we are definitely coming back!!
4.90 (418 reviews)
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Sushioki
Sushi restaurant
Low-key, strip-mall Japanese joint serving stuffed sushi burritos & rice bowls with varied toppings.
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4.80 (793 reviews)
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American Tobacco Campus
Business park
👍👍 The American Tobacco Campus is a superb example of urban renewal meeting historical preservation. This former Lucky Strike cigarette factory has been transformed into a mixed use commercial space, with beautiful land and waterscaping throughout. For visitors, there are numerous restaurants and shops...
4.70 (6.6K reviews)
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Wreck it Rage Room
Amusement center
👍👍 Gosh, all I can say is that my best friend and I felt a lot better when we were done destroying everything we could in our room. It was so liberating to be able to use a multitude of different tools to destroy glass, an oven, a TV, computer, and windshield. Whoever invented the wreck it room is an a...
4.90 (384 reviews)
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Angel Island Fun Park
Amusement center
👍👍 Wow enjoyable place for kids and adults.. there is so much to do.. Bumper are fun, they are slow but good enough of kids.. Their Go Kart track is pretty nice.. best part is it’s indoor.. They have an entire section for VR.. it was our first time and we the roller coaster VR it lasted 8 minutes.....
4.80 (690 reviews)
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Durham Farmers' Market
Farmers' market
👍👍 Really cute market with lots of veggies, meats, pastries, pottery, adult beverages and homemade/locally made goods. Definitely worth a visit, even if the weather is dreary. It seems like vendors prefer cash but do accept card payments as well. There were signed posted that dogs are not allowed under...
4.80 (662 reviews)
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The Carolina Theatre
Performing arts theater
Nonprofit film & performing arts venue with 1,016-seat auditorium, 2 movie theaters & a ballroom.
4.70 (2.4K reviews)
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Pure Vegan Cafe
Vegan restaurant
👍👍 I had never been or heard of this place before I went and I really loved it! I got a chick’n sandwich and Mac & Cheez. I appreciate that the Mac was lightly spiced with pepper and wasn’t runny (as that sometimes happens with vegan cheez). I especially loved the sandwich! I had just come from hiking...
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4.80 (603 reviews)
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