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1. Sarah P. Duke Gardens ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

Category: Weekend Activities & Fun Outdoors
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2. Museum of Life and Science ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

Category: Kids & Family Fun
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3. Duke Lemur Center

Category: Affordable Local Attractions
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4. Nasher Museum of Art at Duke University

Category: Museums & Culture for Couples
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5. DPAC - Durham Performing Arts Center

Category: Affordable Local Attractions
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6. Stagville State Historic Site, Durham, NC

Category: Affordable Local Attractions
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7. American Tobacco Historic District

Category: Affordable Local Attractions
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8. Metro 8 Steakhouse

Category: Nearby Food & Drink
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9. Durham Central Park

Category: Weekend Activities & Fun Outdoors
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10. Eno River State Park

Category: Weekend Activities & Fun Outdoors
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11. Guglhupf Bakery, Cafe & Restaurant

Category: Nearby Food & Drink
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12. Only Burger

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13. Brightleaf Square

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14. Forest Hills Park

Category: Weekend Activities & Fun Outdoors
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15. West Point on the Eno

Category: Weekend Activities & Fun Outdoors
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16. Durham Bulls Athletic Park

Category: Weekend Activities & Fun Outdoors
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17. Duke University Chapel

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18. Cameron Indoor Stadium

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19. Carolina Theater

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20. Bennett Place Historic Site

Category: Affordable Local Attractions
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21. Duke Homestead State Historic Site

Category: Affordable Local Attractions
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22. Urban Axes Durham

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Summary and Frequenly Asked Questions:

  • Durham is a vibrant city that offers couples and families an array of things to see and do.
  • Don’t miss a visit to the beautiful Sarah P. Duke Gardens, the Nasher Museum of Art and the Durham Performing Arts Center.
  • Best things to do in Durham with kids include the Museum of Life + Science, the Duke Lemur Center and Eno River State Park.

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