Things To Do

Duke University

Christian and Julia both work for Duke University Health System. Christian works at Duke Clinical Research Institute (DCRI) as a Grants and Proposal Associate, and Julia works with the health system's corporate HR entity as a Program Specialist for Organizational and Leader Effectiveness.

American Tobacco Campus

Includes an eclectic mix of restaurants, green space, water features, recreational sporting cages, and entertainment. The one-million-square-foot district is the former Lucky Strike cigarette factory complex.

Duke Lemur Center

The Duke Lemur Center has the largest collection of lemurs outside of Madagascar. You can get an up-close look at the lemurs and the research facility.

Boxcar Bar & Arcade

A favorite spot to visit on date night or with friends!

Urban Axes - Axe Throwing

Clouds Brewing Brightleaf Square

Favorite brewery in Durham!

Dame's Chicken & Waffles

Christian raves about this restaurant for their chicken and waffles, as expected by the name.

The Pit Durham

Great southern BBQ.

Cocoa Cinnamon

Julia's favorite coffee shop to visit while working at Duke TIP.

Durham Food Hall

Great place to hangout with friends and try new foods.

M Kokko

Small intimate restaurant with AMAZING Asian food.

The Roof at The Durham

Fun rooftop bar that can be enjoyed all year because of NC weather!

Viceroy

Amazing Indian food.

The Parlour

Ice cream spot!