Things To Do
Visit Duke University
Whether your first time at Duke or your 1,000th time at Duke, it never gets old. Swing by campus and see where Justin got his first practice saying "y'all."
Check out Cameron Indoor Stadium
You can't go to campus without checking out this historic gem and staple of our relationship. Fun fact - Mandy has been to more Duke games than Justin.
Celebrate Durham pride
On Saturday and Sunday, Durham is having a pride celebration! Music and Market festival is located right near the Marriott and Durham hotels. Sunday will feature a parade closer to Duke’s campus. Get out and show that love is love! Check the link for more specifics.
Explore the Sarah P. Duke Gardens
The perfect place to enjoy a nice Fall day in Durham.
Golf at the Washington Duke
A great place for a round of golf, or an even better place for a cocktail on the back patio at the Bull Durham Bar.
Crush Wings at Heavenly Buffaloes
Absolute best chicken wings EVER - no competition. Bone-in, boneless, sauce, dry rubs, and bomb waffle fries. A must go.
Savor Mateo Bar de Tapas
Delicious tapas with a classic Durham vibe.
Try the Pimento Cheese at Local 22
This is a favorite spot for the Holt family before a Duke basketball game. We'd recommend getting started with the hush puppies, cast iron pimento cheese, or sweet potato waffle fries (or all three!)
Dine at M Sushi
Delicious sushi just around the corner from the hotels!
Bite into Bull City Burger and Brewery
Start with some fried pickles and then enjoy a NC-sourced burger! (Vegan, vegetarian, and keto options are also available here.)
Wake up with Elmo's Diner
A classic greasy spoon diner on 9th Street off Duke's East Campus. If you're looking for a good Saturday morning breakfast spot, you can't go wrong with Elmo's. Try the biscuits and gravy!
Munch on some Monuts
Yummy donuts, breakfast sandwiches, and coffees!
Fill up at Fullsteam Brewery
Stop by Fullsteam for some low-key beers and check out where Justin and friends got incorrectly accused of cheating in Trivia.
Stroll to other walking-distance eateries
There are many dining/drinking establishments within walking distance of the hotels! In addition to M Sushi, Bull City Burger, Mateo’s, and Fullsteam, here are some other great recs close by: Geer Street Garden: southern gastropub - https://g.co/kgs/6A3k5kX Durham Food Hall: Miscellaneous food vendors - https://g.co/kgs/bPeiwtp Rise Downtown Durham: breakfast and donuts - https://g.co/kgs/h1GkRx6 Dame’s Chicken and Waffles: southern food - https://g.co/kgs/YGhg9y3 Mothers and Son’s Trattoria: Italian - https://g.co/kgs/rKAakL3 Alley Twenty Six: cocktails - https://g.co/kgs/zqwc37g Toast: sandwich shop - https://g.co/kgs/Q3ds3zB Cocoa Cinnamon: coffee - https://g.co/kgs/XcppNgd Isaac’s Bagel’s: NY style bagels - https://maps.app.goo.gl/fkeQe9v91tfwkicy5?g_st=com.google.maps.preview.copy