Durham, Durham County, NC
Places to go in Durham
14 scouted venues — the coffee shops, restaurants, parks, and hidden corners we think are worth your time.
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Brumley Nature Preserve
3055 New Hope Church Rd, Chapel Hill, NC 27514, USA
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C. M. Herndon Park
Grassy city park with athletic fields, 2 charcoal grills, picnic tables & a playground.
511 Scott King Rd, Durham, NC 27713, USA
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Carolina North Forest
UNC north campus woodland covering 750 acres & offering a complex network of hiking trails.
Chapel Hill, NC 27599, USA
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Duke Forest
Over 7,000 acres of land maintained by Duke University for teaching, research & recreational use.
NC-751, Durham, NC 27705, USA
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Duke Park
Community park with playgrounds, including toddler-friendly areas, plus picnic tables & shelters.
106 W Knox St, Durham, NC 27701, USA
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Durham Central Park
Large park featuring gardens, a skate park & events such as farmer’s markets & food truck festivals.
501 Foster St, Durham, NC 27701, USA
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Forest Hills Park
1639 University Dr, Durham, NC 27707, USA
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Johnston Mill Nature Preserve
This tranquil, 296-acre nature preserve features wooded hiking trails & streams.
2713 Mt Sinai Rd, Chapel Hill, NC 27514, USA
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Northgate Park
300 W Club Blvd, Durham, NC 27704, USA
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Piney Wood Park
Sprawling public park with amenities such as youth baseball field, covered picnic area & playground.
400 E Woodcroft Pkwy, Durham, NC 27713, USA
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Sarah P. Duke Gardens
55-acre public gardens with 5 miles of walking paths, a koi pond & an amphitheater.
420 Anderson St, Durham, NC 27705, USA
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Solite Park
Basketball court, grassy fields, picnic area & playground at park with link to a trail system.
4704 Fayetteville Rd, Durham, NC 27713, USA
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Southern Boundaries Park
Sports-oriented park featuring many tennis courts, a full baseball diamond, basketball & picnicking.
100 3rd Fork Rd, Durham, NC 27707, USA
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Whippoorwill Park
Recreation site with lit ball fields, tennis courts, a playground & picnic areas with grills.
1632 Rowemont Dr, Durham, NC 27705, USA