Adrienne's Guidebook
Entertainment
This place is awesome! The adult arcade hang out has all the vintage games mixed with the new. Outdoor patio is covered and a real vibe in the evenings. Fun fact, if you are traveling with minors, they are allowed up to a particular time...Enjoy!
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Boxcar Bar + Arcade
621 Foster StThis place is awesome! The adult arcade hang out has all the vintage games mixed with the new. Outdoor patio is covered and a real vibe in the evenings. Fun fact, if you are traveling with minors, they are allowed up to a particular time...Enjoy!
The activity is so much fun! Located directly next door to BoxCar Arcade you can make a real date night memorable. There is a bar but no eats. However, they cater from a nearby restaurant AND you are allowed to bring your own food. Highly recommend checking it out!
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Urban Axes Durham
619 Foster StThe activity is so much fun! Located directly next door to BoxCar Arcade you can make a real date night memorable. There is a bar but no eats. However, they cater from a nearby restaurant AND you are allowed to bring your own food. Highly recommend checking it out!
This is ideal for kids 12 and under. Features many hands on science exhibits, massive playground and a surprising amount of animals! Bears, snakes, wolves, birds, farm animals and more all local to NC. My personal favorite, the butterfly house!! Yes, they will land you! The best part! There is also a short train ride for the young kiddos through the woods, which you can purchase tickets for online ahead of time (recommended). Don't avoid this if you have older kids or are traveling alone. It is indoor/outdoor and a lovely time for all!
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Museum of Life + Science
433 W Murray AveThis is ideal for kids 12 and under. Features many hands on science exhibits, massive playground and a surprising amount of animals! Bears, snakes, wolves, birds, farm animals and more all local to NC. My personal favorite, the butterfly house!! Yes, they will land you! The best part! There is also a short train ride for the young kiddos through the woods, which you can purchase tickets for online ahead of time (recommended). Don't avoid this if you have older kids or are traveling alone. It is indoor/outdoor and a lovely time for all!
Very inexpensive and fun way to spend the day doing America's favorite pass time. Hotdogs, beer, Wooley the Bull mascot and an overall good time. Even if baseball isn't your thing, Bulls games are super fun.
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Durham Bulls Athletic Park
409 Blackwell StVery inexpensive and fun way to spend the day doing America's favorite pass time. Hotdogs, beer, Wooley the Bull mascot and an overall good time. Even if baseball isn't your thing, Bulls games are super fun.
Check listings for current plays and concerts. This place is gorgeous and they typically have food and beverage concessions.
https://www.dpacnc.com/home
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DPAC - Durham Performing Arts Center
123 Vivian StreetCheck listings for current plays and concerts. This place is gorgeous and they typically have food and beverage concessions.
https://www.dpacnc.com/home
You are mere minutes away from zip-lining, paint ball, Escape Room, ropes course, gem mining, laser tag and more! If you're lucky enough to book in October, zombie paint is out of this world!
https://www.xtremeparkadventures.com/
Xtreme Park Adventures
7460 Wake Forest RdYou are mere minutes away from zip-lining, paint ball, Escape Room, ropes course, gem mining, laser tag and more! If you're lucky enough to book in October, zombie paint is out of this world!
https://www.xtremeparkadventures.com/
Fun for all ages! There is laser tag, go-karts, mini golf, arcade, batting cage and more. This is a staple stop for visitors with families and host a restaurant and bar to enjoy while on-site.
https://frankies.com/raleigh/
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Frankie's Fun Park
11190 Fun Park DrFun for all ages! There is laser tag, go-karts, mini golf, arcade, batting cage and more. This is a staple stop for visitors with families and host a restaurant and bar to enjoy while on-site.
https://frankies.com/raleigh/
If COVID-19 restrictions are released, catch a show! Located in Brier Creek Commons shopping center. 10 min drive.
https://www.xtremeparkadventures.com/
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Regal Brier Creek Stadium 14
8611 Brier Creek PkwyIf COVID-19 restrictions are released, catch a show! Located in Brier Creek Commons shopping center. 10 min drive.
https://www.xtremeparkadventures.com/
The pictures do no justice. This recently upgraded park is nested downtown Cary with a very large but smart setup. Kids of all ages will enjoy the jungle gyms and lighted animals. It is well lit and bustling well after dark.
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Downtown Cary Park
327 S Academy StThe pictures do no justice. This recently upgraded park is nested downtown Cary with a very large but smart setup. Kids of all ages will enjoy the jungle gyms and lighted animals. It is well lit and bustling well after dark.
Bar & Restaurant Scene
https://americantobacco.co/
This is a must visit area! Plenty of restaurants, bars, and baseball! This area used to be the center of tobacco country as a mass producer of tobacco products. Today downtown Durham has been revitalized to include contemporary work and play spaces with a mixture of the old warehouses to give it a funky city vibe. You can find plenty concerts, festivals, art galleries, Durham Bulls baseball games, a skate park and more! Great for a leisurely walk before or after a good meal. Very lively bar scene if you're into that.
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American Tobacco Campus
300 Blackwell Sthttps://americantobacco.co/
This is a must visit area! Plenty of restaurants, bars, and baseball! This area used to be the center of tobacco country as a mass producer of tobacco products. Today downtown Durham has been revitalized to include contemporary work and play spaces with a mixture of the old warehouses to give it a funky city vibe. You can find plenty concerts, festivals, art galleries, Durham Bulls baseball games, a skate park and more! Great for a leisurely walk before or after a good meal. Very lively bar scene if you're into that.
Had to add this restaurant. Just outside the neighborhood, it is cozy family owned serving authentic Mexican fare. Nothing fancy, just tasty.
Las Palmas Mexican Restaurant
3801 Wake Forest HighwayHad to add this restaurant. Just outside the neighborhood, it is cozy family owned serving authentic Mexican fare. Nothing fancy, just tasty.
If you're into good vibes and wine tasting or up for trying something new, you are only 10 short minutes away!
ZincHouse Winery & Brewery
If you're into good vibes and wine tasting or up for trying something new, you are only 10 short minutes away!
Looking for healthy and tasty alternatives for breakfast/brunch. Look no further.
First Watch - Brier Creek
4233 Corners PkwyLooking for healthy and tasty alternatives for breakfast/brunch. Look no further.
A true bull city gem....Beautiful Café is a lovely coffee café location that transitions into a live music 🎶 dinner spot in the evening. Highly recommend!
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Beyú Caffè
341 W Main StA true bull city gem....Beautiful Café is a lovely coffee café location that transitions into a live music 🎶 dinner spot in the evening. Highly recommend!
Where's the Jerk?
THE place to be for Jamaican/Caribbean cuisine.
Sightseeing
I grew up along this river. My childhood home sits off one of the park trails actually. Drop in a fishing line or go get your toes wet! There are covered areas and picnic tables if you want to make a day of it. Great bass fishing and beautiful scene. Be mindful during the summer months that it is the great outdoors and snakes are a thing, so keep to paths and be cautious around logs/rock piles. There are typically quite a few people, so that helps keep sightings low. Get out early to claim your place along the banks.
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West Point on the Eno
5101 N Roxboro StI grew up along this river. My childhood home sits off one of the park trails actually. Drop in a fishing line or go get your toes wet! There are covered areas and picnic tables if you want to make a day of it. Great bass fishing and beautiful scene. Be mindful during the summer months that it is the great outdoors and snakes are a thing, so keep to paths and be cautious around logs/rock piles. There are typically quite a few people, so that helps keep sightings low. Get out early to claim your place along the banks.
Sarah P. Duke Gardens is widely recognized as a premier public garden, providing extraordinary visitor experiences, horticultural artistry, leadership in conservation, and innovative programs. It plays a vital role in the life and values of Duke University and is a respite from the ordinary in a welcoming and beautiful setting.
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Sarah P. Duke Gardens
420 Anderson StSarah P. Duke Gardens is widely recognized as a premier public garden, providing extraordinary visitor experiences, horticultural artistry, leadership in conservation, and innovative programs. It plays a vital role in the life and values of Duke University and is a respite from the ordinary in a welcoming and beautiful setting.
Spend the day on the lake. Swimming, boating, fishing and beach bumming. You are 10 minutes from making it happen.
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Falls Lake State Recreation Area
13304 Creedmoor RdSpend the day on the lake. Swimming, boating, fishing and beach bumming. You are 10 minutes from making it happen.
Shopping
This grocery store has a full service bar....yes, drinks!🍸 Also, the full hot bar selection is expansive. Great service at the bakery and prices are comparable to other local stores.
Harris Teeter
This grocery store has a full service bar....yes, drinks!🍸 Also, the full hot bar selection is expansive. Great service at the bakery and prices are comparable to other local stores.
Closest local market. Less than 5 minutes (not walking distance). Instacart App does service this location for pickup and delivery of groceries, if you prefer.
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Food Lion
121 Sherron RdClosest local market. Less than 5 minutes (not walking distance). Instacart App does service this location for pickup and delivery of groceries, if you prefer.
One stop shopping here! This is my local shopping hole, about 10 minutes away. Tons of restaurants and specialty stores. To name a few, Target, Walmart, ROSS, TJ Maxx, Bath and Body Works, Movie Theater, Waxing services, Pets Mart, Dick's Sporting Goods, Bj's and more. If you forgot to pack something, you will definitely find it here.
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Brier Creek Commons
8181 Brier Creek PkwyOne stop shopping here! This is my local shopping hole, about 10 minutes away. Tons of restaurants and specialty stores. To name a few, Target, Walmart, ROSS, TJ Maxx, Bath and Body Works, Movie Theater, Waxing services, Pets Mart, Dick's Sporting Goods, Bj's and more. If you forgot to pack something, you will definitely find it here.
Huge mall with plenty of popular shops and restaurants. The outdoor promenade is great for a nice stroll that ends with the AMC Movie Theatre.
https://www.streetsatsouthpoint.com/en.html
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The Streets at Southpoint
Huge mall with plenty of popular shops and restaurants. The outdoor promenade is great for a nice stroll that ends with the AMC Movie Theatre.
https://www.streetsatsouthpoint.com/en.html
Conseils aux voyageurs
Se déplacer dans les environs
Via car is the best way to travel.
Although you are in the city limits, attractions can be spread out throughout town and the bus lines are limited unfortunately for this area. I would suggest Uber/Lyft ride service if you are not in possession of a vehicle.