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Durham is a city in North Carolina and serves as the county seat of Durham County, with small portions extending into Orange and Wake Counties. Located in the east-central Piedmont region along the Eno River, it is the state's fourth-most populous city. The broader Research Triangle area surrounding Durham has a population of over 2.37 million people.
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Torero's Mexican Restaurant serves Mexican cuisine at 604 Fernway Avenue.
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Best Restaurants in Durham
116 places · Where to eat, from neighborhood staples to standout kitchens.
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Bali-Hai Mongolian Grill
Bali-Hai Mongolian Grill serves Mongolian-style cuisine in the Old West Durham neighborhood.
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Biscuitville
Biscuitville is a restaurant on Crest Street known for its breakfast and biscuits.
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Bull City Burger
Bull City Burger serves burgers in the American Tobacco Historic District.
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Common Market
Common Market is a restaurant located in the Trinity Heights neighborhood.
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Cosmic Cantina
Cosmic Cantina serves Mexican cuisine and burritos in the Trinity Heights neighborhood.
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Dashi Ramen
Dashi Ramen serves Japanese cuisine and ramen in the American Tobacco Historic District.
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Elmo's Diner
Elmo's Diner serves American and diner cuisine in the Old West Durham neighborhood.
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Foster's Market
Foster's Market serves breakfast, brunch, sandwiches, and salads in the West End.
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Guanajuato Mexican Restaurant
Guanajuato Mexican Restaurant serves Mexican cuisine in the Duke Park neighborhood.
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Guglhupf German Restaurant
Guglhupf German Restaurant serves German cuisine in the West End.
Best Cafés & Coffee in Durham
25 places · Coffee shops, roasters and casual spots to linger.
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Cocoa Cinnamon
Cocoa Cinnamon is a café located in the Old West Durham neighborhood.
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Cocoa Cinnamon
Cocoa Cinnamon is a café located in the Five Points neighborhood.
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Cocoa Cinnamon
Cocoa Cinnamon operates as a coffee shop in the West End neighborhood.
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Mad Hatter's Bake Shop
Mad Hatter's Bake Shop in Trinity Heights serves American breakfast items alongside sandwiches and cakes. The café also offers coffee and tea for a casual meal.
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Saladelia @Hock Plaza
Located on Crest Street, Saladelia @Hock Plaza is a café serving Mediterranean cuisine.
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Saladelia Cafe
Saladelia Cafe is a café located in the Crest Street neighborhood.
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Saladelia Cafe
Saladelia Cafe is a café located in the Crest Street neighborhood.
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Saladelia Cafe & Catering
Saladelia Cafe & Catering serves Mediterranean cuisine in the Colony Park neighborhood.
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Yonderlust Cafe
Yonderlust Cafe is a coffee shop located in the American Tobacco Historic District.
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9th Street Coffee and Juice Bar
9th Street Coffee and Juice Bar is a café located in the Trinity Heights neighborhood.
Best Bars & Nightlife in Durham
36 places · Cocktail bars, pubs and where the night goes.
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Alley Twenty Six
Alley Twenty Six is a bar located in the American Tobacco Historic District.
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Atomic Clock Brewing
Atomic Clock Brewing serves American cuisine in the Five Points neighborhood.
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Boxcar Bar + Arcade
Located in Five Points, Boxcar Bar + Arcade serves as a local bar destination.
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Bull McCabe's Irish Pub
Bull McCabe's Irish Pub is a bar located in the American Tobacco Historic District.
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Crank Arm Brewing
Crank Arm Brewing operates as a bar within the American Tobacco Historic District.
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Geer Street Garden
Geer Street Garden operates as a bar in the Five Points neighborhood.
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Kingfisher
Kingfisher is an American bar located in the American Tobacco Historic District.
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La Mala Mexican Inspired Cocktail Bar
La Mala Mexican Inspired Cocktail Bar is a bar located in the American Tobacco Historic District.
Best Things to Do in Durham
30 places · Museums, landmarks and the experiences worth your time.
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Duke Homestead
Duke Homestead is an attraction located in the Duke Homestead neighborhood.
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Museum of Life and Science
Located in Northgate Park, the Museum of Life and Science offers an attraction for visitors exploring the area.
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Nasher Museum of Art
The Nasher Museum of Art serves as the art museum for Duke University. It is situated within the West End neighborhood.
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Duke Lemur Center
Located in Welcome Circle, the Duke Lemur Center serves as a non-invasive research facility for primates. It is home to over 200 lemurs and bush babies representing 13 different species.
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The History Hub Museum
The History Hub Museum is an attraction located in the American Tobacco Historic District.
Best Shops in Durham
27 places · Independent boutiques, bookstores and places to browse.
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Bernard's Formal Wear
Bernard's Formal Wear is a shop located in the Trinity Heights neighborhood.
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Bull City Fair Trade
Bull City Fair Trade is a shop located in the Old West Durham neighborhood.
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Bull City Running Company
Bull City Running Company is a shop located in the Five Points neighborhood.
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Craven Allen Gallery
Craven Allen Gallery is a shop located in the Walltown neighborhood.
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Gibson Girl Vintage
Gibson Girl Vintage is a shop located in the Burch Avenue neighborhood.
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MagikCraft Bull City Magic
MagikCraft Bull City Magic is a shop located in the Trinity Heights neighborhood.
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Smitten Boutique
Smitten Boutique operates as a shop in the Old West Durham neighborhood.
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The Regulator
The Regulator is a shop located in the Trinity Heights neighborhood.
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Dolly's Vintage
Dolly's Vintage is a shop located in the American Tobacco Historic District.
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ArtPost at Happymess Supplies & Studios
ArtPost at Happymess Supplies & Studios is a shop located in the Trinity Heights neighborhood.
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Books Do Furnish a Room
Books Do Furnish a Room is a shop located in the Trinity Heights neighborhood.
Best Parks & Outdoors in Durham
86 places · Green space, gardens and room to breathe.
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Sarah P. Duke Gardens
Sarah P. Duke Gardens offers 55 acres of landscaped and wooded areas within the Crest Street neighborhood. Visitors can explore five miles of allées, walks, and pathways divided into four distinct sections.
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Trinity Park
Trinity Park is a public green space located in the Trinity Park neighborhood.
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Briggs Avenue Community Garden
Briggs Avenue Community Garden is a park located in the Keene neighborhood.
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George Watts Playground
George Watts Playground is a park located in the Trinity Park neighborhood.
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Scrap Exchange Community Garden
Scrap Exchange Community Garden is a park located in the West End neighborhood.
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Weaver Street Park
Weaver Street Park is a local green space located in the Keene neighborhood.
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Bay Hargrove Park
Bay Hargrove Park is a green space located in the Old North Durham neighborhood.
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Belmont Park
Belmont Park is a park located in the Watts Hospital-Hillandale neighborhood.
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Burch Avenue Park
Burch Avenue Park is a green space located in the Burch Avenue neighborhood.
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