Fun things to do Durham (US)

Sarah P. Duke Gardens is most popular around 2 PM on Saturdays. It's most quiet on Wednesdays.

Sarah P. Duke Gardens is a botanic garden in the heart of Duke University that inspires transformative learning, promotes wellness and builds community. CONSTRUCTION UPDATE: Construction is underway on the Garden Gateway, a renovation and expansion project at Duke Gardens. The outdoor areas of Duke Gardens remain open but the main entrance, Gardens parking lots and visitor center are closed until spring 2026. Visitors may enter Duke Gardens at 2000 Lewis St.

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Capital Seafood Market is most popular around 3 PM on Fridays. Visitors usually stay up to 20 min here. It's most quiet on Mondays.

Capital Seafood provides the Raleigh-Durham area with fresh local caught seafood. We carry a variety of different seafood such as red snapper, salmon, shrimp and much more.

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Visitors usually stay up to 1 hour here.

Durham Central Park is a place filled with natural beauty and man-made wonders. Yet, in a way, it is also a blank canvas—an empty stage ready to be the setting for your story.

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It's most quiet on Mondays.

Motorco is a live music and events venue (the Showroom), an active night spot and Patio (GarageBar) and hosts a dynamic, quick serve restaurant (Parts&Labor) in Downtown Durm

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Ponysaurus Brewing Co. is most popular around 8 PM on Mondays. It's most quiet on Tuesdays.

Ponysaurus Brewing Co. is a forward-thinking, backward-tasting brewery, creating beers that are meant to be savored, appreciated, contemplated, philosophized, studied, nuzzled, and mindfully guzzled. Our brewery, taproom and beer garden is located in the Downtown East neighborhood of Durham and our beers are distributed throughout the state of North Carolina, South Carolina, and Tennessee.

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Nasher Museum of Art is most popular around 1 PM on Sundays. Visitors usually stay up to 2 hours here. It's most quiet on Wednesdays.

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