Durham, NC (Duke)

Where to Stay?

Washington Duke

Restaurant & Bar Recs

M Sushi: book ahead but best sushi spot in Durham
Cucciolo Osteria: best Italian spot in Durham
Nuvo Taco: casual Mexican spot; the best tacos in Durham
M Kokko: great ramen spot, no reservations but can put name in
Pizzeria Toro: great pizza and the kale salad is amazing
Mateo Tapas: Spanish small plates in downtown Durham
Juju Durham: Asian fusion, dumplings are unreal
Mother and Sons: great Italian spot
Vin Rouge: great French spot
Sushi Love: fun sushi spot that caters towards big groups
Bull City Burger: brewery with great burgers
East Cuts: the best sandwiches
Pompieri: fun pizza place
Q Shack: NC bbq spot
Roses Noodles and dumplings: ramen/dumplings
Parizades: fun spot in Erwin
Dashi: ramen spot
19th hole at the Wa Duke for breakfast: best BEC
Parker and Otis for breakfast or lunch
Fosters for breakfast or lunch
Nosh for breakfast or lunch
Grub Durham: breakfast spot
Monuts: breakfast spot
Guglhupf: bakery/cafe
The Parlor: really good ice cream spot

Bars

Shooters: dance floor, cage, mechanical bull
Devines: casual bar fun to catch up with friends at
Wa Duke Bar: get a drink at the Wa Duke before or after a sports game
Motorco & Full Steam Brewery: two really great breweries that are a must do
Devils Krafthouse: fun brewery on campus!
Tobacco Road sports cafe for a sports bar
Bull Mccabe's: family friendly restaurant and bar
The Durham Hotel Rooftop Bar
Bar Virgile

Late Night Food

Activities

Wa Duke Trail: run or walk a 3 mile course with good hills
Duke Gardens: walk around or hang out in the Duke gardens
Nasher Art Museum
East Campus Trail: run or walk the outskirts of East campus for a good work out path
Go to a Duke basketball game in Cameron Indoor and walk around the Hall of Fame. Also just fun to go to any Duke sporting game.
Golf at The Wa Duke
Pickleball at Duke Faculty Club
Rock Climbing in Wilson Gym
Church service in the Duke Chapel. You can also walk to the top of the Chapel.
Watch the pitchforks
Duke Lemur Center
Duke Performing Arts Center
Explore Nature in Duke Forrest