Around Durham

Things to do

  • DPAC

    The Durham Performing Arts Center hosts big Broadway tours and A-list shows

  • Carolina Theatre

    The historic Carolina Theatre shows old and new movies, plus comedy and musical acts

  • Interactive Museums

    Learn about the past at Historic Stagville, or explore the butterfly house and lunar lander at the Museum of Life and Science

  • The Scrap Exchange

    Find hidden treasures at one of my spiritual homes - the Scrap Exchange!

  • Durham Bulls' Corner Store

    Honor one of the best movies of all time and pick up some Lollygaggers gear at the Corner Store

  • The Southern Part of Heaven

    The Old Well, Sutton’s, Topo, YoPo, the Pit, the arboretum, the basketball museum — Chapel Hill is just 15 minutes down the road!

Southern Living's guide to Durham

Mere's favorite spots to eat, drink, and hang out.

Mere's favorite spots to eat, drink, and hang out.

    • Pizzeria Toro

    • Toast

    • Mothers & Sons

    • M Kokko

    • Kingfisher

    • Thai @ Main Street

    • Ponysaurus Brewing Co. (get the Caesar!)

    • Mezcalito

    • Geer Street Garden

    • Ideal’s Sandwich and Grocery

    • Cloche Coffee

    • Monuts

    • Elmo’s Diner

    • Common Market

    • Dino’s Pizza

    • Nanas

    • Foster’s Market

    • Chet Miller

    • Lakewood Social

    • Namu Korean Eats, Beer Hall & Coffee Bar