Good for running/walking, or if you want to catch a nice sunset
Shelley Lake Park
Lake access, hiking trails, and playgrounds. Also has Go Ape zipline course
Blue Jay Point County Park
Paddle boating, train rides, and carousels
Pullen Park
Open fields, parks, and basketball courts. Great walking trails too
Parkwood Lake
One of my favorite walking trails in the area
Sandy Creek Park
Amazing views and great walking trails
Green Hills County Park
The lotus lily pond is simply the best
Downtown Cary Park
There’s always something going on if you’re looking for something to do, or if you just want to chill there’s areas to relax
Great walking trails too
Sunflower fields when in season 😍
Dix Park
Farmer’s Markets
$25 bag deal - can mix and match produce to fill a bag for $25
Perkins Orchard
Hosted at Central Park every Saturday
Durham Farmers' Market
Local farmers and vendors! And they accept SNAP benefits
Black Farmers' Market
Very authentic market and was able to get a variety of things
The Durham Green Flea Market
$25 bag deal + free eggs
Black Farmers Hub
Gardens
Have you been to Durham if you haven’t visited the gardens?!
Sarah P. Duke Gardens
A nice, secluded area. Perfect for intimate gatherings
Rose Garden
Filled with thousands of different plants species and multiple flower paths. Turns into an “enchanted garden” every November
JC Raulston Arboretum
Hidden gem! Only open a few weekends every year
Juniper Level Botanic Garden
One of my favs. Simply peaceful
WRAL Azalea Garden
Farms
Great for blueberry picking when in season
Wendell Blueberry Farm
Good for strawberry picking and fresh ice cream
Porter Farms & Nursery Farm Market
Pick your own flowers and make your own bouquet
A Bucket of Blossoms
Activities
Indoor pickleball courts and golf simulator, with full menu and bars
Pinpoint Raleigh
Horse back riding with an amazing staff
Green Pastures and Still Waters Barn LLC
Tufting workshops
Safe & Sound Rugs
Sip n Paint
Pinot's Palette
So much fun, get ready to break a sweat 😅
Activate Games
Great studio, easy to follow
Klaystation
Perfect bar + arcade combo, and amazing pizza
Boxcar Bar + Arcade
Zip lining and tree climbing
TreeRunner Raleigh Adventure Park & Putt Forest
Pasta making class
Il Laboratorio by Melina's Fresh Pasta
Offers fun, interactive cooking classes
Sur La Table
Wineries/Breweries
Can distill your own barrel or simply taste what they already have
Mystic Farm & Distilling Company
Great food and drinks. Offers tequila tastings
Weldon Mills Distillery Durham
Offers a fun cocktail making class
Durham Distillery
Beautiful venue 😍
Regularly hosts different events and food trucks
ZincHouse Winery & Brewery
Black owned wine that’s pretty good, offers a tasting experience
Must-Try Wine Bar in Durham | Melanated Wine and Spirits
More intimate vineyard experience
Cloer Family Vineyards
Offers pizza and ice cream, along with drinks. Has trivia every Monday
Ponysaurus Brewing Co.
Offers weekly trivia as well
Hi-Wire Brewing Durham
One of my go-to’s
Proximity Brewing Company
A fun, family-friendly brewery
Crooked Hammock Brewery
One of my other go-to’s
Clouds Brewing
Another local fav
Gizmo Brew Works
Good Eats
Coffee shop in the front, Restaurant in the back. Great dinners, hosts amazing brunches too
Aaktun Coffee, Restaurant and Bar
Amazing food and amazing service
Nikos Durham
If I could eat here every day I would. Can’t go wrong with anything in the menu
Lulu Bang Bang
My go-to for a good brunch and good mimosas. Great selections for dinner too
It's a Southern thing: Must-Visit Restaurant in Durham
All the food and drinks are delicious. Amazing ambiance
Birdies Raleigh
Simply perfect. Offers different classes and hosts events too
Glasshouse Kitchen
Can’t really go wrong with an all-you-can-eat brunch
Botanical Raleigh
One of my favorite rooftops in the area
Urbanoak
Great dining experience every time I visit, whether brunch or dinner
