Things to Do in Durham

Compact museum in the former Greyhound station covering Durham's tobacco, civil rights, and modern tech transformation. Exhibits change every few months.

🕐 Tue–Sat 10am–5pm, Sun 10am–4pm

💡 Pick up the free walking-tour map here; it covers downtown’s main sites in about 45 minutes.

Five-acre green with a covered pavilion, skate park, and food-truck rallies. Popular for lunch-break walks and the Saturday farmers' market.

🕐 Open 24 hours, park features often close at 10pm

💡 The Wednesday night food-truck rodeo (April–October) is cheaper than restaurants. Bring a blanket and arrive before 6pm to avoid queues.

Fifty-five acres of themed gardens (Asian, rose, historic terraces) open year-round. Good for walking, photos, and spotting turtles in the koi pond.

🕐 Daily 8am–dusk

💡 Park on the street on Anderson Street to avoid the paid visitor lot; weekdays are quieter before 10am.

Gothic stone chapel with 77 stained-glass windows and a 210-foot tower. Open for quiet reflection or guided tours covering architecture and history.

🕐 Daily 10am–5pm (closed during services)

💡 Check the website for free organ recitals (usually Sunday afternoons). The tower climb costs £5, but the chapel floor is free.

Contemporary and modern art museum on Duke's campus. Rotating exhibits feature African, American, and European works, plus a good gift shop.

🕐 Tue–Sun 10am–5pm, Thu late 5–9pm, Mon closed

💡 Free admission every Thursday from 5–9pm (regularly £10). Arrive early to grab a free parking spot in the museum lot.