Durham Vacation Rentals

What you'll love about Durham

Durham's food scene has become legitimately nationally recognized—James Beard semifinalists, farm-to-table restaurants in converted tobacco warehouses, and a craft brewery culture concentrated in a walkable downtown. Duke University's Gothic campus is one of the most beautiful in the country, Sarah P. Duke Gardens is outstanding, and the Durham Bulls Athletic Park is a minor league baseball experience done right. The Eno River State Park, the American Tobacco Campus, and the Nasher Museum of Art give the city real depth beyond its restaurant reputation.

Fun things to do

• Tour Duke University's campus, including the stunning Gothic Duke Chapel and Sarah P. Duke Gardens.
• Explore the American Tobacco Campus's restaurants, bars, shops, and creative spaces.
• Catch a Durham Bulls minor league baseball game at the legendary Durham Bulls Athletic Park.
• Hike and kayak 30+ miles of Eno River State Park trails through beautiful piedmont forest.
• Bike the 23-mile American Tobacco Trail through the Research Triangle.
• Explore the 55-acre Sarah P. Duke Gardens, one of the finest botanical gardens in the Southeast.
• Sample the craft beer scene on a self-guided brewery tour through downtown Durham.
• Dine at nationally acclaimed restaurants along the Durham foodie corridor.
• Day trip to Chapel Hill (UNC campus) or Raleigh for additional Triangle attractions.
• Visit Falls Lake State Recreation Area for kayaking, boating, and lakeside recreation.
• Browse shops and galleries in the vibrant Ninth Street and Brightleaf Square districts.

Local tips

• Durham's restaurant scene is exceptional; make reservations, especially on weekends.
• Durham Bulls games are affordable, fun, and surprisingly easy to get great seats for.
• The Sarah P. Duke Gardens are free and open daily—go in the morning for peaceful walks.
• The American Tobacco Campus anchor restaurants vary in hours; check before heading out.
• Chapel Hill is 12 miles west; combine both cities for a full Triangle food-and-culture day.
• Street parking downtown is free after 7 p.m. on weekdays and all day on Sundays.
• Eno River trails are popular on weekends. Arrive early for the best parking and peace.
• Duke basketball games at Cameron Indoor are nearly impossible to get tickets for; plan other sports instead.
• Fall is ideal travel season. Comfortable temps, foliage, and the full slate of Durham events.
• Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) provides easy, direct access to the Triangle.

Bull City brains, bourbon, baseball, and James Beard dining

Make a reservation before you arrive—Durham's dining scene is that good and that busy. Then walk the American Tobacco Campus, catch a Bulls game, and explore Sarah P. Duke Gardens before you're tempted to skip any of it. Book your vacation rental and start exploring.