Discover Durham

04/23/2025

We won't judge if you're more into Waffle Wednesday than Taco Tuesday

04/21/2025

21 years ago, Durham got a ~Major~ icon 🐂

Named for George "Major" Watts Hill, an executive at CCB Bank and Durham City Council member, Major the Bull has become a symbol of Durham

04/18/2025

A stranger mapped out our day in the Rockwood district and they did not miss. Get our full guide to the Rockwood and Lakewood districts: https://durh.am/4lxULFL

Featuring:
☕ Foster's Market Durham
📚 Golden Fig Books
👔 Jada's Men's Accessories
🎁 Chet Miller
🍴 Saltbox Seafood Joint

04/16/2025

Don’t just come to Durham to eat — come for a meal you'll talk about for years. From James Beard-nominated bars and restaurants to a Top Chef finalist, it’s no wonder we’re called the Tastiest Town in the South 😋

Get the scoop on Durham's award-winning restaurants: https://durh.am/3RlwqoQ

04/15/2025

The music scene wouldn't be what it is today without these Durham-born legends. From funk and folk to jazz and soul, their Bull City roots run deep but their impact to music runs deeper.

Plus, local artists like Rissi Palmer and Shirlette Ammons will be taking the stage at the upcoming Biscuits and Banjos Festival, a new music festival curated by Rhiannon Giddens, celebrating the culture and roots of Black music here in her hometown of Durham, April 25-27

Check out our full guide to Biscuits & Banjos, including the schedule of free programming: https://durh.am/3RgrKRb

04/12/2025

After a year of pop-ups and community love, Lutra Cafe and Bakery is opening a brick-and-mortar! With a focus on craveable, nostalgic treats, owner Chris McLaurin is on a mission to make sure every bite brings a smile. Hear how Lutra is growing from pop-ups to a permanent space in this week’s episode of Shop Small Saturday 🦦❤️

04/11/2025

The very definition of the word [prox·im·i·ty] can apply to all of us in life – "proximity to good things, to bad things, to great folks, to not so great folks, it all kind of shapes the journey that we're going on," shares Proximity Brewing Company owner Mike Potter♟️👑

In Episode 18 of , learn more about this East Durham brewery and how it is contributing to its community, Black beer culture, and the industry as a whole!

This episode of is sponsored by Discover Durham! Watch the full episode ➡️ drinkncbeer.org/brewshots

04/11/2025

🚀 Now open at Boxyard RTP: The Makery!

Created by the folks behind Kidzu Children’s Museum (now The North Carolina Children's Museum), this new space offers kids and adults a place for creativity, craftsmanship and exploration with cutting-edge tech like 3D printing and robotics

04/10/2025

There's still time to participate in the Love Durham challenge! Stop by one of the 10 activations around town including writing a love note in the Visitor Information Center and secure a lock on the Love Lock Lane at American To***co Campus.

Visit 8 of the 10 activations and receive a T-shirt and gift card while supplies last. Hurry - the challenge ends April 18❣️

Get all the details: https://durh.am/3QE9d0H

04/10/2025

Cheers to 156 years of the Bull City 🐂🏙️🎉

04/04/2025

The 55th-Annual Bimbé Cultural Arts Festival is back on Saturday, May 17 at Rock Quarry Park, and Raheem DeVaughn is headlining 🎤🔥

Come celebrate African and African American culture with live music, food, local vendors and family fun, all for free.

Mark your calendars and get ready for a day full of vibes 🖤💛❤️
Durham Parks and Recreation

04/03/2025

04/02/2025

“Restaurants across North Carolina, including Durham, are under consideration for this prized recognition. While there is no guarantee that any of our restaurants will receive the coveted inclusion in the MICHELIN Guide, Durham’s chefs and restaurants have already earned many accolades and national awards. We believe our culinary scene is deserving of consideration and are proud to partner with our state and Travel South USA on this initiative. We look forward to aligning with one of the most well-respected travel brands in the world.” - Susan Amey, president and CEO of Discover Durham

Full press release: https://durh.am/4hXA2bs

04/01/2025

Major spotted at the Running of the Bulls?

03/31/2025

Enough said.


Mural by: Schrader Art & Atom Edwards

03/29/2025

Casa Bella Market is home to 50+ local makers, from handcrafted jewelry to sustainable home goods. And 90% of them are women-owned. Every purchase here supports a dream, a creator and the Durham community. Hear owner Sara Mannone’s story and see why shopping small makes a big impact in this week’s episode of Shop Small Saturday 🛍️♻️

03/28/2025

The final Love Durham activation, Love in Every Letter, has arrived at . Stop by to see the vibrant tribute to the Bull City, created by Artist Candy Carver.

Be sure to visit 8 of the 10 Love Durham activations before April 18 to complete the Love Durham challenge and win a T-shirt and gift card to a participating small business ❤️

📍 Love in Every Letter – Hayti Heritage Center/St. Joseph's Historic Foundation, Inc.
📍 Art with Heart – Boxyard RTP
📍 Love Glows – Golden Belt Campus
📍 Eagles Love Durham – North Carolina Central University
📍 The Art of Loving Durham – Durham Arts Council
📍 Love Lock Lane – American To***co Campus
📍 Durham Love Notes – Visitor Information Center
📍 To the Moon and Back – Museum of Life and Science
📍 Love in Full Light – The Carolina Theatre of Durham
📍 Mongo Loves Durham – The Scrap Exchange

Learn more here: https://durh.am/3QE9d0H