Bianca Marie & Tedd Alexander
Things To Do
Duke University
Duke University's main campus featuring its famous gothic architecture. We recommend parking at the Bryan Center. Walk by the famous K-ville to experience a piece of basketball history and stop for lunch at the Brodhead Center, voted #1 for on-campus dining.
Duke Lemur Center
Founded in 1966 on the campus of Duke University in Durham, NC, the Duke Lemur Center is a world leader in the study, care, and protection of lemurs—Earth’s most threatened group of mammals. With more than 200 animals across 14 species, the DLC houses the world’s largest and most diverse population of lemurs outside their native Madagascar. June registration opens on Tuesday 4/2 at 11:00 AM EST
Sarah P. Duke Gardens
The Triangle's premier public garden. 55 acres of landscaped and wooded areas at Duke University. There are 5 miles of allées, walks, and pathways throughout the gardens.
American Tobacco Campus
The American Tobacco Historic District is a historic tobacco factory complex and national historic district that has been transformed into restaurants, entertainment spaces, and offices.
Eno River State Park
Multiple shady trails of varying difficulty along the Eno River.
Hillsborough Riverwalk
A 2-mile paved greenway along the Eno River that runs through downtown Hillsborough. We walked here on our first date!
Cup-A-Joe
Site of our first date. Closed Sundays!
Museum of Durham History
The Museum of Durham History is a 21st century museum that uses stories about people, places, and things to foster curiosity, encourage further inquiry, and promote an understanding of diverse perspectives about the Durham community and its history. Free admission.
University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
Tedd obtained his Ph.D. in Classics from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill in 2017. We enjoy strolling the shady campus and getting food on Franklin St!
Morehead Planetarium and Science Center
The planetarium at UNC offers great shows for all ages! NASA astronauts trained here in celestial navigation, including Neil Armstrong before the Apollo mission.
North Carolina Museum of Art
A great local museum with a beautiful park.
Restaurants Part 1
Here are some of our favorite restaurants! Reservations are recommended. Mothers and Sons (Italian) https://www.mothersandsonsnc.com/ Mateo (Spanish tapas) https://mateotapas.com/ Vin Rouge (French) https://www.vinrougerestaurant.com/ Nikos (Greek) https://www.nikosdurham.com/ Antonia's (Italian, located in Hillsborough, NC) https://antoniashillsborough.com/
Restaurants Part 2
Here are some of our favorite casual places! Q shack (BBQ) https://theoriginalqshackdurham.com/ Yonderlust (café) https://yonderlu.st/cafe/ Mad Hatter's (café) https://www.madhatterbakeshop.com/ Happy and Hale (salads, bowls, and smoothies) www.happyandhale.com/ Cocoa Cinnamon (coffee) -- Multiple locations. We recommend W. Geer St if you'd like to also stroll through downtown. https://littlewaves.coffee/pages/old-north-durham Endorsed by Nicholas and Marius Lupan 😃: Alpaca Chicken (Peruvian-style charcoal chicken and other dishes) https://www.alpacachicken.com/