In Bull City...

Durham Centre Parking Garage

Paid parking garage across the street from venue. If the gate is up and you don't need to take a ticket, then parking is free. Also see Getting to Durham Arts Council: https://www.chamberorchestraofthetriangle.org/copy-of-carolina-theatre-1

Rose's Noodles, Dumplings and Sweets

Our wedding dessert is ice cream sandwiches from Rose's. Lexi loves anything from here with chili crisp, and Christina highly recommends the salads and desserts!. Limited seating. Reservations available.

9th Street

Lots of restaurants and shops. A busy area so parking may take a while to find.

Sarah P. Duke Gardens

M Kokko

We recommend any of the M restaurants, especially M Sushi for lunch or Omakase dinner (you'll need to book reservations early). M Kokko is the only one that doesn't take reservations. It's small so go early or be prepared to wait. We recommend everything on the menu!

The Velvet Hippo Bar & Lounge

The Parlour

Dairy and vegan ice creams in the heart of downtown, across from an open plaza with "Major" -- the Bull Durham sculpture

The Carolina Theatre

Live shows and movies. We go to see shows like Bob the Drag Queen and movies for Out South film festival. It is next door to the venue and has a large outdoor space if your kids want to take a break and run around.

Duke Lemur Center

The outdoor season starts May and is open to all ages, but could start earlier depending on interest. Indoor season tours are age 10+. Booking opens 2 months in advance. Questions? Call the friendly folks at Lemur Landing front desk at (919) 401-7240 or email primate@duke.edu. They're happy to help!

Zweli's

Zweli's catered our engagement party. The owner's husband, aka the Mayor of Durham, delivered the order ;)