Nationally-acclaimed restaurants, award-winning Broadway shows, a kick-ass music scene and a burgeoning fashion district. This is Durham!
From Brightleaf Square and American Tobacco to the City Center and Golden Belt, downtown Durham offers exceptional dining, shopping and entertainment experiences. C'est incroyable.
Brightleaf Square occupies two historic tobacco warehouses formerly owned by the American Tobacco Company.
Built in 1901, it now offers an exciting melangé of restaurants and shops that overlook a belle brick courtyard.
Don't miss live concerts here every Friday night in the summer...gratuit!
Outside Brightleaf Square, downtown boasts more phenomenal opportunities to eat, drink and be entertained.
Our favorite delectables from downtown restaurants include the local farm egg panini (Toast), duck crepe (Rue Cler) and brioche french toast (Piedmont).
As for entertainment, catch an indy film at The Carolina Theater, a Broadway show at DPAC or jam to live music at Pin Hook.
A list of just some of our favs here...
