Kingfisher

Elegant hotel set on 300 acres offering luxe quarters, a golf course & multiple dining options. Situated on 300-acre grounds within the Duke University campus, this English inn-style hotel is 2.8 miles from Brightleaf Square historic shopping district and 10 miles from Research Triangle Park. The refined rooms have country house-style furnishings and en suite marble bathrooms. They come with free Wi-Fi, flat-screen TVs with premium cable channels and Keurig coffeemakers, while suites add separate living spaces. Recreation facilities include a Robert Trent Jones-designed course, a 3-mile jogging trail and an indoor pool. There are 2 restaurants and a bar, and afternoon tea is served. Free perks include a local area shuttle and parking.

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A Durham treasure since 1957, Chicken Hut serves up the crispiest fried chicken and Southern staples in a welcoming, cafeteria-style atmosphere.

Tiny restaurant with a bar offering small plates from across Southeast Asia, plus cocktails.

Buzzy brick-&-mortar location for a popular food truck known for specialty pizzas & wings.

No-frills roadhouse serving old-school BBQ cooked over oak & hickory wood in an outdoor pit.

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Event venue featuring concerts, art experiences, and dance parties, in an underground space.

Local chain serving NY-style pizzas, pasta & wings, plus subs & stromboli, in a casual space.