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Kids Things to See & Do
Durham is a family-friendly destination where you will find activities suitable for children of all ages. Places like the Museum of Life + Science provide fun and educational experiences through hands-on, engaging exhibits. Unique businesses like the trampoline sports arenas DefyGravity and Sky Zone give children a fun outlet for their energy, and parks like Rolling View State Recreation Area offer areas to explore the outdoors. No matter the age, areas of interest, or the budget, kids have a wealth of activities available in Durham.
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The listings are searchable by interest areas, age groups, and activity types – take a look and find something memorable to do with the children in your life.
American Tobacco
- 300 Blackwell St, American Tobacco, Downtown Durham
- Durham, NC 27701
- (919) 433-1566
- Downtown Area
The former home of the Lucky Strike cigarette factory has been transformed into a one-million-sq.-ft. entertainment district, complete with apartments and offices in addition to restaurants, a …
Carolina Theatre
- 309 W Morgan St, Downtown Durham
- I-85 Exit 177
- Durham, NC 27701
- (919) 560-3030
- Downtown Area
Situated in the heart of Downtown Durham, this Beaux Arts-style building includes Fletcher Hall, restored to its original 1926 décor, which houses live performances by musicians, comics, speakers, …
Duke Lemur Center
- 3705 Erwin Rd at NC Hwy 751
- Durham, NC 27705
- (919) 401-7240
- W Central Durham, including Duke
Lemurs are native only to Madagascar, where they evolved in isolation from other primates. But luckily for Durham locals and visitors, you don’t have to travel to the Indian Ocean to find a lemur: …
Duke University Chapel
- 401 Chapel Dr, Duke University West Campus
- Durham, NC 27708-9974
- (919) 684-2572
- W Central Durham, including Duke
Duke Chapel is the most visible piece of Duke University's architectural beauty. Its tower soars 210 feet above West Campus, making this neo-Gothic building an awe-inspiring sight. The structure …
Durham Bulls Athletic Park
- 409 Blackwell St, Downtown, American Tobacco District
- Durham, NC 27701
- (919) 687-6500
- Downtown Area
Nationally acclaimed home of the Durham Bulls Triple-A baseball club, made famous by the 1988 movie Bull Durham. Designed by the same architects who created the historic Camden Yards in …
Eno River State Park
- 6101 Cole Mill Rd, Main Access Area: Fews Ford off of Cole Mill Rd
- Durham, NC 27705-9275
- (919) 383-1686
- W Central Durham, including Duke
The Eno River flows through Durham for 33 miles before eventually ending up in Falls Lake on the eastern edge of the county. This park, only 10 miles from Downtown Durham, offers terrific access for …
Golden Belt
- 807 E Main St, Downtown Durham, Golden Belt Arts
- Durham, NC 27701
- (919) 967-7700
- Downtown Area
Once a textile mill that made pouches for Bull Durham tobacco, the Golden Belt has been transformed into a LEED-certified complex of apartments, galleries, studios, event spaces, and more. The …
Historic Durham Athletic Park
- 500 W Corporation St, Downtown Durham
- Durham, NC 27701
- (919) 687-6573
- Downtown Area
Originally named El Toro Park when it was first built in 1926, the Historic Durham Athletic Park served as the home of the Durham Bulls for almost 70 years, and was a film location for the movie Bull …
Little River Regional Park & Natural Area
- Park entrance is off Guess Rd, 1 mile north of the Durham/Orange County line
- 301 Little River Park Way
- Rougemont, NC 27572
- (919) 732-5505
- North Durham (North of I-85)
With 391 acres of park and natural area developed from tobacco farmland, the Little River Regional Park & Natural Area offers ample opportunity to take in the natural beauty of Durham County. There …
Museum of Life + Science
- 433 W Murray Ave
- I-85 Exit 176-B
- Durham, NC 27704
- (919) 220-5429
- North Durham (North of I-85)
The 84 acres that encompass the Museum of Life + Science are packed full of attractions designed to spark wonder and curiosity in guests. Popular exhibits include one of the largest butterfly houses …
