The very best of the triangle.

A hand-picked list of the best places to eat and do things in the RDU Area.

Favourite
Duke Gardens

Duke Gardens

FREE. 55-acre gardens on Duke's campus. Japanese garden, native plants, koi ponds, seasonal blooms.

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NC Museum of Art

NC Museum of Art

FREE. World-class art from Egyptian to modern + massive outdoor sculpture park. Don't miss the Cloud

Museum of Natural Sciences

Museum of Natural Sciences

FREE. Southeast's finest natural science museum. Dueling Dinosaurs, live animals, butterfly conservatory,planetarium.

NC State Capitol

NC State Capitol

FREE. Beautifully preserved 19th-century Greek Revival landmark. Self-guided and guided tours.

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Museum of Life and Science

Museum of Life and Science

Durham's top family attraction. Magic Butterfly House, live animals, outdoor dino trail, hands-on labs. Paid($$)

American Tobacco Campus

American Tobacco Campus

The beautifully restored Bull Durham tobacco factory is a historic landmark and entertainment hub.

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