In this article, I’ll list 15 of the best day trips from Durham, NC. I recently spent three beautiful months in Durham and its surrounding areas and loved my time there. There’s so much to do and see, from significant historical sites to excellent mountain hikes and river walks.
There are many things in the city itself. Still, North Carolina means many other towns, and excellent opportunities are nearby. While you’re here, be sure to visit some incredible small towns and neighboring big cities during a trip to ‘Bull City.’
Whether you like beaches or mountains, oceans or lakes, history or distilleries, there’s an abundance of excellent day tours from Durham and many fun attractions to keep everybody occupied.
Best Day Trips from Durham NC
I’ve compiled this list based on some of the excellent Durham day trips I enjoyed there. I did a bit of everything, from hiking mountains to chilling by the ocean so I’m sure you’ll find plenty in this list that you’ll love too.
1. Raleigh, NC
The first of my day trips from Durham has to be a visit to the state capitol of North Carolina – Raleigh. It’s only 30 minutes away by car, but there are also good public transport connections between the two cities. It’s undoubtedly one of the more accessible day trips from Durham, NC.
Raleigh is a fantastic city in its own right, steeped in history and boasting an excellent reputation for food, bars, and nightlife. A significantly higher population than Durham means Raleigh has much more of a big-city vibe, but it maintains a small southern city’s hospitality and welcoming nature.
Raleigh is known as ‘The City of the Oaks’ due to its many beautiful oak trees that line its streets and parks. It’s also home to interesting museums and historical sites such as the NC Museum of Art and the 180-year-old North Carolina State Capitol building.
Location: 25 miles and 35 minutes southeast of Durham. Click here for directions.
Getting There: As well as driving yourself, regular buses and trains run between the two cities.
Must-Do Activities: I highly recommend getting to know the Raleigh bar scene with the Trolley Pub Tour. Click here to find out more about this fun, pedal-powered activity.
Where to Eat: Gravy – Highly rated Italian/American cuisine in a relaxed and cozy setting. Click here for directions.
2. Wilmington, NC
One of the best day trips from Durham, NC, is to Wilmington, NC. It’s around…
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