Discover More On The App
If Durham is for doers, we expect you to be on the go. On our app, find an interactive map, curated itineraries, things to do, places to eat, a Durham event calendar and more at your fingertips.
Get our expert recommendations on the go. From the best restaurants and bars to upcoming festivals and events, explore everything Durham has to offer through digital guides and curated itineraries to find out what to do and where to go next.
With the Discover Durham app, map your way to what's next or plan your trip in advance. Find neighborhood guides, themed itineraries, search restaurants by cuisine, browse outdoor patios and the best coffee shops and bars to take a break between sightseeing, shopping and events. It's everything you need to make the most of a trip to Durham, right at your fingertips.
And, if you find yourself at DPAC, Durham Performing Arts Center or at the Durham Convention Center, navigate all the app's content on the branded Discover Durham kiosk.
Plan Your Trip on the App
The Discover Durham App isn't only about convenience on the go. Forget the spreadsheets and click the heart on all the events, restaurants, bars, shops, itineraries and more that you don't want to miss to save them for easy access when you're here.
Most Popular App Itineraries
Find all there is to do in the heart of the city on City Center Must Dos and our Guide to American Tobacco Campus. Discover history and architecture as you downtown on foot with our Downtown Durham Walking Tour. Find out where to play pool, arcade games or even pick up a new craft with Bars with Activities. When you've played your heart out, find a bite to eat after hours on our Guide to Late Night Bites.
Love Durham Your Way in 2026
Join the Love Durham Challenge on the Discover Durham app.
What made you fall for Durham? Was it the art that stopped you in your tracks, the restaurant that felt like home, the shop owner who knew your name? This winter, Love Durham invites you to reconnect with what sparked your passion in the first place. Four challenges, four ways to show up for your city: as a foodie, a family, a style icon or a creative with Love Durham challenges.
Learn MoreOur Best Durham Resources in Your Back Pocket:
Explore Upcoming Events
Check out our community events calendar to find the perfect time to visit the Bull City.
Find Durham Flavor
Durham's restaurants, bars, breweries, distilleries and coffee shops have earned accolades and awards. Find what's nearby or seek out the top spots for dining and nightlife.
Interest-based Itineraries
The City of Champions. The South's Tastiest Town. The City of Innovation. Black Wall Street. History. Hiking trails. Adventure parks. Entertainment. Whatever you passion, you can find it here and we've got an itinerary to help you explore.
Support Durham's Black-Owned Businesses
The Durham community supports Black-owned businesses. Period. Here is a robust list of over 200 brick-and-mortar spots, entrepreneurial endeavors, and the next generation of Black business owners based in our community.
