Your Summer Escape Starts Thursday
Let your summer weekdays feel like weekends by heading to Durham early for events, dining and more on relaxed weekday nights.
When summer arrives, Thursdays are the new Fridays. As Durham slows down for the season, it's easy to travel like a local. Start your weekend early and find vibrant community gatherings, outdoor concerts, available reservations at the hottest restaurants, prime seats at rooftop bars and so much more on weekend nights. Plus, you can post-up at one of our many coffee shops to get a little work done between outings at our top attractions – sans crowds. Unlock summer in Durham.

Durham's Essential Restaurants
Score a hot table or make a new friend at the bar by checking out Durham's dining scene on a weeknight.

Soak up the sun or escape into air conditioning with the best things to do in Durham this summer.

No school or camp? No worries! Find all our recommendations to keep the kiddos entertained this summer in Durham.
Book Your Summer Stay in Durham
Plans? Check. Reservations? Check. Now all that's left is where to stay.