Things to Do with Kids in Durham, NC

  • TripBuzz found 135 things to do with kids in or near Durham, North Carolina, including 108 fun activities for kids in nearby cities within 25 miles like Raleigh, Chapel Hill, Wake Forest and Cary.
  • From Durham Bulls Athletic Park to Cameron Indoor Stadium, the Durham area offers 52 different types of family activities, including: Golf, Sports Stadiums (Professional), Hiking Trails and Family Fun Center.
  • Home to Duke University, the city of Durham, North Carolina is one of the most affluent and popular college towns in the nation. The city's beautiful and historic architecture is a draw for tourists as is the thriving artistic culture and music scene. Duke University's sports scene is also a large draw, as it is home to one of the nations top men's basketball teams.
  • TripBuzz found 135 things to do with kids in or near Durham, North Carolina, including 108 fun activities for kids in nearby cities within 25 miles like Raleigh, Chapel Hill, Wake Forest and Cary.
  • From Durham Bulls Athletic Park to Cameron Indoor Stadium, the Durham area offers 52 different types of family activities, including: Golf, Sports Stadiums (Professional), Hiking Trails and Family Fun Center.
  • Home to Duke University, the city of Durham, North Carolina is one of the most affluent and popular college towns in the nation. The city's beautiful and historic architecture is a draw for tourists as is the thriving artistic culture and music scene. Duke University's sports scene is also a large draw, as it is home to one of the nations top men's basketball teams.
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Parks 1800 Wicker Street, Sanford, NC 27330 MoreLess Info
The Kiwanis Family Park has volleyball nets, fitness and walking trails, a covered shelter with charcoal grill, a picnic area with tables, a gazebo available for rent, and a large meadow.
40.1 Miles
88% 164 votes
River Wilmington, NC MoreLess Info
Located in northeastern North Carolina, the Cape Fear River stretches 200+ miles to the Atlantic Ocean. The basin of the river is the largest in the state. A trail runs along the long stream and popular birding area.
40.1 Miles
100% 3 votes
Bowling 139 Rand Street, Sanford, NC 27332 MoreLess Info
With 24 lanes of bowling, Kendale Bowling Lanes is home to tournaments, leagues and events like moonlight bowling. It offers food and drinks, a pro shop, arcade games, billiard tables and a lounge with adult beverages.
41.6 Miles
93% 42 votes
Golf 2100 Country Club Drive, Sanford, NC 27332 MoreLess Info
Two Robert Trent Jones-designed golf courses comprise the Carolina Trace Country Club. In addition to golf, the club offers tennis, swimming, a clubhouse and accommodations for special events such as tournaments and weddings.
43.2 Miles
80% 10 votes
Historic Sites Hwy 42 West, Sanford, NC 27330 MoreLess Info
Old Gilliam Mill Park is a 16 acre park featuring a mill built in 1850 by Stephen Henley. Attractions and available activities include the mill itself, walking paths, picnicking, and occasional special events.
45.0 Miles
87% 124 votes
Golf 442 Tobacco Road, Sanford, NC 27332 MoreLess Info
Golf course architect Mike Stranz took an abandoned sand quarry and transformed it into the Tobacco Road Golf Club. One of many courses in the Pinehurst area, this course nestles fairways in greens among towering, brush-covered hills.
47.7 Miles
97% 94 votes
Other Adventures River Park Drive, Danville, VA MoreLess Info
The modern era within the city is basically defined by Danville's Riverwalk Trail. Many visitors are drawn to the attraction for walking, hiking, biking, and simple strolling along the trail which also connects to historic sites in the region.
48.9 Miles
87% 31 votes
Science Museums 677 Craghead Street, Danville, VA 24541 MoreLess Info
Offering educational programs and exhibits, Danville Science Center is a popular field trip destination for schools. Hands-on learning projects and activities such as short films and a small-scale town for dramatic play are also provided.
49.1 Miles
94% 35 votes
Colleges & Universities 1601 E. Market St.,, Greensboro, NC 27411 MoreLess Info
Tracing its origin back to 1891, North Carolina Agricultural and Technology State University is ranked first among historically black colleges in the U.S. Noted for its School of Engineering, the institution includes nanoscience technology among its offerings.
49.3 Miles
100% 24 votes
Historic Districts P.O. Box 6, Danville, VA 24543 MoreLess Info
The Danville Historical Society's Guided Walking Tour is actually one of two tours offered by the Historical Society. One ventures into Danville's historic Millionaire's Row, while the other visits a professional African-American neighborhood that dates back to the 1870s.
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