What is Durham like for family-friendly holidays?
If you've been trying to find the perfect family-friendly holiday spot, you might want to think about Durham. Here you'll find an interesting array of family activities sure to delight both children and adults alike. From sporting events to the live music, Durham has lots of things to see and do that everyone will enjoy. Spend a day visiting attractions such as Carolina Theatre, Durham Performing Arts Center and American Tobacco Campus. When you're ready for some down time after a day exploring the area with the family, Durham has a variety of places to stay, such as family hotels with swimming pools and hotels with suites for families. We have 13 Durham family hotels, the right one is just a click away!
What should I see and do with kids in and around Durham?
You’ll discover that Durham and the surrounding area provides lots of entertaining things to see while you're visiting the area with the family. Here are some ideas to make your getaway educational and fun:
- Parks
- Sarah P. Duke Gardens
- Forest Hills Park
- Eno River State Park
- North Carolina Museum of Life and Science
- Nasher Museum of Art at Duke University
- Bennett Place
- Carolina Theatre
- Durham Performing Arts Center
- American Tobacco Campus
Museums & art galleries
Sights & landmarks
- Shopping
- Streets at Southpoint Mall
- Brightleaf Square
- Northgate Mall