things to do in Durham, NC

Blend a personalized fragrance and take home your custom bottle

Paddle calm impounded waters at your own pace, with gear, instruction, and launch assistance included.

Paddle Saxapahaw Lake at sunset, moonrise, or under the stars with a guide

Blend an 8-ounce body butter with your choice of color, fragrance, and shimmer

Ride a Yamaha VX Jet Ski across Jordan Lake's beaches and coves

Cruise Raleigh on a plush Rydable with stories from a local guide

Explore Raleigh's Capitol and Oakwood with Rydables

Learn the basics, take aim, and compete on a private target

Learn axe throwing with coaching, then compete in a tournament-style game

Paddle together on Jordan Lake in a stable tandem kayak, ideal for families and beginners

Cruise Jordan Lake in a quiet electric boat with shade, audio, and easy controls

Mix maze-solving with playground fun and farm games

Blend a custom lip color and take home your creation

Sample Durham brews and food pairings on a guided brewery walk

Paddle 5.5 miles of flatwater with a shuttle and dam portage

Follow Raleigh’s haunted history from Capitol tales to Moore Square

Celebrate the season with farm animals, festive crafts and a visit from Santa

See the local area from a new perspective on your first scenic flight

Ride through Raleigh's haunted history with cocktails and ghost stories

Choose your game and play instructor-led paintball all day

Learn axe-throwing basics, then compete in a tournament-style game

Paddle to a secluded Haw River campsite for a primitive overnight escape.

Blend an 8 oz body butter with your choice of color, fragrance, and shimmer

Ride a 230 hp Sea-Doo built for confident, high-performance handling