Raleigh-Durham, North Carolina

Durham is a surprisingly hip town that reminds us of Austin 10 years ago. We suggest walking around town and hoping between breweries and bars, particularly the area right around Fullsteam.

Fullsteam Brewery is a solid place to have a few great beers or get a flight. They have darts and board games as well

Kaffeninate is a place we found good coffee and matcha! Taylor must have her matcha. Its in a newly revived part of town where the warehouses have been converted to condos.

Rise Biscuits Donuts Chicken and Biscuts? Unique Donuts? Good Coffee? We’re in.

Sarah P. Duke Gardens Being a UMD grad, I hate Duke. But, even I will admit spending an hour to three in these gardens is a wonderful afternoon.