Quiz: Which Durham Staycation is Right for You?

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1. Which item is definitely on your itinerary?
A Catching a show or movie at the Carolina Theatre – 3
B Going on a food and drink tour of downtown – 0
C Enjoying a stroll through Sarah P. Duke Gardens – 2
D Hitting up a Third Friday Art Walk – 1

2. Which of the following hobbies interests you most?
A Music – 0
B Sports – 2
C Reading – 3
D Drawing – 1

3. Describe your personal style.
A Classic – 2
B Hip – 0
C Casual – 3
D Eclectic – 1

4. Are the kids coming with?
A Yes – 2
B No – 1

5. What type of art most appeals to you?
A Realism – 2
B Abstract – 0
C Conceptual – 1
D Impressionism – 3

Add up your total and read on for your results!

0-3: The Durham Hotel

Photo by Bri Brough
Photo by Briana Brough

This mid-century modern hotel on East Chapel Hill Street features 53 rooms, a coffee shop, a rooftop bar and an American restaurant by James Beard Award-winning chef Andrea Reusing. The hotel partners with many local companies – like Counter Culture Coffee, Burt’s Bees, Raleigh Denim, Escazu Chocolates and NC Made – to create a homegrown, grand experience. Hotel reservations here.

4-7: 21c Museum Hotel

Photo by Bri Brough
Photo by Briana Brough

Located in the historic Hill Building on North Corcoran Street, Durham’s is the fourth 21c Museum Hotel to open nationwide, and is both a hotel and a 24/7 art museum. Its exhibitions and galleries are always free and open to the public, and you can even embark on a docent tour most Wednesdays and Fridays at 5 p.m. Don’t miss the bar and restaurant Counting House – led by chef Josh Munchel, its menu puts a global spin on regional cuisine, with a focus on seafood. Hotel reservations here.

8-11: Washington Duke Inn & Golf Club

Washington Duke Inn
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This elegant hotel sits just down the street from the center of Duke University’s campus. Recipient of the AAA Four Diamond award for 16 consecutive years, the hotel features 271 guest rooms and suites, and includes a picturesque 18-hole championship golf course, a three-mile hiking trail and the AAA Four Diamond, Forbes Travel Guide Four Star-rated Fairview Dining Room, helmed by chef Jason Cunningham. Delight in a traditional afternoon tea or a seasonally inspired, prix-fixe Dinner at Dusk. Hotel reservations here.

12-15: Durham Marriott City Center

Photo by Bri Brough
Photo by Briana Brough

Centrally located on Foster Street, convenience is key at this hotel – most of the city’s entertainment and dining is just steps away from its front door. Nine stories and 189 rooms boast upgraded furnishings and Marriott luxury bedding; the hotel’s 2 Zero 1 Restaurant offers a relaxed atmosphere and is open for breakfast, lunch and dinner – or stop by for a cocktail after a busy day! Hotel reservations here.

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Amanda MacLaren

Amanda MacLaren is the executive editor of Durham Magazine. Born in Mesa, Arizona, she grew up in Charlotte and attended UNC-Chapel Hill, majoring in journalism. She’s lived in Durham for eight years. When she’s not at work, you can usually find her with a beer in hand at Fullsteam, Dain’s Place or Bull City Burger or getting takeout from Guasaca.
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