Dogwood Retreat - A Guide for your Stay
Groceries
Whole Foods Market
621 Broad StWhole Foods is near Duke East Campus (621 Broad Street).
Food Lion (2000 Chapel Hill Rd.) is an easy walk away in the Lakewood Shopping Center (Mr. Parker will hook you up in the fresh produce section!).
2000 Chapel Hill Rd
2000 Chapel Hill RoadFood Lion (2000 Chapel Hill Rd.) is an easy walk away in the Lakewood Shopping Center (Mr. Parker will hook you up in the fresh produce section!).
Food scene
Cocoa Cinnamon café (2013 Chapel Hill Rd.) is three blocks away and makes wicked delicious morning and afternoon pick-me-up beverages. Also, ask for a churro; they’re made fresh and you’ll wake in a cold-sweat at midnight craving one.
36 locals recommend
Cocoa Cinnamon Lakewood
2013 Chapel Hill RdCocoa Cinnamon café (2013 Chapel Hill Rd.) is three blocks away and makes wicked delicious morning and afternoon pick-me-up beverages. Also, ask for a churro; they’re made fresh and you’ll wake in a cold-sweat at midnight craving one.
Honeysuckle at Lakewood (1920 Chapel Hill Rd.) is a friendly bistro, with great outdoor vibes on a warm day, and boasts fun mead-infused cocktails (try the Bees Knees!).
6 locals recommend
The Honeysuckle at Lakewood
1920 Chapel Hill RoadHoneysuckle at Lakewood (1920 Chapel Hill Rd.) is a friendly bistro, with great outdoor vibes on a warm day, and boasts fun mead-infused cocktails (try the Bees Knees!).
Owner Ari is a community-minded activist and his breads are wicked delicious. His chocolate babka is to die for.
16 locals recommend
Ninth Street Bakery
136 E Chapel Hill StOwner Ari is a community-minded activist and his breads are wicked delicious. His chocolate babka is to die for.
Viceroy
335 W Main StSweet vibe for delicious Indian fare.
It's hard to choose a favorite ice-cream, but you can't lose with the salted caramel.
75 locals recommend
The Parlour
117 Market StIt's hard to choose a favorite ice-cream, but you can't lose with the salted caramel.
Mothers & Sons Trattoria
107 W Chapel Hill StThoughtful fare with a small cozy vibe.
Take-out or dine-in. The mouth-watering flavors just don't quit.
6 locals recommend
Lime & Lemon Indian Grill & Bar
811 9th StTake-out or dine-in. The mouth-watering flavors just don't quit.
Vin Rouge
2010 Hillsborough RdThe brunch and dinner fare are scrumptious for a special occasion.
Kingfisher (321 E. Chapel Hill St.) is a squirreled-away watering hole downtown with Tuesday night jazz most weeks.
19 locals recommend
Kingfisher
321 E Chapel Hill StKingfisher (321 E. Chapel Hill St.) is a squirreled-away watering hole downtown with Tuesday night jazz most weeks.
Exercise Options
YMCA-Lakewood gym (2119 Chapel Hill Rd., Lower) is just around the corner with reciprocal membership entry options.
Lakewood YMCA
2119 Chapel Hill RdYMCA-Lakewood gym (2119 Chapel Hill Rd., Lower) is just around the corner with reciprocal membership entry options.
Lyon Park
Great outdoor park within walking distance for some hoops.
Forest Hills Park has tennis courts, playground, picnic area, frisbee golf.
6 locals recommend
Forest Hills Park
1639 University DrForest Hills Park has tennis courts, playground, picnic area, frisbee golf.
Easy access rail-to-trail conversion for bike/walk/run scene. Head either south to Southpoint Mall or north into town. Punch in these coordinates for nearest entrance: 35.979283, -78.909084
106 locals recommend
American Tobacco Trail
7616 Fayetteville RdEasy access rail-to-trail conversion for bike/walk/run scene. Head either south to Southpoint Mall or north into town. Punch in these coordinates for nearest entrance: 35.979283, -78.909084
Sightseeing
Don’t forget to luxuriate in Duke Gardens (420 Anderson St.), spectacular in any season. Paths and lawn areas a-plenty.
378 locals recommend
Sarah P. Duke Gardens
420 Anderson StDon’t forget to luxuriate in Duke Gardens (420 Anderson St.), spectacular in any season. Paths and lawn areas a-plenty.
Durham Performing Arts Center (123 Vivian St.) is a hub for great live entertainment.
244 locals recommend
DPAC - Durham Performing Arts Center
123 Vivian StreetDurham Performing Arts Center (123 Vivian St.) is a hub for great live entertainment.
Take in a baseball game at the Bulls Stadium (409 Blackwell Street)!
220 locals recommend
Durham Bulls Athletic Park
409 Blackwell StTake in a baseball game at the Bulls Stadium (409 Blackwell Street)!