Durham is a thriving small city that is experiencing an absolute renaissance of it's downtown area, which is just a mile or two from the Forest Hills neighborhood this house is located in. 

 

Here is a list of downtown venues and activities:

 

Durham Bulls ballpark (AAA baseball)

The American Tobacco Campus (restaurants and businesses)

Central Park (an urban park)

Farmer's Market (Saturdays 8 AM - 12 PM)

Durham Performing Arts Center (theater, concerts, etc)

Carolina Theater (movies, live performances)

The American Tobacco Trail (a 22 mile trail that passes right through the neighborhood)

 

Here are some other Durham amenities and activites:

 

Museum of Life & Science (an indoor/outdoor children's museum)

Duke Gardens (located on Duke University's campus, but open to the public)

The Nasher Museum (a fine arts museum on Duke's campus, open to the public)

Jordan Lake (a 14,000 acre lake with 9 recreational areas -- everything from "beaches," hikes and picnic areas to launch areas for all kinds of boats) 

Full Frame Documentary Film Festival (every April)

American Dance Festival (every summer)

Eno River (hiking trails and camping)

Golfing