Eno River State Park 6101 Cole Mill Road, Durham, NC 27705, 919-683-1709, Experience the thrill of the rafting or canoeing down the scenic Eno River at this state park that covers over 2,600 natural acres and also offers recreational activities such as fishing, hiking, camping, and picnicking. Regularly scheduled educational and interpretive programs are available. more... 

Lake Miche Recreation Area 101 City Hall Plaza, Durham, NC 27701, 919-560-4358, Some of the best largemouth bass fishing in the Piedmont can be found at this scenic lake and recreation area that also features primitive camping areas with campsites including grills and picnic tables. A boat launch is on site and boat rentals are available. The recreation area is open from March to November. 

Rollingview State Recreation Area 13304 Creedmoor Road, Durham, NC 27587, Located at Wake Forest, 919-676-1027, Situated at the tip of a peninsula that extends into the scenic Falls Lake, this recreation area includes a family campground, swimming beach with a bathhouse, four boat rams, interpretive programs, playgrounds, fishing access, hiking trails, and picnic shelters. 

AMF Bowling Center 4508 Durham-Chapel Hill Boulevard, Durham, NC 27707, 919-489-9154, This large bowling center provides 32 lanes of family fun and features automatic scoring, a snack bar, and an arcade. 

Falls Village Golf Course 115 Falls Village Lane, Durham, NC 27702, 919-596-4653, Semiprivate 18 holes, par 72 championship golf course that was designed by William Daniels and includes a driving range and a practice area. Cart rental are available.

Hillandale Golf Club 1600 Hillandale Road, Durham, NC 27702, 919-286-4211, Established in 1911, this 18 hole, par 71 George Cobb designed golf course is one of the top 100 golf shops in the nation and includes a driving range and an award-winning pro shop. 

Vertical Edge, The 2422-D NC Highway 70 East, Durham, NC 27702, 919-596-6910, The only full service climbing center in the Triangle, this full service climbing center offers 8,500 square feet of climbing surfaces including 20 leadable routs, a 500 square foot bouldering cave, 24 foot vertical and overhanging walls, and a 400 square foot leadable cave.