Kid-friendly places in Durham

A science museum with a butterfly house, a dinosaur trail, a train ride and live animals, inside and out.

A fenced, accessible playground for ages 2 to 12 with ramps, a Braille clock and alphabet, rubber surfacing and swings.

A playground for ages 2 to 12 with regular and toddler bucket swings, picnic tables and a shelter.

A playground for ages 5 to 12 with regular and toddler bucket swings, picnic tables, a shelter and trails.

Indoor bounce houses, inflatable slides and games, made for kids from 1 to 9.

Guided tours to see the lemurs up close and ask the educators questions, with general tours open to all ages.

Multi-level indoor play with zones for big kids, kids and the very small, giant pin screens and a light-up LED dance floor.

An inclusive playground with a sensory garden alongside, and a picnic shelter.

A farm with animals and a playground, family music days, and pumpkins and trick-or-treating in the fall.

A neighborhood coffee shop and roastery with a side room of toys, a play mat and books for kids.

Pizza and calzones, with a play area for kids and a kids' meal.

An early-childhood STEM play space for 6 months to 5 years, full of open-ended materials and interactive equipment.

A roller rink with an arcade and a cafe, and a kids' birthday party favorite.