I was working remote in the Raleigh area last month and my son recommended the Boxyard as a fun…read moreplace to hang out (with strong wi-fi). He wasn't wrong! This container-ship style little community spot is a gem for sitting in their big, shaded outdoor area (yes with free wi-fi) and grabbing a coffee, snack, lunch or (if you stay long enough) even a beer or cocktail! The day I visited was a warm one, and I appreciated not only the shade but the GINORMOUS overhead ceiling fan. I got there in the morning and it was incredibly quiet, with just a little coffee shop open (yay for an iced coffee and delish pumpkin muffin); I did a bunch of work, including two video meetings, and there was barely anyone around. By noon, it did start to get busier as the restaurants opened up. I didn't end up grabbing lunch, but some some delish eats walking by! Eventually it got pretty warm, even with the fan, so I moved to another (indoor) location for the rest of the afternoon. I'll definitely return here on my next trip to RDU!

First time visiting this place - specifically the Makery at Boxyard. The Makery is the extension of…read moreKidzu that closed due to flooding in 2025 and we missed going there. I made an appointment and had to wait for a few minutes for them to open but once we were in - Emma gave us the low down of the place. Crafts galore! Pretty much you pick any project and pay $20.00 pp for a 2 hour window. We had a lot of fun making crafts - using the 3d printer and I carved a pattern on a piece of wood. I recommend taking your kids or friends here and then grabbing a bite as there's lot of businesses here and it's popular.

Very interesting for all ages. Great use of the natural landscape for animal enclosures and…read morehabitats. My personal favorite was the butterfly house. Especially loved the pollinator garden outside the insect building. Climbing feature was well loved by the little in our group. The digging for artifacts and fossils was appreciated by the teen in our group. Red wolf exhibit was awesome once we spotted the mom dad and baby on video. Also appreciated the sensory room.

First time coming here, and I would give 5 stars if not for the exorbitant pricing. Adults costing…read moremore than kids at that, for a kids museum has always rubbed me wrong. But this place is quite expansive with several areas including wildlife, butterfly and insect garden, a train tour that takes 2 laps around (might as well get it for the $6 a ticket), and several outdoor play areas including a tree house and mist/water areas. Place was crowded, but there were still plenty of spaces available at 10:30 in the garage. If I lived closer, I might consider a membership to save costs, but I live too far currently to justify that. The cafe food was mid, and again too expensive. The pricing for me knocks a star off, but if you've never been and are prepared to spend a couple hundred bucks for the day on a family of 4, you'll probably enjoy!

I am so grateful for this place! Everyone is so helpful and personable. They make you feel so…read morewelcomed and cared for. It's great that they genuinely care....something they don't have to do.

I went here to volunteer with my fraternity, I love this place! They do such a good thing for the…read morefamilies there. They will be getting my volunteer hours and for anyone looking for a charity to support, this is the one!

This is a very, very, very cool store. I can understand why I've heard so many awesome things about…read moreit. It's actually rather large inside and not exactly what I was expecting. There's so many different sections and they're all arranged very neatly. Creativity just oozes out of this building pores. I didn't buy anything at this time because I was slightly overwhelmed. But now I know where to go when the creative bug bites! There are sections for fabric, for art supplies, for any craft imaginable. I would definitely check this place out if you are sick of Michaels.

Love this place so much. It really is a great resource if you're a local artist! They have…read moreeverything from buttons, to leather, to scrapbooking supplies. It's a marvel to see it all in person. The staff are always nice and super helpful and the prices are reasonable too. There's also always some cool local art to check out too.

Thank you for everything you do for the community! I've had a wonderful experience fostering and…read moreadopting through APS. The animals are sweet, healthy, and simply need a little TLC. I highly recommend visiting - it's free and a great way to meet adorable pets looking for loving homes.

Oh, all these sweet babies need homes!…read more I dropped by today to donate some needed towels and several boxes of cute gingerbread dog biscuits I found at Aldi. The young lady at the counter said to put them under the Christmas tree where I saw about a dozen different types of animal donations. Unfortunately my spouse is highly allergic to animals, but I love dogs so I just donate what I can from time to time. I asked if I could take a look at the dogs even tho we can't adopt. Not only was I told yes, but if I wanted cuddle time with any just let her know. Be still my heart! So I went back to the kennel area and the first dog greeted me with non stop barking. Well, that's a fine howdy do! Turns out all the kennels were full and this first dog was the only one making a racket. The rest were so eager and friendly with tails waging wildly and eyes that begged to be taken home. They really tugged at my heart strings and by the time I reached the last kennel my eyes were welling up. I knew cuddle time with any one of them would make me have a major eye leak so said my good byes to them and said their new homes and owners would be there soon. As I opened the door from the kennel area a young couple was making their way to it. I gave them a heads up on the loud one in the first kennel, but said the rest would be happy to see them. Fingers crossed they didn't go home without one of these sweet pups!

My job officially closed their RTP office last summer, and while I love working from home full…read moretime, I do love having the option to meet up with coworkers in person as well! The coworking space at The Frontier is so perfect. You need a membership, but it is free to sign up online. There are so many seating options and small conference rooms to utilize there. The best part is the space is dog-friendly so I love to bring my dog to work with me! It is a short walk over to Boxyard for lots of delicious, local food options as well. They also offer lots of different events and happy hours you can find online or their social media. Highly recommend!

Free coworking? Yes, please! Frontier RTP is the only free coworking space in the Triangle! This is…read morea great place to stop in and get some work done. And when you get hungry, you can always walk over to Boxyard and grab some delicious food! They also have free conference rooms, which is a huge plus. They have free beer and wine on Thursdays, it's an event they do called Out of Office and it gets a great crowd! They have other free events, too, like fitness and lunch and learns. It's a great place to spend the day.

A church that welcomes everyone and is very active in the community. Two Sunday worship services,…read moreone traditional and one contemporary. Communion at every service.

My wife and I have been members of All Saints' UMC for 14 years now, following my retirement and…read moresubsequent move from our life-long home state of California. Upon our move to Durham, we were struck with the realization that we had no friends or family in the Triangle area and we didn't know where to begin to get connected with people. Fortunately, one of our neighbors happened to be the pastor who had been tasked to start up a UMC church in Brier Creek. The church was in its 3rd year of existence, and he invited my wife and I to come check it out. He asked me what I was looking for in a church. We had not been regular church goers in the past and certainly were not well versed with scripture. My answer to the pastor was that we were seeking fellowship with people, and were interested in learning more about Christianity and the Bible. Our experience at All Saints' has been wonderful. We have watched the church grow from its start in an elementary school, to a beautiful facility that is warm and welcoming. We have made many fantastic friends and were warmly welcomed into the church and various small groups and teams within the church. To me, the most important benefit we have received has been our improved knowledge of scripture. The adult Bible study classes have been enlightening. It has been so helpful to see how others have similar questions about scripture. The various interpretations that we each bring to the group open our minds to things that we may not otherwise ever consider. I feel that I still have so much to learn and look forward to our Bible study each week. Our worship service consists of beautiful music, thought-provoking sermons, prayer, and weekly Holy Communion. We love the missional activities that All Saints' is involved with. All Saints' stresses the importance of working with the local communities and churches. I strongly recommend giving All Saints' a try for yourselves. It has been like-changing for us.

This is a spectacular experience for the community in the Bill City Durham NC - conveniently…read morelocated not to far off the I 85 downtown exit- adjacent to other routes.I went to see my grandson play ball -it's conveniently situated on a level format - accessible parking close to front door -it has an elevator by the lobby that takes you downstairs to the regulation basketball court & gym - or you can take the stairs. It's really amazing. A couple teams was playing at the same time. It's spacious- very high ceiling allows for a lot of light My understanding there is also a daycare space in the building.This awesome place is dedicated to the Mother of Coach Mike Kryszyzewski's - a beautiful picture of her & Coach K is located on the back wall of the lobby. Even though there are bleachers in the gym- thoughtfully there are chairs placed on the floor if desired or needed. The children looked like they was having fun and the parents and supporters including myself was cheering them on! A very enjoyable experience!!