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As a resident of Cottages at Brighleaf in Durham, NC, you’re in an ideal spot to discover everything this dynamic city has to offer. For an unforgettable day of fun, head to nearby Frankie’s to enjoy a game of mini golf or a go-kart race. If you want to take things a little slower, opt for a scenic stroll around William B. Umstead State Park. With easy access to downtown Durham, exciting attractions like The Carolina Theatre and the Museum of Life and Science are just minutes from home. Be close to it all at Cottages at Brightleaf.

Look forward to easy living when you lease a brand-new home from Cottages at Brightleaf. Breeze through your morning commute by taking advantage of nearby highways like I-40, 540, U.S 70 and I-885. If you need an extra boost to get you going, you can grab your go-to drink from Starbucks or Caribou Coffee. After work, stop by Publix Super Market to pick up groceries for the week or treat yourself to a plate of delicious Mexican food at La Cocina. When the weekend rolls around, reward yourself with a cold beer from Carolina Ale House or a decadent dessert from Two Roosters Ice Cream. No matter what’s on your agenda, you’re just where you want to be at Cottages at Brightleaf. Call today to schedule your tour.

Nearby Parks and Recreation: 

• Bethesda Park

• The Crossing Golf Club

• Falls Lake State Recreation Area

• William B. Umstead State Park

• East Durham Park

• Twin Lakes Park

• Umstead Park

•Jordan Lake

• Falls Lake

• Duke Forest

Shopping:

• The Village Shopping Center

• Brier Creek Commons

• Food Lion

• Publix Supermarket

• Lowes Foods

• Target

Dining: 

• La Cocina Mexican Restaurant #9

• The Goat Brier Creek

• Olive Garden Italian Restaurant

• Trali Irish Pub & Restaurant

• Carolina Ale House

• Home Plate Restaurant

Major Attractions:

• Frankie’s of Raleigh

• Downtown Durham

• PNC Arena

• Carter Finley

• Dean Dome

• Downtown  Raleigh

• Frankie’s of Raleigh

• Museum of Durham History

•  NC Museum of Natural History/Sciences

•  Dean Dome

•  DTR

•  NC Museum

• Museum of Durham History

•  DPAC

•  Durham Bulls Athletic Park

• Regal Brier Creek

• The Carolina Theatre

• ZincHouse Winery & Brewery

• Nasher Museum of Art

Schools:

• Spring Valley Elementary School

• John W Neal Middle School

• Southern High School

• North Carolina State University

• Duke University

• UNC

• Wake Tech

• Durham Tech

Local Area Employers Employers:

• IBM

• SAS

• Apple

• Google

• Lenovo

• Met Life

• Credit Suisse

• UNC Health

• Duke Health

• WakeMed Brier Creek Healthplex

• RDU 

• Wolfspeed

Transportation:

• Interstate 85

• Interstate 885

• Interstate 40

• Interstate 540

• U.S Route 70

Points of Interest:

• NC Capitol Building

• Downtown Durham

• Downtown Raleigh

• RTP

• Downtown Chapel Hill

• Duke Gardens

• RDU

• Durham Museum of Life and Science

• American Tobacco Campus

• Fullsteam