you don't mean that slobbs
Go to North Hills for higher end shopping/dining.
Lots of great restaurants. If you are staying near RDU, then go to Chop House for finer dining. Ruckus is good. (Cary address) for watching sports and unique? Dining.
If you end up not liking it, then there is a BWW right next to if.
TriBeCa is also good.
There are some really great restaurants in Durham.
Where are you staying?
Soccer fan? Check to see if State, Carolina, or the Railhawks are in town. Baseball? Then see if there are in games on the docket at the USA ball fields.
Gonna win 'em all!