Location: Durham
Top Things to do in Durham
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Durham is a city in the U.S. state of North Carolina. It is the county seat of Durham County. The U.S. Census Bureau estimated the city's population to be 251,893 as of July 1, 2014, making it the 4th-most populous city in North Carolina, and the 78th-most populous city in the United States. Durham is the core of the four-county Durham-Chapel Hill Metropolitan Area, which has a population of 542,710 as of U.S. Census 2014 Population Estimates. The US Office of Management and Budget also includes Durham as a part of the Raleigh-Durham-Chapel Hill Combined Statistical Area, which has a population of 2,037,430 as of U.S. Census 2014 Population Estimates.
Restaurants in Durham
1. Duke University
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 646 reviews
Reviewed By sherrycat - Burnsville, United States
Our first time to Duke University and the stadium for a football game. People were friendly and told us about a few things to see. We enjoyed the basketball Hall of Fame museum. Pretty place and nice signs placed on our way out of the game to help us find our parking area, in the dark
2. Sarah P. Duke Gardens
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 2,156 reviews
Reviewed By loguev - Durham, United States
Duke Gardens is a must see for all who visit or live in the Triangle. Allow hours to fully enjoy these extensive gardens with their varied areas that include terraced flower beds, a Koi Pond, a lake with a bridge, paths, ducks, and herons. You can enjoy a special Asian designed area and even exotic chickens. This is a place for all ages.
3. Duke University Chapel
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 1,001 reviews
Located on Duke University's West Campus, Duke Chapel is as magnificent in structure as it is rich in ministry. Construction of the Chapel was begun in October of 1930 and completed two years later. During that time students continually congregated at the stonemasons' huts to watch the Chapel take shape. It was first used for Commencement in 1932 and was formally dedicated on June 2, 1935.Duke Chapel continues to be a Christian church of uniquely interdenominational character and purpose. Through its tradition of inspiring worship and music, and a calling to walk with people of all faiths and circumstances, Duke Chapel acts a beacon of grace on campus and in the community. All are welcome to take part in worship, learning, dialogue, and service.
Reviewed By OnAir820535 - Elgin, United States
Awe-inspiring. Gothic style, a 210’ bell tower, ceilings at 73’, 3 pipe organs, 77 stained glass windows with the largest at 38’. This is no mere chapel. Admission is free and Sunday 11am services are open to all — a great way to hear the 6,900 pipes in the largest organ. Designed by Julian Abele, a noted African-American architect, the chapel was dedicated in 1935.
4. DPAC - Durham Performing Arts Center
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 1,363 reviews
Since its opening in 2008, DPAC has become the center for live entertainment in North Carolina. Recognized for its contemporary design, DPAC features 2,700 seats, intimate sight lines and state-of-the art sound and video. Listed eight times in the top 10 in Pollstar magazine’s annual worldwide theater attendance rankings, DPAC is currently the #2 ranked theater in the U.S. With a mission of presenting one-of a-kind live entertainment events, DPAC truly has “something for everyone”, hosting over 200 performances a year including spectacular touring Broadway productions, high-profile concert and comedy events, family shows and the heralded American Dance Festival. Owned by the City of Durham and operated under the direction of Nederlander and Professional Facilities Management (PFM), DPAC has been listed for nine consecutive years as the #1 performing arts organization in the region by the Triangle Business Journal.
Reviewed By hearthrob13
I have attended 3 maybe 4 events here and been very pleased each time. Qualty performance, great staff, beautiful venue..go when you can you"ll love it.
5. Cameron Indoor Stadium
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 301 reviews
Reviewed By StephenCr0ss - Dublin, Ireland
This place is legendary and well worth a visit if you are going to see Duke University. The whole experience is great.
6. Museum of Life + Science
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 903 reviews
Located just blocks from downtown Durham, the Museum of Life and Science is one of North Carolina’s top family destinations. Situated on 84-acres, our interactive science park includes a two-story science center, one of the largest butterfly conservatories on the East Coast, and beautifully landscaped outdoor exhibits which are safe havens for rescued black bears, lemurs, and endangered red wolves. Other popular attractions include over 60 species of live animals, Dinosaur Trail, Ellerbe Creek Railway, Into the Mist, Hideaway Woods, and Earth Moves. The Museum of Life and Science is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization.
Reviewed By amyaR2514XT - Herndon, United States
Took my 2 kids on a vague recommendation from a friend. We were going to check out Raleigh and she suggested we do this museum in Durham instead. My kids, 9-year old boy and 12-year old girl, had a wonderful time. At first I thought it was only the inside part but the outside attractions are FANTASTIC! Inside: many hands on science experiments and space exhibits like a moon lander. Outside: train ride, fossil dig, dinosaurs, bears, wolves, lemurs, farm animals, RC sail boats, mist play area, amazing climbing tree houses, butterfly exhibit, etc. We stayed until the last possible minute!
7. Eno River State Park
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 256 reviews
Reviewed By TarHeel071 - Chapel Hill, United States
A great trail just under 5 miles. Explore the log cabin on the way up the mountain, stop and explore where the grist mill house once stood, and enjoy the river scenery--the swinging bridge is a welcome treat.
8. Durham Bulls Athletic Park
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 953 reviews
Reviewed By 769kacem
Fun place to watch an exciting baseball game and eat great food! Seating is nice and tickets are not a terrible price either!
9. Duke Lemur Center
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 359 reviews
Reviewed By BlueDevilOKC - Oklahoma City, United States
The Lemurs Live tour provides a great overview of the lemurs in residence, the local research efforts, and the Center’s conservation efforts in Madagascar. The tour guide was friendly and provided great information on all the lemurs. We had the opportunity to see a few lemurs indoors, including some lively and loud members of the group. Overall, this is a great experience. Your tour ticket dollars (and gift shop purchases) go to support the Center’s research and conservation efforts. So, going is like tithing. :)
10. American Tobacco Historic District
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 348 reviews
Reviewed By maprior15 - Cambridge, United States
First time visiting Durham included a walk through this space. So interesting to see the blend of historic space and NC history blended with modern businesses. We just walked through but there's a theater and some other things to do in the space.
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