Things to do in Durham

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Sarah P. Duke Gardens

^#1 of 20 attractions in Durham

63 reviews

Attraction type Gardens

Distance 3.2 km from city centre

"On of the best gardens I have experienced!" 9 Feb 2012
"Wonderful Gardens" 7 Feb 2012
"Beautiful- even in winter!" 6 Feb 2012

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Durham Performing Arts Center

^#2 of 20 attractions in Durham

43 reviews

This venue opened in 2009.

Attraction type Theatres

Distance 0.7 km from city centre

"Nice theatre, but seats are very close together" 5 Feb 2012
"Date Night!" 5 Feb 2012
""Campaign for Change" a local production" 5 Feb 2012

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Durham Bulls Athletic Park

^#3 of 20 attractions in Durham

31 reviews

Attraction type Arenas/ Stadiums/ Fields

Distance 0.9 km from city centre

"Family ball park" 9 Feb 2012
"Check out the Durham Bulls!" 8 Feb 2012
"A great value and lots of baseball memorabilia" 1 Feb 2012

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Museum of Life + Science

^#4 of 20 attractions in Durham

40 reviews

Attraction type Museums; Science Museums

Distance 3.8 km from city centre

"Awesome way to spend the day!" 7 Feb 2012
"Great place to spend the day out with the kids!" 5 Feb 2012
"Our sons loved this place growing up and so did..." 4 Feb 2012

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Duke Chapel

^#5 of 20 attractions in Durham

21 reviews

Attraction type Religious Sites

Distance 3.6 km from city centre

"Spectacular!" 9 Feb 2012
"Beautiful chapel" 28 Jan 2012
"Awe inspriring" 26 Jan 2012

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Duke University

^#6 of 20 attractions in Durham

16 reviews

Attraction type Educational Sites

Distance 2.7 km from city centre

"Incredible University for research and..." 9 Feb 2012
"Take a stroll and enjoy that university vibe!" 7 Feb 2012
"A Beautiful Campus" 19 Jan 2012

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Eno River State Park

^#7 of 20 attractions in Durham

12 reviews

The Eno River State Park is a beautiful treasure for Durham and the State of North Carolina. With a variety of hikes and trails to select from and a small but informative... more »

Attraction type State Parks

Distance 11.0 km from city centre

"Disappointing" 9 Feb 2012
"Great place to spend the day outside near the city" 15 Jan 2012
"Outdoors in my backyard" 7 Jan 2012

Carolina Theater

^#8 of 20 attractions in Durham

5 reviews

Attraction type Theatres

"An intimate setting with historical décor" 25 Jan 2012
"it's back to the 1930's" 3 Jan 2012
"Great Venue" 17 Dec 2011

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Bennett Place Historic Site

^#9 of 20 attractions in Durham

9 reviews

The 145th Anniversary Surrender Commemoration at Bennett Place in April 17-18, 2010 should be grand! more »

Attraction type Historic Sites

Distance 8.0 km from city centre

"The TRUE end of the Civil War occurred here" 10 Jan 2012
"A wonderful step back in time." 1 Jan 2012
"Who knew?" 29 Dec 2011

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Duke Homestead

^#10 of 20 attractions in Durham

12 reviews

Owner description: At Duke Homestead, visitors can tour the early home, factories, and farm where Washington Duke first grew and processed tobacco. Duke's sons later...... more » Owner description: At Duke Homestead, visitors can tour the early home, factories, and farm where Washington Duke first grew and processed tobacco. Duke's sons later founded The American Tobacco Company, the largest tobacco company in the world. The Dukes became one of the wealthiest families in the country at the turn of the 20th century and now lend their name to Duke University, Duke Energy, and the Duke Endowment.Duke Homestead offers an orientation film twice an hour, an extensive tobacco museum, and guided tours of the surviving historical structures on the grounds. Among these structures are early Bright Leaf tobacco barns, Washington Duke's first and third factories, and his 1852 homestead.The museum contains exhibits regarding tobacco farming, manufacturing, and marketing. Annual events include an Herb, Garden, and Craft Festival in June; Pork, Pickles and Peanuts: Tastes of North Carolina festival in July; a summer children's festival in August; the Tobacco Harvest Festival and Mock Tobacco Auction in September; and Christmas by Candlelight programs in December.

Attraction type Historic Sites

Distance 5.1 km from city centre

"Now I know more about the Duke's" 22 Jan 2012
"tobacco road" 20 Jan 2012
"the most iinteresting place" 11 Jan 2012

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Magic Wings Butterfly House & Bayer CropScience Insectarium

^#11 of 20 attractions in Durham

3 reviews

The largest butterfly house east of the Mississippi.

Attraction type Speciality Museums

Distance 3.7 km from city centre

"So much fun" 30 Nov 2011
"Enchanting Experience" 28 Nov 2011
"Surprisingly Good Time! There's a LOT more than..." 4 Nov 2010

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Nasher Museum of Art at Duke University

^#12 of 20 attractions in Durham

9 reviews

Attraction type Art Museums

Distance 2.9 km from city centre

"New art collections" 9 Feb 2012
"Close and convenient" 7 Jan 2012
"Pretty good overall, better than that for a local..." 3 Jan 2012

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Duke University Golf Club

^#13 of 20 attractions in Durham

3 reviews

Owner description: Designed by Robert Trent Jones, this eighteen-hole, par 72 championship golf course features directional bunkering, visible hazards and accessible...... more » Owner description: Designed by Robert Trent Jones, this eighteen-hole, par 72 championship golf course features directional bunkering, visible hazards and accessible target greens.

Attraction type Golf Courses

Distance 5.0 km from city centre

"Wonderful Place" 1 Feb 2012
"Wonderful Golf Course" 19 Aug 2011
"Duke Golf trying to fix their fairways (May 4th..." 4 May 2010

Lakeshore Golf

^#14 of 20 attractions in Durham

1 review

Attraction type Golf Courses

"Fun, Casual Golf Course" 30 Nov 2011

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The Crossings Golf Course

^#15 of 20 attractions in Durham

1 review

Stretching 6,690 yards with par 72, this 18-hole championship golf course was designed by Ron Garl and has a public/semi-private guest policy.

Attraction type Golf Courses

Distance 7.4 km from city centre

"Best in the Triangle" 19 Nov 2007

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Falls Village Golf Course

^#16 of 20 attractions in Durham

8 reviews

Semi-private, 18-hole golf course features a traditional design with tree-lined holes.

Attraction type Golf Courses

Distance 11.0 km from city centre

"I thought the course was in great shape and..." 25 Sep 2011
"Nice course with some exceptions." 1 Aug 2011
"they can NEVER get my Money again! Waste - go to..." 17 Mar 2011

Duke Lemur Center

Attraction type Nature/ Wildlife Areas

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Durham Civic Center Complex

Attraction type Convention Centres

Distance 0.5 km from city centre

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West Point on the Eno

Located along the Eno River, the park features a reconstructed 1778 working grist mill with cornmeal for sale, the historic McCown-Mangum House dating to the mid-1800s, the Hugh... more »

Attraction type Parks

Distance 8.1 km from city centre

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Old Chatham

Attraction type Golf Courses

Distance 16.8 km from city centre