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Things to See and Do

More than 6 million people visit Durham each year to enjoy a wealth of things to see and do including art places, entertainment & events, golf, history, nature & science places, and sports.

Visual Arts

Art Museums / Art Galleries /
Art Studios
/ Public Art & Sculptures /
Other Places that Display Public Art

Outdoor Murals / Outdoor Plazas

Vintage Art & Antiques

Vintage or Faded Signs / Neon Blade Signs / Reproduction Vintage Signs / Antique Shops & Collectibles

Entertainment & Events

Amusements: flightseeing, carriage rides, chess, darts, frisbee golf...
Cinemas: movie theaters...
Performance Venues: theatres, auditoriums, performance halls...
Performance Groups & Series
Event Calendar: over 4,000 Durham events...
Major Annual Events: signature, core...
Subscribe to e-Calendar: weekly calendar emails...
Nightlife: nightspots, clubs, live music...
Ticket Outlets & Box Offices

 

History

Historic Sites & Displays: state historic sites, interpreted sites where historic events took place...
Historic Places & Landmarks: historic churches, public buildings, mills, places of business...
Historical Collections: libraries, historical document and material collections...
CivilWarDurham.com: The American Civil War through a Durham Lens...

Recreation & Activities

Flightseeing
Hiking / Jogging / Biking Areas
Horseback Riding
Durham City & County Parks
Rentals: bicycle, boat, motorcycle...
Tennis
Waterways & Water Activities
Other Activity Centers: billiards, bowling, fun parks...

 

Nature & Science

Nature Activities: biking, running, hiking, fishing, gamelands, horseback riding, bird watching...
Durham City & County Parks
Greenways and Trails
Science Places: science, research and technology facilities...
Public Gardens

Sports

Golf Courses: public, private...
Golf Centers: driving ranges, pro shops Spectator Sports: baseball, basketball, football, lacrosse, polo, soccer
Other Sports: bowling, tennis

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