Things to do in Durham, NC
Durham is for doers.
When you come to Durham, our distinctive culture will meet you at every turn. Our laid-back but ready-for-what’s-next vibe and wealth of delights make it easy to find activities and things to do while you're here.
The Bull City's strong community of locally-grown and internationally acclaimed artistic performers, creators, athletes and restauranteurs — showcased at over 5,000 events every year – are eager to show you how we do it in Durham. We’re a well-worn, iron-clad incubator of the unexpected, and we're open enough to allow you to leave your mark while you’re here — just be prepared for the city to leave its mark on you. Don't worry if you can't experience it all...you won't. But we know you'll be back.
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