Durham and Durham County

Known as the City of Medicine, Durham's dominant influence is Duke University and the many amenities it provides. Like one of the best healthcare systems in the country, miles and miles of hiking trails in Duke Forest, and the American Dance Festival. But, the resources don't stop there. Here are some links to get you started exploring all that Durham has to offer.

Visitor Information

• Durham NC CVB
• Durham NC Local City Guide

Government

• Durham NC City Government
• Durham NC County Government

Neighborhoods

• Durham Neighborhood Plan
• Duke University - Durham Neighborhood Partnership

Public Schools

• Durham Public Schools
• NC School of Science and Math

Higher Ed

• Duke University
• NC Central University
• Durham Technical Community College

Health care

• Duke University Medical School
• Duke University Healthcare
• Veterans Administration Hospital

Chamber of Commerce

• Durham Chamber of Commerce

Parks, gardens, lakes, trails, etc.

• Duke Gardens
• Duke Forest
• Eno River
• West Point on the Eno
• Durham City Parks
• Durham City Trails
• Triangle Trails
• NC bicycle maps
• Falls Lake
• Lake Michie and Little River Lake

Other recreation, etc.

• Durham Bulls
• Historic places
• Bennett Place
• Historic Stagville
• Hayti Heritage Center
• Duke Homestead
• Museum of Life and Science (including the Butterfly House)
• Duke Primate Center
• Duke Chapel

Events

• World Beer Festival
• Bull Durham Blues Festival
• Festival on the Eno
• Centerfest
• NC Gay and Lesbian Film Festival
• Duke Childrens Classic
• Duke University - American Dance Festival
• Full Frame Documentary Film Festival

Arts

• Royall Center for the Arts
• Man Bites Dog Theater
• Arts at Duke University
• NCCU Art Museum

Shopping

• Brightleaf
• Northgate
• Southpointe

Demographics

• Durham NC QuickFacts

Other information

• Durham NC Orientation