Things to See and Do

More than 5.46 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.

Art

Places to View Visual Arts:
art museums
/ art galleries /
art studios
/ public art & sculptures /
other places that display art

Outdoor Murals
Outdoor Plazas
Vintage Sign Art: faded signs / neon blade signs / reproduction vintage signs
Antique Shops & Collectibles

Sports

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

Entertainment & Events

Amusements: flightseeing, carriage rides, chess, darts, frisbee golf...
Cinemas: movie theaters...
Places to See Performances: theatres, auditoriums, performance halls...
Event Calendar: over 2,000 Durham events...
Major Annual Events: signature, core...
Subscribe to e-Calendar: weekly calendar emails...

Peak Occupancy Periods: dates when Durham's lodging properties are busiest
Nightlife: nightspots, clubs, live music...
Ticket Outlets & Box Offices

Nature & Science

Nature Places: gardens, nature facilities...
Nature Activities: biking, running, hiking, fishing, gamelands, horseback riding, bird watching...
Major Parks: maps, amenities...
Greenways and Trails
Science Places: science, research and technology facilities...
Waterways: lakes, rivers...

History

Historical Collections: libraries, historical document and material collections...
Historic Places & Displays: state historic sites, sites where historic events took place...
Historic Landmarks: historic churches, public buildings, mills, places of business...

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