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Things to see in Durham (United States): 9 places and when to go
Durham is a town in United States, and this site lists 9 places in and around it, mainly Nature (3), History (3), Food and drink (3). The best known are Richmond National Battlefield Park, Chester Presbyterian Church and Presquile National Wildlife Refuge. The best time to come is March to October; also possible: November to February. In June there are 14 h 34 of daylight, and in December, 9 h 26. Here is what there is, when to go, how to get there and what else is nearby.
In a nutshell
- Where
- United States · 37.4164, -77.3026
- Places
- 9 places on this site, in the town and around it.
- What people come for
- Nature (3) · History (3) · Food and drink (3) · Wildlife (2) · Temples (1) · Museums and art (1)
- Best time
- March to October.
- Also possible
- November to February.
- Nearest airport
- EWR Newark, 454 km as the crow flies
What to see in Durham
The places in and around Durham, best known first, each with its own page: what it is, when to go and what is next to it. Distances are from the centre, as the crow flies.
- Richmond National Battlefield Park769 acres in Virginia (USA) maintained by the National Park Service10 km
- Chester Presbyterian ChurchChurch building in Virginia, United States of America13 km
- Presquile National Wildlife RefugeUnited States National Wildlife Refuge in Virginia7.1 km
- Fort HarrisonConfederate fort built to defend Richmond, Virginia during the American Civil War6.3 km
- KittiewanHistory · Museums and art26 km
- Jolene Family WineryWinery15 km
- Lion's BrewWinery14 km
- North Bend PlantationHistory25 km
- Upper Shirley VineyardsWinery8.8 km
When to go to Durham
The best time to visit Durham is March to October; also possible: November to February. This comes from its own places: a month counts as the town's best time when it is the best time for half of what there is to see.
- JanPossible9:41
- FebPossible10:37
- MarBest time11:43
- AprBest time12:58
- MayBest time14:01
- JunBest time14:34
- JulBest time14:20
- AugBest time13:26
- SepBest time12:14
- OctBest time11:01
- NovPossible9:57
- DecPossible9:26
Best timePossibleBetter notHours of daylight
In June there are 14 h 34 of daylight, and in December, 9 h 26. In April, 9 of the 9 places are at their best.
When to go to United States in general, with its festivals and peak seasons, is in its country guide.
Getting to Durham
The nearest main airport is Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR, Newark), 454 km as the crow flies. How to get around United States (train, car, bus) is in its country guide, and what to sort out before you leave is in its checklist.
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Other towns nearby
- Richmond, Virginia38 places20 km
- Powhatan6 places62 km
- Hayes5 places70 km
- Wilmington18 places86 km
- Hampton, Virginia17 places95 km
- King George8 places96 km
And all of United States, in its country guide.
Frequently asked questions
What is there to see in Durham?
The best known: Richmond National Battlefield Park, Chester Presbyterian Church, Presquile National Wildlife Refuge, Fort Harrison, Kittiewan. In all, 9 places in the town and around it, all on your trip map from day one.
When is the best time to visit Durham?
March to October; also possible: November to February. In June there are 14 h 34 of daylight, and in December, 9 h 26.
How do you get to Durham?
The nearest main airport is Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR), 454 km away. From there, directions opens the route on the map.
How do I add it to my trip?
Create a trip with Durham as the destination and these 9 places are on your map, each with its category. The ones you like go into a day's plan with one tap, and Kokai reminds you when you pass nearby.
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