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Things to see in Durham, North Carolina (United States): 27 places and when to go
Durham, North Carolina is a city in United States with around 309,000 inhabitants, and this site lists 27 places in and around it, mainly Food and drink (13), History (5), Museums and art (4). The best known are Norfolk Southern–Gregson Street Overpass, Duke Lemur Center and Duke Chapel. The best time to come is March to October; also possible: November to February. In June there are 14 h 26 of daylight, and in December, 9 h 34. Here is what there is, when to go, how to get there and what else is nearby.
In a nutshell
- Where
- United States · 36, -78.92
- Population
- About 309,000
- Places
- 27 places on this site, in the town and around it.
- What people come for
- Food and drink (13) · History (5) · Museums and art (4) · Architecture (2) · Wildlife (2) · Nature (2)
- Best time
- March to October.
- Also possible
- November to February.
- Nearest airport
- EWR Newark, 667 km as the crow flies
What to see in Durham, North Carolina
The places in and around Durham, North Carolina, 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.
- Norfolk Southern–Gregson Street OverpassLow-clearance bridge in Durham, North Carolina895 m
- Duke Lemur CenterSanctuary for prosimian primates3.9 km
- Duke ChapelChurch building in North Carolina, United States of America1.8 km
- Ackland Art MuseumMuseum in Chapel Hill, North Carolina16 km
- Occoneechee SpeedwayAmerican auto racing venue17 km
- Nasher Museum of ArtMuseum in Durham, North Carolina819 m
- Morehead Planetarium and Science CenterMuseum15 km
- Old WellLandmark of the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill15 km
- Castle Mont RougeCastle in Rougemont, NC27 km
- Order of GimghoulCollegiate secret societies in North America14 km
- Morehead-Patterson Bell TowerCampanile in North Carolina, United States15 km
- Museum of Life and ScienceScience museum, children's museum, and zoo in Durham, North Carolina4.0 km
- Duke Homestead and Tobacco FactoryNature · History3.9 km
- Atomic Clock Brewing CompanyBrewery1.5 km
- Beer Study / Starpoint BreweryBrewery2.9 km
- Bull City CiderworksBrewery2.1 km
- Crank Arm BrewingBrewery1.4 km
- Durty Bull BreweryBrewery2.0 km
- Graybeard DistilleryDistillery6.9 km
- Hi-Wire Brewing DurhamBrewery2.9 km
- Ment Beverage Co.Brewery1.6 km
- Mountains-to-Sea TrailTrail in North Carolina11 km
- Ponysaurus BrewingBrewery2.5 km
- The Glass Jug Beer LabBrewery12 km
And the other 3, by what you come to do:
When to go to Durham, North Carolina
The best time to visit Durham, North Carolina 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.
- JanPossible9:49
- FebPossible10:41
- MarBest time11:44
- AprBest time12:55
- MayBest time13:54
- JunBest time14:26
- JulBest time14:13
- AugBest time13:22
- SepBest time12:13
- OctBest time11:04
- NovPossible10:03
- DecPossible9:34
Best timePossibleBetter notHours of daylight
In June there are 14 h 26 of daylight, and in December, 9 h 34. In April, 27 of the 27 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, North Carolina
The nearest main airport is Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR, Newark), 667 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
- Mebane6 places31 km
- Raleigh, North Carolina27 places32 km
- Pittsboro7 places39 km
- Holly Springs6 places39 km
- Greensboro, North Carolina10 places80 km
- Scottsburg6 places81 km
And all of United States, in its country guide.
Frequently asked questions
What is there to see in Durham, North Carolina?
The best known: Norfolk Southern–Gregson Street Overpass, Duke Lemur Center, Duke Chapel, Ackland Art Museum, Occoneechee Speedway. In all, 27 places in the town and around it, all on your trip map from day one.
When is the best time to visit Durham, North Carolina?
March to October; also possible: November to February. In June there are 14 h 26 of daylight, and in December, 9 h 34.
How do you get to Durham, North Carolina?
The nearest main airport is Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR), 667 km away. From there, directions opens the route on the map.
How do I add it to my trip?
Create a trip with Durham, North Carolina as the destination and these 27 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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