Durham is renowned for its thriving arts scene. The Durham Performing Arts Center (DPAC) showcases Broadway shows, concerts, and performances, attracting top-tier talent from around the world. The Nasher Museum of Art at Duke University exhibits an impressive collection of contemporary and modern art, while the Carolina Theatre provides a venue for more intimate film festivals and live performances. Durham is a a most gracious host to events such as the annual Bull Durham Blues Festival, The American Dance Festival, and the CenterFest Arts Festival, which celebrate music, arts, and community.
Hungry? There is no better place in the triangle to experience an array of incredible cuisine than Durham. Farm-to-table, Southern cuisine with a flair, gourmet food halls, an open air farmers market, acclaimed chefs and award winning restaurants, you'll feel like you have arrived in a land of limitless foodie experiences.
Durham is home to 11.4 miles of the amazing American Tobacco Trail -a 22 mile hiking, biking, running, strolling trail system extending from Durham to Chatham County ending in Wake County. The Eno River State Park, Duke Forest, and the Sarah P. Duke Gardens offer nature lovers and outdoor enthusiasts additional playgrounds to explore, hike, picnic or just rest.
Durham has been reimagined. If a dynamic city rich in history coupled with ingenuity, creativity, outdoor enjoyment and thriving culture excite you, Durham is a great place to call home.