Durham Attractions
Durham owes its whole existence to the Duke University, which has a botanical garden and a museum of art on its campus.
The fine city of Durham is closely associated with Duke University, Research Triangle Park, and North Carolina Central universities. The city is mid sized with a population of just under 300,000 inhabitants and provides all the visitor amenities travelers would expect in a city of this size.
The fine city of Durham is closely associated with Duke University, Research Triangle Park, and North Carolina Central universities. The city is mid sized with a population of just under 300,000 inhabitants and provides all the visitor amenities travelers would expect in a city of this size.
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Sarah Duke Gardens
(Duke University)
Sarah Duke Gardens are located on the Duke University campus. The 55 acre site was created by Ellen Shipmen and is a highlight of Durham.
Bennett Place
To those who follow the history of the US Civil War, Bennett Place will be a familiar locale. Not farm from Durham, it was here, in this simple farmhouse, that the Southern Armies signed the surrender papers. Bennett Place was recreated and restored to its former appearance in 1960 from drawings after a fire destroyed the original building in 1921.
Hours
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Open | Closed | 9:00 | 9:00 | 9:00 | 9:00 | 9:00 | Closed |
| Close | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 |
Facilities
Gift shop
Duke Homestead and Tobacco Museum
For those interested in the cultivation and history of tobacco, the Duke Homestead and Tobacco Museum in Durham should be on their itinerary. The Duke family have been heavily involved in the tobacco trade over the years and their background and history is well laid out for all to view. The homestead has several interesting buildings on the property including a wonderfully restored 19th Century mansion that can be toured by visitors.
Duke Homestead State Historic Site
2828 Duke Homestead Road
Durham, NC 27705-2726
United States
2828 Duke Homestead Road
Durham, NC 27705-2726
United States
Phone 1 (919) 477-5498
Fax 1 (919) 479-7092
Hours
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Open | Closed | 9:00 | 9:00 | 9:00 | 9:00 | 9:00 | Closed |
| Close | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 |
Historic Stagville
Historic Stagville was originally the property of the Bennehan-Cameron families and was one of the largest plantations in the southern USA in the last half of the 19th Century. Today visitors can come here to learn about plantation life in the 1800s.
Historic Stagville consists of a number of buildings including the Bennehan House, and a timber framed barn, along with the Bennehan Family cemetery.
Historic Stagville consists of a number of buildings including the Bennehan House, and a timber framed barn, along with the Bennehan Family cemetery.
North Carolina Museum of Life and Science
When in Durham visiting some of the many attractions, be sure to stop in at the North Carolina Museum of Life and Science. Here you will find a plethora of interactive displays sure to delight young and old. Of particular note is the Butterfly house, and for those that can handle them, an Insectarium. If you get hungry there is an on-site café and a gift shop sells take home mementos.
All values are in United States Dollars
North Carolina Museum of Life and Science
433 Murray Avenue
Durham, NC 27704-3101
United States
433 Murray Avenue
Durham, NC 27704-3101
United States
Phone 1 (919) 220-5429
Fax 1 (919) 220-5575
Hours
May 25 to September 3
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Open | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 | 12:00 |
| Close | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 |
September 4 to May 24
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Open | Closed | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 | 12:00 |
| Close | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 |
Always closed on:
New Year's Day (January 1)
Thanksgiving - USA (4th Thursday, November )
Christmas - Christian (December 25)
Thanksgiving - USA (4th Thursday, November )
Christmas - Christian (December 25)
| Adult | $ 9.50 |
| Senior over 65 | $ 8.50 |
| Military discount | $ 8.50 |
| Child 12 & under | $ 7.50 |
| Child 3 & under | FREE |
Facilities
Gift shop
West Point on the Eno
West Point on the Eno in Durham is an historic park with a reconstructed water-powered grist mill, along with a blacksmith shop and the Hugh Mangum Museum of Photography. The Museum of Photography displays old photos done using early methods.
West Point on the Eno is also a fun place for outdoor recreational opportunities with walking trails and canoeing or rafting.
West Point on the Eno is also a fun place for outdoor recreational opportunities with walking trails and canoeing or rafting.
