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Durham Tourist Attractions and Durham Sightseeing
(Durham, North Carolina - NC, USA)



A city that has truly reinvented itself, the former tobacco town of Durham is now a trendy, upscale city. Durham offers plenty of enthralling tourist attractions to entertain both the thousands of local students, researchers and scientists, as well as the throngs of tourists who visit the city every year.

Here are some of Durham's top tourist attractions.

Durham Tourist Attractions: Duke Chapel - Chapel Drive, West Campus, Duke University, Durham, North Carolina (NC), 27705, USA
Tel: +1 919 684 2572
Guarded by imposing gates, Durham's Duke Chapel was built in the 1930s as a replica of Canterbury Cathedral in England and is regarded as a Gothic masterpiece. The chapel is an icon of Duke University and it has an incredible array of colorful stained-glass windows depicting various Christian motifs. Also of note is the soaring bell tower, visible from most parts of the university campus.
Durham tourist attraction open: daily - 08:00 to 22:00, seasonal variations apply
Durham tourist attraction admission: free




Durham Tourist Attractions: Sarah P. Duke Gardens - Anderson Street, West Campus, Duke University, Durham, North Carolina (NC), 27705, USA
Tel: +1 919 684 8861
A great escape from the architectural and cultural attractions of Durham is the delightful Sarah P. Duke Gardens, named after the widow of one of Duke University's founders. The gardens form a retreat at the heart of the university's West Campus and feature 55 acres / 22 hectares of gardens and parklands. Sip a refreshing drink at the Terrace Café, explore the tranquil Japanese Garden or jog some of the 5 miles / 8 km of paths here.
Durham tourist attraction open: daily - 08:00 to dusk
Durham tourist attraction admission: free

Durham Tourist Attractions: Raleigh - Raleigh, North Carolina (NC), USA
Located around 30 miles / 48 km from Durham, the state capital of Raleigh has much to offer. A popular excursion with both locals and tourists in Durham, attractions at Raleigh include the Exploris Museum, the breathtaking North Carolina State Capitol building, the Historic Oak View County Park and the widely acclaimed North Carolina Museum of Art. Raleigh has close connections with the Durham area and also features excellent shopping facilities, top restaurants and many impressive historic buildings.

 
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