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15 Best Things To Do in Durham, NC in 2023

The Durham Bulls baseball stadium, watching a game

Durham, North Carolina may not be as well known as some of its bigger neighboring cities such as Raleigh and Charlotte, but there are so many great things to do in Durham that it shouldn’t be missed. It very quickly became one of my favorite US destinations.

Having just spent almost 3 months there, I’ve put together a list of the best places to visit in Durham, as well as other activities that await you in and around ‘Bull City’.

With amazing lakes and hikes, an awesome bar and restaurant culture, as well as some seriously interesting and important parts of American history to uncover, there’s some really cool stuff to do in Durham.

Best Things To Do in Durham

After experiencing the city for around 3 months, I was able to see and do a lot of fun things in Durham. This list includes my top recommended activities, plus some of the other must-dos around the city – there’s something for everyone in Durham!

1. Watch a Durham Bulls Game

Our first Durham Bulls game! They lost but it was good fun

The Durham Bulls are a Triple-A affiliated baseball team. This basically means you’re sure to see some top-notch ball players all hoping to make that final step or make a quick return to the major leagues.

Once the subject of an acclaimed 1988 film starring Kevin Costner and Susan Sarandon, the Bulls are a famous and well-supported team on the baseball scene. They have an impressive stadium, the Durham Bulls Athletic Park, that is easily walkable from the city center.

Tickets start from as little as $10. They also offer promotions such as $1 hot dog night, $5 beer night, and kids eat for free night. Partaking in one of America’s favorite pastimes is one of the best things to do in Durham for families and people of all ages.

Address: 409 Blackwell St, Durham, NC 27701, United States (click here for directions)

2. Explore the Warehouse District

The old Chesterfield building in Durham, one of many historic tobacco warehouses in Durham
The Chesterfield building is one of many converted former tobacco-producing warehouses in Durham

Durham was once the center of the tobacco world and its revenues were the lifeblood of the town’s economy, from its earliest days until the eventual demise of the cigarette industry. A huge amount was produced annually right from the heart of the city.

As big tobacco started to close down in the early 2000s, it left behind a lot of warehouses and factories in Durham. These have since been converted into bars, offices, restaurants, breweries, apartments, shops, and…

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