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Durham

Durham is one of America's most dynamic and rapidly evolving mid-sized cities, a Research Triangle destination combining the world class academic institutions of Duke University, an outstanding culinary scene that has made it one of the best food cities in the American South, a thriving craft beer culture, a beautiful downtown of renovated tobacco warehouses and easy access to the excellent Research Triangle region of Raleigh and Chapel Hill.

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Elect's take

"Durham has transformed itself into one of the most interesting small cities in America. The food scene here is genuinely outstanding for a city of its size, Duke University is beautiful and the combination of academic energy and Southern warmth creates something I find genuinely appealing."

The American Tobacco Campus in downtown Durham is a beautifully regenerated historic tobacco manufacturing district now housing outstanding restaurants, bars, galleries and offices that has become the social heart of the city. Duke University's West Campus is one of the most beautiful in America, a Gothic Revival masterpiece centred on the stunning Duke Chapel. The Durham Farmers Market is excellent and reflects the outstanding local food produce culture of the region. The food scene, centred on chefs like Ashley Christensen, has won national recognition. The Durham Bulls baseball team provides one of the great minor league baseball experiences made famous by the film Bull Durham. Research Triangle Park nearby is the largest research park in the United States.

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How to get there

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Airports
Raleigh-Durham (RDU)
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Durham (Amtrak)
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Raleigh-Durham Airport serves direct routes from major US hubs and several international destinations. The city is approximately 5 hours south of Washington DC by road.

What to expect

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Duke University

One of America's most beautiful Gothic Revival university campuses with stunning Duke Chapel.

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Durham Food Scene

One of the best restaurant cities in the American South with nationally recognised chefs.

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American Tobacco Campus

A beautifully regenerated historic tobacco district of restaurants, bars and galleries.

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Craft Beer Culture

An outstanding concentration of craft breweries in and around downtown Durham.

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Durham Bulls Baseball

One of the great minor league baseball experiences in a beautiful historic ballpark.

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Eno River State Park

Beautiful woodland and river scenery just minutes from downtown Durham.


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