Durham, North Carolina
Durham is a city of 291,467 people in Durham County, North Carolina, founded in 1869.
Why visit Durham
Townapedia lists 81 museums and landmarks, 75 parks and trails, 215 places to eat, 17 places to stay and 18 attractions in and around town.
Highlights include 11-foot-8 Bridge, City Garage Yard and Fire Drill Tower, American Tobacco Historic District and Duke Memorial United Methodist Church.
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 87°F; January lows average 28°F.
Weather in Durham
Forecast from the National Weather Service. Full forecast
About Durham
Durham is a city in the U.S. state of North Carolina, being the county seat of Durham County, with outskirts of the city limits also extending into Orange County and Wake County. Durham is the 4th-most populous city in North Carolina and 70th-most populous city in the United States with a population of 283,506 at the 2020 census. The four-county Durham–Chapel Hill metropolitan area has an estimated 620,000 residents, while the greater Research Triangle area has a population of over 2.37 million people. The city is located in the east-central part of the Piedmont region along the Eno River.
From the Wikipedia article Durham, North Carolina (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Things to do18
11-foot-8 Bridge
Bridge · 1.6 mi
Careful drivers! Room under bridge is only 12 feet 4 inches! View less fortunate drivers here: https://11foot8.com
201 South Gregson Street, Durham
City Garage Yard and Fire Drill Tower
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.4 mi
Fire drill tower
Playmakers Theatre
Cinema and theater · National Register of Historic Places · 9.7 mi
Theatre building on the campus of the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, originally a social venue
Carolina Theatre
Cinema and theater · 1.4 mi
Theater and former movie theater in Durham, North Carolina, United States
309 West Morgan Street, Durham
Duke University
School · 2.8 mi
Private university in Durham, North Carolina, USA
North Carolina Central University
School
University in Durham, North Carolina
Sharp 9 Gallery Jazz Club
Cinema and theater · 2.6 mi
Amenity=music_venue is the better tag but is still in Draft
4608 L Industry Lane, Durham
University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill School of Dentistry
School · 10.0 mi
Dental school in North Carolina
Durham Performing Arts Center
Cinema and theater · 1.1 mi
123 Vivian Street, Durham
6 more on the map.
Museums and landmarks81
American Tobacco Historic District
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.3 mi
Historic district in North Carolina, United States
318 Blackwell Street, Durham
Duke Memorial United Methodist Church
Monument and historic site · Methodist · National Register of Historic Places · 1.5 mi
Church building in North Carolina, United States of America
307 South Gregson Street, Durham
Bartlett Mangum House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.1 mi
Historic house in Durham, North Carolina
Bassett House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.0 mi
Listed on the NRHP in Durham County
Bennett Place State Historic Site
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 5.6 mi
Historic site in Durham North Carolina, United States
Bright Leaf Historic District
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.7 mi
Historic district in North Carolina, United States
Bullington Warehouse
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.8 mi
Building in North Carolina, United States of America
Burch Avenue Historic District
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.8 mi
Historic district in Durham, North Carolina
Cabe-Pratt-Harris House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 8.3 mi
Hillsborough, North Carolina, listed on the NRHP in Orange County
Carolina Inn
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 9.9 mi
Hotel in Chapel Hill, United States
Cleveland Street District
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.5 mi
Historic district in Durham, North Carolina
69 more on the map.
Parks, trails and playgrounds75
West Point on the Eno
Park · National Register of Historic Places · 6.4 mi
Park in Durham, North Carolina, USA
Coker Arboretum
Park · 9.5 mi
Botanical garden in Chapel Hill, North Carolina
Durham Central Park
Park · 1.6 mi
Park in North Carolina, United States of America
Krzyzewskiville
Park · 2.7 mi
Tent queue for major Duke Blue Devils men's basketball games
Museum of Life and Science
Park · 3.5 mi
Science museum, children's museum, and zoo in Durham, North Carolina
Durham Athletic Park
Sports field and stadium · 1.7 mi
500 Corporation Street, Durham
Durham Bulls Athletic Park
Sports field and stadium · 1.0 mi
409 Blackwell Street, Durham
Wallace Wade Stadium
Sports field and stadium · 2.7 mi
120 Bassett Drive, Durham
63 more on the map.
Restaurants and cafes215
Atomic Clock Brewing
Bar and pub · American · 1.7 mi
501-A Washington Street
Fr-Sa 12:00-23:00; Su 12:00-21:00; Mo-We 15:00-22:00; Th 12:00-22:00
Boxcar Bar + Arcade
Bar and pub · 1.8 mi
Bar and arcade
621 Foster St, Durham, NC 27701
Mo-Th 17:00-24:00, Su 12:00-24:00, Fr 17:00-01:00, Sa 12:00-01:00
Bull City Burger
Restaurant · Burger · 1.2 mi
107 East Parrish Street, Durham
Mo-Th 11:11-22:00; Fr-Sa 11:11-23:00; Su 11:11-20:00
Fonda Lupita
Restaurant · Mexican · 1.7 mi
905 West Main Street
Mo-Th 11:00-21:00; Fr-Sa 11:00-22:00; Su 11:00-20:00
Foster's Market
Restaurant · Brunch, Breakfast, Sandwich, Salad · 1.9 mi
2694 Durham-Chapel Hill Boulevard, Durham
Mo-Su 09:00-15:00
Guanajuato Mexican Restaurant
Restaurant · Mexican · 2.8 mi
2103 North Roxboro Street, Durham
Mo-Th 09:00-21:00; Fr-Su 09:00-22:00
Guglhupf German Restaurant
Restaurant · German · 1.9 mi
2706 Durham-Chapel Hill Boulevard, Durham
Tu-Th 08:00-20:00; Fr,Sa 08:00-21:00; Su 09:00-15:00; Mo off
203 more on the map.
Where to stay17
Residence Inn Durham McPherson/Duke University Medical Center Area
Motel and hotel · 1.8 mi
1110 West Main Street, Durham
Hilton Garden Inn Durham/University Medical Center
Motel and hotel · 2.5 mi
2102 West Main Street, Durham
Washington Duke Inn & Golf Club
Motel and hotel · 3.0 mi
3001 Cameron Boulevard, Durham
Churches and places of worship111
Chapel of the Cross
Church · National Register of Historic Places · 9.2 mi
Ephphatha Church
Church · National Register of Historic Places · 1.9 mi
O'Kelly's Chapel
Church · National Register of Historic Places · 8.2 mi
St. Joseph's Episcopal Church
Church · Episcopal · 2.4 mi
1902 West Main Street, Durham
Immaculate Conception Catholic Church
Church · Roman Catholic · 1.6 mi
810 West Chapel Hill Street, Durham
Greater New Birth Baptist Church
Church · Baptist · 1.6 mi
2618 Harvard Avenue, Durham
Angier Avenue Baptist Church
Church · Baptist · 1.2 mi
2101 Angier Avenue, Durham
Shopping28
Gas and EV charging45
Schools, colleges and libraries78
Healthcare11
CVS/pharmacy
Clinic and pharmacy · 2.5 mi
930 Martin Luther King Junior Parkway, Durham
Russell's Pharmacy & Shoppe
Clinic and pharmacy · 1.2 mi
2116 Angier Avenue, Durham
Map of Durham
250 places. The map loads OpenStreetMap tiles when you open it.
Climate by month
Monthly table
| Month | High | Low | Rain |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 49°F | 28°F | 4.0 in |
| Feb | 52°F | 30°F | 2.9 in |
| Mar | 61°F | 37°F | 4.5 in |
| Apr | 70°F | 46°F | 3.7 in |
| May | 77°F | 55°F | 3.8 in |
| Jun | 83°F | 64°F | 5.2 in |
| Jul | 87°F | 69°F | 4.2 in |
| Aug | 85°F | 67°F | 5.2 in |
| Sep | 79°F | 61°F | 4.7 in |
| Oct | 70°F | 48°F | 3.4 in |
| Nov | 60°F | 37°F | 3.6 in |
| Dec | 52°F | 32°F | 3.3 in |
U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 for Durham (6 mi away), NOAA NCEI.
People and cost of living
American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2020-2024, U.S. Census Bureau. Estimates have margins of error, larger for small towns.
Disaster history
Durham County has had 16 federal disaster declarations since 2000, most often for hurricanes.
- 2026-01-24: Severe Winter Storm (Winter Storm)
- 2025-09-11: Tropical Depression Chantal (Tropical Depression)
- 2024-09-26: Hurricane Helene (Tropical Storm)
- 2024-08-06: Tropical Storm Debby (Tropical Storm)
- 2022-10-01: Hurricane Ian (Hurricane)
- 2020-08-02: Hurricane Isaias (Hurricane)
OpenFEMA disaster declarations summaries.
Getting there and nearby towns
Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 9 miles away.
- Gorman 7 mi northeast, about 11 min by car
- Chapel Hill 9 mi southwest, about 14 min by car
- Morrisville 10 mi south, about 17 min by car
- Carrboro 11 mi west, about 18 min by car
- Governors Village 11 mi southwest, about 18 min by car
- Carolina Meadows 11 mi southwest, about 17 min by car
- Hillsborough 13 mi northwest, about 21 min by car
- Cary 14 mi south, about 23 min by car
- Raleigh 18 mi southeast, about 28 min by car
- Greensboro 52 mi west, about 1 h 30 min by car
Drive times are estimates from straight-line distance, not routes.
Local news
Headlines from INDB, the NEMICO news database.
Reviews, tips and questions
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Sources and licences
- NCES EDGE (Public domain): public schools
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 (Public domain): climate by month
- OpenFEMA (Public domain): disaster declarations
- OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL 1.0): places, airports, map data
- U.S. Census Bureau (Public domain): population, income, housing, education, commute
- Wikidata (CC0 1.0): elevation, founding date, time zone, website, landmarks and historic places
- Wikimedia Commons (see each image): photos
- Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0): overview and history text
Photo credits
- SKYL038 Durham Overcast Skyline DiscoverDurham, Discover Durham, CC BY 4.0
- GoDurham806 R8, HeyItsDavid, CC BY 4.0
- Scarborough House, Durham, North Carolina, Willthacheerleader18, CC0
- Sunset in Hayti, Durham, Willthacheerleader18, CC0
- 1208 Fayetteville Street, Durham, North Carolina, Willthacheerleader18, CC0
- 2008-07-23 Sleeping taxi driver in Durham, Ildar Sagdejev ( Specious ), CC BY-SA 4.0
- 2008-07-23 ABC Store 2 in Durham 1, Ildar Sagdejev ( Specious ), CC BY-SA 4.0
- 2008-07-23 ABC Store 2 in Durham 2, Ildar Sagdejev ( Specious ), CC BY-SA 4.0
- 2008-07-23 Durham County EMS station 2, Ildar Sagdejev ( Specious ), CC BY-SA 4.0
- 2008-07-23 Morning Durham, Ildar Sagdejev ( Specious ), CC BY-SA 4.0
- Downtown Durham from Southside–Saint Teresa in snow, Willthacheerleader18, CC0
- 2008-07-23 Clothing donation box in Durham, Ildar Sagdejev ( Specious ), CC BY-SA 4.0
- 2008-07-23 Food World in Durham, Ildar Sagdejev ( Specious ), CC BY-SA 4.0
- 2003-11-22 Durham night skyline, Ildar Sagdejev ( Specious ), CC BY-SA 4.0
- 2008-07-23 Morning Durham from Fayetteville St over NC 147, Ildar Sagdejev ( Specious ), CC BY-SA 4.0
- Durham skyline from the south - panoramio, dreid1987, CC BY 3.0
- A church in east Durham - panoramio, dreid1987, CC BY 3.0
- NasherMuseum, self, Public domain
- DUKE MEMORIAL UNITED METHODIST CHURCH, DURHAM COUNTY, Jerrye & Roy Klotz, MD, CC BY-SA 3.0
- American Tobacco Campus, Davidwells75, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Duke Chapel 4 16 05, Unknown author, Public domain
- Venable Tobacco Company Prizery, Nyttend, Public domain
- RICHARD D. BLACKNALL HOUSE; DURHAM COUNTY, NC, Jerrye & Roy Klotz, MD, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Powe House from northeast, Nyttend, Public domain
- Scarborough House front, Nyttend, Public domain
- New Visions of Africa Community Restaurant (1306 Fayetteville Street), Willthacheerleader18, CC0
- 2008-07-25 NCCU New Residence Halls, Ildar Sagdejev ( Specious ), CC BY-SA 4.0
- 2008-07-25 NCCU New Residence Hall I entrance, Ildar Sagdejev ( Specious ), CC BY-SA 4.0
- 2008-07-25 Satellite dish at NCCU, Ildar Sagdejev ( Specious ), CC BY-SA 4.0
- Hillside Park High School, Nyttend, Public domain
- 2008-07-25 NCCU Criminal Justice Building, Ildar Sagdejev ( Specious ), CC BY-SA 4.0
- 2008-07-25 NCCU Chevy Impala police car, Ildar Sagdejev ( Specious ), CC BY-SA 4.0
- Solid Rock Full Gospel Church (2), Willthacheerleader18, CC0
- Solid Rock Full Gospel Church (1), Willthacheerleader18, CC0
- Solid Rock Full Gospel Church (3), Willthacheerleader18, CC0
- 2008-07-23 St Joseph's AME Church, Ildar Sagdejev ( Specious ), CC BY-SA 4.0
- SS Tobacco & Vape in Southside–Saint Teresa, Willthacheerleader18, CC0
- 2008-07-23 Bull City Wings, Ildar Sagdejev ( Specious ), CC BY-SA 4.0
- Southside–Saint Teresa in the snow, Willthacheerleader18, CC0
- 20080619 NC-147 from Fayetteville St SB, Ildar Sagdejev ( Specious ), CC BY-SA 3.0
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