Historic Districts

Downtown Durham Historic District

North Carolina’s first commercial district on the National Register of Historic Places, the Downtown Durham Historic District includes Main Street, government buildings, and the central business district as well as the Carolina Theatre. Site of major festivals in May and September. Home of the Durham Bulls.

Plan Your Visit

Getting There & Details

Address
Morgan-Peabody Loop Off NC 147, or I-85 Downtown exitDurham, NC 27701
Phone
(919)687-0288
Website
www.preservationdurham.org/Downtown/Downtown_photo
Map
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While You're in Durham

More Things to Do

Leave room for the unexpected.

The best parts of a trip rarely show up on an itinerary.

ABC Cab Company

Taxicab dispatch service for independent taxi service.

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Not every place needs a reason.

Sometimes it's enough just to be there.

AAA Carolina Motor Club

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Follow what feels interesting.

Curiosity is usually a better guide than a strict plan.

A Slice of Heaven

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Pause when it feels right.

Some stops aren't on the map, but they're worth taking.

Alamo Rent-A-Car

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Upcoming Events

Events in Durham

Aug
21–22
Bull Durham Blues Festival
Aug
22
Harvest and Hornworm Festival
Sep
12
NC Gay Pride Parade and Festival
Sep
13
Blessing of the Animals Worship Service
Sep
13
Perfect Wedding Guide Bridal Show
Sep
19
World Beer Festival
Oct
3
An Evening at Duke Homestead State Historic Site
Oct–Nov
18–8
Portraits with Santa
Outdoors

Nearby Lakes & Parks

Lakes