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While You're Here

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Make a weekend of it! Here are a few favorite ways to eat, wander, and enjoy the Bull City while you’re in town.

The historic American Tobacco Campus courtyard and water tower in downtown Durham
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Stroll & Explore

American Tobacco Campus

Wander the historic brick campus beside the ballpark, where old tobacco warehouses, a flowing waterway, restaurants, and patios come together in the heart of downtown.

Plan a Visit
Flowering trees and a garden path at Sarah P. Duke Gardens
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Fresh Air

Sarah P. Duke Gardens

Slow down among 55 acres of landscaped gardens, winding paths, and quiet overlooks next to Duke’s beautiful West Campus.

Visit the Gardens
Interior of Durham Food Hall with its bar, seating, and vendor stalls
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Eat & Drink

Durham Food Hall

Gather the whole crew without having to agree on one menu. This lively downtown hall offers local food vendors, coffee, cocktails, and plenty of communal seating.

See the Vendors
Aerial view of Durham Bulls Athletic Park during an evening baseball game
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Play Ball

Durham Bulls

Catch a game at Durham Bulls Athletic Park for an easygoing evening of baseball, ballpark snacks, and iconic Bull City views.

Check the Schedule
The light-filled central atrium of the Nasher Museum of Art during construction
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Art & Culture

Nasher Museum of Art

Spend an hour or an afternoon with modern, contemporary, and global art at Duke University’s welcoming campus museum.

Explore the Museum
Woodland treehouses and play structures at the Museum of Life and Science
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Family Favorite

Museum of Life + Science

Perfect for curious kids and grown-ups alike, with hands-on science, outdoor trails, animals, and the beloved Magic Wings butterfly house.

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