Durham: A City That's Bullish on Innovation & Passion
The "Bull City" had been a thriving manufacturing hub for the tobacco industry and textiles for many decades. However, it has now evolved into a vibrant place with flourishing shopping and high-tech industries, along with upscale housing located in the classic buildings where tobacco giants American Tobacco and Liggett-Meyers once operated.
Whether you recognize Durham as the "City of Medicine" or the "Bull City," it's apparent why so many residents and businesses choose to call Durham home.
Durham's Prime Location
Situated halfway between the Great Smoky Mountains and the beaches of the Atlantic Ocean, Durham boasts an ideal location. Additionally, it is part of the growing Triangle region of North Carolina and is only a short drive from Raleigh, Chapel Hill, and Research Triangle Park (RTP) – one of the country's oldest and most successful high-technology research parks.
MILD CLIMATE
Average of 59 degrees, all four seasons.
BEST OF BOTH WORLDS
Three hours either direction, mountains or sea.
PROXIMITY
A short distance to DC, Atlanta, NYC, and Chicago with direct west coast and international flights.
SUPER SMARTS
One of the highest concentration of PhDs, with 8 universities in the triangle area.
Discover Durham
Learn all about everything that Durham as to offer from kid-friendly events to local food and music.
Want to learn more about Durham?
Do More at Duke
Duke's campus offers many great places to train, visit, relax, and celebrate.
Explore the Triangle
The cities of the Triangle (Durham, Chapel Hill and Raleigh) have so much to offer. Find out more about this dynamic, fast-growing area of North Carolina.
Want to Know More?
Visit these great Duke websites for more information and resources about living in Durham:
- Duke University: Visiting Durham
- Graduate Medical Education: Life in Durham
- School of Medicine: Duke in Durham
Photo credits: Discover Durham
Durham Sign at ATC • Durham Central Park Playlist • Durham Athletic Park • DPAC with Hamilton Poster • Durham Overcast Skyline