With a top 10 places to visit in Durham (North Carolina) and why anyone can plan their next vacation accordingly. Hopefully you will find some of the attractions rather interesting as well.
Nasher Museum of Art
This museum is not very old but it has organized very well received exhibitions that have traveled to other museums as well. The permanent collection seen here is made of Medieval art as well as pre-Columbian art found in Americas.
Bennett Place
The Bennett Place is also referred to as the Bennett Farm. This place has a historical importance as it is here where the largest number of Confederate soldiers surrendered in 1865, which also meant to the end of the Civil War.
Sarah P. Duke Gardens
This public garden is one of the most romantic places to visit in Durham. It features 5 miles of trails and 4 different areas. There are also a variety of events organized throughout the year for the enjoyment of the visitors.
Eno River State Park
If you want even more nature than a garden offers, this park might be a good alternative. Most people come here to camp, fish, ride canoes, and even hike. The area used to be inhabited by Native American tribes and the park was much later formed with the purpose of protecting the surroundings.
Brightleaf Square
This area was opened in 1981 and its main purpose was to bring back life to downtown Durham. Those who come here are met by many shops and restaurants, therefore they have a lot of entertaining options to choose from.
Nana’s
If you where wondering about a good place to eat, perhaps you shouldn’t ignore this restaurant. Nana’s is conducting business for more than 20 years and it also received a lot of awards along the way. The dishes are typical American with a Mediterranean touch.
Duke University Chapel
You don’t have to have a specific religion to go see a chapel: all you need is curiosity for the architecture. The chapel is built in the neo-Gothic style and many agree it is rather impressive to look at. The construction material is a volcanic rock called Hillsborough bluestone.
Stagville State Historic Site
This historic site used to be one of the largest plantations in the South of the United States. The buildings found on the site date back to the mid 18th century. The site also contains the houses where the slaves lived – they are found in the Horton Grove.
Duke Lemur Center
We all know there are many animals and plants that could go extinct if nothing gets done. This place is a sanctuary for many endangered primates. This destination is appropriate for all ages, however visits must be booked in advance.
Museum of Life and Science
This museum has a complex of buildings and attractions, and most of the featured exhibits are hands-on. Many kids might enjoy the dinosaur trail, but the butterfly house is also rather interesting to see. There are also a handful of NASA artifacts as well that might interest some.