When you hear Durham, North Carolina, what normally comes to mind is Duke University and rightfully so. Duke is one of the world’s leading universities and excels in education, research, and medicine. Duke is a top performer in all types of research and is affiliated with the research Triangle Park. Duke University is also very proud of its athletic program, called the Blue Devils. The school is known as a perennial powerhouse at basketball and is normally a top contender for the national championship, but one of the things Duke is most proud of is the graduation rate of its athletes. The Duke campus is a gorgeous place to visit, begin with a visit to Duke Gardens and Duke Chapel, which is the centerpiece of Duke University’s west campus. This is fifty plus acres of outstanding landscaping and natural beauty, which will force you to stop and smell the flowers. The Duke Biology greenhouse is another very interesting place to spend some time browsing through over two thousand plants from around the world.
Another attraction, which will beckon once you are on campus, is the Duke University Museum of Art which has been recognized as the finest university gallery in the United States. Durham is a shopping magnet for the surrounding area and offers some great opportunities in the shop till you drop contest.
Plan to visit Durham during one of their annual Blues festivals, for they have some outstanding performers entertaining during these times. Jazz festivals are also a highlight of the entertainment scene in Durham.
For sports and especially movie fans don’t fail to take in a Durham Bulls AAA baseball game while visiting the area. This is the team made famous by the movie Bull Durham starring Kevin Costner and Susan Sarandon. Durham offers outstanding golfing opportunities for anyone who enjoys playing professionally designed courses, which are both challenging and a pleasure to be on. Durham offers plenty of entertainment opportunities no matter what your tastes. You’re guaranteed to be able to find something you enjoy in the area. Dining is varied and plentiful so whatever the taste buds are calling for you will find it in Durham. Lodging is readily available and there are plentiful choices from bed and breakfasts to outstanding hotels and everything in between.
Visit the Durham area soon there is a wide variety of things to see and do.

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