The Duke Campus: Durham, NCWe know the decision about where you spend the next few years is a big one. As you consider all the factors, let us tell you why more than 210,000 people are proud to live in Duke’s home city of Durham, a vibrant city with a long history. It’s not just the good weather! The beauty of Duke’s campus rivals any – conveying tradition and innovation, from Gothic architecture to world-class medical facilities. Similarly, Durham’s dynamic neighborhoods and thriving businesses celebrate the combination of old and new. Durham has always been home to a diverse group of people. Our city’s rich African-American history includes a strong middle class that created what became known as a “Black Wall Street” in the early 20th century and generated an exciting blues tradition that still flourishes. Today, that diversity includes a growing Latino and international population. Durham will enrich your cultural, social, and educational experience. Our special community is filled with civic-minded individuals who feel passionately about Durham. We all work together to enhance the safety and welfare of our residents, students, and visitors. Come experience Duke in Durham for yourselves. It’s where great things happen! Here are a few links to some of the things that make Durham unique: City Stuff
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Baseball fans can get their fix at the Durham Bulls Athletic Park, where the Durham Bulls (yes, the team from Bull Durham) play some excellent minor league ball. Interested in seeing some of the country's most influential and innovative dancers? The American Dance Festival is the largest of its kind, and it comes here every summer. Film buffs don't want to miss the Full Frame Film Festival, the world's only film festival devoted solely to documentaries or the North Carolina Gay & Lesbian Film Festival. The Triangle is one of the best places in the country to see live music. Whether it's hip-hop, indie rock, or jazz, there is a venue and no shortage of touring and local performers. Check out Triangle Rock, North and South Carolina Hip Hop, Cat's Cradle, and the Alltel Pavilion. | |
