Top Local Durham Attractions

Sarah P. Duke Memorial Gardens
Campus Dr At Bynum St, Duke University – West Campus, Durham, NC 27708-0341 · 919-684-3698

There is no wrong time to visit these meticulously landscaped gardens and the neighboring pine forest. Each season brings a palette of color from pansies, tulips, daffodils, wisteria, dogwood, magnolia, azalea, crab apple and cherry blossoms.

The next time things start to get to hectic, pack a picnic, call a friend, and relax in this beautiful natural haven. A wealth of special programs, concerts, classes and workshops are offered year-round.

Durham, NC Spectator Sports

Our Field of Dreams

It’s true that the real name of the game in these parts is basketball — people take their hoops mighty seriously around here.

But thousands of locals and tourists continue to fill the stands each summer as the Durham Bulls play a full season in the Class A Carolina League as an affiliate of the Atlanta Braves.