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212 W Main St #101, Durham, NC, USA, 27701
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Why Choose Durham?

Durham is for doers. Located in North Carolina's renowned Triangle region, Durham is an easily accessible destination where innovation, creativity and collaboration come naturally. Home to Duke University and Research Triangle Park, our city brings together leaders in life sciences, technology, entrepreneurship, healthcare and the arts—creating an inspiring setting for meetings of every size. Getting here is easy, with Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) just 20 minutes from downtown and more than 80 nonstop destinations connecting attendees from across the country. Once they arrive, they'll find four distinct meeting districts, a walkable downtown convention campus, full-service conference hotels, unique off-site venues and accommodations that can be tailored to your event's goals and budget. Beyond the meeting room, Durham delivers the kind of authentic experiences attendees remember. A nationally recognized culinary scene, live music, public art, Durham Bulls baseball, and a thriving downtown create built-in opportunities for networking, team building and memorable off-site events. Whether you're planning a board retreat, annual conference, sporting event or citywide convention, Discover Durham is your local partner from start to finish. From venue sourcing and site visits to destination expertise and attendee resources, our team is here to help you bring your vision to life and create a meeting that's distinctly Durham.

Venue Details

Hotels78
Convention center35,000 sq. ft.
Guest Rooms8,133
Guest rooms at 1 hotel331
Special event venues-
Average room rate$144.00
Occupancy rate72.2%
Restaurants500
Daily food cost$64.00
Tax rate6.75%
Venue typeCVB
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High season
Oct 01 - Oct 31Apr 01 - May 31
Shoulder season
Sep 01 - Sep 30Mar 01 - Mar 31Nov 01 - Nov 30
Low season
Jan 01 - Feb 29Dec 01 - Dec 31Jun 01 - Aug 31

Getting Here

Whether attendees are traveling from across the country or just down the road, Durham is easy to reach. Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) offers nonstop service to more than 80 destinations and is just a 20-minute drive from downtown. Regional attendees also benefit from convenient access via Interstates 40, 85 and 95, making Durham an accessible destination for meetings of every size.
Distance from RDU International Airport airport 12 mi

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Durham Performing Arts Center (DPAC)

Durham Performing Arts Center (DPAC)

Theater
Since its opening in 2008, DPAC has become the center for live entertainment in North Carolina. Recognized for its contemporary design, DPAC features 2,700 seats, intimate sightlines, and state-of-the-art sound and video. Ranked annually among the top-ten theaters in America by three leading national magazines that cover live entertainment events and venues, DPAC was recently nominated for Theatre of the Decade by Pollstar Magazine. With a mission of presenting one-of-a-kind live entertainment events, DPAC truly has “something for everyone,” hosting 500,000 guests per year to its 200+ performances. Each season, the stage at DPAC comes alive with spectacular touring Broadway productions, high-profile concerts, comedy events, and family shows. Owned by the City of Durham and operated under the direction of Nederlander and Professional Facilities Management (PFM), DPAC is consistently listed as the #1 performing arts organization in the region by the Triangle Business Journal.
123 Vivian St
Durham, NC, US 27701
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Sarah P. Duke Gardens

Sarah P. Duke Gardens

Park
More than 600,000 visitors from all over the world visit Sarah P. Duke Gardens annually, enjoying its 55 acres of specialized gardens in the heart of Duke University. Admission is free, and we are open from 8 a.m. to dusk 365 days a year.
420 Anderson St.
Durham, NC, US 27708
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Carolina Theatre

Carolina Theatre

Theater
In the heart of downtown Durham since 1926, the Carolina Theatre has become one of the city’s most beloved institutions. Originally named the Durham Auditorium, the venue was renovated three years later and renamed the Carolina Theatre, a movie theater that also presented stage shows and concerts. By the 1940s and 1950s, the city-owned Carolina Theatre had become Durham’s most majestic showplace for film and the performing arts, with live shows featuring such noteworthy stars as Ronald Reagan, Katharine Hepburn and many other celebrities of the day. Strengthened from weathering more than nine decades of social, political and economic change, the Carolina Theatre continues to be a source of civic pride; an important marker of historic change; a valuable touchstone for the community; a crucial resource for education through the arts, and a beacon attracting visitors to its city’s vibrant downtown.
309 W Morgan St
Durham, NC, US 27701
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Durham Bulls Athletic Park

Durham Bulls Athletic Park

Recreation
Nationally acclaimed home of the Durham Bulls Triple-A baseball club, made famous by the 1988 movie Bull Durham. Designed by the same architects who created the historic Camden Yards in Baltimore, DBAP includes a 32-foot high left field wall dubbed the Blue Monster, complete with a towering bull on top, terrific views from each of the 10,000 seats in the park, and a brick design that both hearkens back to baseball’s storied fields (including the original Durham Bulls stadium) and matches the historic tobacco warehouses surrounding the stadium. Skyboxes, comfortable seats, a playground for children, many food options, and the year-round Ball Park Corner Store with Bulls' memorabilia mean that a AAA baseball game at DBAP is a memorable experience.
409 Blackwell St
Durham, NC, US 27701
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Duke University Chapel

Duke University Chapel

Historical landmark
Duke Chapel is the most visible piece of Duke University's architectural beauty. Its tower soars 210 feet above West Campus, making this neo-Gothic building an awe-inspiring sight. The structure houses the Flentrop Organ (5,200 pipes), 50-bell carillon, and is adorned with stained-glass windows. Completed in 1932, the Chapel now houses a robust and welcoming church community with interdenominational services open to the public that are notable not only for the beauty of the building, but for the music integrated into each service and played on one of the three organs and sounded out by the carillon. Concerts, theological discussions, and more events are also regularly held in the Chapel, making it a centerpiece of the religious community at Duke, and in Durham as a whole.
401 Chapel Dr
Durham, NC, US 27708
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Nasher Museum of Art at Duke University

Nasher Museum of Art at Duke University

Museum
Duke University’s focal point for visual arts is the 65,000-sqare-foot, Rafael Viñoly-designed Nasher Museum of Art. The permanent collection includes Medieval art, pre-Columbian American works, classical pieces, and an ever-growing list of modern and contemporary works. The striking building also houses an auditorium, two classrooms, and a café that host a wide variety of programs, including lectures, talks with artists, film series, social gatherings, and more. Revolving collections also include exhibits that travel around the world, ensuring that the Nasher is always an exciting and fascinating destination, and a great place to explore art in the region.
2001 Campus Dr
Durham, NC, US 27705
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Museum of Life + Science

Museum of Life + Science

Museum
The 84 acres that encompass the Museum of Life + Science are packed full of attractions designed to spark wonder and curiosity in guests. Popular exhibits include one of the largest butterfly houses on the East Coast, a dinosaur trail where guests can admire over a dozen life-size dinosaurs, and Hideaway Woods, a two-acre nature discovery environment featuring eight tree houses, a flowing stream, and fanciful nature sculptures. With indoor and outdoor exhibits designed to accommodate a range of interests and abilities, a day at the museum means hands-on learning fun for science lovers of all ages. The Museum of Life and Science is frequently ranked as one of the top family-friendly museums in the Southeast. Elements Museum Store and Coffee Bar offers unique solutions for holiday gift giving with a wide array of one-of-a-kind products for science lovers of all ages.
433 W Murray Ave
Durham, NC, US 27704
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Boxyard RTP

Boxyard RTP

Recreation
Boxyard RTP is a 15,000-square-foot shipping container space and the first of its kind in North Carolina's bustling epicenter for startups and brainy talent. Boxyard RTP, is a place where coworkers and members of the surrounding Triangle communities can meet, eat, connect, and unwind. Central to RTP and the Triangle Region, Boxyard RTP provides a platform for emerging entrepreneurs in the food, hospitality, retail, and events industries. The venue includes an indoor-outdoor gathering space, dog park, and performance stage with a robust event program featuring music, fitness classes, comedy nights and more.
900 Park Offices Dr
Research Triangle, NC, US 27709
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Eno River State Park

Eno River State Park

Park
The Eno River flows through Durham for 33 miles before eventually ending up in Falls Lake on the eastern edge of the county. This park, only 10 miles from Downtown Durham, offers terrific access for those who wish to experience the natural beauty the region has to offer. The river winds through hills and bluffs with shrubs and pines that are ready to be hiked and enjoyed through one of five access points. Day trips can also include canoeing or fishing in the Eno itself and can also easily turn into overnight trips with both individual/small group and group camp sites available along the trails in the park. There’s ample opportunity to sink in to the peaceful atmosphere of the natural forests for as much time as you need before you return to your daily life, whether it’s a quick walk or a night under the stars.
6101 Cole Mill Rd
Durham, NC, US 27705
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Uhill Walls

Uhill Walls

Business district
UHill Walls is a dense, walkable art experience with over 40,000 square feet of murals on 15 contiguous acres in Durham, North Carolina. 40 murals from local, national and international artists comprise one of the largest consolidated collections of murals in the Southeastern US. The public art experience is a keystone of University Hill, a mixed-use redevelopment of an abandoned strip center with award winning food, drink, wellness and residential living
3806 University Dr
Durham, NC, US 27707
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Historic Durham Athletic Park

Historic Durham Athletic Park

Recreation
Originally named El Toro Park when it was first built in 1926, the Historic Durham Athletic Park served as the home of the Durham Bulls for almost 70 years, and was a film location for the movie Bull Durham. In 1995, the team moved to the Durham Bulls Athletic Park, a mile south, but this field is still maintained for use by local baseball teams and is available for rentals for special events. The park is a short walk from many of Durham’s great visitor draws including the Central Park dining and entertainment district.
500 W Corporation St
Durham, NC, US 27701
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21c Museum

21c Museum

Museum
Standing tall and proud in the center of downtown Durham, 21c Museum Hotel is a multi-venue contemporary art museum offering more than 10,500 square feet of art-filled exhibition and event space, a full-service boutique hotel with luxurious guest rooms, and home to Counting House restaurant.
111 North Corcoran St
Durham, NC, US 27701
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Hayti Heritage Center

Hayti Heritage Center

Historical landmark
In the 1970’s when the St. Joseph’s AME Church congregation moved to a new church home, the original structure became the catalyst for the formation of the St. Joseph’s Historic Foundation (SJHF). The Foundation was incorporated in 1975 with the intention of preserving the embellished old sanctuary and adapting it for cultural and civic events. The church complex renamed the Hayti Heritage Center, is listed on the register of national historic landmarks and it aims to deliver the very best in quality cultural arts programs related to the African American experience, promote cross-cultural understanding between isolated communities, and foster intercultural support. They accomplish their mission by providing enlightening and enriching programs in cultural arts and education with a long-term commitment to utilizing the arts as a tool to bring communities together and establish common ground among diverse cultures.
804 Old Fayetteville St
Durham, NC, US 27701
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Museum of Durham History

Museum of Durham History

Museum
The Museum of Durham History is a 21st-century museum that uses stories about people, places and things to foster curiosity, encourage further inquiry, and promote an understanding of diverse perspectives about the Durham community and its history. The museum is putting its mission into action through a personal approach to history that sets this museum apart: an innovative, community model that engages with history through stories—the personal memories, experiences, and family lore of the Durham shared heritage. Admission is free.
500 W Main St
Durham, NC, US 27701
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Durham Arts Council

Durham Arts Council

Recreation
Durham Arts Council, Inc. is a catalyst in the cultural development of Durham – it leads, inspires, and promotes excellence in and access to the creation, experience, and active support of the arts for all the people of the community. The Durham Arts Council building features four galleries, two theatres with support spaces, outdoor terraces and gardens, meeting rooms, rehearsal spaces, and studios for digital arts, dance, photography, clay, fiber arts, visual arts, and children’s art, and the offices of 9 arts organizations.
120 Morris St
Durham, NC, US 27701
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American Tobacco Campus

American Tobacco Campus

Business district
For decades, the American Tobacco Campus and the City of Durham were one of the busiest industrial centers in the country, shipping products around the world. The end of the tobacco industry in Durham put the Bull City in a position to re-invent itself. That process got off to a blazing start right here. Working together, local government and private sector leaders re-made the former American Tobacco factory, developed the Durham Bulls Athletic Park and opened the stunning Durham Performing Arts Center (all located on the campus), rejuvenating this unique city and setting a new live-work-play standard. Fast forward 20 years, and we’ve built a community attracting millions of guests each year for everything from wedding celebrations to meetings and baseball to Broadway.
300 Blackwell St
Durham, NC, US 27701
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Golden Belt

Golden Belt

Business district
Once a textile mill that made pouches for Bull Durham tobacco, the Golden Belt has been transformed into a LEED-certified complex of apartments, galleries, studios, event spaces, and more. The restored campus is on the National Register of Historic Places. Tour the galleries and artist studios, interact with local artists, and explore this creative hub which also houses a tattoo shop, salon, and yoga studio. The Golden Belt also regularly hosts special events, including the monthly Third Friday series when all of the 30 artists’ studios are opened to the public for viewing.
807 E Main St
Durham, NC, US 27701
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Historic Stagville

Historic Stagville

Historical landmark
Once one of the largest plantations in the South, with 900 slaves and almost 30,000 acres of land, Stagville is a preserved piece of history. Featuring an 18th-century house, a 19th-century house, slave quarters, and a unique barn, this historic site is dedicated to preserving and studying the plantation’s African-American culture. In addition to offering free tours daily, Stagville regularly hosts events that add to the educational and cultural experience of the site, including lectures from experts on the lives of the enslaved and celebrations that offer a personal experience of those lives. Annual events, including Juneteenth and “Christmas at the Big House, Christmas at the Quarters," provide unique opportunities for visitors.
5828 Old Oxford Hwy
Durham, NC, US 27712
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Brightleaf District

Brightleaf District

Business district
The Brightleaf Square District is anchored by two tobacco warehouses renovated to house shops, restaurants, and nightlife. Located in the west end of Downtown Durham, the district also includes a section along Main St. housing additional dining and retail. Built in the early 1900s to store and age the tobacco produced by the American Tobacco Company, it is now listed on the National Register of Historic Places.
Gregson St at Main St
Durham, NC, US 27701
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Bennett Place State Historic Site

Bennett Place State Historic Site

Historical landmark
Bennett Place is the site of the largest troop surrender and the effective end of the Civil War. It was in April 1865 that Confederate general Joseph E. Johnston and his Union adversary, General William T. Sherman decided to meet in Durham at Bennett Place, where Gen. Johnston surrendered the Southern armies in the Carolinas, Florida, and Georgia. That historic event can be explored at this official North Carolina State Historic Site. Today it includes restored historic structures, special living history events, including a commemoration on the anniversary, and tours – all available without any admission fees.
4409 Bennett Memorial Rd
Durham, NC, US 27705
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Duke Homestead and Tobacco Museum

Duke Homestead and Tobacco Museum

Historical landmark
Duke Homestead State Historic Site and Tobacco Museum encompasses the historic home, farm, and factory buildings of Washington Duke and his family as they lived on the property from 1852 until 1874. The site interprets the early farming life of the Duke family and the beginnings of their tobacco manufacturing business on the property after the Civil War. Guests can take one of the 45-minute guided tours through the historic area or explore on their own in the visitor's center and museum.
2828 Duke Homestead Road
Durham, NC, US 27705
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Durham Convention CenterDurham Convention Center Complex is ideally located in Durham, North Carolina. We offer multiple venues including a main corridor, ballrooms and distinct meeting spaces. Durham Convention Center is the ideal host for events of any size or type.
Total meeting space85,999 sq. ft.

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Sustainable Practices

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Diversity and Inclusion

For US hotels only, is Discover Durham and/or parent company certified as a 51% diverse owned business enterprise (BE)? If yes, please indicate which one of the following you are certified as:
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Were practices at Discover Durham developed based on health service recommendations from public governmental entities or private organizations? If Yes, please list which organizations were used to develop these practices.
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