Museums, galleries, and performing arts in Durham, NC

A diverse community where self-expression is encouraged, Durham is home to a creative and vibrant art scene.

There’s something here for everyone to enjoy, from classical, modern, or contemporary visual art, to dance, music and theater performances. A wide variety of venues, galleries and festivals give art enthusiasts of all kinds plenty of choices.

Art Galleries and Museums In The Bull City

Looking for the latest exhibits to explore? Locals celebrate their own art culture by attending monthly gatherings such as Third Friday which encourage residents and non-residents to peek into galleries, museums and art spaces around the city.

The Durham Art Walk is a celebration of visual arts and fine crafts held in downtown Durham and features the…

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Pumpkin Patches in Cary, NC

Pumpkin carving is one of the most cherished Halloween traditions, but going out to the farm, picking the perfect pumpkins, and sharing in some good old family fun is how great family memories are truly created. Lucky for residents of the Triangle, there are a number of family-owned farms in the area that offer plenty of wholesome fun and fantastic pumpkins too!

Here’s your guide to some spooktacular family fun this Fall in the Triangle.

McKee’s Cedar Creek Farm in Rougemont

Located about 25 minutes north of Durham, McKee’s Cedar Creek Farm has been a Triangle family favorite for generations. Every Fall, the farm creates a unique pattern in their 12-acre corn maze to challenge and impress their visitors. For little adventurers, they also…

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Retiring in the Research Triangle

When you think of places to retire, Raleigh/Durham/Chapel Hill, also known as the The Research Triangle, might not come to mind first, but more and more seniors are calling it home.

One of the first concerns seniors have when choosing a place to retire is access to healthcare, and the “Triangle” has some of the best in the country. The University of North Carolina and Duke University both offer nationally renowned facilities, including programs for the aging. Find out more about medical facilities in the Triangle area.

While healthcare is important, the Triangle offers amenities and attractions that contribute to a high quality of life. Whether it’s food, culture, or outdoor living, the Triangle has something for everyone.

Food

While…

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 Medical Facilities in the Durham, Chapel Hill, and Cary

While Raleigh, Durham, Chapel Hill, Cary, and other towns in the Research Triangle Area have a homey, small city atmosphere, there is nothing small about medical care in the region. With a physician-to-population ratio of more than four times the national average, Durham is referred to as the City of Medicine. The Triangle area has first-rate medical care and medical facilities.

The area is home to two of the nation’s leading medical teaching and research hospitals: Duke University and UNC Chapel Hill. These hospitals train students of medicine, nursing, and other health science specialties.

The City of Medicine's Duke University Hospital

Duke University Hospital is part of the Duke University Medical Center Campus. The hospital offers…

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About Triangle Area Food Trucks

If you've been living in a cave for the last 30 years, the phrase “food truck” might conjure up images of a sandwich truck at a construction site or a truck serving greasy fast food on a college campus. Once called roach coaches, food trucks have grown up. Today's food truck are nothing like their ancestors.

There are about 150 food trucks in the Triangle area, offering a huge variety of foods. Most trucks specialize in certain foods just like restaurants do. What do the food trucks offer? Several types of BBQ, hot dogs, hamburgers, gourmet grilled cheese, cheesesteaks, gourmet sliders, deli meats, pizza, Maine lobster, tacos, sandwiches, dumplings, meatballs, and more. There are also trucks specializing in sweets such as cupcakes and cookies,…

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About the American Tobacco Trail, Durham NC

It’s hard to live in the Triangle area without hearing about the American Tobacco Trail (ATT), but it’s more fun using it. The trail is a 22-mile recreational greenway which travels through the City of Durham, south through Durham, Chatham, and Wake counties. The northern end is a 10-foot wide paved trail, while the southern end is made of stone dust rather than asphalt.

American Tobacco Trail Access

The trail is located on an abandoned corridor of the Norfolk Southern Railroad. The original railroad took tobacco from farming communities in Wake, Chatham, and Durham counties to the American Tobacco Company in Durham for processing. Over time, trucks replaced the trains, and the trains eventually discontinued the route. The tracks were removed in…

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About Durham Bulls Athletic Park - History

In the Triangle area, the saying "Take me out to the ball game" refers to The Durham Bulls Athletic Park (DBAP). The DBAP is home to the Durham Bulls, the AAA affiliate of the Tampa Bay Rays Baseball League. It is also home to the Duke Blue Devils baseball team. The 10,000-seat park opened in 1995, just a mile down the street from its former ballpark.

The Storied Past Of DBAP

Prior to 1995, the Bulls played at the old Durham Athletic Park. The old park still exists, hosting concerts, beer festivals, summer leagues, farmers’ markets, and other special events. It also hosts the North Carolina Central University’s men’s baseball team.

Located in downtown Durham, the DBAP is a brick structure that is reminiscent of old-time ball parks in its look…

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The Triangle real estate markets is one of the most versatile and in-demand markets in the country thanks to its many great universities, endless job opportunities, and abundance of great places to live. While most of the area is largely characterized by master-planned communities and quiet, forested neighborhoods, there are a few exceptional properties privately tucked away in the hills of the Triangle area that you might not even know are there.

If you’ve ever dreamed of living the life of luxury, then check out the five most expensive homes below and compare your expectations to what these fabulous homes have to offer!

5. 7801 Old Stage Road in Raliegh – $4,200,000

This beautiful home boasts over 94 acres of beautiful wooded property. Although…

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About Maple View Farms in Hillsborough, NC

Maple View Farm is a dairy farm in Hillsborough, North Carolina. The farm originated in Maine in the 1800’s and moved to North Carolina in 1963. About 400 acres are devoted to farming and dairy operations. The farm raises its own Holstein dairy cows and sells some as breeding stock. The farm has developed its own brand of Holstein called Maview. Any registered Holstein in the world with that brand was bred on Maple View Farm.

The farm also grows barley and corn which it uses as feed for the herd in addition to the farm grass. The grains increase the protein content of the milk. There are four holding ponds on the farm to store water for irrigation. These holding ponds have enabled the farm to continue operations in times of drought. The farm also…

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Things to do in Eno River State ParkCraving a little nature? Visit the Eno River State Park to get your nature fix!

If you are looking to commune with nature in the Triangle area, you don’t have to look far. The Eno River State Park is just in northwest of Durham; just a short drive from downtown. The park is the perfect place to unwind and get in touch with nature. The park consists of 4,900 acres of land, much of it along the Eno River, providing places for hiking, camping, fishing, paddling, and picnicking. Best of all, there is no admission fee.

The park was established in 1975 when the state acquired more than 1,000 acres of land, with the help of the Eno River Association and the Nature Conservancy. Over the years, more land was acquired by the association to protect and…

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