Durham Spring/Summer 2015 Official Visitor & Relocation Guide
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E X E M P L A R Y C I TAT I O N S<br />
Contents<br />
SPRING/SUMMER <strong>2015</strong> FEATURES:<br />
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photos, top-bottom: Brightleaf Square - Dan Hacker Photography/DCVB; Musuem of Life + Science - Stewart Waller/DCVB; Nana’s Restaurant - Nana’s/DCVB<br />
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ON THE COVER: Use this guide to explore all <strong>Durham</strong> has to offer,<br />
from natural wonder to outdoor music to acclaimed dining,<br />
and more. Cover photo credits: West Point on the Eno - Stewart<br />
Waller/DCVB; concert at <strong>Durham</strong> Central Park - Jessie Gladdek/<br />
DCVB; Mateo Bar de Tapas - Jessie Gladdek/DCVB .<br />
Welcome to <strong>Durham</strong> 6<br />
• Pardon Our Dust, New Developments .......... 6<br />
• <strong>Durham</strong> Online & Expert Advice .............. 10<br />
• Things to Know........................... 12<br />
<strong>Durham</strong> History 13<br />
April <strong>2015</strong> is the 150th anniversary of the Civil War’s end,<br />
and its largest surrender took place right here in <strong>Durham</strong>.<br />
<strong>Durham</strong> Districts 22<br />
From Northern <strong>Durham</strong> to downtown to Southpoint<br />
and everywhere in between, get a preview of <strong>Durham</strong>’s<br />
distinctive districts.<br />
Explore <strong>Durham</strong> 40<br />
Find what you are looking for and more with plenty of things<br />
to do in <strong>Durham</strong>:<br />
• Arts & Entertainment ...................... 40<br />
• Nature & Recreation....................... 52<br />
• Festivals & Events ........................ 61<br />
The South’s Tastiest Town 63<br />
We’ve got all you need to know about <strong>Durham</strong>’s food<br />
scene, including Celebrated Cuisine, food trucks, beer and<br />
cocktails, and more.<br />
Shopping 80<br />
Discover <strong>Durham</strong>’s unique shopping opportunities, where<br />
funky merchandise and unexpected treasures abound.<br />
Convention & <strong>Visitor</strong>s Bureau<br />
AN ACCREDITED DESTINATION MARKETING ORGANIZATION<br />
101 E Morgan St, <strong>Durham</strong>, NC 27701 USA<br />
(919) 687-0288 | (800) 446-8604<br />
FAX (919) 680-8340<br />
www.durham-nc.com<br />
The <strong>Durham</strong> Convention & <strong>Visitor</strong>s Bureau (DCVB) is <strong>Durham</strong>’s<br />
marketing agency. It is chartered as a Tourism Development<br />
Authority by the NC General Assembly and local governments<br />
to spearhead the proactive, strategic, visitor-centered<br />
economic and cultural development of <strong>Durham</strong> by reinvesting<br />
a portion of the visitor-paid “room occupancy and tourism<br />
development tax” in destination promotion and marketing.<br />
Read more about the DCVB’s visitor center on page 11.<br />
© <strong>2015</strong> <strong>Durham</strong> Convention & <strong>Visitor</strong>s Bureau. The <strong>Official</strong> <strong>Durham</strong> <strong>Visitor</strong> & <strong>Relocation</strong> <strong>Guide</strong> is produced<br />
in-house by DCVB staff.<br />
The information contained in this guide was compiled using information provided by the individual businesses<br />
and organizations listed. Although every effort has been made to ensure accuracy, DCVB cannot assume<br />
responsibility for any errors or omissions. <strong>Visitor</strong>s should confirm pertinent information prior to each visit to<br />
determine the suitability of the facilities or services to the intended use. Please forward any corrections to DCVB.<br />
Departments:<br />
Places to Stay 87<br />
<strong>Relocation</strong> 103<br />
Education 109<br />
Retirement 114<br />
Medicine 116<br />
Transportation 118<br />
www.durham-nc.com<br />
Maps 122
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