| Durham is a city in North Carolina with a population of almost 235,000. It is the eighty-fourth largest United States city and is located within Wake County and Durham County, North Carolina. The metro area has over half a million residents. The city was established in 1869. The elevation of Durham is around 400 feet. Durham area code is 919. Durham institutions of higher education include Duke University, Durham Technical Community College, The Art Institute of Raleigh-Durham, and North Carolina Central University. Durham things to do include the Nasher Museum of Art, the North Carolina Museum of Life and Science, Duke University, Sarah P. Duke Gardens, Durham Central Park, and Lake Michie. Durham shopping areas include Northgate Mall. Durham entertainment includes the Durham Performing Arts Center and Carolina Theatre. Durham events and festivals include the Full Frame Documentary Film Festival and the American Dance Festival. Raleigh-Durham International Airport serves the area. Main Durham highways include Interstates I-40, I-540, and I-85, as well as US 501 and US 15. Amtrak provides Durham area railroad service. DATA (the Durham Area Transit Authority) provides public transportation. Durham area newspapers include The News & Observer and The Herald Sun. The median family income is around $51,000. Local sports teams include Durham Bulls baseball and Duke University college sports. |
