AROUND TOWN

Durham, North Carolina

Durham is a vibrant city that combines relaxed Southern living with cosmopolitan energy, academic and scientific innovation, and an unusually sophisticated dining scene. As part of the Research Triangle — along with the college town of Chapel Hill and North Carolina’s capital city, Raleigh — Durham is known as “The City of Medicine,” a nickname that recognizes both the reputation of the Duke healthcare system and the many pharmaceutical companies that call the area home. Located two hours from pristine Atlantic beaches and three hours from the Great Smoky Mountains, Durham enjoys a moderate climate and a wealth of recreational, cultural, and educational opportunities.

Just A Few Durham Accolades

Durham and Raleigh ranked No. 6 on “Best Places to Live in the U.S.” by U.S. News & World Report. (2022-23)

Durham is the “South’s Tastiest Town” according to Southern Living magazine. (2013)

Forbes ranked Durham No. 1 on a list of “Best Cities for Working Women.” (2015)

The Raleigh-Durham International Airport has been ranked the No. 3 large airport in the country in a J.D. Power survey of customer satisfaction. (2021)

Durham ranked No. 4 on a list of “Most Educated Cities” in America by WalletHub. (2020)

The Business Journals put Durham at No. 6 on its list of “Best Places for Young Adults.” (2013)

Fast Company listed Durham as one of the top 10 cities for tech jobs. (2015)