Durham, North Carolina, is located in east-central North Carolina along the Eno River. It is part of the state’s Piedmont region and one of the cities that are part of the Triangle, along with Raleigh and Chapel Hill.
A private university, Duke is consistently ranked in the top 5 higher education institutions in the country and its gothic and beautifully lush campus is a major tourist draw.
The Bulls play in the Durham Athletic Park downtown, which was renovated in 2014 and is considered one of the most beautiful minor league parks in America.
Durham is also known for its melting pot of music scenes, with popular festivals including the Durham Blues & Brews Festival, Art of Cool Festival, and venues such as Motorco Music Hall and the Pinhook.