Along the Route

Duke University

One of the nation’s best; founded in 1924. Highlights include Duke University Chapel, The Sarah P. Duke Gardens, Cameron Indoor Stadium, Duke Forest, Duke Lemur Center, Nasher Museum of Art, and Duke University Medical Center. For more information visit www.duke.edu.

Ninth Street District

Funky and eclectic dining and shopping district near Duke’s East Campus around historic Erwin Mill. Features nationally recognized restaurants, books, toys, music, and more. Includes Erwin Square, Broad Street, and Ninth Street North.

Downtown Durham

Downtown is the historic and geographic soul of Durham, with more than two million visitors each year. Signs (shown far right) featuring Downtown’s Districts are located throughout to help visitors navigate. Bull City Connector stops are noted by signage as well.

American Tobacco District

Named for the former Lucky Strike factory, now a one-million-sq.-ft. campus of restaurants, shops, amphitheatre, residences, offices and parking. Also includes the Durham Bulls Athletic Park and DPAC – Durham Performing Arts Center.

Brightleaf District

Repurposed 1904 tobacco warehouses and a renovated laundry and auto showroom are home to Brightleaf Square and Peabody Place, with vibrant shopping, dining, and nightlife on the western end of Downtown.

City Center District

See historic landmarks, dine, shop, and enjoy nightlife, the Carolina Theatre, Durham Arts Council, and the Durham Convention Center here. Easy garage parking throughout.

Central Park District

Visit Durham Central Park, Durham Farmers’ Market, Historic Durham Athletic Park, Downtown YMCA, and the Durham Center for Senior Life – don’t miss the new skate park, either.

Golden Belt District

District’s namesake is a historic textile mill campus reborn as a creative arts hub with unique dining, shopping, artist studios and galleries, outdoor areas, event space, and live/work lofts.

Government Services District

From Mangum to Dillard St, home to City Hall, the County Courthouse, main branch of the Durham County Library, the Official Durham Visitor Information Center, and more.

Warehouse District

Dominated by West Village (converted Liggett & Myers tobacco buildings), which now includes loft-style apartments, retail space, offices, and the Durham Train Station.