About 290,000 people.
Durham is called the Bull City and is known for its universities and science research. Many smart discoveries happen here.
You can explore the giant Museum of Life and Science with a butterfly house, watch a baseball game with the Durham Bulls, and stroll the beautiful Duke Gardens.
This huge museum lets you walk through a butterfly house, meet lemurs, and play with hands-on science all afternoon.
The Sarah P. Duke Gardens are full of flowers, ponds, and winding paths that are perfect for a family walk.