Places worth the detour in Durham

10 places worth going out of your way for lie within 20 km of Durham, United States, across 6 kinds of detour; castles, monuments & landmarks are the largest group (3). Best known: 11 foot 8 Bridge. 10 of them rank as little-known. Click any card to open it on the map.

Built landmarks3 Parks & cemeteries3 Sacred sites1 Nature & landscapes1 Museums & culture1 Fun & leisure1

All 10, ranked 10

Ranked by how many Wikipedia editions cover them.

1.11 foot 8 Bridge

Built landmarks · 20th century · Hidden gem

Low-clearance bridge in Durham, North Carolina

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2.North Carolina Botanical Garden

Parks & cemeteries · 20th century · Hidden gem

Botanical garden in Chapel Hill, North Carolina, USA

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3.Duke Chapel

Sacred sites · 20th century · Hidden gem

Church building in North Carolina, United States of America

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4.Ackland Art Museum

Museums & culture · 21st century · Hidden gem

Museum in Chapel Hill, North Carolina

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5.Bennett Place State Historic Site

Built landmarks · Hidden gem

Historic site in Durham North Carolina, United States

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6.Morehead Planetarium and Science Center

Fun & leisure · 20th century · Hidden gem

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7.Davie Poplar

Nature & landscapes · Hidden gem

Large poplar tree in North Carolina

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8.Sarah P. Duke Gardens

Parks & cemeteries · Hidden gem

Green space at Duke University in Durham, North Carolina

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9.City Garage Yard and Fire Drill Tower

Built landmarks · 20th century · Hidden gem

Fire drill tower

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10.Coker Arboretum

Parks & cemeteries · Hidden gem

Botanical garden in Chapel Hill, North Carolina

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