City Center (Downtown Durham)
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City Center (Downtown Durham)
Neighborhood Guide • Durham

The City Center District is your one-stop shop in Downtown Durham. Located smack-dab in the city’s center (duh), the area’s many restaurants, bars, galleries and local shops make it an exciting attraction for day or night. Bonus: much of the architecture in City Center is original, so you know you’re getting the authentic, historic experience.

City Center (Downtown Durham), Durham
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