Department of MathematicsTo learn more about Durham and what it offers our students, visit Duke in Durham.
Durham and the Triangle area is known for its art, music and recreational activities. These include:
- Duke Performances has a fantastic music program and offers student discounts.
- Durham Central Park hosts a farmers market, an outdoor concert series and food truck rodeos.
- The historic Carolina Theatre has a great film program, concerts and comedy.
- The Hayti Heritage Center hosts a monthly Jambalya Soul Slam (poetry slam).
- Durham is home to the fabulous American Dance Festival.
- Sarah P. Duke Gardens is a 55-acre public botanic garden on the campus of Duke University.
- The North Carolina Museum of Art has a great Rodin collection and free admission.
- Duke's Nasher Museum of Art offers free admission to students (also staff and faculty).
- The Museum of Life and Science is great for kids of all ages.
- North Carolina Museum of Natural Science.
- The Duke Lemur Center offers tours by reservation.
- Umstead State Park has many nice trails for walking, running, biking.
- Jordan Lake State Recreation Area offers picnic areas, hiking trails, boating, fishing and the largest concentration of bald eagles in the eastern US.
- There are a number of social dance groups in the area, including: Triangle Swing Dance Society, RDU Blues, Salsa and Argentine Tango.