Durham, United States
DurhamDurham

Durham Travel Guide

United StatesNew Hampshire
Trek Zone
  1. Trek Zone
  2. North America
  3. United States
  4. What to see
  5. New Hampshire
  6. Durham
Town

Facts and practical information

Alternative names: Settled: 1635Population: 10.3 thous.Area: 24.8 mi²Elevation: 43 ft a.s.l.Coordinates: 43°8'4"N, 70°55'39"W
Location

New HampshireUnited States

Contact
Social media
Add
Local time: 00:00
Weather:
Durham Public Transportation
DurhamAirportsDurhamBus stationsDurhamRailway stations
Durham Top Attractions

Durham Attractions - What to See and Explore

Durham offers many attractions and places to visit. Here are the most important ones: Hill-Woodman-Ffrost House, Wiswall Falls Mills Site, Jesse Hepler Lilac Arboretum, Thompson Hall. Below you will find a complete list of places worth visiting.

  • hill woodman ffrost house durham
    43°7'56"N • 70°55'8"W

    Hill-Woodman-Ffrost House

    Hill-Woodman-Ffrost House in Durham, New Hampshire is purportedly one of the oldest buildings in the State of New Hampshire and is located within the Durham Historic District.

  • wiswall falls mills site durham
    Archaeological site

    Wiswall Falls Mills Site

    The Wiswall Falls Mill Site is a historic archaeological industrial site in Durham, New Hampshire. It is located in John Hatch Park, a small public park just south of Wiswall Road on the eastern bank of the Lamprey River.

  • jesse hepler lilac arboretum durham
    Botanical garden

    Jesse Hepler Lilac Arboretum

    The Jesse Hepler Lilac Arboretum was located on the University of New Hampshire campus in Durham, New Hampshire, USA, at 4 Library Way, from 1940 to 1980. Jesse R.

  • thompson hall durham
    Tower • Romanesque architecture

    Thompson Hall

    Thompson Hall, commonly referred to locally as "T-Hall", is one of the central buildings on the campus of the University of New Hampshire in Durham, New Hampshire, United States.

  • university of new hampshire durham
    Universities and schools

    University of New Hampshire

    The University of New Hampshire is a public land-grant research university with its main campus in Durham, New Hampshire. It was founded and incorporated in 1866 as a land grant college in Hanover in connection with Dartmouth College, moved to Durham in 1893, and adopted its current name in 1923.

  • university of new hampshire observatory durham
    Observatories and planetariums

    University of New Hampshire Observatory

    University of New Hampshire Observatory is an astronomical observatory owned and operated by the University of New Hampshire. It is located in Durham, New Hampshire near the old Durham Reservoir. The main telescope is a 0.35 m Schmidt–Cassegrain reflecting telescope donated to the observatory in 1984.

  • saint thomas more parish durham
    Church

    Saint Thomas More Parish

    Saint Thomas More Parish is located in Durham, New Hampshire, United States. Named after Thomas More of England, the Catholic parish was established in 1949 on the corner of Madbury Road and Cowell Drive, near the heart of the campus of the University of New Hampshire.

  • memorial union building durham
    43°8'4"N • 70°55'48"W

    Memorial Union Building

    The Memorial Union Building is the University of New Hampshire's students' union building and the "heart of campus." The building also serves as the official New Hampshire War Memorial for soldiers killed in action since World War I.

  • smith chapel durham
    Church • Gothic Revival architecture

    Smith Chapel

    Smith Chapel is a historic memorial chapel at 45 Mill Pond Road in Durham, New Hampshire, United States. Built in 1900 in the family cemetery of the locally prominent Smith family, it is a prominent local example of Late Gothic Revival architecture.

  • john sullivan house durham
    43°7'48"N • 70°55'5"W

    John Sullivan House

    The John Sullivan House is a historic house at 21 Newmarket Road in Durham, New Hampshire. A National Historic Landmark, it was the home of American Revolutionary War General John Sullivan, who later became President of New Hampshire.

  • durham historic district
    Interesting neighbourhood • Greek Revival architecture

    Durham Historic District

    The Durham Historic District encompasses a portion of the original historic settlement area of Durham, New Hampshire. It extends along Newmarket Road from its northern junction with Laurel Lane to a three-way junction with Main Street and Dover Road.

Things to See and Do in Durham by Category

Sights, interesting and unusual places and attractions valued by most tourists. See the list of places to visit in Durham.

Active

Day trips

Durham – popular in the area (distance from the center)

In the vicinity of Durham, it's worth seeing attractions such as: Northeast Delta Dental Stadium (Manchester), Wentworth by the Sea (New Castle), Cape Neddick Light (York).

  • northeast delta dental stadium manchester29 milesW
    Sport venue, Arenas and stadiums, Sport

    Northeast Delta Dental Stadium, Manchester

    Nestled in the heart of Manchester, New Hampshire, the Northeast Delta Dental Stadium offers a quintessential American sports experience. This stadium is the home field for the New Hampshire Fisher Cats, the Double-A affiliate of the Toronto Blue Jays Major League...

  • wentworth by the sea new castle11 milesSE
    Hotel, Spa, Golf

    Wentworth by the Sea, New Castle

    Nestled in the serene coastal town of New Castle, New Hampshire, Wentworth by the Sea marries the charm of a historic grand hotel with the comforts of modern hospitality. This elegant hotel, which has graced the shores of New Hampshire since 1874, offers guests a...

  • cape neddick light york17 milesE
    Lighthouse, Vernacular architecture

    Cape Neddick Light, York

    Perched on a rocky island off the craggy coast of York, Maine, the Cape Neddick Light stands as a picturesque sentinel over the Atlantic Ocean. Known affectionately as "Nubble Light" to locals, this charming lighthouse has been guiding mariners since its establishment...

  • snhu arena manchester29 milesW
    Sport venue, Arenas and stadiums, Sport

    SNHU Arena, Manchester

    The SNHU Arena is an indoor events arena in Manchester, New Hampshire, and seats 9,852 for ice hockey, 11,140 for basketball and up to 11,770 for concerts.

  • point of graves burial ground portsmouth9.8 miSE
    Cemetery

    Point of Graves Burial Ground, Portsmouth

    Point of Graves Burial Ground is a small historic cemetery in Portsmouth, New Hampshire, dating to the 17th century. It was the final resting place for many of Portsmouth's prominent residents including the Wentworth family, the Vaughan family, the Rogers, and the Lears.

Show all

Best Time To Visit Durham

Learn when is the best time to travel to Durham weather-wise and what to expect in each season.

Average temperatures in °F

JFMAMJJASOND

The highest air temperature is in June, July and August. While the coldest is in January and February.

Monthly rainfall in inches

JFMAMJJASOND

The lowest rainfall is recorded in January, February and July. Most of it rains in April, October and November.

Length of day in hours

JFMAMJJASOND

We can expect the longest days in June, while the shortest in December.

Sunrise

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

What are the top attractions to visit in Durham?

The top attractions to visit in Durham are:

Where to next? Visit new hampshire New Hampshire region page or discover the top tourist attractions in United States.

United States ▪ Alabama ▪ Alaska ▪ Arizona ▪ Arkansas ▪ California ▪ Colorado ▪ Connecticut ▪ Delaware ▪ District of Columbia ▪ Florida ▪ Georgia ▪ Hawaii ▪ Idaho ▪ Illinois ▪ Indiana ▪ Iowa ▪ Kansas ▪ Kentucky ▪ Louisiana ▪ Maine ▪ Maryland ▪ Massachusetts ▪ Michigan ▪ Minnesota ▪ Mississippi ▪ Missouri ▪ Montana ▪ Nebraska ▪ Nevada ▪ New Hampshire ▪ New Jersey ▪ New Mexico ▪ New York ▪ North Carolina ▪ North Dakota ▪ Ohio ▪ Oklahoma ▪ Oregon ▪ Pennsylvania ▪ Rhode Island ▪ South Carolina ▪ South Dakota ▪ Tennessee ▪ Texas ▪ Utah ▪ Vermont ▪ Virginia ▪ Washington ▪ West Virginia ▪ Wisconsin ▪ Wyoming ▪ United States Minor Outlying Islands ▪ Baker ▪ Howland ▪ Jarvis island ▪ Johnston ▪ Kingman Reef ▪ Midway ▪ Navassa ▪ Palmyra ▪ Wake