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NC Biotechnology Center

North Carolina is home to over 700 bioscience companies and more than 2000 service provider companies. The NC Biotech Center connects researchers to companies and funders to entrepreneurs, actuating movements in life science that are changing the world.

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NC Biotechnology Center

Museum of Life and Science

Experience more than 84-acres of interactive learning opportunities in the heart of Durham. Less than five miles from downtown Durham, the center is home to rescued black bears, lemurs, and endangered red wolves, to name a few.

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Museum of Life and Science

Little River Regional Park

This 376 acre regional park located on Guess Road along the Durham/Orange county line offers 7 miles of hiking trails, 7 miles of biking trails, a birding trail, picnic shelters, playground, open field, and group campground.

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Little River Regional Park

Duke University

Since its founding in 1924, Duke University has grown into one of the top-ranked universities in the world, a premier healthcare system, an athletic powerhouse, and the region’s largest employer. Duke features leading research and graduate programs in all disciplines, and also has locations in Beaufort, Singapore, and China.

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Duke University

Durham Main Library

The Main Library's new design reflects the spirit of our vibrant, diverse community. Large expanses of glass will provide natural light and connect the indoors to the outdoors. As part of the project, the site will be redeveloped to create vibrant outdoor activity areas. The new building will include a Comprehensive Literacy and Technology Center and Extensive program and collaboration areas for library and community use.

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Durham Main Library

Hollow Rock Nature Park

The 75 acre Hollow Rock Nature Park, part of the larger New Hope Creek Preserve, opened in 2016. This parcel was purchased jointly by Durham County, Orange County, the City of Durham, and the Town of Chapel Hill. The Park includes 1.5 miles of hiking trails, an open play field, and trail connections to Duke Forest.

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Hollow Rock Nature Park

American Underground

Called the “Startup Capital of the South” by CNBC, American Underground launched in 2010 and is now supporting nearly 300 startups across four locations. One of only 12 Google for Entrepreneur sites in North America.

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American Underground

The Streets at Southpoints

Welcome to The Streets at Southpoint in Durham, a shopping and dining destination distinguished by award-winning design and a wide selection of retailers. Come discover over 150 shops, dine at distinctive restaurants, enjoy a movie, or relax in their lifestyle area.

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The Streets at Southpoints

American Tobacco Historic District

Created in 2001, the American Tobacco Company facilities have more than 1.2 million square feet of Class A office space. American Tobacco has received industry awards for Best Mixed-Use Development, Best Renovated Commercial Property, and Best Redevelopment Project.

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American Tobacco Historic District

Durham Bulls Athletic Park

Home of the Triple-A Durham Bulls baseball club, this 10,000-seat athletic park hosts games and events for the entire family. Baseball America were named the most accomplished Minor League franchises of the 2010s based on wins, titles and overall record.

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Durham Bulls Athletic Park

North Carolina Central University

Recently ranked among the nation’s top 10 Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs), NCCU is a master’s comprehensive institution. The university is supported by two state-of-the-art biotechnology research facilities on campus, and both collaborate with pharmacy and biotech companies from Research Triangle Park.

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North Carolina Central University

Durham Technical Community College

Through Durham Tech Promise, tuition for recent high school students can cost up to $1,000 less than other nearby community colleges. Choose from more than 100 degrees, diplomas, and certificates or dozens of non-credit programs, along with volunteer opportunities, clubs, and organizations.

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Durham Technical Community College

Research Triangle Park

Durham County sits at the pinnacle of Research Triangle Park. The park is home to more than 250 companies and 50,000 experts in their fields. More than $300 million is invested each year—double the average investment for innovation clusters nationally.

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Research Triangle Park

Hub RTP

The $1.5 billion, 44-acre development at the intersection of Davis Drive and I-40 will include two million square feet of office, residential, retail and hotel space, as well as 14 acres of green space. With thoughtfully designed, sustainable buildings surrounded by naturally preserved greenspace, the mixed-use community will serve as a premier destination to attract and retain top talent.

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Hub RTP

Treyburn Corporate Park

This 5,300-acre corporate park is home to companies including bioMérieux and Merck. Home to a multitude of neighborhood schools and set among 1,600 acres of preserved woodlands.

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Treyburn Corporate Park
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