A City of Fun With excellent sports and cultural activities in the area, Durham is a fun place to be. People from all walks of life academic, industrial, professional, agricultural blend to provide a warm, rich sense of hospitality and diversity. There also is much interaction among the thousands of college students in the area. Durham's diverse and active nature is complemented by a near-ideal climate. The average annual temperature is 59 degrees and snowfall averages fewer than eight inches per year.
Spring arrives early and summer comes long before school is finished.
The countryside is wooded, rolling, and cut by unassuming streams and rivers. The area also is easily accessible. Served by numerous airlines, RDU serves as the hometown hub for Midway Airlines. In addition, Raleigh-Durham is an international airport with daily flights to Toronto, Paris and London. Even closer are the majestic Appalachian Mountains to the west and the beautiful Atlantic Ocean coastline to the east.