Convention Centers
Planning an Event in Durham
We’re ready to plan your meeting or event with care, but still rooted in what makes Durham bold.
Durham at a glance
Average hotel room cost
USD 144
Average meal cost
USD 20
Largest hotel
331 rooms
Total hotels
78
Total rooms
8,133
Number of convention centers
1
Convention center space
35,000 sq. ft.
Largest convention room
15,496 sq. ft.
Highlights of Durham
1. Welcome to Durham: A Diverse Meeting Destination
Durham is a place with a progressive, diverse community. Y’all means all in Durham. We offer more than just buzzwords here and are unapologetically proud of the diverse community you can help support today.
2. With Love, From Durham
We think you’ll love your wedding’s Bull City backdrop as much as you’ll love your spouse-to-be. Durham has all kinds of venues for all kinds of people, choosing to celebrate love in both non-traditional or traditional ways.
3. Innovation is in our Community’s DNA
With Duke University, Duke University Health System, North Carolina Central University, and Durham Technical Community College, as well as hundreds of start-ups and international corporations all right in our backyard, Durham has fostered a community of forward-thinkers.