East Durham is a
hamlet
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(and census-designated place) within the town of
Durham Durham most commonly refers to:
*Durham, England, a cathedral city in north east England
**County Durham, a ceremonial county which includes Durham
*Durham, North Carolina, a city in North Carolina, United States
Durham may also refer to:
Places
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, which is located in the
U.S. state
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of
New York
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* New York (state), a state in the northeastern United States
* New York City, the most populous city in the United States, located in the state of New York
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, approximately above sea level, in
Greene County.
It has the
ZIP Code 12423 and the
area code
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518.
It is an Irish town where many Irish immigrants and vacationers visit often.
Attractions
East Durham is known for its Irish heritage and cultural promotion. The town attracts many Irish-American visitors. East Durham contains several significant cultural attractions including:
The Shamrock House - a restaurant/inn/bar in the center of East Durham. Center of activities within the town and is a popular location for concerts and events.
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Zoom Flume — full service water park with many slides, rides, and pools designed for families.
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Woodward Road Stone Arch Bridge — historical bridge listed on the
National Register of Historic Places
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.
* Supersonic Speedway — Mini Amusement park with miniature golf, go-karts, batting cages and arcade.
* Gavin's Golden Hill House — resort built at the original site of the Full Moon Farm, founded in the 1790s.
*Michael J. Quill Irish Cultural & Sports Center — Cultural Center containing a Baseball Field, a traditional Irish Thatched Cottage, and the World's Largest Map Of Ireland.
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Hamlets in New York (state)
Hamlets in Greene County, New York