East Durham, New York facts for kids
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East Durham, New York
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Hamlet and CDP
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 East Durham, New York
Location in New York
East Durham, New York
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | New York |
| County | Greene |
| Town | Durham |
| Elevation | 535 ft (163 m) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (EST) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code |
12423 (Greene)
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| Area code(s) | 518 |
| GNIS feature ID | 959100 |
East Durham is a hamlet (and census-designated place) within the town of Durham, which is located in the U.S. state of New York, approximately 535 feet (163 m) above sea level, in Greene County. It has the ZIP Code 12423 and the area code 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.
- Zoom Flume — full service waterpark with many slides rides and pools designed for families
- Woodward Road Stone Arch Bridge — historical bridge listed on the National Register of Historic Places
- 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
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