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Peace in the midst of turmoil
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  • Updated By etfromnc on July 16, 2008
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  • Whether in springtime... - Durham
    Whether in springtime...
    by etfromnc
    If you visit Durham for just about any reason at just about any time of the year, please do not miss the Sarah Duke Gardens.

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    Sarah P. Duke Gardens
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  • TimDaoust
  • By TimDaoust on February 21, 2005
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  • A bird that I had a staring contest with here - Durham
    A bird that I had a staring
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    by TimDaoust
    These gardens are a part of the Duke West Campus area. Quite beautiful and a nice peaceful escape from the bustle of the city. They have all sorts of plant life that are not native to the area and a butterfly garden among other attractions. There are several duck ponds as well and fountains. Worth a walk, a stroll or even a picnic if you're in the area. One needs only to pay for parking which can be easily done at any of the parking kiosques (they even take credit cards). I have loaded a bunch more pictures into a travelogue. Unfortunately I just took this in the middle of a bleak month of February here so there isn't much life except for this bird here.

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    Beautiful Gardens - Sarah Duke Gardens
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  • By savvygirl on August 7, 2007
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  • The Sarah Duke Gardens are located on the Duke University Campus in Durham, North Carolina and stretches approximately 55 acres across. The gardens are split into 4 sections which include: wooded areas, gardens, winding walking paths and a large lake. It is the perfect place to go on a date, take a walk and enjoy the cornucopia of flora and fauna, or just chill out with a book in the grass.

    The garden was originally constructed as a memorial to Sarah P. Duke, wife of Benjamin N. Duke, one of Duke University's benefactors. It is considered one of the United States premier public gardens.

  • Address: 426 Anderson Street Durham NC 27708
  • Phone: 919-684-3698
  • Directions: Duke University Road to second stop light, turn left onto Anderson Street - after first intersection, main entrance is 150 yards on left (half-circle drive with stone wall
  • Website: http://www.hr.duke.edu/dukegardens/index.html
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    Attend a Duke University Basketball Game
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  • By ATXtraveler on February 6, 2008
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    There are so many sporting events worldwide that garnish attention from rabid fans, that an entire VirtualTourist like site could be built. If you were building a US-based top ten sporting event list, a Duke University Home Basketball Game at Cameron Indoor Stadium would have to be high on this list.

    Consider this, when most men would be polled on where they would want to go, the Super Bowl, World Series, Nascar Chase for the Cup or NBA finals may be first on their list. March Madness and the NCAA tournament final might also make it up there. If you add in the female vote, the tide dramatically turns toward a small college located in Durham, NC called Duke. I am not sure if the women like it because it is a true underdog story, or if there is just the romantic appeal of a small school competing in major athletics and winning that makes Duke basketball so exciting.

    When I posted the photo of me with the Duke Blue Devil on my social networking site for the first time, I had multiple people immediately message me with "Jealous" or "WHY Didn't you invite me", or "I can not believe you got to go!". These were just the women responding!

    Either way, make sure if you are in town during the time when Duke is playing (Nov. through March), to think about going to the game. Tickets are almost impossible to get ahead of time, but with a little patience and some negotiating skill, you can get a ticket outside from a scalper for at or around face value.

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  • Address: 301 Whiteford Drive, Durham, NC
  • Phone: (919) 834-4000
  • Directions: Located on Duke University campus. On game days, just drive to Duke University, and follow the signs marked "Game Day Parking".
  • Website: www.duke.edu
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    Bennett Place State Historic Site
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  • By queensgirl on October 22, 2004
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  • Is the reconstructed farmhouse of James Bennett. This is the site of the negotiation leading to the largest troop surrender of the Civil War. This house gives you a glimpse into the life-style of the Southern farmer during the Civil war.

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  • Address: 4409 Bennett Memorial Rd., Durham,NC 27705
  • Phone: (919)383-4345
  • Website: www.ah.dcr.state.nc.us/sections/hs/bennett/bennett.htm
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    American Tobacco Historic District
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  • By queensgirl on November 1, 2004
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  • This is the area in Durham where the old tobacco factories are turned into living residences, offices, restaurants and other event venues. It is new and kind of trendy.

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  • Address: 512 S. Mangum Street
  • Phone: (919)595-5027
  • Website: www.americantobaccohistoricdistrict.com
  • Other Contact: (919)595-5021
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    Historic Stagville
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  • By queensgirl on October 22, 2004
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  • This was North Carolina's biggest plantation. A great place to learn about southern history.

    Admission -free

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  • Address: 5828 Old Oxford Highway, Durham,NC 27712
  • Phone: (919)620-0120
  • Website: www.historicstagvillefoundation.org
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    Carolina Theater
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  • By TimDaoust on February 22, 2005
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  • This historic venue is great for indpendent flicks, the occasional film festival or even live shows. There is a schedule of events on the web page. I recently saw "A very long engagement", a Jeanne-Pierre Jeunet film, here that I enjoyed thoroughly. It was also nice to be able to buy beer at the concession stand. you'll pay what you pay in any bar for the alcohol here and concessions are typical of any theater. If you're in the area, it's worth catching a movie here. The building's architecture is beautiful.

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  • Address: 309 West Morgan Street
  • Phone: 919.560.3030
  • Website: http://www.carolinatheatre.org/
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    The Duke University Chapel
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  • Updated By acemj on October 17, 2002
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    The Gothic structure that dominates Duke's West Campus is full of beautiful statues, stained glass windows and is made from stone that was quarried in nearby Hillsborough, North Carolina. Although it looks old, it was completed in 1932.

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  • Directions: West Campus
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    see Durham Bulls game
  • By Paul_and_Pat on August 24, 2002
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