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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 27708Phone: 919-684-3698Directions: 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 wallWebsite: http://www.hr.duke.edu/dukegardens/index.html
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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. Leave a Comment Address: 301 Whiteford Drive, Durham, NCPhone: (919) 834-4000Directions: 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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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. Leave a Comment
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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. Leave a Comment
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This was North Carolina's biggest plantation. A great place to learn about southern history.
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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. Leave a Comment
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 by acemjLeave a Comment Directions: West Campus
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- Arrowhead Inn
106 Mason Road, Durham, NC - Quality Inn And Suites Durham
3710 Hillsborough Road, Durham, NC - Millennium Hotel Durham
2800 Campus Walk Avenue, Durham, NC - Homestead Durham / University
1920 Ivy Creek Boulevard, Durham, NC - Extended Stay Deluxe Durham Research Triangle Park
4610 South Miami Boulevard (formerly StudioPlus), Durham, NC - Four Points Durham Southpoint
7807 Leonardo Drive, Durham, NC - Sheraton Imperial Hotel and Convention Center
4700 Emperor Blvd, Durham, NC - Marriott Research Triangle Park
4700 Guardian Drive, Durham, NC - Homestead Durham Research Triangle Park
4515 North Carolina Hwy 55, Durham, NC - Red Roof Inn Chapel Hill
5623 Durham-Chapel Hill Boulevard I-40 at US 15/501, Exit #270, Durham, NC - Crossland Economy Studios Durham - Research Triangle Park
5008 NC Highway 55, Durham, NC - Red Roof Inn Durham Duke University Medical Center
1915 North Pointe Drive, Durham, NC - Americas Best Value Inn
2517 Guess Road, Durham, NC - Oakwood At Summit Square Durham
614 Snowcrest Trail, Durham, NC - Duke Tower Residential Suites
807 West Trinity Avenue, Durham, NC
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