Where to stay recommendations:
The following accommodation options are available in the Durham area.
- JB Duke Hotel
230 Science Drive
Durham, NC 27708
- Shuttle: Free, by reservation, 7am-6pm within Duke campus
- Washington Duke Inn & Golf Club
3001 Cameron Boulevard
Durham, NC 27708
- Shuttle: Free, by reservation, 7am-6pm within Duke campus
- Millennium Hotel
2800 Campus Walk Ave
Durham, NC 27705
- Shuttle: Free, by reservation, M-Fr 7am-3pm within 3 miles (includes venue)
- The Lodge
2306 Elba St
Durham, NC 27705
- Shuttle: Free, by reservation, M-Fr 7am-7pm within 3 miles (includes venue)
- AC Hotel Durham
2800 Erwin Rd
Durham, NC 27705- Shuttle: None, 10 min walk to venue
- The AC Hotel Durham offers $159/night for Duke University if you use this link: AC Hotel booking link
- University Inn
502 Elf St
Durham, NC 27705- Shuttle: Free, on demand, M-Fr 7am-7pm within 3 miles (includes venue)
- Hilton Garden Inn Durham
2102 W Main St
Durham, NC 27705
- Shuttle: Free, on demand, M-Fr 7am-7pm within 3 miles (includes venue)
Getting to the workshop:
Duke buses are free. The LL stops at Circuit Drive near the North Building, about a two-minute walk from the venue; the LNC and PR1 stop at Science Drive Circle, about a ten-minute walk away. Check the live Duke bus tracker before traveling, especially during holidays or schedule changes.
Other options include GoDurham Route 6 (free) and GoTriangle routes 400 and DRX which stop near Duke Hospital, about a 15-minute walk from the venue. Check GoDurham or GoTriangle for current routes, schedules, and fares. The GoTriangle bus system fee is 2.50USD and requires exact change in cash, or payment to be made by card through the Umo Mobility App.
Visitor parking is available at the Bryan Center Parking Garage at USD 2/hour. The nearby Circuit Drive lot is approximately USD 11/day with a visitor parking permit purchased in advance.
Some hotels offer shuttle service to the workshop. We have included hotel shuttle information with the recommended hotels above.
Local restaurants and attractions:
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Duke West Campus offers various locations to eat including in the Bryant Center and Brodhead Center near the workshop location. You can find a list of locations here: https://students.duke.edu/living/dining/dining-locations/
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There are additional eating locations on Erwin Rd near the workshop location.
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Durham’s Ninth Street District: https://www.discover9thstreet.com/
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Brightleaf Square: https://www.brightleafdurham.com/
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Duke Chapel: https://chapel.duke.edu/
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Sarah P. Duke Gardens: https://gardens.duke.edu/
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Duke Lemure Center: https://lemur.duke.edu/