Duke University
Buildings & Monuments
North
Architecture, Art, Local Culture, Sports & Recreation, Outdoors, Music, Religion, History, Literature, Photography, Technology
Mobility Obstacles: Extended Walking Required
Stairs
Dirt/off-road walking
Mobility Assistance Available: Elevator
This is a good place to get: Snacks
Dinner
Lunch
Breakfast
Duke University
Duke
Top Southern University
| Address: | Phone: |
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2138 Campus Dr (Office of Admissions) Durham, NC 27708 |
+1 919 684 3214 |
Description
Duke University has been educating an elite student body--including President Richard Nixon and North Carolina Senator Elizabeth Dole--since 1838. In 1892, what was then known as Trinity College moved to Durham, where a large grant from the Duke tobacco family built the sprawling 8,600-acre Gothic campus famous today for its academics, medical center and athletics. Visitors to the Duke campus will be astounded at the amount of places to visit--the peaceful Sarah P. Duke Gardens, a new nationally recognized art museum known as The Nasher, the largest collection of prosimian primates outside Madagascar at the Lemur Center, the stunning Duke Chapel, and the endless beauty of Duke Forest.
Times & Dates
Open Hours: Campus: 24 hrsNotes: Daily group information sessions and campus walking tour hours vary; check website for schedule.
Visit Time: Half day(4hr)-Full day(8hr)
Best Time to Visit: Be warned: It's best to stay away during a basketball or football home game.
Why Best: Traffic and crowds can be overwhelming when there are 10,000 sports fans milling about.
Average Wait Time: None
Notes: There are so many different locations to visit on campus, visitors could easily spend an entire day.
Price: Free
Exposure
Outdoor with some covering.Age Recommendations/Requirements
Ages Admitted: All AgesAges that would most enjoy this site: Adult
Groups that would most enjoy this site: Couples, Families, Friends, Groups, Solo Travelers
Transportation
Best Modes of Transportation:
Automobile/Car
Parking Availability: Yes
Average Price per Hour: $0-$5
Parking Safety: Safe
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