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One-stop entertainment shopping awaits visitors at Durham's newest old venue, attached to the Durham Bulls Athletic Park. The American Tobacco Historic District, known as American Tobacco, is the hot spot for dining and entertainment in Durham. This center is home to a slew of entertainment venues, including the new Durham Performing Arts Center, outdoor concerts with Music On the Lawn, art shows, and an eclectic mix of restaurants. Right next door, you'll find the Durham Bulls Triple-A Baseball Park, a great place to catch a baseball game. Besides the sporting and art events, American Tobacco also features green space and biking trails for those who prefer the outdoors. The setting dates back to the American Tobacco Company, founded by the legendary Washington Duke. Duke & Sons created one of the largest factories in the world where Lucky Strike and Pall Mall cigarettes, among other brands, were produced. Duke was also an integral part of bringing Trinity College to Durham, and this school later became Duke University.