<p>Hey guys,
I'm visiting Duke this weekend...any ideas for what I should definitely see/do (besides taking the campus tour, which I'm doing)?</p>
<p>I'd recommend the chapel (of course), wandering around Bostock library, and the Duke Gardens as well (and you can grab a snack at the terrace cafe!). If you're into working out, try and visit Wilson gym - they're great facilities. It's right next to Cameron Indoor, so you can check that out too. Grab lunch at the Nasher if at all possible - the food is amazing, and the industrial steel/glass/modern architecture is an interesting compliment to all the other architecture around campus. You don't have to pay to get in if you're just going there to eat, but there are some great exhibits as well. Make it to East (the C1 bus takes you straight there), if not only to see the gorgeous view down the quad towards Baldwin. I'm a sophomore, and that sight never gets old. It's great, Georgian, UVa-esque architecture. Also, try to make it over to 9th Street if you want to see some stuff within walking distance. Francesca's has amazing homemade gelato and sorbeto, a great way to cool off after wandering around campus.</p>
<p>Let me know if you're interested in any majors/extra-curriculars...or have any questions about other things to see around campus.</p>
<p>If your tour guide doesn't take you into the dorms, I recommend trying to walk in behind a resident - you need a key to get in - just to get an idea of what the dorms look like. You could see some open rooms and students inside would probably be willing to answer any questions.</p>
<p>haha lex. so is that why i saw 2342384723434 people eating outside of the Nasher when I drove by (Blue Devil Days April 10th)?</p>
<p>I was headed to the Duke gardens, which were phenomenal!</p>
<p>^^^ All great suggestions, I'd also recommend, if time permits, taking the Robertson bus (West bus stop every 1/2 hr) over to Franklin St. in Chapel Hill. A lot of students head over there - its a larger version of 9th street and has a great social scene.</p>
<p>Also, depending on your academic interests, I really recommend looking up the list of current Spring 2006 courses for course schedules and just dropping in an advanced class in 1) your academic area of interest and 2) an area completely foreign to you but sounds compelling. Thats a great way to experience the intensity of Duke academics first-hand.</p>
<p>Also, talk to students if you can, that's the best way to really get your questions answered in a sincere manner. Even though we look busy, we are (or many, many of us) always willing to help you guys, afterall, we've been in the same boat before just a short while before.</p>