<p>Will be visiting Durham, but will only be able to stay there for one night (Saturday). I was wondering if anyone could provide recommendations of the best places/things to do in the area.</p>
<p>May I recommend you research this topic in CC’s Duke forum; it has been asked – and thoroughly answered – several times in recent years. Obviously, there’s little use in participants reiterating what they have already graciously provided. </p>
<p>You will be obviously visiting Duke? Explore the campus and google best eating joints near it. There is a cool old factory turned into shopping/eating complex near East Campus. If having extra time I would drive to Chapel Hill and walk along Franklin Street. Wonderful opportunities outside of the triangle area, but for this you need time :)</p>
<p>Thanks Kelowna – I am looking at Duke for grad school and will be in the area. Unfortunately, I won’t have a car – basically just plan on staying in a hotel near campus and then taking a cab to airport. I also wish I had more time, but my work schedule is very hectic.</p>
<p>How is 9th street? Is that where the main nightlife is? I will definitely check out the old factory and I appreciate the recommendation.</p>
<p>As a grad you are not going to be near 9th street as is it just next to East Campus (freshman quarters) . I do not know how much night life is going on over there. But definitely some good places to eat, also Whole Foods Market and recently opened , the one I can never remember the name of, but it is right there on 9th. Make sure you walk through the Gardens! From what I am hearing, Duke is famous for night life, you just have to get to know the right crowd. Definitely not a big city life nearby 
There is a free shuttle connecting Duke with UNC and Franklin street.</p>
<p>Thanks Kelowna - at the very least I am looking forward to seeing the campus and the cool architecture of the buildings.</p>
<p>Well, east campus is pretty easily reached by shuttle bus from west and central campus (just a few minutes ride and bus service is frequent during the day). There are some very good restaurants in the area and the downtown restaurant/club scene is getting better and better (or least that is what I am led to believe). </p>
<p><a href=“Things to Do in Durham, North Carolina, a Vibrant Southern City”>http://www.southernliving.com/travel/tastiest-town-durham-north-carolina</a>
<a href=“http://www.newsobserver.com/2014/06/19/3945439/2014-durham-restaurant-guide.html”>http://www.newsobserver.com/2014/06/19/3945439/2014-durham-restaurant-guide.html</a></p>
<p>Thanks for the links – I will definitely check out one of those restaurants.</p>