Duke East Campus — Attraction in Durham

This is the half of Duke University the tourists forget, so if you're lucky enough to remember, you'll have it to yourself. Ironically enough, the same architects that designed the high gothic West Campus also designed the planned part of this campus, in the mixed Georgian and Greek Revival styles. This side of Duke looks more like the University of Virginia than, well, Duke. It's a beautiful park-like space (Olmstead designed the grounds) that is right around the corner from downtown Durham, with its numerous...

East Campus' walking or running trail, despite its drainage issues during our rainy season, remains an accessible gem of downtown Durham. The trail is gravel and wide and approximately 2 miles in length. There are no public restrooms on it, but a stop at a Ninth Street establishment could remedy that. Parking on Broad, Green or Iredell give good access to the trail and the many...

Visited Lily Library at Duke University East Campus. During COVID make sure instructions are followed. Complete the SynMon application before you come to pick up books. Call if necessary. They picked up the phone every time and one libraries came out to find me, since I was new to the library,....