Durham Meeting + Event Planners Guide 2016 by Durham Convention & Visitors Bureau

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Shadow and Light To celebrate its first decade, the Nasher Museum of Art at Duke University commissioned two murals by painter Odili Donald Odita, including Shadow and Light (For Julian Francis Abele) seen on this page. The mural, located inside the musuem, was inspired by Abele, the African-American architect who designed much of Duke’s campus. The artist generously allowed the use of the mural image in the design of this publication. His second mural can be seen on the wall of the Downtown Durham YMCA at 218 W Morgan St. For more information visit nasher.duke.edu.

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Mural image used throughout this guide: Odili Donald Odita Shadow and Light (For Julian Francis Abele) (detail), 2015 acrylic latex wall paint dimensions variable ©Odili Donald Odita. Courtesy of the artist and Jack Shainman Gallery, New York.

Durham is recognized as the #4 Top Metro for Venture Capital Investment per capita.

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– Martin Prosperity Institute at the University of Toronto

Welcome to Durham, Where great things Happen Durham, a mecca for startup companies in fields like data science, virtual reality, and artificial intelligence, is the place to be for tech startups seeking collaboration over competition. With Research Triangle Park, the largest research park in the country, and companies like Bronto Software and Automated Insights, Durham is often mentioned alongside Silicon Valley. But the Bull City is building its startup sector in its own way, with organizations like American Underground leading the effort to create a community that is inclusive and diverse. Durham attracts thought leaders, collaborators, and individuals who refuse to follow the crowd. Bring your event to Durham for the opportunity to gather among industry innovators. With Durham’s engaging culture, convenient location, and selection of venues, it’s no surprise that the city hosts more than 3,500 meetings annually. Durham is a city brimming with world-class entertainment and leisure possibilities for over nine million annual visitors, making it simple to deliver a meeting with lasting impact.

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durham districts Explore this section to learn how Durham’s districts can help you maximize your event

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Welcome to Durham, North Carolina, a colorful, creative, and entrepreneurial community that is the proud home of Research Triangle Park, Duke University, and North Carolina Central University. With more than 8,000 guest rooms, two major convention centers, a wide range of unique meeting and event venues, and a prime location, Durham is definitely a place where great meetings and events happen â&#x2013;ś meet.durham-nc.com

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Durham attracts cutting-edge industries and top talent. It’s where global corporations hang their hats and more than 225 startups have launched in downtown alone. Consider that alongside the city’s diverse population and you get a sense of Durham’s greatest resource—its people. meet.durham-nc.com

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durham is the right fit

Whether it’s a board meeting for 10 or a citywide convention for 10,000, Durham has a variety of facilities from conference centers, restored tobacco warehouses, state-of-the-art theaters, and one of the top public gardens in the US.

Serviced by RDU International Airport, Durham is just an hour’s flight away for over half of the US population. It’s also within a day’s drive for half the country, making it convenient for drive-in attendees.

WORK HARD PLAY HARD

Durham’s innovative spirit is more than a day job; it’s a way of life. That creative culture extends beyond its office buildings and research labs to leisure activities that will encourage your attendees to explore, relax, and have a good time!

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Durham is one of a kind and our DCVB experts will ensure that your event is just as unique. Let us help you build a signature Durham event that incorporates restored warehouses, historic buildings, locally made products, food trucks, breweries, and more. Learn more at durh.am/top-five-reasons.

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COME GET INSPIRED IN DURHAM, A PLACE FOR BEGINNINGS, FOR GROWING, FOR CREATING

Durhamâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s entrepreneurial community is booming. Rooted in science, healthcare, and technology, entrepreneurs are flocking to the city for its supportive culture. Home to Black Wall Street, where African-American businesses prospered in the early 1900s, and Research Triangle Park since the 1960s (major companies include IBM, GSK and Bayer Crop-Science), Durham has spent decades building a smart and innovative community with both multi-national corporations and thriving startups. meet.durham-nc.com

Many new businesses originate in one of Durham’s entrepreneurship clusters, like the Downtown District and Research Triangle Park (RTP). American Underground and Triangle Startup Factory are downtown incubators where new business owners can get office space and mentorship. One of only 10 Google for Entrepreneurs Tech Hubs in North America, American Underground is receiving national acclaim for its dedication to diversity. Located in South Durham, RTP is the largest research park in in the country, and home to The Frontier, an entrepreneurship and co-working space that inspires collaboration. Much of the rising talent comes from the major area universities including Duke University and North Carolina Central University (NCCU). These students are nurtured and developed right in Durham and many students go straight into the local workforce. Duke encourages this climate with its Innovation and Entrepreneurship Initiative, where students can start growing their ideas into businesses before graduation. NCCU has a Fab Lab partnership with MIT, where creativity and innovation reign as students are encouraged to create and invent. If you haven’t heard of Durham-grown companies like Bronto, Windsor Circle, or Automated Insights, you probably will. The work that they are doing is changing the business and technology landscape, not just in Durham, but around the world.

Don’t just take our word for it— Durham has been gathering a lot of accolades for its innovative business climate: Durham was recognized as the fourth Top Metro for Venture Capital Investment per capita by the Martin Prosperity Institute at the University of Toronto. Durham is one of the Top 20 Cities for Young Entrepreneurs, based on factors like the local economy, access to funding, and networking opportunities as ranked by NerdWallet. Forbes named the Durham-Chapel Hill metropolitan area one of the Best Places for Business and Careers.

Let DCVB show you how Durham’s intellectual capital and innovative spirit can elevate your event.

Real estate services company CBRE named Durham a Top Tech Talent Market.

Durham was recognized as one of 2015’s Best Cities to Found a Startup by DataFox. Find more Durham accolades at durh.am/durham-accolades. RTI International

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Paul Modrich, a biochemistry professor at the Duke University School of Medicine, and two other researchers won the 2015 Nobel Prize in Chemistry for their study of DNA repair.

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Event: Dodge Charger EXP Marketing Venue: The Rickhouse

Event: Farm to Fork Dinner Venue: The Durham Hotel

The Dodge Charger EXP Marketing event hosted top-tier automotive journalists for two days. Starting with a presentation at the Rickhouse, a renovated warehouse with exposed brick and reclaimed wood, participants then drove off in a caravan of Dodge Vipers, Hellcat Challengers, and Hellcat Chargers.

Farm to Fork 2016 hosted a five-course dinner with wine pairings at The Durham Hotel. James Beard Award-winning Chef Andrea Reusing and former assistant White House Chef Sam Kass co-hosted the annual fundraiser, with Kass delivering thoughts on childrenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s nutrition. The event also featured live music in the expansive, mid-century dining room on the hotelâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s ground floor.

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Whether itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s a board meeting for 10 or a citywide for 10,000, Durham has a variety of facilities: from restored warehouses and boutique hotels, to a full-service convention complex and state-of-the-art medical centers. Let our team help you find the right fit.

Event: NC Comicon Venue: Durham Convention Center Complex + 21c Museum Hotel

Event: mHealth@Duke Conference Venue: Trent Semans Center, Duke Medical Center

NC Comicon draws thousands of attendees to Downtown Durham each November for a weekend-long celebration of comic culture. In 2015, 200 exhibitors, including publishers, retailers, and writers and illustrators, gathered in the exhibitor area of the Convention Center, which accommodated around 8,000 attendees over the course of the weekend. Film screenings took place at the Carolina Theatre and a Cosplay Ball was hosted in the Armory. Other events were hosted at 21c Museum Hotel, only one block away from the Convention Center.

Since 2013, mHealth@Duke has accelerated research on mobile technology to advance the delivery of health care. Each year the organization hosts the mHealth@Duke Conference, drawing more than 150 attendees. The event provides a forum to learn about innovation in mobile health, exchange ideas with colleagues, and find funding and partnership opportunities. Local and national universities are represented. Venues for the conference have included the Nasher Museum of Art at Duke University and the Durham Convention Center.

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The convenience of travel to and from Durham is sure to appeal to your group! Durham is within an hour’s flight or a day’s drive of more than half the nation’s population, since it is intersected by Interstates 40 and 85 and serviced by the Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU). This makes getting to Durham is easy, allowing you and your attendees to focus on the event at hand. meet.durham-nc.com

Getting here via air

Getting here via highway/rail Durham is situated on the East Coast, midway between Atlanta and Philadelphia, well-connected by Interstate 85 (from the north and south), Interstate 40 (from the west and east), and Interstate 540 (from the east). Bus services are available by Megabus and Greyhound/Trailways and Durham’s Amtrak train station provides rail passenger service within North Carolina and to other North American destinations.

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The RDU International Airport offers more than 400 flights a day, including direct flights to and from more than 40 national and international destinations, including Paris and London. Durham travelers enjoy service from nine major airlines and their regional partners. The airport is conveniently located just four miles from Research Triangle Park and only 12 miles from Downtown Durham, so a 5 to 25 minute drive will get you from the airport to Durham’s hotels and meeting spaces. Convenient travel options give your attendees more time to enjoy their stay.

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Getting around

• Transportation to and from the airport is available via taxicab, limousine, town car, public transport, hotel shuttle, Uber, Lyft, or rental car.

Durham is a compact, single-city county. Its central North Carolina location makes it great for tours of the area. The community is located midway between North Carolina’s mountains and beaches, the shopping outlets of Burlington and the state capital of Raleigh, as well as convenient to Pinehurst, Charlotte, and Norfolk, Va.

• Once in Durham, the Bull City Connector, the free downtown bus, can transport groups to the major downtown districts. • Downtown Durham also has several bike rental and pedicab services that could provide a fun and ecofriendly way for your group to get around town.

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• There are also a number of interesting tours, including walking food tours that stop at several restaurants, a pub crawl, a free history-focused walking tour, and a trip on a pedal-powered bicycle bar. • Request free maps and guides from the DCVB sales team to help your attendees get around and get to know Durham.

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unique team-building activities Break out of the boardroom by experiencing a one-of-akind Durham team-building activity that will promote communication and engagement within your organization. From rooftop yoga to biking and beer, there’s something for every group. Biker Bar NC For a BYOB party on wheels, book the 14-seat Biker Bar. Your guide will steer the bar, while you pedal your way across Downtown Durham, beverage in hand.

Durham Spirits Co. Enjoy a customized cooking class with your coworkers. The chef and owner can tweak the class to fit your group’s skills, interest, and budget.

Bull City Escape This interactive experience will test your group’s wits and communication skills. You’ll be locked in a room for 60 minutes; to escape, you’ll have to find clues and crack codes.

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For an active day of team building, take your group to SkyZone, an indoor trampoline park complete with dodgeball court. Party rooms are also available.

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There are many opportunities to give back to the Durham community while encouraging positive work behaviors, like teamwork and communication. The DCVB Sales team can work with groups to identify volunteer opportunities with community organizations that would benefit from their support.

The Scrap Exchange Get your artistic juices flowing with a private party at Durhamâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s creative reuse arts center, where you can create anything from a wind chime to a piece of jewelry.

Duke Lemur Center Observe 10 different species of lemurs on a group tour of the Duke Lemur Center, home to the largest collection of lemurs outside of Madagascar.

PopUp Chorus Sing along to your favorite pop tunes at the monthly PopUp Chorus. Groups of all ages and abilities are welcome to attend this casual, community choral event.

Rooftop Yoga Clear your mind during a group yoga session on The Durham hotel roof. The hour-long class is suitable for yogis of all levels.

Triangle Curling Host a group sporting event at Triangle Curling Clubâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Durham rink, where your group will receive a curling tutorial and instructors will guide you through a mini match.

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For example, in 2014 a U.S. Public Health Service Conference was held in Durham, creating the opportunity to partner with local organization Healing with CAARE. During the event the acting U.S. Surgeon General and his staff took a tour of Healing with CAARE, and provided health screenings and workshops. There are many local nonprofits that offer volunteer opportunities for groups. At SEEDS, a community garden that promotes sustainability and food security, your organization can help out indoors or in the garden during three-hour shifts. Durham Rescue Mission, a homeless shelter and addiction counseling center, has opportunities for groups to serve food at the shelter or volunteer in the thrift store.

To learn more about volunteerism in Durham, contact the DCVB Sales team at 800-466-8604.

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WHEN YOU BRING YOUR GROUP OR MEETING TO DURHAM, GIVE THEM ONE-OFA-KIND EXPERIENCES THEY CAN’T GET ANYWHERE ELSE

Select a uniquely Durham venue Tap into Durham’s distinct look and feel with event venues like the industrial-chic Bay 7 at American Tobacco or The Cotton Room at Golden Belt. Once working factories, both venues have been fully restored to offer a bright and airy space featuring vintage details. Or, show your Durham pride with an event at the PNC Club at the Durham Bulls Athletic Park, a swanky space overlooking the ball park. Work with our sales team to identify spaces that can give your event the feel you’re looking for.

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Provide a taste of Durham Durham is home to hundreds of restaurants that are available for catering, group, or private dining. Whether you want to host events at fine dining establishments or keep it casual, there are plenty of options to choose from. Try something unique like having local food trucks come to your event. Guests won’t be able to stop talking about the Asian dumplings served from a bright yellow truck, or ice cream scooped from a pink bus!

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Make attendees feel welcome with locally made products Put together welcome baskets full of Durham-made treats that your guests can snack on throughout their stay. Products like Big Spoon Nut Roasters nut butters or Brood Soda’s fizzy flavored drinks are a great addition to any event. Consider sending attendees home with prizes or swag from Runaway, a local apparel company that produces unique designs, or Burt’s Bees, the well-known skincare brand that’s headquartered in Durham.

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Utilize DCVB’s sales and services team for additional inspiration Our sales team members are truly the experts on Durham—let them help you create an event that meets your needs while also highlighting Durham’s unique character. From venue selection to custom itineraries, they can help you build a one-of-a-kind event.

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FREE FOR ALL! These group activities don’t skimp on fun and won’t cost your attendees a thing: • Get outside with a group outing to Sarah P. Duke Gardens, one of the largest public gardens in the United States • Explore different aspects of the city’s history from Historic Stagville, a former plantation, to Bennet Place, home to the largest troop surrender of the Civil War, to Duke Homestead, where Washington Duke started his tobacco empire. • Browse contemporary art at 21c Museum Hotel, free to the public and open 24/7. • Head to Durham’s iconic shopping areas like Brightleaf, Ninth Street, or Southpoint for an afternoon of window shopping and exploring. • Sports fans can visit the Duke Basketball Museum and Sports Hall of Fame to celebrate the accomplishments of the school’s 26 athletic teams. • Durham is close to natural beauty and a trip to West Point on the Eno, a city park that includes a historic mill, photography museum, and scenic trails that follow a small river. Visit durh.am/freethingstodo to see a full list of free activities.

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Durhamâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s top-notch dining scene will ensure a memorable experience for guests, both at your event and in their downtime. Let the Bull City woo your attendees with gourmet pizza, Spanish tapas, fine Southern dining, and a fresh spin on the classics.

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LOCAL PICKS

Whether your group will rely on catered fare, or explore Durham’s diverse food scene during free time, your event will benefit from the chefs, farmers, brewers, and mixologists who call Durham home. Each of Durham’s districts has an array of dining options, so attendees won’t have to travel far to find a culinary attraction that suits their taste.

Go where the locals go is usually a good rule of thumb. Take your group to a few of the top food and beverage picks from local polls:

For a food-centric group experience, take a cooking class at Durham Spirits Company , or go on a walking food tour, where you’ll get to try dishes at some of Durham’s celebrated restaurants. See durh.am/ durmclasses and durh.am/durmtours for details.

• In the morning, head to Cocoa Cinnamon, an industrial-chic coffeehouse where you’ll find locals at work over cups of espresso.

We’re not the only folks raving about the Bull City food scene—Southern Living magazine awarded Durham the title Tastiest Town in the South, a distinction driven by the votes of thousands of dedicated fans. Add to that a steady stream of national coverage by the likes of Food & Wine, Bon Appétit, The New York Times, and The Food Network, and it’s safe to say the title is here to stay. Check out durh.am/durham-restaurants to view lists of nationally celebrated restaurants, hidden gems, Durham breweries and distilleries, and more. You’ll be able to search by cuisine, district, and amenities to find dining options that suit your group’s needs. Don’t forget, the DCVB Sales team is happy to help as well.

Learn more about Durham’s dining scene online at durh.am/celebratedcuisine.

• For barbecue, locals flock to The Original Q-Shack, where they smoke meat in-house over a blend of hickory and mesquite woods. • If your group is looking for something more formal, enjoy French fare at Vin Rouge or a steak at Metro 8 Steakhouse. • For a casual and leisurely breakfast, find diner classics at Elmo’s Diner on Ninth Street. • Enjoy the weather on the patio at Geer Street Garden, a Southern restaurant that wins praise for its excellent outdoor dining. Find more local favorites online at durh.am/favorites48.

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DCVB is a trusted, unbiased partner helping planners design and execute successful events. We showcase traditional and unique venues and services, propose creative alternatives, and serve as a gateway to resources in Durham. Our efforts inspire loyalty and confidence. meet.durham-nc.com

Understanding your ROI and ROO The DCVB places a high priority on optimizing every aspect of event planning. We work to enhance your experience in Durham and with Durham vendors, and increase your return on investment. Ultimately, we are both working toward the same goals.

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Tough economic times and increased demand for greater return on meeting investments require meetings and conventions be planned and managed smarter, faster, and more efficiently than ever before.

Working together, we can accomplish more

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Proactive involvement between the DCVB and the planner is more efficient, saving time and energy due to our special insight and knowledge of the city.

Here are a few key numbers that demonstrate what the DCVB team has been up to in 2015-2016:

Supporting you in the pre-planning, promotional, and management process DCVB can provide different services throughout the meeting planning process, offering support from beginning to end.

Maximizing every event

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9.6 million annual visitors

By helping you promote Durham as a destination with special events, festivals, and attractions, the DCVB encourages your attendees to maximize their stay.

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700 groups serviced

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• Attracted more than 1.2 million website sessions

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• Average 4.7 score from planners for DCVB services (out of 5)

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Durham is being revitalized in its postindustrial phase, forging a new identity based on its distinct districts and humming neighborhoods that offer must-see attractions, events, and venues. Explore this section to learn how Durhamâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s districts can help you maximize your event â&#x2013;ś Find your district match! Take our online quiz at durh.am/districtquiz.

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Escape the hustle and bustle of Downtown Durham by heading north of Interstate 85. There your group will discover Durham’s natural beauty and historic tobacco town legacy. North Durham is full of older neighborhoods with distinct character, as well as expansive, picturesque farms, golf courses, and city parks. This is where you’ll also find many of Durham’s must-see historic sites, museums, outdoor attractions, and hidden gem restaurants, many of which offer event space and unique group activities. The district is best explored by car, though opportunities abound for physical activity.

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Experience Durham’s rich agricultural heritage by touring the small-scale, local farms that supply the city’s farm-to-table restaurants. See www.trianglegrown.com to learn more about agritourism and to find Durham farms.

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History buffs will be enthralled by Bennett Place, the site of the effective end of the Civil War, Duke Homestead, the birthplace of Washington Duke’s tobacco empire, and Historic Stagville, a preserved plantation. Check the sites’ calendars for events, such as historical reenactments, which are hosted throughout the year.

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Have a culinary adventure by discovering North Durham’s hidden gem restaurants. From authentic taquerias to down-home eateries and North Carolina barbecue, you’ll find delicious and eclectic cuisine.

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Hit the links at the pristine Treyburn Country Club or the 18-hole Lake Winds Golf Course. Golf Digest ranked Treyburn’s Tom Fazio course as one of the top 10 courses in North Carolina, and both courses 501 are available for group outings.

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For an outdoor adventure close to town, hit the trails at the 4,200acre Eno River State Park, where you can hike, paddle, or nap in the shade. Head further north to explore the seven miles of trails at Little River Regional Park and Natural Area.

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Visit Museum of Life + Science, home to one of the largest butterfly houses on the East Coast, over 60 species of animals, lifesize dinosaurs, interactive exhibits and an extensive programming calendar. Groups of 10 or more can take advantage of non-school group rates. Also check the museum’s calendar for group events.

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Central Home to Duke University, West Central Durham offers college town attractions as well as shopping and awardwinning cuisine. Tour Duke’s uniquely designed campus, complete with old growth trees and grassy quads. Hold your event among top attractions, including a stunning public garden, world-famous lemur center, and art museum, as well as performing arts venues. Cheer on the Blue Devils at one of their sporting venues, or celebrate Duke icons at the Sports Hall of Fame. And don’t miss Ninth Street, the link between Duke’s East and West Campuses, where attendees can browse funky shops, bars, and restaurants.

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End your event by visiting Duke University, where attendees can admire the botanical wonders at Sarah P. Duke Gardens, one of the top public gardens in the U.S. Nearby Duke Chapel, the neo-Gothic attraction in the heart of West Campus, hosts weekly worship services and events that are often open to community members.

Shoppers will be in heaven in West Central Durham, which is home to antique dealers like Chelsea Antiques and the Clock Depot, where you’re sure to discover a unique find. Also check out Northgate Mall, a regional shopping mall that’s Northgate Mall home to several locally owned shops and dining options, in addition to a movie theater and department stores like Macy’s and Sears. Your group can grab coffee on Ninth Street, then check out the area’s craft shops and fun boutiques. From Ninth Street, you can easily walk or bike to Duke’s East and West Campuses.

Animal lovers won’t want to miss Duke Lemur Center, home to the largest collection of lemurs outside of Madagascar. Call ahead for a group tour, or, attendees can become a lemur keeper for the day through one of the Center’s special programs.

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View contemporary works of art alongside classical pieces and unique, rotating exhibits at the Nasher Museum of Art at Duke University, a 65,000-square-foot Rafael Viñolydesigned center for visual art. Tours of the museum’s current exhibitions are free with the charge of admission.

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TIP: Help your attendees explore downtown with our Downtown Map & Guide!

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Downtown is made up of several unique subdistricts, including American Tobacco, Brightleaf, Central Park, City Center, and Golden Belt. Each subdistrict feels like a distinct neighborhood, but together, they make up Durham’s walkable downtown. Explore the area on foot, or by way of the Bull City Connector, Downtown Durham’s fare-free bus route. Attendees will immediately notice that Downtown Durham is experiencing a full-on renaissance. Restaurants, bars, galleries, and retail, make downtown an exciting place to be, day or night. Much of the architecture is original, preserving Durham’s history while embracing a modern future. meet.durham-nc.com

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The Brightleaf District is an attractive area with two turn-of-the-century tobacco warehouses that have been transformed into offices, retail, and dining. Spend an afternoon shopping at Brightleaf’s specialty boutiques before your group grabs dinner and drinks on one of the area’s many outdoor patios.

Durham’s revitalized and walkable City Center District is brimming with new hotels, restaurants, art galleries, bars, and boutiques. Also home to Durham’s Convention Center Complex, City Center is a compact, easily navigable district that combines historic charm with cutting edge amenities.

The Central Park District encompasses Durham Central Park and the so-called DIY district where Foster Street and Rigsbee Avenue meet Geer Street. This area is a hotbed for live entertainment, bars, restaurants, food trucks, and more. Swing by on a Saturday morning to shop at the weekly art market and farmers’ market. The farmers’ market is also open on Wednesday evenings in the summer.

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Durham Convention Center Complex The Golden Belt District is anchored by its namesake, a fully restored, LEED-certified textile mill repurposed to house art space, studios, offices, retail, lofts, and event venues. The subdistrict is known for its vibrant arts scene and the unique Romanesque Revival architecture of the former textile mill.

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Birthed from the historic one-millionsquare-foot American Tobacco manufacturing plant, the American Tobacco Historic District is now a true live/work/play destination. In addition to restaurants, event venues, and bars, the area is home to a hotel, DPAC, Durham Performing Arts Center, and the Durham Bulls Athletic Park.

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South Durham is a diverse district, offering shopping and African-American history alongside world-class research institutions and a university. The district’s varied attractions are representative of Durham’s commitment to evolve while honoring its rich history and the people who devoted themselves to moving the Bull City forward.

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While South Durham activities can fit into a busy conference schedule, attendees may want to extend their trip in order to experience everything the district has to offer. Also one of the largest Durham districts, South Durham is best explored by car. However, pockets of the district, including NCCU’s campus and The Streets at Southpoint, are very walkable.

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Take your group to The Streets at Southpoint, Durham’s superregional mall, which offers major retailers as well as local boutiques. The Southpoint area includes several retail centers that exist symbiotically with the mall – Renaissance Village, Renaissance Center, and Sutton Station – and offer both big-box stores and local boutiques. Look no further for a weekend full of retail therapy! C HAT H AM CO.

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NCCU was the first public liberal arts college founded for African Americans. Tour NCCU’s historic campus, and be sure to check out the NCCU Art Museum, which houses one of the state’s leading collections of art that engages with African-American culture and the black experience. Lakeshore 70 Golf Course

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Hayti Heritage Center

Rockwood/ South Square

78 31-34

Patterson’s Mill Country Store

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While in South Durham, explore the area that was once a unique AfricanAmerican enclave in Durham, flourishing from the 1880s to the 1940s. Urban renewal scattered this community, but its history is preserved by the St. Joseph’s Historic Foundation at the Hayti Heritage Center and at North Carolina Central University (NCCU).

Learn about Durham’s innovation sector RESEARCH TRIANGLE PARK at Research Triangle Park (RTP), a global science park that is an epicenter of technological research and discovery. 147 Home to more than 170 companies, RTP is the oldest operating science park in North America.

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Shopping District

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Raleigh-Durham International Airport

40 Morrisville

Golf Course

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In This Section: Durham’s reputation for being warm and welcoming starts with a selection of 70 lodging properties and more than 8,000 guest rooms, ranging from charming bed and breakfast inns, to select- or limited-service hotels with standard amenities, to full-service and luxury hotels ▶

• Convention Center Complex • Major Venues & Hotels • Bed & Breakfast Inns • Other Accommodations • Unique Venues • Restaurants with Private Space

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DURHAM CONVENTION CENTER Banquet, Exhibition, Meeting Rooms

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The Durham Convention Center Complex is located in the City Center District of Downtown Durham, four miles from Research Triangle Park, one mile from NC Central University, and cradled by the three campuses of Duke University. It is made up of four venues and one hotel, conveniently located within one city block: Durham Convention Center, Durham Arts Council, Carolina Theatre, Durham Armory, and Durham Marriott City Center.

Downtown Durham Downtown is a compact and walkable four square mile area, with four million square feet of historic tobacco warehouses and cotton mills restored into unique shops, restaurants, loft-style apartments, artist studios, and other thriving businesses. There are also several major visitor attractions, including DPAC, Durham Performing Arts Center, Carolina Theatre, and Durham Bulls Athletic Park.

Discover Downtown Durham in the Durham Districts section of this guide ▶

Durham Convention Center The 35,000-square-foot Durham Convention Center is part of the overall Convention Center Complex, including a parking deck, plaza, and several theaters, galleries, and pre-function spaces that can be incorporated to host larger events. It is within a 10-minute shuttle ride of over 3,200 guest rooms; with additional hotels under development, the Center will soon have 500 guest rooms within walking distance.

Durham Marriott City Center

Many large-scale events use the Durham Convention Center Complex as a hub, and utilize surrounding venues to accommodate breakout sessions, special events, and more. This approach allows you to customize the city to your needs, and encourages attendees to step outside of meeting halls to explore the city and have a memorable experience. Work with the DCVB sales team to create a venue plan that meets your needs.

Connected to the Durham Convention Center, the Durham Marriott City Center provides convenient lodging in the heart of downtown with 189 guest rooms.

Turn to the DCVB Services section to meet our sales team ▶

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MAP IT OUT Turn to the back pocket to find the Durham Visitor Overview and Map, a great way to explore the lay of the land.

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Find details and room configurations for each venue on the following pages ▶

The map numbers used throughout this guide reference this map to help you identify ideal venue locations.

Find more information online at durh.am/maps-info.

CONVENTION CENTER COMPLEX:

Durham Convention Center

DOWNTOWN MAP GRID #U19

301 W MORGAN ST, DOWNTOWN DURHAM | (919) 956-9404 | WWW.DURHAMCONVENTIONCENTER.COM

35,000 SQ FT EVENT SPACE

A publicly owned convention center, part of the Durham Convention Center Complex, which also includes an on-site hotel and restaurant, arts theaters, galleries, pre-function spaces, and a parking deck.

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VENUE HIGHLIGHTS:

CONFIGURATION Room

Sq. Ft.

Theater

Reception

Classroom

Banquet

Grand Ballroom I-III

15496

1600

1800

700

850

Junior Ballroom A-D

11500

900

1000

450

600

Grand Ballroom II & III

9464

900

425

630

Grand Ballroom I & II

9152

800

400

450

Grand Ballroom III

6344

630

700

325

385

Grand Ballroom I

6032

600

670

300

350

Pre-Function Area

5328

Meeting Rooms 1-4

3854

140

Junior Ballroom B

3375

320

370

150

200

Junior Ballroom C

3225

320

370

150

200

Grand Ballroom II

3120

150

200

110

Junior Ballroom A

2400

240

260

150

110

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Located in the heart of downtown

•

L arge, versatile space suitable for banquet, theater, classroom, and exhibit booth setups

Junior Ballroom D

2400

240

260

150

110

Meeting Room 3

1134

Attached to Durham Marriott City Center

Meeting Room 2

1087

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CONVENTION CENTER COMPLEX:

DOWNTOWN MAP GRID #U19

Durham Convention Center 301 W MORGAN ST, DOWNTOWN DURHAM | (919) 956-9404 | WWW.DURHAMCONVENTIONCENTER.COM

CONFIGURATION Sq. Ft.

Theater

Reception

Classroom

Banquet

Junior Ballroom D2

960

100

Junior Ballroom A2

960

100

Meeting Room 1

822

Meeting Room 4

811

Junior Ballroom D3

768

Junior Ballroom A3

768

Junior Ballroom A1

704

Junior Ballroom D1

704

Board Room II

480

Board Room I

432

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Durham marriott City Center

201 FOSTER ST (919) 768-6000; (800) 909-8375 WWW.MARRIOTT.COM/RDUCV

Explore Durham from the Durham Marriott City Center and discover style with substance in the heart of the city’s vibrant downtown. Comfortable and relaxed, the hotel’s downtown location is just moments from Duke University, Research Triangle Park, American Tobacco Campus, and fine dining. Connected to the Durham Convention Center and next door to the exquisitely restored Carolina Theatre, the hotel is ideal for blending work and play. 201 Restaurant offers on-site dining, or order room service and relax at your own pace.

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CONVENTION CENTER COMPLEX:

DOWNTOWN MAP GRID #U19

Durham Arts Council 120 MORRIS ST, DOWNTOWN DURHAM | (919) 560-2787 | DURHAMARTS.ORG

16,684 SQ FT EVENT SPACE

The Durham Arts Council is a historic arts center in Durham’s city center. The facility includes a 200 seat theatre for performances and presentations, and meeting and reception spaces for private and corporate events. Reception areas are enhanced by rotating exhibits. A catering center is available to support off site caterers.

Online Details: durh.am/1Xsa2cC VENUE HIGHLIGHTS: •

Convenient location in Downtown Durham

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Gallery spaces with rotating exhibits

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Flexibile combination of theater, gallery, meeting, and studio space

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CONFIGURATION Room

Sq. Ft.

Theater

Reception

Classroom

Banquet

People’s Security Insurance Theater (PSI)

2475

144

200

185

120

IBM Rehearsal Hall

2475

150

125

Graphic Arts Studio

1696

Pavilion Gallery

1470

100

125

Duke Power Rehearsal Studio

1376

Adaron Hall

1344

GTE Fiber Arts Studio

1050

Kane Learning Center

1050

Qualex Photography Center

1050

Semans Gallery

1026

100

130

Allenton Gallery

1026

100

Rand Boardroom

450

Holmes Conference Room

196

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DOWNTOWN MAP GRID #U19

Carolina Theatre 309 W MORGAN ST, DOWNTOWN DURHAM | (919) 560-3030 | WWW.DURHAMCONVENTIONCENTER.COM

14,754 SQ FT EVENT SPACE

Situated in the heart of Downtown Durham, this Beaux Arts-style building includes Fletcher Hall, restored to its original 1926 décor, which houses live performances by musicians, comics, speakers, theater companies. The building also includes two adjacent cinemas.

CONFIGURATION Room

Sq. Ft.

Theater

Reception

Classroom

Banquet

Fletcher Hall Auditorium

8942

1032

125

Cinema I

2700

226

Connie Moses Ballroom

1056

100

125

Donor Lounge (Upper Balcony Lobby Ballroom)

1056

100

125

Cinema II

1000

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VENUE HIGHLIGHTS: •

Locacted in the heart of downtown

•

Historic 1926 décor in the Beaux Arts style

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Stage-level dressing rooms

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DOWNTOWN MAP GRID #U19

Durham Armory 212 FOSTER ST, DOWNTOWN DURHAM | (919) 560-4355 | WWW.DPRPLAYMORE.ORG

13,108 SQ FT EVENT SPACE

An alternative meeting venue, the Durham Armory is part of the Durham Convention Center Complex, which also includes an on-site hotel and restaurant, several arts theaters, galleries and pre-function

CONFIGURATION Room

Sq. Ft.

Theater

Reception

Classroom

Banquet

Auditorium/Ballroom

8400

585

550

360

435

Balcony (3) Lengths 50/90/90 X 15

3450

314

Oak Room

840

Birch Room

418

spaces, and a parking deck.

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VENUE HIGHLIGHTS: •

In the center of downtown

•

Commercial kitchen

•

Historic Gothic Revival building

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Properties with meeting space and guest rooms, listed in order of available meeting space capacity.

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Sheraton Imperial Hotel & Convention Center

SOUTH DURHAM MAP #66

4700 EMPEROR BLVD, DURHAM | (919) 941-5050 | (800) 325-3535 | WWW.SHERATONRTP.COM

32,000 SQ FT EVENT SPACE

331

GUEST ROOMS

This hotel is located 4.5 miles from the RDU International Airport, directly off Interstate 40. Conference facilities include 23 different rooms, including a 14,000-square-foot convention room. Catering, AV, and conference coordination services are available.

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VENUE HIGHLIGHTS:

CONFIGURATION Room

Sq. Ft.

Theater

Reception

Classroom

Banquet

Imperial Convention Ctr.

14288

1800

2000

800

1425

Imperial Ballroom

10080

1000

1400

600

1000

Empire Ballroom

6272

700

900

375

480

Imperial Salon III, IV, V

2016

200

280

125

140

Crystal Coast Ballroom

1750

150

200

140

Royal Ballroom

1584

175

200

120

Empire C,D,E (each)

1540

150

200

120

Auditorium

2800

150

Crown Room

1100

120

150

Imperial Salon I, II, VI, VII

1008

100

140

100

Bull Durham Room

966

100

Royal A,B (each)

784

100

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4.5 miles from RDU

•

2 miles from Research Triangle Park

Piedmont

792

•

Jogging trail, pool, and tennis courts

Empire A,B (each)

784

100

Sandhills

720

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Sheraton Imperial Hotel & Convention Center

SOUTH DURHAM MAP #66

4700 EMPEROR BLVD, DURHAM | (919) 941-5050 | (800) 325-3535 | WWW.SHERATONRTP.COM

CONFIGURATION Room

Sq. Ft.

Theater

Reception

Classroom

Banquet

Crown B

600

Park Boardroom

576

Bull Durham B

575

Crown A

475

Bull Durham A

391

Capital City Boardroom

320

Windsor Boardroom

320

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washington duke inn & Golf club

WEST CENTRAL MAP #20

3001 CAMERON BLVD | (919) 490-0999 | (800) 443-3853 | WASHINGTONDUKEINN.COM

29,143 SQ FT EVENT SPACE

271

GUEST ROOMS

The Washington Duke Inn & Golf Club offers a sophisticated, distraction-free setting ideal for meetings, conferences and corporate retreats on the campus of Duke University. The Executive Conference Center enjoys membership in the International Association of Conference Centers (IACC), and can accommodate a variety of gatherings from intimate board meetings to formal galas for up to 600 attendees.

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CONFIGURATION Room

Sq. Ft.

Theater

Reception

Classroom

Banquet

President’s Ballroom

7680

900

640

450

500

President’s I & II

5140

500

450

290

348

President’s Terrace (outdoors)

4800

425

350

President’s Gallery

4270

300

Ambassador Ballroom

3670

360

300

185

220

President’s I

2610

300

220

144

150

President’s II

2520

300

215

144

150

President’s III & IV

2520

300

220

144

150

Ambassador Gallery

2340

Ambassador Duke

1810

175

120

110

Ambassador ABC

1810

175

120

110

President’s IV

1260

120

105

•

Located on the Duke University campus

•

World-class, 18-hole golf course

President’s III

1260

120

105

•

Award-winning dining on site

Forest AB

1140

100

Sanford Board Room (16)

820

Duke University Room

773

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WEST CENTRAL MAP #20

3001 CAMERON BLVD | (919) 490-0999 | (800) 443-3853 | WASHINGTONDUKEINN.COM

CONFIGURATION Room

Sq. Ft.

Theater

Reception

Classroom

Banquet

Holloway Board Room (16)

720

Ambassador Page

620

Ambassador McGhee

590

Ambassador Allen

590

Academy

570

Forest A

570

Forest B

570

Garden

560

Biddle

500

Matlock

450

Trinity

340

Governors

340

Tower

560

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Rizzo Conference Center

SOUTH DURHAM MAP #36

150 DUBOSE HOME LN, DURHAM COUNTY | (919) 913-2098 | WWW.RIZZOCONFERENCECENTER.COM

27,500 SQ FT EVENT SPACE

183

GUEST ROOMS

CONFIGURATION Sq. Ft.

Theater

Reception

Classroom

Banquet

Magnolia

3500

250

350

144

240

Classroom 108 (Tiered - 64)

2116

Classroom 107 (Tiered - 64)

2116

Magnolia C

2100

200

120

Meeting Room 240

1800

Meeting Room 340

1800

Meeting Room 178 (Team - 48)

1609

Meeting Room 188 (Team - 48)

1609

Magnolia AB

1378

120

150

100

VENUE HIGHLIGHTS:

Classroom 109 (Tiered - 52)

1258

•

S erene setting with walking and running trails

Magnolia B

689

Magnolia A

689

•

Complimentary guest snack pantry

Meeting Room 300

625

•

L ocated off Hwy 54, convenient to area universities

Meeting Room 314

500

Boardroom 274 (Conference - 14)

436

The Rizzo Conference Center is a dynamic retreat for executive education owned by UNC’s Kenan-Flagler Business School, just minutes from the Duke and UNC campuses, and Research Triangle Park. With a total of 41 meeting, conference, and breakout rooms, the Rizzo Conference Center combines sophisticated meetings with a serene setting.

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Rizzo Conference Center (CONTâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;D)

SOUTH DURHAM MAP #36

150 DUBOSE HOME LN, DURHAM COUNTY | (919) 913-2098 | WWW.RIZZOCONFERENCECENTER.COM

CONFIGURATION Room

Sq. Ft.

Theater

Reception

Classroom

Banquet

Boardroom 374 (Conference - 14)

436

Study 150

322

Study 264

322

Study 364

322

Study 164

322

Study 325

306

Study 225

306

Study 211

306

Study 250

306

Study 311

306

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JB Duke Hotel (Opening January 2017)

WEST CENTRAL MAP #19

230 SCIENCE DR | (919) 660-6400 | WWW.JBDUKEHOTEL.COM

20,850 SQ FT EVENT SPACE

198

GUEST ROOMS

The JB Duke Hotel, scheduled to open in January 2017, is Durham’s newest upscale, contemporary lodging. Located on the Duke campus adjacent to the Fuqua School of Business, the JB Duke Hotel encompasses the Thomas Executive Conference Center, 198 guest rooms and suites, a full service restaurant, two bars, and a fitness center.

Online Details: durh.am/1W23uQP

VENUE HIGHLIGHTS: •

Central location in the heart of Duke University’s West Campus

•

State-of-the-art meeting and event space

•

Impeccable service

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CONFIGURATION Room

Sq. Ft.

Theater

Reception

Classroom

Banquet

Ballroom

5450

540

475

210

320

Ballroom ABC

3650

300

126

220

Ballroom CDE

3650

300

126

220

South Courtyard (Outdoors)

2880

100

Dining Room Terrace (Outdoors)

2630

100

The Atrium

2050

100

Ballroom Gallery

2000

200

Ballroom C

1850

196

150

120

Ballroom DE

1800

196

150

120

Ballroom AB

1800

196

150

120

Glaxo Classroom

1460

Executive Classroom

1460

Meeting Room B

1000

Meeting Room C

1000

Meeting Room A

1000

JB Duke Hotel (Opening January 2017)

WEST CENTRAL MAP #19

230 SCIENCE DR | (919) 660-6400 | WWW.JBDUKEHOTEL.COM

CONFIGURATION Room

Sq. Ft.

Theater

Reception

Classroom

Banquet

Ballroom A

900

Ballroom B

900

Ballroom D

900

Ballroom E

900

Boardroom 1

700

South Study Lounge

650

North Study Lounge

650

Meeting Room D

580

Fuqua Boardroom

460

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Millennium Hotel Durham

WEST CENTRAL MAP #13

2800 CAMPUS WALK AVE | (919) 490-0999 | (919) 383-8575; (800) 633-5379 | WWW.MILLENNIUMHOTELS.COM/USA/MILLENNIUMDURHAM

16,000 SQ FT EVENT SPACE

316

GUEST ROOMS

Millennium is the closest off-campus, full-service hotel in proximity to the university. The hotel offers 16,000 square feet of meeting space, including two ballrooms, which are popular for weddings. Nearby attractions include Duke University Chapel, Sarah P. Duke Gardens, and Durham Performing Arts Center. Charming Downtown Durham is a short drive away, offering a variety of restaurants and entertainment.

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CONFIGURATION Room

Sq. Ft.

Theater

Reception

Classroom

Banquet

Brightleaf Ballroom

3864

400

500

200

300

Greenbriar Ballroom

3864

400

500

200

300

Alumni Room

925

Brightleaf E

966

Greenbriar A

966

Greenbriar D

966

160

140

100

120

Brightleaf H

966

160

140

100

120

Greenbriar C

920

160

140

100

120

Greenbriar B

920

Brightleaf G

920

160

140

100

120

VENUE HIGHLIGHTS:

Brightleaf F

920

•

Minutes from Duke University

Executive Board Room

960

•

Two ballrooms

Conference Suites (7)

754

•

Shuttle to Duke University Hospital

Faculty RoomA

384

Pre-function Areas (2)

300

100

Duke University Room

773

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DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Rdu at RTP

SOUTH DURHAM MAP #77

4810 PAGE CREEK LANE | (919) 941-6000; (800) 445-8667 | WWW.RALEIGHDURHAMAIRPORTRTP.DOUBLETREE.COM

10,928 SQ FT EVENT SPACE

249

GUEST ROOMS

DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Raleigh-Durham Airport at RTP is easily accessible off I-40 and situated approximately three miles from RDU Intenational Airport. Hotel amenities include guest laundry, laundry/valet services, ATM, baggage storage, gift shop, safe deposit box, room service, fax/ photocopying services, and business center.

Online Details: durh.am/24UuTo7

VENUE HIGHLIGHTS: •

omplimentary shuttle to destinations in C a 5-mile radius, such as RDU and RTP

•

Adjacent to Research Triangle Park

•

Southern mansion-style hotel with veranda

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CONFIGURATION Room

Sq. Ft.

Theater

Reception

Classroom

Banquet

Grand Court Ballroom

3192

400

225

260

Magnolia

2496

200

105

160

Vintage Carolina's

1600

150

120

Camellia

1330

130

100

Rose-Section 3 of Grand Ballroom

1050

100

Orchid-Section 2 of Grand Ballroom

1050

100

Azalea-Section 1 of Grand Ballroom

1050

100

Oak Room

966

100

Dogwood AB

700

Front Porch

600

Dogwood B, Part 2

350

Dogwood A, Part 1

350

Raleigh

312

130

150

Lobby Bar Covered Poolside Veranda

100

21c Museum Hotel

DOWNTOWN MAP #72

111 N CORCORAN ST | (919) 956-6700 | WWW.21CMUSEUMHOTELS.COM/DURHAM

10,500 SQ FT EVENT SPACE

125

GUEST ROOMS

Over 10,500 square feet of art-filled exhibition and event space, many with cutting edge audiovisual technology and large light-filled windows. 21c is the perfect venue for board retreats, executive meetings, cocktail gatherings, reception dinners, charitable events, intimate weddings or any other special occasion.

Online Details: durh.am/1sIkbVL

VENUE HIGHLIGHTS: •

ontemporary art museum with art-filled C event spaces

•

Historic building in the center of downtown

•

unique meeting extras, carbon offsetting

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CONFIGURATION Room

Sq. Ft.

Theater

Reception

Classroom

Banquet

Main Gallery

3066

225

250

180

Gallery Three

1677

100

The Vault (all)

848

Gallery Five

847

Gallery Four

602

Private Dining Room

588

Gallery One

588

Conference Room (seats 14)

482

Gallery Six

462

Gallery Seven

172

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Hilton Durham near Duke University

WEST CENTRAL MAP #8

3800 HILLSBOROUGH RD | (919) 564-2900 | (800) 445-8667 | WWW.DURHAM.HILTON.COM

10,000 SQ FT EVENT SPACE

195

GUEST ROOMS

CONFIGURATION Sq. Ft.

Theater

Reception

Classroom

Banquet

University Ballroom

4080

510

600

300

375

The newly renovated Hilton Durham is located approximately 17 miles from RDU International Airport. The hotel has recently completed a $9 million renovation, and has 13 suites available. Nearby features include The Museum of Life + Science, Sarah P. Duke Gardens, West Point on the Eno, Duke Homestead and Tobacco Museum, Duke University, and NC Central University.

Trinity Ballroom

3312

350

400

200

280

Blue Sports Bar & Grille

3200

200

Pre-function Area

1296

200

Trinity Salon C

1104

125

Trinity Salon D

1104

125

Trustees Room 1 & 2

1040

100

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Trinity Salon A

552

Trinity Salon B

552

Trustees Room 2

520

Trustees Room 1

520

VENUE HIGHLIGHTS:

Room

•

Large pre-function space

Executive Boardroom

345

•

2 miles from Duke University

Empire Boardroom

336

•

No pillars

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DoubleTree Suites by Hilton Raleigh-Durham

SOUTH DURHAM MAP #43

2515 MERIDIAN PKWY | (919) 361-4660 | (800) 365-9876 | WWW.RALEIGHDURHAMSUITES.DOUBLETREE.COM

6,774 SQ FT EVENT SPACE

203

GUEST ROOMS

Doubletree Suites is a full service hotel offering a complimentary shuttle, extensive recreation facilities, and catering to both business and leisure travelers. Four indoor meeting rooms and one lakeside terrace tent for social events. Lakeside terrace offers seating for 200-300 reception style.

Online Details: durh.am/1UbGs5k

VENUE HIGHLIGHTS: •

Lakeside Terrace for social events

•

Small to medium size meetings

•

Adjacent to Research Triangle Park

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CONFIGURATION Room

Sq. Ft.

Theater

Reception

Classroom

Banquet

Lakeside Terrace (OS - Tent)

2700

300

200

North Carolina

1155

130

Executive Suites 302/502/702 (Boardroom - 10)

1125

Conference Suite 402

1125

Conference Suite 602 (Conference - 12)

1125

Durham A & B

1050

Boardroom 112/114 (Conference - 10)

590

Durham A

525

Durham B

525

Raleigh

432

Library

312

Marriott at Research Triangle Park

SOUTH DURHAM MAP #56

4700 GUARDIAN DR | (919) 941-6200 | (800) 228-9290 | WWW.MARRIOTT.COM/PROPERTY/PROPERTYPAGE/RDUCP

CONFIGURATION Room

4,300 SQ FT EVENT SPACE

225

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The hotel also 4,300 square feet of meeting space, including seven meeting rooms, the largest with a capacity of 425. The Marriott at Research Triangle Park offers a complimentary airport shuttle service and features an indoor pool, health club, whirlpool, sauna. Newton’s Restaurant serves up classic American food.

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VENUE HIGHLIGHTS: •

Custom catering services

•

omplimentary event web page for your C event; meeting spaces are on one level

•

Complimentary airport shuttle

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Sq. Ft.

Theater

Reception

Classroom

Banquet

Edison Ballroom

2816

375

425

165

240

Salon D

704

110

Salon A

704

110

Salon B

704

110

Salon C

704

110

Durham Room

610

Raleigh Room

610

Triangle Boardroom

264

Hilton Garden Inn/Durham Southpoint

SOUTH DURHAM MAP #40

7007 FAYETTEVILLE RD | (919) 544-6000 | (877) 782-9444 | WWW.DURHAMSOUTHPOINT.STAYHGI.COM

2,900 SQ FT EVENT SPACE

150

GUEST ROOMS

Hilton Garden Inn/Durham Southpoint hotel is adjacent to the Streets at Southpoint shopping mall, and only 10 miles from RDU International Airport, and 4 miles from Research Triangle Park, with an in-hotel restaurant and bar. There are 130 guest rooms and three ballrooms to accommodate guest needs. HD TV, free wireless and indoor pool.

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VENUE HIGHLIGHTS: •

Walking distance to Southpoint Mall

•

Adaptable event space

•

Free parking

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CONFIGURATION Room

Sq. Ft.

Theater

Reception

Classroom

Banquet

Old Chatham Ballroom

2025

120

150

100

120

Old Chatham I-II/II-III

1350

100

Boardroom

875

Old Chatham I/II/III

675

Hilton Garden Inn Raleigh-Durham/RtP

SOUTH DURHAM MAP #57

4620 S MIAMI BLVD | (919) 941-6066 | (888) 370-0984 | WWW.RESEARCHTRIANGLEPARK.HGI.COM

2,558 SQ FT EVENT SPACE

177

GUEST ROOMS

The brand new Hilton Garden Inn Raleigh-Durham/ Research Triangle Park features 177 rooms with the state of the art Garden Sleep System and complimentary high speed internet. Start your day with breakfast in the Great American Grill, and in the evening enjoy dinner in their restaurant, drinks in the bar or room service. The hotel features 2552 sq. ft. of meeting space and full catering options.

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Adjacent to Research Triangle Park

•

omplimentary shuttle to destinations C within a 5-mile radius, such as RTP

•

Personalized group webpages

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Sq. Ft.

Theater

Reception

Classroom

Banquet

Davis/Moore room

1188

120

100

TW Alexander A&B

1064

115

TW Alexander B

616

Moore Room

594

Davis Room

594

TW Alexander A

448

Executive Board Room

306

The Durham Hotel

DOWNTOWN MAP #76

315 E CHAPEL HILL ST | (919)768-8830 | WWW.THEDURHAM.COM

2,317 SQ FT EVENT SPACE

GUEST ROOMS

The Durham Hotel is a beautiful backdrop for any group event. With multiple event spaces available, floor to ceiling windows, state of the art AV technology, fiber and wireless connections – finding the perfect fit for your occasion is easy. Our stateof-the art facilities, comfortable modern design, and food and beverage from James Beard Awardwinning chef Andrea Reusing, assure an impressive and successful event.

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ustom-designed function space with C natural lighting

•

ooftop bar, restaurant, and catering R services by Andrea Reusing

•

id-century modern boutique hotel in the M heart of downtown

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Sq. Ft.

Theater

Reception

Classroom

Banquet

The Boardroom (12 person capacity)

170

The Mezzanine Room

1035

1040

The Office (5 person capacity) The Penthouse and Terrace

Hyatt Place

SOUTH DURHAM MAP #71

7840 NC HWY 751 | (919) 688-7800 | WWW.DURHAMSOUTHPOINT.PLACE.HYATT.COM

2,210 SQ FT EVENT SPACE

164

GUEST ROOMS

Conveniently located in south Durham, near shopping, eateries, and entertainment, the petfriendly Hyatt Place Durham Southpoint offers a pool and fitness center, free breakfast, and 24/7 dining. The hotel also provides 2,200 square feet of meeting and event space.

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VENUE HIGHLIGHTS: •

Pet friendly

•

Pool & fitness center

•

Free breakfast

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Sq. Ft.

Theater

Reception

Classroom

Banquet

Ballroom

2210

110

275

156

200

Meeting Place 1 & 2

1564

220

240

110

144

Meeting Place 2 & 3

1326

165

185

112

Meeting Place 2

884

110

120

Meeting Place 1

884

110

120

Meeting Place 3

442

Hotel Indigo Raleigh-Durham Airport @ RTP

SOUTH DURHAM MAP #63

151 TATUM DR | (919) 474-3000 | (877) 846-3446 | WWW.HOTELINDIGO.COM/DURHAMRTP

CONFIGURATION Room

2,000 SQ FT EVENT SPACE

125

GUEST ROOMS

Located adjacent to RTP and a few miles from the Streets at Southpoint Mall in Durham, this smokefree boutique hotel offers an onsite fitness facility and indoor pool. Complimentary wifi and a business service center keep you connected. Four meeting rooms total nearly 2000 square feet of event space, and are serviced by the Phi Restaurant and Lounge.

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VENUE HIGHLIGHTS: •

Pet friendly

•

Concierge and limousine services

•

F ree parking; minutes from Research Triangle Park

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Reception

Classroom

Banquet

Carolina Ballroom

1400

140

Refresh

750

Renew

650

Boardroom

400

140 50 40 -

70 30 24 -

100 60 50 -

80 70

Fairfield Inn & Suites Southpoint Durham

SOUTH DURHAM MAP #39

7807 LEONARDO DR | (919) 806-8200 | WWW.MARRIOTT.COM/HOTELS/TRAVEL/RDURF-FAIRFIELD-INN-AND-SUITES-DURHAM-SOUTHPOINT

1,176 SQ FT EVENT SPACE

GUEST ROOMS

Just eight miles from RDU, and minutes from Downtown and RTP, The Fairfield Inn & Suites Southpoint Durham is in a hub of prestigious universities, leading tech and pharmaceutical companies, and top-tier medical centers. Whether you’re hosting an event in our 1,800 sq. ft. banquet space or enjoying our fitness room and indoor pool, we’ve got you covered.

Online Details: durh.am/1sIlYdv VENUE HIGHLIGHTS: •

Close to RDU, Downtown Durham, and RTP

•

Indoor pool & fitness center

•

Complimentary hot breakfast

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Sq. Ft.

Theater

Reception

Classroom

Banquet

Brightleaf Atrium

1176

128

220

Brightleaf Atrium 1

588

110

Brightleaf Atrium 2

588

110

64 32 32

80 40 40

ALoft Durham Downtown

DOWNTOWN MAP #75

345 BLACKWELL ST | (919) 402-5656 | WWW.ALOFTDURHAMDOWNTOWN.COM

1,575 SQ FT EVENT SPACE

134

GUEST ROOMS

Shake up your next meeting or training at Aloft Durham Downtown. The 1,575 sq. ft. meeting room can be split into two separate areas for groups up to 50 guests for a banquet and 60 guests in a classroom setting. The team is ready to handle all aspects of your event, including on-site catering, floor plan design, and room blocks for overnight guests.

Online Details: durh.am/1tz6cCr VENUE HIGHLIGHTS: •

F loor to ceiling windows in Tactic B and Pre-Function

•

iews of American Tobacco Campus and V Durham Bulls Athletic Park

•

Directly next to DPAC, Durham Performing Arts Center

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Sq. Ft.

Theater

Reception

Classroom

Banquet

Tactic A

700

Tactic A & B

1575

Tactic B

875

Hilton Garden Inn Durham/University Medical Center

WEST CENTRAL MAP #69

2102 W MAIN ST | (919) 286-0774 | WWW.DURHAMUNIVERSITYMEDICALCENTER.HGI.COM

CONFIGURATION Room

1,456 SQ FT EVENT SPACE

128

GUEST ROOMS

The Hilton Garden Inn Durham/University Medical Center offers amenities like complimentary high-speed internet access, HDTVs, 24-hour business and fitness centers, an indoor pool, and a bar and restaurant. Durham’s vibrant Ninth Street district with shopping, restaurants and nightlife is just steps away.

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VENUE HIGHLIGHTS: •

24-hour access to business center

•

inutes from Duke University and Duke M University Hospital

•

On-site catering

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Theater

Reception

Classroom

Banquet

Grand Meeting Room

1456

120

150

104

Blackwell A

988

100

Blackwell B

468

Executive Board Room

400

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Comfort Suites Raleigh Durham Airport/RTP

Residence Inn Durham Duke Medical Center Area

5219 PAGE RD

1108 W MAIN ST

(919) 314-1200; (877) 424-6423

(919) 680-4440

WWW.CHOICEHOTELS.COM/NC013

WWW.MARRIOTT.COM/RDUDD

This Comfort Suites is located approximately two miles from RDU International Airport and 12 miles from Downtown Durham. Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s also near Duke University. In the morning, a complimentary hot breakfast is served and free weekday newspapers are available.

Audio Visual Equipment Rentals: Smart TV in each meeting space, LCD Projector with Screen, Podium, Flipchart with markers.

SOUTH DURHAM / MAP #58

DOWNTOWN / MAP #73

3,812 SQ FT

125

2,528 SQ FT

147

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Days Inn

springhill suites by marriott, durham chapel hill

Comfort Inn University

3460 HILLSBOROUGH RD

5310 MCFARLAND DR

3508 MT MORIAH RD

(919) 383-1551; (800) 225-3297

(919) 403-1111

(919) 490-4949; (877) 424-6423

WWW.DAYSINN.COM

MARRIOTT.COM/RDURL

WWW.COMFORTINN.COM/NC132

Approximately one mile from Duke University, the Days Inn Durham offers parking, a 24-hour front desk, safe deposit box, laundry valet, and meeting rooms. RDU International airport is approximately 18 miles from the hotel. There are 100 rooms on two floors. Non-smoking rooms and rooms equipped for the physically challenged are available upon request. Standard amenities include an alarm clock radio, hairdryer, dataport telephone, and television.

Location is moments away from Duke, UNC Chapel Hill, Southpoint Mall, and area corporate Business Parks like Research Triangle Park. Suites are 25% larger than standard hotel rooms. Begin your day with a free, fresh, full hot breakfast. Take a dip in our indoor pool and whirlpool. Whip up late-night snacks in your own kitchenette. All suites include microwave, mini-fridge and coffee maker. Work smarter, not harder at in-room workstations that feature ergonomic desk and chairs with free highspeed internet access.

The Comfort Inn University is a 138-room hotel located within easy access to Durham and the Research Triangle via I-40 and I-85. Additionally, RDU International Airport is approximately 12 miles east along I-40. The hotel is five miles from Duke Forest and Duke University Golf Course, six miles from the Durham Convention Center, and seven miles from Duke Chapel, Duke Gardens, Durham Bulls, and Page Auditorium.

WEST CENTRAL / MAP #11

SOUTH DURHAM / MAP #31

SOUTH DURHAM / MAP #34

2,500 SQ FT

100

EVENT SPACE

GUEST ROOMS

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2,000 SQ FT

130

1220 SQ FT

136

EVENT SPACE

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Hampton Inn & Suites

La Quinta Inn & Suites

Candlewood Suites, Durham/RTP at Southpoint

6121 FARRINGTON RD

4414 DURHAM-CHAPEL HILL BLVD

1818 E NC HWY 54

(919) 403-8700; (800) 426-7866

(919) 401-9660; (800) 531-5900

(919) 484-9922; (877) 226-3539

WWW.CHAPELHILLSUITES.HAMPTONINN.COM

WWW.LQ.COM

WWW.CANDLEWOODSUITES.COM/DURHAMRTPNC

The Hampton Inn & Suites hotel is located on the west side of Interstate 40 and Highway 54, only 11 miles from RDU International Airport and near Duke University and Duke Hospital. Guests have access to everything the area has to offer in the way of educational, medical, business or leisure needs.

This LaQuinta Inn & Suites is conveniently accessible to I-40, approximately 18 miles from RDU International Airport. Local features include The Streets at Southpoint and the Duke Homestead State Historic Site. Hotel amenities include complimentary continental breakfast, free local telephone calls, free USA Today newspapers, free parking, and express check-out. Guest rooms feature free high-speed Internet access, dataports, telephones, coffeemakers, cable TVs, hairdryers, irons, ironing boards, voicemail, and AM/FM alarm clock radios.

This Candlewood Suites is located approximately five miles from Downtown Durham and eight miles from RDU International Airport. This location is also two miles from Southpoint mall and five miles from Durham Bulls Baseball Park.

SOUTH DURHAM / MAP #38

SOUTH DURHAM / MAP #28

SOUTH DURHAM / MAP #46

1,400 SQ FT

1,320 SQ FT

130

1,290 SQ FT

121

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Courtyard by Marriott Durham

Homewood Suites by Hilton RDU/RTP

Staybridge Suites Durham/Chapel Hill

1815 FRONT ST

4603 CENTRAL PARK DR

3704 MT MORIAH RD

(919) 309-1500; (800) 321-2211

(919) 474-9900; (800) 225-5466

(919) 401-9800; (877) 238-8889

WWW.MARRIOTT.COM/RDUFS

WWW.RALEIGHDURHAM.HOMEWOODSUITES.COM

WWW.STAYBRIDGE.COM/DURHAMNC

Courtyard Durham is conveniently located to I-85 and only five minutes away from Durham VA Medical Center, Duke University, and Duke University Hospital. The hotel is walking distance from dining options like Bleu Olive, Melo, and El Corral, in addition to a pharmacy, nail salon, shipping office, and more. You can start your day with a workout at Courtyard Durham’s fitness center and a breakfast from The Bistro. Courtyard Durham offers Marriott reward points for your stay

Opened in 1999, this premier property offers spacious two-room suites featuring separate living and sleeping areas. It also has rooms with fully equipped kitchens, complimentary high speed internet access (both wired and wireless), a fitness room, an outdoor pool, and a business center. A full hot breakfast buffet is included daily as well as a manager’s reception Monday through Thursday, from 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. A complimentary airport shuttle is also available.

Host your next meeting in Staybridge’s 516-squarefoot conference room. Take care of business in the 24-hour business center with two computer workstations and copying and faxing services. Each suite has a fully equipped kitchen, cable TV, free wireless internet access, and voicemail-enabled phones. Moments from unique Durham attractions including DPAC, Durham Performing Arts Center, American Tobacco Campus, Museum of Life + Science, Wallace Wade Stadium, and Durham Bulls Athletic Park (DBAP).

WEST CENTRAL / MAP #2

SOUTH DURHAM / MAP #80

SOUTH DURHAM / MAP #32

1,250 SQ FT

146

1,174 SQ FT

122

885 SQ FT

EVENT SPACE

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EVENT SPACE

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Courtyard by Marriott Durham-RTP

Homewood Suites by Hilton Durham/Chapel Hill

Wingate by Wyndham - RDU/RTP

301 RESIDENCE INN BLVD

3600 MT MORIAH RD

5223 PAGE RD

(919) 484-2900; (800) 321-2211

(919) 401-0610; (800) 225-5466

(919) 941-2854; (866) 800-1441

WWW.MARRIOTT.COM/RDURT

WWW.DURHAMCHAPELHILL.HOMEWOODSUITES.COM

WWW.THE.WINGATEINNS.COM

The Courtyard Durham Research Triangle Park is located minutes from the Research Triangle Park and just six miles from the Raleigh-Durham International Airport. The Bistro, a on-site restaurant, serves refreshing breakfast items in the morning and a variety of dinner and cocktail options in the evening. The hotel offers express check-in/out, complimentary parking, complimentary wifi, and an on-site fitness center. The location is convenient to the Durham Bulls Athletic Park, North Carolina Central University, and the Streets at Southpoint mall.

Homewood Suites by Hilton Durham/Chapel Hill is located 14 miles from RDU International Airport. All rooms include fully equipped kitchens with full-size refrigerators, coffeemakers, microwaves, TV, telephones, dataports, voicemail, irons, and ironing boards. Each guest suite offers a separate living room and sleeping room divided by closing doors. The Homewood Suites is newly renovated and offers outstanding guest service so you will feel right at “Home”.

The Wingate Inn Durham offers affordable accommodations approximately five miles from RDU International Airport and adjacent to Research Triangle Park. The property’s amenities include a fitness room, airport shuttle, 24-hour front desk, safe deposit boxes, free newspapers, free parking, and free local calls. There are 85 rooms at the hotel. Each room has an alarm clock radio, coffeemaker, dataports, free high-speed Internet access, hairdryer, iron, ironing board, microwave, mini-refrigerator, and telephone.

SOUTH DURHAM / MAP #47

SOUTH DURHAM / MAP #33

SOUTH DURHAM / MAP #65

884 SQ FT

123

812 SQ FT

775 SQ FT

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Quality Inn & Suites

Holiday Inn Express & Suites RTP

Extended Stay America - Durham - RTP - Miami Blvd - South

3710 HILLSBOROUGH RD

4912 S MIAMI BLVD

4919 S MIAMI BLVD

(919) 382-3388

(919) 474-9800; (888) 465-4329

(919) 998-0400; (800) 804-3724

WWW.DUKE85.COM

WWW.HIEXPRESS.COM/RTP

WWW.EXTENDEDSTAYAMERICA.COM

Quality Inn & Suites is located approximately 15 miles from RDU International Airport. Local features include Duke University, Durham Bulls Athletic Park, Research Triangle Park, and West Point on the Eno. Pets are welcome with a pet fee. Guest rooms feature refrigerator, microwave, coffee maker, work desks, two telephones, dataports, cable TVs, alarm clock radios, irons, ironing boards, hairdryers, and voicemail. Suites offer plush bedding, sofa bed, and living room area. Free shuttle service to VA Medical Center or Duke Hospital.

Conveniently located near RTP and approximately two miles from RDU. Accommodations include complimentary airport shuttle service (24 hours), complimentary hot breakfast buffet, complimentary high speed internet service, and a Managerâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Evening Reception every Tuesday-Wednesday. Property features a fitness center, a business center, and complimentary newspapers for each guest. All guest rooms are spacious and feature dual-line telephones, voice mail, microwaves, refrigerators, irons and ironing boards, coffeemakers, and hairdryers.

Located eight miles from Duke University and 10 miles from RDU International Airport. Local features include Research Triangle Park, Durham Bulls Athletic Park, and Museum of Life + Science. Designed for longer stays, guest suites feature full kitchens, coffeemakers, cable TVs, dataports, telephones, voicemail, high-speed Internet access (fee), irons, ironing boards, hairdryers, free USA Today, and free nights/airline miles with Prime Rewards.

WEST CENTRAL / MAP #9

SOUTH DURHAM / MAP #61

SOUTH DURHAM / MAP #59

750 SQ FT

114

300 SQ FT

EVENT SPACE

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650 SQ FT

139

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La Quinta Inn & Suites Durham Research Triangle Park

Hampton Inn & Suites, Durham North I-85

Carolina Duke Inn

1910 WESTPARK DR

1542 N GREGSON ST

2517 GUESS RD

(919) 484-1422; (800) 531-5900

(919) 688-8880; (800) 426-7866

(919) 286-0771

WWW.LQ.COM

WWW.DURHAMNORTHI85SUITES.HAMPTONINN.COM

WWW.CAROLINADUKEINNDURHAM.COM

Surrounded by pine trees and natural forest, LaQuinta Inn & Suites Durham Research Triangle Park is located at the western edge of Research Triangle Park, approximately seven miles from the RDU Airport.

This Hampton Inn & Suites is located right off of I-85, just north of Downtown Durham. You can walk to Northgate Mall and are only a few minutes away from arts, shopping, and entertainment, as well as signature Durham attractions like the Museum of Life + Science and the DPAC, Durham Performing Arts Center.

Carolina Duke Inn is situated off I-85, approximately two miles from Duke University and 17 miles from RDU International Airport. Local attractions include Northgate Mall and Durham Bulls Athletic Park.

SOUTH DURHAM / MAP #44

WEST CENTRAL / MAP #70

WEST CENTRAL / MAP #6

625 SQ FT

135

616 SQ FT

137

600 SQ FT

100

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Comfort Inn Medical Park

Sleep Inn Durham

Comfort Inn RTP

1816 HILLANDALE RD

5208 PAGE RD

4507 NC HWY 55

(919) 471-6100; (877) 424-6423

(919) 993-3393; (800) 424-6423

(919) 361-2656; (800) 592-3137

HTTPS://WWW.CHOICEHOTELS.COM/NC613

WWW.SLEEPINN.COM/HOTEL/NC327

WWW.COMFORTINN.COM/HOTEL/NC490

Quality Inn Medical Park is located approximately two miles from Duke University, three miles from Downtown Durham, and 16 miles from RDU International Airport. The hotel also offers dry cleaning, laundry facilities, 24-hour front desk service, safety deposit, and free parking. All rooms feature complimentary wireless Internet access, coffeemakers, irons and ironing boards, hairdryers, free local calls, voicemail, individual climate control, clock radios, and cable TV with in-room movies and video games.

The Sleep Inn Durham offers affordable accommodations in Durham, N.C., approximately two miles from RDU International Airport, adjacent to Research Triangle Park, and about 10 miles from Downtown Durham. The propertyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s amenities include a fitness room, free shuttle to airport, highspeed Internet access, free coffee, and free parking. Standard room amenities include air-conditioning, an alarm clock radio, cable TV, coffeemaker, dataports, hairdryer, iron, ironing board, and a telephone.

This Comfort Inn is situated approximately eight miles from Durham Bulls Athletic Park and RDU International Airport. Local attractions include Meridian Business Campus, Research Triangle Park, and Southpoint mall.

WEST CENTRAL / MAP #3

SOUTH DURHAM / MAP #64

SOUTH DURHAM / MAP #42

600 SQ FT

136

EVENT SPACE

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481 SQ FT

432 SQ FT

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Residence Inn Durham Research Triangle Park

SpringHill Suites by Marriott, RDU/RTP

Home2 Suites Gateway Terrace

201 RESIDENCE INN BLVD

920 SLATER RD

3305 WATKINS RD

(919) 361-1266; (800) 331-3131

(919) 998-9500; (888) 287-9400

919-680-9000

WWW.MARRIOTT.COM/RDUDR

WWW.MARRIOTT.COM/RDUSH

WWW.HOME2SUITES3.HILTON.COM

This Residence Inn is located approximately one mile from the 7,000-acre Research Triangle Park and 20 miles from RDU International Airport. This location is also three miles from The Streets at Southpoint mall, four miles from Duke University, and 10 miles from North Carolina Central University. The hotel offers weekday evening receptions (Monday through Thursday), free local calls, free weekday newspapers, dinner delivery from local restaurants, and a safe deposit box.

SpringHill Suites is conveniently located four miles west of RDU and offers a complimentary airport shuttle. Enjoy the centralized location just 10 miles from NCCU and 12 miles from Duke University. Includes free WiFi, weekday newspaper, indoor pool, and 24-hour fitness center. All rooms come with twoline phones, voicemail, refrigerators, microwaves, coffeemakers, bottled water, hairdryers, irons and ironing boards, individual climate control, in-room movies and video games, and cable TV.

Home2 Suites by Hilton Durham Chapel Hill is one of Durham’s newest hotels, conveniently located to Duke University, 15-501, and shopping and dining options. The 103-room hotel, complete with extended stay suites, offers a 300-squarefoot meeting room, business center, and outdoor pool. Guests can take advantage of Home2 Suites pet-friendly policy, Spin2Cycle fitness and laundry facility, and spacious common area, which features contemporary décor and lots of natural light.

SOUTH DURHAM / MAP #51

SOUTH DURHAM / MAP #67

SOUTH DURHAM / MAP #78

400 SQ FT

122

288 SQ FT

120

300 SQ FT

105

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Bed & Breakfast Inns

Durham is home to a selection of bed and breakfasts, ranging from second-generation farmhouses to historic urban homes. The diversity of offerings means that you can find the experience you want – whether that’s a complete rural getaway or cozy convenience – while you enjoy all that Durham has to offer. No matter what your preference, all of Durham’s inns are committed to providing unique lodging options and exceptional hospitality.

The king’s daughters inn

Morehead Manor Bed and Breakfast

204 N BUCHANAN BLVD

914 VICKERS AVE, DOWNTOWN DURHAM

(919) 354-7000; (877) 534-8534

(919) 687-4366; (888) 437-6333

THEKINGSDAUGHTERSINN.COM

WWW.MOREHEADMANOR.COM

The King’s Daughters Inn is centrally located – minutes from Duke University, Duke University Medical Center, Downtown Durham, and a short hop from RTP (Research Triangle Park), Raleigh-Durham International Airport and Chapel Hill. The technical capabilities and scalable spaces make the Inn an ideal venue for courses, seminars, workshops, off-site retreats, and board meetings.

Morehead Manor is located just off of Hwy. 147, a short walk from the American Tobacco Campus, DPAC, Durham Performing Arts Center, Brightleaf Square, and other Downtown Durham attractions. It was originally built for Liggett and Myers’s CEO, but the 8,000-square-foot home now features four guestrooms, each with their own private bath. Morehead Manor also features a garden and a carriage house.

DOWNTOWN / MAP #16

DOWNTOWN / MAP #22

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arrowhead Inn

Old North Durham Inn

Blooming Garden Inn

106 MASON RD

922 N MANGUM ST

513 HOLLOWAY ST

(919) 477-8430

(919) 683-1885

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The Arrowhead Inn is a romantic Durham bed and breakfast in a restored 18th-century plantation located on six acres of lush gardens and lawns. There are seven spacious guestrooms in the historic manor house along with a separate English Garden Cottage and Carolina Log Cabin. The inn boasts private whirlpools, tranquil grounds, gourmet breakfasts, and a private chef who can provide a candlelit dinner in room or in the private dining room. See Arrowhead Inn’s webpage for all promotions and deals!

Located in one of the oldest residential neighborhoods in Durham and only a mile from Duke University’s East Campus, Brightleaf Square, the American Tobacco District, and other Downtown Durham attractions, the Old North Durham Inn is a restored turn-of-the-century colonial revival home. The inn features three guest rooms with private baths, wireless internet, and period wall coverings and furnishings.

The Blooming Garden Inn includes four guestrooms, each with its own private bath and own distinct character. It also features high curved ceilings, heart-pine wainscoting, raised wood panels, nine original mantels, and all-original Southern pine flooring. Antiques are distributed throughout the inn as well. The inn also includes an enclosed yard with mature gardens and flowering trees that is suitable for private events. It is also walking distance for Downtown Durham’s City Center.

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WEST CENTRAL BROOKWOOD INN

2306 Elba St Map #15 (919) 286-3111; (800) 716-6401 www.brookwoodinn.com Guest Rooms: 148 HOLIDAY INN EXPRESS DURHAM

2516 Guess Rd Map #5 (919) 313-3244; (800) 465-4329 www.hiexpress.com/durhamnc Guest Rooms: 79 MOTEL 6

3454 Hillsborough Rd Map #10 (919) 309-0037; (800) 466-8356 www.MOTEL6.COM Guest Rooms: 68

SOUTH RED ROOF INN, DUKE UNIVERSITY MEDICAL CENTER

1915 N Pointe Dr Map #4 (919) 471-9882; (800) 733-7663 www.redroof.com Guest Rooms: 117 SUPER 8 MOTEL

2337 Guess Rd, I-85 Exit 175 Map #7 (919) 286-7746; (800) 800-8000 www.super8.com Guest Rooms: 48

EXTENDED STAY AMERICA DURHAM - UNIVERSITY

3105 Tower Blvd, US Hwy 15-501 Exit 105-A Map #27 (919) 489-8444; (800) 398-7829 www.extendedstayamerica.com Guest Rooms: 120

ECONO LODGE RTP

4433 NC Hwy 55, I-40 Exit 278 Map #41 (919) 544-4579; (888) 315-2378 www.econolodge.com Guest Rooms: 85

EXTENDED STAY AMERICA DURHAM - UNIVERSITY - IVY CREEK BLVD

THE UNIVERSITY INN

EXTENDED STAY AMERICA - DURHAM RESEARCH TRIANGLE PARK - HWY 54

502 Elf St, NC Hwy 147 Exit 15B Map #14 (919) 286-4421; (800) 313-3585 www.universityinnduke.com Guest Rooms: 48

2504 NC Hwy 54 Map #53 (919) 361-1853; (800) 804-3724 www.extendedstayamerica.com Guest Rooms: 72

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EXTENDED STAY AMERICA - DURHAM RESEARCH TRIANGLE PARK - HWY 55

THE HOLLY HOUSE

514 Holloway St Map #25 (919) 687-0801 www.bloominggardeninn.com Guest Rooms: 5

EASTERN BUDGET INN

2101 Holloway St, NC Hwy 98 at NC Hwy 70 Map #26 (919) 682-5100 Guest Rooms: 113

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CROSSLAND ECONOMY STUDIOS

5008 NC Hwy 55 Map #49 (919) 484-1878; (800) 276-7752 www.crosslandstudios.com Guest Rooms: 138

HOLIDAY INN EXPRESS, FARRINGTON ROAD

4515 NC Hwy 55, I-40 Exit 278 Map #50 (919) 544-9991; (888) 804-3724 www.extendedstayamerica.com Guest Rooms: 125

6119 Farrington Rd, I-40 Exit 273 Map #37 (919) 489-7555; (800) 465-4329 www.hiexpress.com/chapelhillnc Guest Rooms: 64 RED ROOF INN, DURHAM-CHAPEL HILL BLVD

EXTENDED STAY AMERICA DURHAM - RTP - MIAMI BLVD. - NORTH

4610 S Miami Blvd, I-40 Exit 281 Map #55 (919) 941-2878; (800) 804-3724 www.extendedstayamerica.com Guest Rooms: 86

1920 Ivy Creek Blvd, US Hwy 15-501 Bypass Exit 105B Map #29 (919) 402-1700; (800) 804-3724 www.extendedstayamerica.com Guest Rooms: 127

5623 Durham-Chapel Hill Blvd, I-40 Exit 270 Map #35 (919) 489-9421; (800) 843-7663 www.redroof.com Guest Rooms: 114 RED ROOF INN, RTP

4405 NC Hwy 55, I-40 Exit 278 Map #45 (919) 361-1950; (800) 733-7663 www.redroof.com Guest Rooms: 115

Search all venues online at durh.am/venue-search.

Mad Hatter Bakeshop and Cafe - DCVB

Bullock’s Bar-B-Que

Bull City Burger Fairview Dining&Room Brewery - DCVB

Blu Seafood and Bar - Sandra Benton

Restaurants with private space

WEST CENTRAL BEL GUSTO AT THE MILLENNIUM HOTEL DURHAM

2800 Campus Walk Ave (919) 383-8575 www.millenniumhotels.com/ millenniumdurham Primary Cuisine: American Rooms: 1 BENNETT POINTE GRILL

4625 Hillsborough Rd (919) 382-9431 www.bpgrill.com Primary Cuisine: American Rooms: 1 BLEU OLIVE MEDITERRANEAN BISTRO

1821 Hillandale Rd, Ste 101 (919) 383-8502; (877) 562-9131 www.bleuolivebistro.com Primary Cuisine: Mediterranean Total Sq/Ft: 400 Rooms: 2

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BLU SEAFOOD AND BAR

2002 Hillsborough Rd (919) 286-9777 www.bluseafoodandbar.com Primary Cuisine: Seafood Rooms: 2 BLUE CORN CAFE

716 Ninth St (919) 286-9600 www.bluecorncafedurham.com Primary Cuisine: Mexican Total Sq/Ft: 2500 BULLOCK’S BAR-B-QUE

3330 Quebec Dr (919) 383-6202 www.bullocksbbq.com Primary Cuisine: Barbecue Total Sq/Ft: 6500 Rooms: 3

DUNKIN’ DONUTS - FESTIVAL CENTRE

MAD HATTER BAKESHOP AND CAFE

3459 Hillsborough Rd (919) 819-7039 www.dunkindonuts.com Primary Cuisine: Bakery Total Sq/Ft: 384 Rooms: 2

1802 W Main St (919) 286-1987 www.madhatterbakeshop.com Primary Cuisine: Cafe/Deli/Sandwiches Rooms: 1

FAIRVIEW DINING ROOM

MESA LATIN KITCHEN

3001 Cameron Blvd Washington Duke Inn & Golf Club (919) 493-6699 www.washingtondukeinn.com Primary Cuisine: American Total Sq/Ft: 500 Rooms: 1 ITALIAN PIZZERIA RESTAURANT

3823 Guess Rd (919) 471-0664 www.italian-pizzeria.com Primary Cuisine: Pizza Rooms: 1

2701 Hillsborough Rd (919) 973-2717 mesalatinkitchen.com Primary Cuisine: South American Rooms: 1 POMODORO ITALIAN KITCHEN & PIZZERIA

1811 Hillandale Road, I-85 exit 174A (919) 382-2915 www.pomodoroitaliankitchen.com Primary Cuisine: Italian Rooms: 2

y = CELEBRATED CUISINE: RESTAURANTS THAT HAVE RECEIVED NATIONAL OR REGIONAL REVIEW

The Pit Authentic Barbecue - DCVB

Piedmont - Sandra Benton

Bull City Burger & Brewery

Vin Rouge - Sandra Benton

Restaurants with private space

DOWNTOWN PARIZADE

2200 W Main St (919) 286-9712 www.parizadedurham.com Primary Cuisine: Mediterranean Rooms: 2 THE VARSITY LOUNGE & GRILLE AT THE MILLENNIUM HOTEL DURHAM

2800 Campus Walk Ave (919) 383-8575 www.millenniumhotels.com/ millenniumdurham Primary Cuisine: American Rooms: 1 VIN ROUGE

2010 Hillsborough Rd (919) 416-0466 www.vinrougerestaurant.com Primary Cuisine: French Rooms: 2

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MT FUJI ASIAN BISTRO SUSHI & BAR

DEVINE’S RESTAURANT AND SPORTS BAR

REVOLUTION

905 W Main St (919) 680-4968 www.mtfujinc.com Primary Cuisine: Asian Total Sq/Ft: 110 Rooms: 1

904 W Main St (919) 682-0228 www.devinesdurham.com Primary Cuisine: American Rooms: 1

107 W Main St (919) 956-9999 www.revolutionrestaurant.com Primary Cuisine: American Total Sq/Ft: 800 Rooms: 1

BULL CITY BURGER AND BREWERY

DOS PERROS

107 E Parrish St, Ste 105 (919) 680-2333 www.bullcityburgerandbrewery.com Primary Cuisine: American Rooms: 1

200 N Mangum (919) 956-2750 www.dosperrosrestaurant.com Primary Cuisine: Mexican Total Sq/Ft: 900 Rooms: 1

BULL MCCABE’S IRISH PUB

PIEDMONT RESTAURANT

427 W Main (919) 682-3061 www.bullmccabesirishpub.com Primary Cuisine: Bars/Pub Food Rooms: 2

401 Foster St (919) 683-1213 www.piedmontrestaurant.com Primary Cuisine: American Rooms: 2

SATISFACTION RESTAURANT, BAR AND PIZZA DELIVERY

905 W Main St (919) 682-7397 www.satisfactionrestaurant.com Primary Cuisine: American Total Sq/Ft: 8000 Rooms: 1

CUBAN REVOLUTION RESTAURANT & BAR

THE PIT AUTHENTIC BARBECUE

318 Blackwell St (919) 687-4300 www.thecubanrevolution.com Primary Cuisine: Cuban Rooms: 2

321 W Geer St (919) 282-3748 www.thepit-durham.com Primary Cuisine: Barbecue Rooms: 2

TOBACCO ROAD SPORTS CAFE

280 S Mangum St (919) 937-9909 www.tobaccoroadsportscafe.com Primary Cuisine: American Rooms: 3

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Nana’s Restaurant

Foster’s Market - DCVB

Tobacco Road Cafe - DCVB

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SOUTH TRIANGLE SEAFOOD

905 W Main St (919) 956-7360 triangleseafoodmarket.com Primary Cuisine: Seafood Rooms: 2 TYLER’S RESTAURANT AND TAPROOM & THE SPEAKEASY y

324 Blackwell St (919) 433-0345 www.tylerstaproom.com/restaurants/ durham Primary Cuisine: American Total Sq/Ft: 800 Rooms: 1 WEST END WINE BAR OF DURHAM

601 W Main St (919) 381-4228 www.westendwinebar.com Primary Cuisine: Cafe/Deli/Sandwiches Total Sq/Ft: 4000

FOSTER’S MARKET

2694 Durham-Chapel Hill Blvd (919) 489-3944 www.fostersmarket.com Primary Cuisine: American Rooms: 1 HOPE VALLEY DINER AND CATERING

3710 Shannon Rd (919) 419-0907 www.hopevalleydiner.com Primary Cuisine: American Total Sq/Ft: 6000 Rooms: 1 THE HOUSE RESTAURANT & CATERING

4310 South Miami Blvd (919) 544-3232 www.thehousertp.com Primary Cuisine: American Rooms: 2

MAGGIANO’S LITTLE ITALY

8030 Renaissance Pkwy, The Streets at Southpoint (919) 572-0070 www.maggianos.com Primary Cuisine: Italian Total Sq/Ft: 2321 Rooms: 4

NANTUCKET GRILL & BAR

5826 Fayetteville Rd, Sutton Station (919) 484-8162; (919) 632-6900 www.nantucketgrill.com/fayetteville.htm Primary Cuisine: American Total Sq/Ft: 1500 Rooms: 1

MAYFLOWER XVI SEAFOOD RESTAURANT

3742 Durham-Chapel Hill Blvd (919) 401-9888 www.durhammayflower.com Primary Cuisine: Seafood Rooms: 2 NANA’S RESTAURANT

2514 University Dr (919) 493-8545 www.nanasdurham.com Primary Cuisine: Southern Rooms: 3

Search all Durham restaurants at www.durham-nc.com/restaurants.

Restaurants with private space

Blu Seafood - Sandra Benton

Tyler’s Taproom - DCVB

NORTHERN NANTUCKET GRILL & BAR

SALADELIA CAFE AND CATERING

GOLDEN CORRAL FAMILY RESTAURANT

5925 Farrington Rd, NC Hwy 54 (919) 402-0077 www.nantucketgrill.com/farrington.htm Primary Cuisine: American Rooms: 1

4201 University Dr (919) 489-5776 www.saladelia.com Primary Cuisine: Greek Total Sq/Ft: 504 Rooms: 1

3800 N Roxboro Rd (919) 471-6820 www.goldencorral.com Primary Cuisine: American Rooms: 1

BOCCI TRATTORIA & PIZZERIA

5850 Fayetteville Rd www.bocciitalian.com Primary Cuisine: Italian Total Sq/Ft: 400 Rooms: 1 RUTH’S CHRIS STEAK HOUSE AT THE HILTON GARDEN INN/DURHAM SOUTHPOINT

7007 Fayetteville Rd (919) 361-0123; (800) 544-0808 www.ruthschris-durham.com Primary Cuisine: Steakhouse Rooms: 4

SPARTACUS RESTAURANT

• Brothers Vilgalys brothersvilgalys.com • Bull City Burger and Brewery bullcityburgerandbrewery.com • Bull City Ciderworks bullcityciderworks.com • Durham Distillery durhamdistillery.com

• Fullsteam Brewery fullsteam.ag • Honeygirl Meadery honeygirlmeadery.com

UNIVERSITY CLUB

• Ponysaurus Brewing ponysaurusbrewing.com Northern

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• Durty Bull Brewing Company durtybull.com

4139 Durham-Chapel Hill Blvd (919) 489-2848 www.spartacusrestaurant.com Primary Cuisine: Greek Rooms: 3 3100 Tower Blvd, Ste 1700 (919) 493-8099 www.universityclubnc.com Primary Cuisine: American Total Sq/Ft: 10000 Rooms: 9

With artisans producing everything from craft beer and mead to gin and liqueurs, you’ll find both delicious local beverages and unique venues in Durham. From spacious warehouses and outdoor beer gardens to intimate tasting rooms, local breweries and distilleries offer a wide range of spaces. Tastings and tours can also be a fun and memorable activity.

Downtown Eastern

Fullsteam - DCVB

Parizade - Sandra Benton

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DCVB Sales Team - Bill Russ

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Whether you are having a conference of thousands, an important training session, a high level board meeting, or even planning your nuptials, the DCVB Sales & Services team is here to help. Learn how we can be your clearinghouse of information and your connection to services that will save time and help make your event in Durham a success â&#x2013;ś Partner with DCVB. Start the process by submitting your RFP at rfp.durham-nc.com.

DCVB

Planning Your Durham Experience

“I’ve worked with DCVB over the past 10 years with meetings in the government, corporate, association, and religious markets. Although my titles changed, DCVB’s keen sense of understanding of my needs and providing true customer service did not.” - Yolanda Riggsbee Hamer, CMP Scimetrika meet.durham-nc.com

Contact the Sales and Services team at: 800-466-8604

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Evaluating bid materials to assess feasibility of meeting in Durham

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Assisting in estimating the economic impact of the event

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Checking for availability on specified dates

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Checking for conflicts with other planned events

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Accepting Requests for Proposals online at www.durham-nc.com/planners/meetings_events/

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Gathering quotes and availability for meeting facilities

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Gathering quotes and availability for accommodations

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Scheduling appointments, providing local transportation, and escorting on-site inspections

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Preparing a comprehensive proposal summarizing pertinent information

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Assembling letters of support from key community leaders

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Making a formal presentation to decision-makers

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Supplying promotional materials, such as visitor guides, maps, and brochures

Moogfest - Bill Russ

DCVB provides the following services before the location of your event has been determined:

Calendar of Events: Durham is a busy place - be aware of the following major annual events as you select your event dates: • April - Full Frame Documentary Film Festival • May - ACC • May - Moogfest

Explore our online resources at meet.durham-nc.com:

• July - American Dance Festival

• Submit your RFP at rfp.durham-nc.com • Search venues by size, capacity, location, and more • Use the services directory to find local vendors • Find inspiration and ideas for your event

Social Media

Like Durham, NC on Facebook at www.facebook.com/MyDurham

Stay connected with Durham and discover the fun things happening in real time with images, hashtags, check-ins, and other content generated by users discovering Durham right now.

Browse gorgeous photos of Durham at www.instagram.com/ durhamnc

Keep up to date on upcoming events and more at twitter.com/ DurhamNC and twitter.com/ DurhamNewsSvc

Explore Durham’s offerings in video form at www.youtube. com/durhamcvb

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• July - Festival for the Eno • August - NC Gay & Lesbian Film Festival • September - Bull Durham Blues Festival • September - Durham Arts Council CenterFest • September - North Carolina Pride Parade •

October - World Beer Festival

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November - NC Comicon Search the full calendar of events at durhameventcalendar.com

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enhancing Your Durham Experience

â&#x20AC;&#x153;A great way to see the city and a whistle-stop tour of what is a very exciting & developing area. Although our time was limited, we squeezed a huge amount in without ever feeling rushed or falling behind schedule, which is no mean feat given what we experienced whilst there.â&#x20AC;? - Paula, Irish Tour Operator meet.durham-nc.com

Once Durham is chosen and facilities are reserved, DCVB can provide additional services to make your job easier:

Enhanced Services*:

• Suggestions for pre/post conventions

• “Welcome to Durham” customized banner

• Suggestions for trip itineraries

• Desk signage at all hotels in block

• Fact-checking programs and materials

• Special amenity items for VIPs with group

• Durham photos and graphics • ADA/accessibility information

• Group Information to area restaurants by showing conference badge

• Calendar of Durham events

• 2’ x 3’ Poster Board with Useful Information

Get Creative with DCVB

• Custom Maps

• Personalized Destination Portal

• Welcome letters from community or civic leaders

• Registration Check In

• Onsite registration/information assistance - 4 hours complimentary with 400+ room nights - 2 hours complimentary with 200+ room nights

• Floating Information Table using IPad

• Durham is known as the Tastiest Town in the South according to Southern Living magazine; work with our sales team to incorporate the food scene into your event, such as a custom dine-around.

• Name badges at no cost

• Promoting through Durham Community Calendar

• Tour Group Activity Suggestions

• Database lists: community, employers, media, etc.

• Non-staffed information table

• Transportation Bid Assistance

• Airport Welcome Signage • Hotel Links on Portal • Dine around coordination • Scavenger Hunt/Durham Experience coordination • Promotion through DCVB e-newsletter

• Personal Concierge • Wayfinder coordination and volunteerism

*DCVB services are provided at no charge but are dependent on number of room nights

Contact the Sales and Services team at: 800-466-8604 meet.durham-nc.com

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Standard Services*:

• Thrillist called Durham an up and coming beer city. Let us organize your team’s behind-the-scenes brewery tour! • SmartAsset recognized Durham as a top 10 city for creative people. Our creative sales team can help you locate a nontraditional venue that will bring an artsy edge to your event: from the Nasher Museum of Art at Duke University to local galleries like Spectre Arts. • DPAC, Durham Performing Arts Center is among the five most attended theaters in the U.S., while the Museum of Life + Science is the #8 tourist attraction in N.C. Let us help you create an itinerary or scavenger hunt incorporating Durham’s top attractions. • Durham is #11 on Trivago’s Top 50 Best Value List. Our sales team can help you find savings to help your budget go farther.

AENC - Bill Russ

CASE STUDY: AENC

In 2015, DCVB worked with Association Executives of North Carolina (AENC) to host the group’s 60th Annual Meeting. The sales team worked closely with AENC and the Durham community to create an event that would meet the group’s needs while showcasing the best of Durham. meet.durham-nc.com

Event: 2015 Association Executives of North Carolina’s (AENC) 60th Annual Meeting

Background: AENC provides professional development, networking, and recognition for the association management profession. Members include CEOs and staff from associations across North Carolina, and representatives from the association service and hospitality industries.

Goal: Create a memorable 60th anniversary event for association executives and meeting planners to compete with prior events often held in resort locations.

Approach: The Durham community got busy pulling everything together into a final comprehensive agenda that would showcase many of Durham’s downtown venues. AENC had met in other Durham locations in the past, but with so many new venues open downtown, they were eager to come back.

Result: • This meeting drew its highest attendance in over a decade with nearly 250 association executives and affiliates. • Attendees were exposed to eight Durham hotels, meeting facilities, and services. • A custom web portal was created to introduce attendees to the event and the city.

Feedback: The meeting was such a success that Jovita Mask, AENC’s event manager, wrote to say, “The Durham CVB did an outstanding job,” and “You truly went above and beyond.” She finished by saying that she would like to recognize our efforts at an upcoming meeting.

Contact the Sales and Services team at: 800-466-8604 meet.durham-nc.com

april ellerbe, Director of Sales April has been in the hospitality and tourism industry for more than 16 years. She’s a recipient of Collaborate Meetings magazine’s “40 Under 40” award and her work has received national press from organizations like CNN, Politico, and The White House.

What do you do? As the Director of Sales and Services, I oversee growth and development of the Sales division, and I also play an integral role in the day-to-day operations and client activities.

What’s your favorite thing about your job? Helping my clients leverage innovative solutions through collaboration to establish, impact, and create social and economic change. I look closely at my client’s business structure, listen to their ideas, and build upon them.

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(919) 680-8315 email

What can people find you doing when you’re not at work? I am really a geek in stilettos. I love research and technology. I’m on the pulse of trending technology and data analytics, and I’m committed to utilizing the latest software tools to efficiently collect, clean, manage, and disseminate data for a variety of purposes. I am always looking to discover the next latest and greatest!

april@durham-cvb.com

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Arie Bobbitt, National Sales Manager Arie has been in the hospitality industry for over 18 years, and is a member of the Association Executives of North Carolina (AENC).

What do you do? My primary duties are to be a Durham expert and to make sure that Durham is on the top of meeting planners’ minds when they are looking for a destination for their next meeting. I assist with the booking and site selection process.

What’s your favorite thing about your job? Being able to meet new people and provide information that allows them to experience all of the wonderful things that Durham has to offer.

Do you have any advice for groups or visitors coming to Durham? Stay as long as you can so you have the opportunity to experience as much as possible. Durham is more than just a weekend visit.

phone

What’s on your desk?

(919) 680-8311

Several coffee mugs, lip gloss, a daily mood chart, piles of papers, and a vision board.

What’s a fun fact that not many people know about you?

arie@durham-cvb.com

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I was born and raised in Massachusetts, but I hate the cold! I will wear a sweater in the summer.

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Marc Dooner, National Sales Manager Marc has worked in Durham’s hospitality sector since 1999. He’s a member of Meeting Professionals International (MPI) and Financial & Insurance Conference Planners (FICP).

What do you do? I promote Durham as a destination for the corporate, sports, and university markets.

Describe your dream day in Durham. It starts with waking up in any of the unique properties in Durham to experience the best in Southern hospitality, then breakfast Beyu Caffé or Monuts Donuts. I’d head off to the Museum of Life + Science, if my daughter is with me, or Duke Gardens, followed by lunch at Old Havana to get an authentic Cuban sandwich. Any day at the ballpark is a great day, so I’d walk to the Durham Bulls Athletic Park for a game!

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(919) 680-8325

Why do you call Durham home? Durham has become a part of who I am because of the people here. I have found a community of people that are vastly diverse in every aspect of their lives, but also unified by the pride of living in this richly historic, eclectic, and artsy city.

marc@durham-cvb.com

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conventions • meetings • group tours • special events

Lauran Peoples, Convention Services Manager Lauran has 15 years of experience in the hospitality and tourism industry; she’s also a Certified Special Events Professional (CSEP).

What do you do? I provide resources and services to incoming groups, conventions, and meeting planners.

What’s your favorite thing about your job? Being able to connect with so many different people about everything that is happening here in Durham. Whether it’s an annual festival, a wedding, or a large convention that is coming into town, I get to touch so many different aspects of the event, without actually planning it myself.

Do you have any advice for groups or visitors coming to Durham? phone

(919) 680-8305 email

lauran@durham-cvb.com

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Utilize the resources that are available through DCVB! We offer an entire suite of complimentary services that are designed to welcome groups and conventions to Durham, and ultimately enhance the attendees’ time here in the city.

What’s a fun fact that not many people know about you? I have an ongoing dalliance with craft beer and have been romancing the idea of becoming a Cicerone for about a year now.

conventions • meetings • group tours • special events

my details

Quick reference guide Contact Our Sales Team: meetings@durham-nc.com or (800) 466-8604 April Ellerbe

Arie Bobbitt

DIRECTOR OF SALES

NATIONAL SALES MANAGER

(919) 680-8315 april@durham-cvb.com

(919) 680-8311 arie@durham-cvb.com

Marc Dooner

Lauran Peoples

NATIONAL SALES MANAGER

CONVENTION SERVICES MANAGER

(919) 680-8325 marc@durham-cvb.com

(919) 680-8305 lauran@durham-cvb.com

Learn more about our team in the

DCVB Services

section of this guide.

Explore Online Resources: Durham Meeting | Event Plannersâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; Site meet.durham-nc.com

Online venue search:

durh.am/venue-search

In Durham? Stop by and see us at 212 W Main St Suite 101 in Downtown Durham!

Submit your RFP:

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Su 1 8 15 22 29

New Year’s Day Martin Luther King Day Presidents’ Day Memorial Day

Jul 4 Sep 5 Oct 10 Nov 11

Independence Day Labor Day Columbus Day Veterans Day

Su Mo Tu 1 6 7 8 13 14 15 20 21 22 27 28 29

October Mo 2 9 16 23 30

Tu 3 10 17 24 31

We 4 11 18 25

Tu 2 9 16 23 30

We 3 10 17 24 31

Th 5 12 19 26

We 2 9 16 23 30

Th 4 11 18 25

Fr 5 12 19 26

Sa 6 13 20 27

Sa 7 14 21 28

Su Mo Tu We 1 5 6 7 8 12 13 14 15 19 20 21 22 26 27 28 29

Th 2 9 16 23 30

Fr 3 10 17 24 31

Sa 4 11 18 25

Su Mo Tu We Th 1 4 5 6 7 8 11 12 13 14 15 18 19 20 21 22 25 26 27 28 29

Fr 2 9 16 23 30

Sa 3 10 17 24

Th 3 10 17 24 31

Sa 2 9 16 23 30

September Fr 4 11 18 25

Sa 5 12 19 26

Su Mo Tu We Th Fr 1 3 4 5 6 7 8 10 11 12 13 14 15 17 18 19 20 21 22 24 25 26 27 28 29

Fr 3 10 17 24

Sa 4 11 18 25

Su Mo Tu We Th Fr 1 3 4 5 6 7 8 10 11 12 13 14 15 17 18 19 20 21 22 24 25 26 27 28 29 31

November Fr 6 13 20 27

Su Mo Tu We 1 5 6 7 8 12 13 14 15 19 20 21 22 26 27 28 29

June

August

Federal Holidays 2016 Jan 1 Jan 18 Feb 15 May 30

Su Mo 1 7 8 14 15 21 22 28 29

July

December

March

Su Mo Tu We Th Fr Sa 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28

April

September

November Su Mo Tu 1 6 7 8 13 14 15 20 21 22 27 28 29

Su Mo Tu 1 6 7 8 13 14 15 20 21 22 27 28 29

June

August

October Su Mo Tu We Th Fr

Sa 6 13 20 27

May

July Su Mo Tu We Th Fr 1 3 4 5 6 7 8 10 11 12 13 14 15 17 18 19 20 21 22 24 25 26 27 28 29 31

March

Su Mo Tu We Th Fr 1 2 3 4 5 7 8 9 10 11 12 14 15 16 17 18 19 21 22 23 24 25 26 28 29

April

2017

Th 2 9 16 23 30

December

Federal Holidays 2017 Nov 24 Thanksgiving Day Dec 25 Christmas Day Dec 26 Christmas Day (obs.)

Jan 1 Jan 2 Jan 16 Feb 20

New Year’s Day New Year’s Day (observed) Martin Luther King Day Presidents’ Day

May 29 Jul 4 Sep 5 Oct 9

Memorial Day Independence Day Labor Day Columbus Day

Nov 11 Veterans Day Nov 23 Thanksgiving Day Dec 25 Christmas Day

Sa 2 9 16 23 30

2018

January

Su Mo 1 7 8 14 15 21 22 28 29

Tu 2 9 16 23 30

We 3 10 17 24 31

Th 4 11 18 25

February Fr 5 12 19 26

Sa 6 13 20 27

Su 1 8 15 22 29

Mo 2 9 16 23 30

Tu 3 10 17 24

We 4 11 18 25

May Th 5 12 19 26

Fr 6 13 20 27

Sa 7 14 21 28

Su Mo Tu 1 6 7 8 13 14 15 20 21 22 27 28 29

July Su 1 8 15 22 29

Mo 2 9 16 23 30

Tu 3 10 17 24 31

Su Mo 1 7 8 14 15 21 22 28 29

Tu 2 9 16 23 30

We 4 11 18 25

We 2 9 16 23 30

Th 5 12 19 26

Th 4 11 18 25

Su Mo Tu We Th 1 4 5 6 7 8 11 12 13 14 15 18 19 20 21 22 25 26 27 28 29

January

Fr 2 9 16 23 30

Sa 3 10 17 24 31

Su Mo Tu 1 6 7 8 13 14 15 20 21 22 27 28 29

Sa 2 9 16 23 30

Su Mo 1 7 8 14 15 21 22 28 29

June Th 3 10 17 24 31

Fr 4 11 18 25

Sa 5 12 19 26

August Fr 6 13 20 27

Sa 7 14 21 28

Su Mo Tu We 1 5 6 7 8 12 13 14 15 19 20 21 22 26 27 28 29

Fr 5 12 19 26

Sa 6 13 20 27

Su Mo Tu We Th 1 4 5 6 7 8 11 12 13 14 15 18 19 20 21 22 25 26 27 28 29

October We 3 10 17 24 31

March

Su Mo Tu We Th Fr Sa 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28

April

2019

Th 2 9 16 23 30

Su Mo Tu We Th Fr 1 3 4 5 6 7 8 10 11 12 13 14 15 17 18 19 20 21 22 24 25 26 27 28 29

Sa 4 11 18 25

Su Mo Tu We Th Fr

Fr 2 9 16 23 30

Sa 3 10 17 24

Su Mo Tu We Th Fr

November

February

Sa 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30

Fr 4 11 18 25

Sa 5 12 19 26

Su Mo Tu We Th Fr Sa 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28

Th 4 11 18 25

Fr 5 12 19 26

Sa 6 13 20 27

Su Mo Tu We 1 5 6 7 8 12 13 14 15 19 20 21 22 26 27 28 29

Su Mo 1 7 8 14 15 21 22 28 29

Tu 2 9 16 23 30

We 3 10 17 24 31

Th 4 11 18 25

We 2 9 16 23 30

Th 3 10 17 24 31

New Year’s Day Martin Luther King Day Presidents’ Day Memorial Day

Jul 4 Sep 3 Oct 8 Nov 11

Independence Day Labor Day Columbus Day Veterans Day

Fr 3 10 17 24 31

Sa 4 11 18 25

Su Mo Tu We Th Fr

Sa 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30

September

Fr 5 12 19 26

Sa 6 13 20 27

Su Mo Tu We Th 1 4 5 6 7 8 11 12 13 14 15 18 19 20 21 22 25 26 27 28 29

Fr 2 9 16 23 30

Sa 3 10 17 24 31

Su 1 8 15 22 29

Mo 2 9 16 23 30

Fr 4 11 18 25

Sa 5 12 19 26

Su Mo Tu We Th Fr 1 3 4 5 6 7 8 10 11 12 13 14 15 17 18 19 20 21 22 24 25 26 27 28 29

Sa 2 9 16 23 30

Su 1 8 15 22 29

Mo 2 9 16 23 30

November

Federal Holidays 2018 Jan 1 Jan 15 Feb 19 May 28

Tu 3 10 17 24

We 4 11 18 25

Th 5 12 19 26

Jan 1 Jan 21 Feb 18 May 27

New Year’s Day Martin Luther King Day Presidents’ Day Memorial Day

Jul 4 Sep 2 Oct 14 Nov 11

Independence Day Labor Day Columbus Day Veterans Day

Fr 6 13 20 27

Sa 7 14 21 28

Fr 6 13 20 27

Sa 7 14 21 28

December Tu 3 10 17 24 31

We 4 11 18 25

Th 5 12 19 26

Federal Holidays 2019 Nov 12 Veterans Day (observed) Nov 22 Thanksgiving Day Dec 25 Christmas Day

Sa 2 9 16 23 30

June Th 2 9 16 23 30

August

October Su Mo Tu 1 6 7 8 13 14 15 20 21 22 27 28 29

Su Mo Tu We Th Fr 1 3 4 5 6 7 8 10 11 12 13 14 15 17 18 19 20 21 22 24 25 26 27 28 29 31

May

July

December Sa 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31

We 3 10 17 24

March

Th 3 10 17 24 31

April Tu 2 9 16 23 30

September Fr 3 10 17 24 31

We 2 9 16 23 30

Nov 28 Thanksgiving Day Dec 25 Christmas Day

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