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Hotels

The following is a partial list of area hotels; for a comprehensive searchable database of local accommodations (which can be sorted by price, proximity to campus, pet-friendly, etc.) go to www.durham-nc.com, and click on the "Lodging link".

Courtyard Durham
1815 Front Street
(800) 321-2211 or (919) 309-1500
www.marriott.com/rdufs

Durham Marriott Civic Center
201 Foster Street
Durham, North Carolina 27701
(888) 236-2427 or (919) 768-6000
http://www.marriott.com/hotels/travel/rducv-durham-marriott-at-the-civic-center/

La Quinta Inn & Suites
4414 Durham Chapel Hill Blvd
(800) 642-4258 or (919) 401-9660
www.lq.com

Millennium
2800 Campus Walk Avenue
(800) 633-5379 or (919) 383-8575
www.millenniumhotels.com

Springhill Suites
5310 McFarland Drive
(888) 236-2427 or (919) 403-1111
www.marriott.com/rdurl

Stay Bridge Suites
3704 Mt. Moriah Road
(800) 225-1237 or (919) 401-9800
www.staybridge.com/durhamnc

Washington Duke Inn & Golf Club
(919) 490-0999
(800) 443-3853
www.washingtondukeinn.com

 

Map

More info coming soon! 

 

Eateries

West Campus 

McDonald's
The king of the fast food world. Middle level Bryan Center. Everyday 8am - 1am

The Perk
Coffeehouse with espresso, lattes and an assortment of light sandwiches and bagels, comfortably nestled outside the Gothic Reading Room. Second floor Perkins Library.
M-Th 8 am-2 am; Friday 8 am-4 pm; Saturday closed; Sunday 2 pm-2 am

Great Hall
Cafeteria lives! A modern take on the classic style with various stations offering an assortment of food (salads, pasta, burgers, wraps, sushi, etc.) Cambridge Inn. 
M-Th 7:30 am-10:45 am, 11:30 am-8 pm; Friday 7:30 am-10:45 am, 11:30 am-2:30 pm; Saturday closed; Sunday 11 am-2 pm, 5 pm-8 pm.

Alpine Bagels & Brews
A bagel bakery where you can grab a fresh baked bagel, bagel sandwich, or a salad for eat-in or take-out. Cambridge Inn. 
M-Th 7 am-8 pm; Friday 7 am-4 pm; Saturday 7 am-5 pm; Sunday 9 am-7 pm.

Chick Fil-A
Save the cows! A fast food restaurant devoted entirely to chicken. Also offers burritos from the Cosmic Cantina. Cambridge Inn.
M-Th 10:30 am-6 pm; Friday 10:30 am-4 pm; Saturday and Sunday closed.

Alpine Atrium
A deli/coffee stand that specializes in delicious wraps, smoothies, snacks, and, of course, your choice of coffees. Middle level Bryan Center. 
M-Th 7:30 am-Midnight; Friday 7:30 am-10 pm; Saturday 10 am-10 pm; Sunday 10 am-Midnight.

Armadillo Grill
A trip south of the border with tacos, fajitas, burritos, and more. Middle level Bryan Center.
M-W, Sunday 11 am-Midnight; Th-Sat. 11 am-2 am.

Sanford Deli
A sumptuous deli with a wide selection of sandwiches and breads. Terry Sanford Institute of Public Policy. 
M-Th 9 am-7 pm; Friday 9 am-3 pm; Saturday and Sunday closed.

Quenchers
Smoothies galore! Stop by for a fruit explosion. Wilson Recreational Center. 
Everyday 2 pm-9 pm.

The Loop
Specialty pizzas, heaping salads, scrumptious sandwiches, various soups . . . an All-American grill. Cambridge Inn (outside Great Hall).
M-F 11 am-11 pm; Saturday and Sunday 4 pm-11 pm.

Subway/Breyers Ice Cream
Subs and salads with all the fixings and ice cream for dessert! Come try the newest eatery on campus! Cambridge Inn (Across from the Loop)
M-F 10:30 am-11 pm; Saturday 10 am-3 pm; Sunday 11 am-8 pm.

Rick's Diner
An American diner where the grill is always hot and breakfast is served all day. Base of the McClendon Tower, West Edens Link.
Always Open.

Blue Devil Beanery
Come in for a piping hot cup of Starbucks coffee and a view of the West Edens Link quadrangle from the top of the McClendon Tower. 4th floor of the McClendon Tower, West Edens Link.
Everyday 8 am-Midnight.

Blue Express
If you're on Science Drive and need a bite to eat, stop by the LSRC. Levine Science Research Center.
M-F 8:00 am-4:00 pm.

Pauly Dogs
Drop by the Bryan Center Walkway for one of Pauly's famous dogs. 
11 am - 4 pm M-F.

JD's
At the Law School? Try JD's for a quick meal.
8 am - 3 pm M-Th, 8 am - 2 pm Friday.

East Campus 

Trinity Cafe
Specialty coffee house. Stop in for a cappuccino and biscotti or a light lunch. East Campus Union. 
M-F 8 am-Midnight; Saturday and Sunday Noon-Midnight

Marketplace
Not exactly gourmet heaven, yet if you have to eat on East Campus, this is the place. East Campus Union.
M-Th 7 am-11 am, Noon-2:30 pm, 5 pm-8 pm; Friday 7 am-11 am, Noon-2:30 pm; Saturday 10 am-2 pm; Sunday 10 am-2 pm, 5 pm-8 pm.

Central Campus 

Grace's Cafe
Excellent Chinese dishes, burgers and sandwiches. Trent Hall First Floor, Trent Drive. 
S-F 10 am - 9 pm. 

 

General Info

Events for Homecoming 2011 will be concentrated on Friday and Saturday, with a few events earlier in the week and on Sunday. All alumni, students, faculty, staff, and guests are welcome at all events, unless otherwise noted. 

We encourage all alumni to register for Homecoming 2011. There is no cost to for general registration and most events are free. Cost is associated with a few events including the Football Game. 

 

Check-in

When you arrive on campus, your first stop should be the Homecoming Hub, which is located at the Bryan Center and Plaza (expanded BC Walkway.) 

Check in table are just inside the doors of the Bryan Center, whether you have registered in advance, or not, please stop by to pick up a pit-pass and to let us know you are on campus. Your pit-pass will provide you access to everything you might need on campus; access to the gym, discount at the bookstore, and light snacks and frosty beverages on the Plaza all day Friday and Saturday.