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May features the Kentucky Derby, Indy 500, a Bassmaster
event in TN...and the Durham Bulls.
They’ve created a fun atmosphere
inside of an open and picturesque ballpark that lends itself to communal
interaction. There’s office building balconies behind the home run fences, a
bar/restaurant overlooking the outfield, great concessions, and even a
children’s play area. Everything about the stadium lends itself to enjoying a
night out with family and friends. Check out their blog. The DBAP visit is the only Minor League baseball game on their itinerary.
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Eight years after its reopening, the former cigarette
factory has become a poster child for mixed-use urban redevelopment, a
sprawling, eye-catching collection of restaurants, bars, offices, and shops
that, along with several other new projects in the area that followed its lead,
has brought about a stunning rebirth of Durham’s core. In many of those
renovated spaces, innovative new businesses are taking root, fueling Durham’s
surprising new standing as a vibrant, hip center of entrepreneurial activity. Click here for the full article. Read more about Duke University's crucial role in the revival of downtown Durham.