Just like the Hilton Chain of Hotels, Starbucks needs no introduction. Get the taste of the entire range of Starbucks' beverages at Starbucks Lobby Lounge at Hilton Durham near Duke University. You can enjoy a fresh baked delicacy or meal with your beverage. This lounge is equipped with Internet access.

Remember the times when you would hang out with your friends in a stuffy bar, playing pool and cheering for your favorite team? Now take that and team it with upscale ambiance and high-tech equipments, what you would get is BLUE Sports Bar & Grille. Located within Hilton Durham near Duke University, this sports bar is the best of the best. Come to grab some tasty grub, for a game a pool, or simply to watch your favorite sports games on the large screen televisions.

The Durham Armory is a very different venue with its beautiful architectural and historical presence. With a Gothic look, this theater is the perfect venue to catch a musical. A number of events are held here regularly and this place is very popular with the locals. You may just get a glimpse of one of the city's future stars performing here. The Armory is also available for rentals.

Fletcher Hall is the name of the performance stage located inside the Carolina Theatre of Durham. This venue has stunning interiors and very comfortable seating arrangements with state-of-the-art sound systems and lighting. Fletcher Hall has become a prime spot for touring music acts that are too big for clubs, and more suitable for groups who still want to perform in a more intimate space.

They say variety is the spice of life and that is just what you get at Bryan Center Building, which is located within Duke University. At this center, students and visitors can find a number of shops, restaurants, performing art theaters, ATM machines, the University Box Office and a broadcast studio. This place is fun for all with the amount of things one can do. The trees all around the building offer a well-sculpted look, making it a nice place to relax at after dining at a restaurant here or even after spending some time shopping.

Located on Duke University's East Campus, this Auditorium is used by the University's Music Department to conduct shows and promote music. The interiors are beautifully done with comfortable seating, a lovely balcony and a stunning dome shaped roof. The Baldwin Auditorium also has a skylight of florescent lights giving it remarkable lighting even at night. This 890 seat venue can be rented out for a wide range of performances or music concerts.

Reynolds Industries Theater is located beside Bryan Center at the Duke University in Durham. This charming theater is fairly popular among the theater-loving folk of the city, who regularly visit the place to catch some great plays. The comfortable interiors and relaxed atmosphere allows you to focus on the entertainers and completely enjoy the performance of talented artists. Be sure to catch up on a play at the Reynolds Industries Theater during a trip to Durham.

Located on Duke University's main campus is the extremely charming Page Auditorium. The atmosphere at the auditorium is majestic because of the architecture within the auditorium and outside surroundings. The Page Auditorium should be on your list of places to visit during a trip to the city with its comfortable seating and since it features some of the best theater work and dance performances in the area.

Southpoint Cinemas is one of the more popular places and cinemas in the area. Located within The Streets at Southpoint, a major shopping mall in the Raleigh-Durham Triangle, Southpoint Cinemas provides a break from the hustle and bustle of the shopping mall. Expect long lines during the weekend and ticket prices that are generally more expensive than other cinemas.

This branch of the Carmike Cinemas chain is frequented by movie buffs, not just for their regular dose of glitz and glamour, but also for the numerous amenities and efficient service. The THX-certified picture house boasts stadium-style seating arrangements, access for those in wheelchairs and listening equipment. Those who have arrived too early and have a few moments to spare, or would like to hang around after the movie is over, can avail of the game room facility. Give them a ring or visit the website for more details-don't forget to ask about the discounts!