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LOCATED IN THE HEART OF DOWNTOWN The Durham Marriott Convention Center provides the leisure and corporate traveler a centralized location convenient to Research Triangle Park, North Carolina Central University, Duke University and Hospital, and many local attractions, dining, and shopping options. • 190 beautifully renovated guest rooms featuring wireless HSIA, work desk with task lighting, and flat panel plasma TVs with fully integrated ports for MP3 players, laptops, and many other devices. • Marriott Rewards Program offering airline miles or hotel points. • Concierge, valet, and room service available. • Express check in and check out service. • Complimentary guest parking. • New fitness center with state of the art equipment, each machine with its own flat panel entertainment screen.
Downtown Durham:
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• Casual dining available in our 2 Zero 1 Restaurant and Lounge.
he revitalization of downtown Durham has been on a fast track over the last 10 years. According to Bill Kalkhof, president of Downtown Durham Inc., over 3 million square feet of office space has been renovated since the Downtown Master Plan was implemented in 2000. More than 14,000 people now work downtown, and the number of residences has increased to over 1,000. What was once a forlorn area of abandoned warehouses has been transformed into a vibrant place to live, work, and play, with more exciting changes still to come.
• Complimentary use of business center services.
Downtown Development Highlights
• Free guest memberships to YMCA including use of the Lap Pool, located across the street.
American Tobacco Historic District This former tobacco warehouse has been transformed into a complex of offices, shops, and restaurants, with a scenic waterway running through it. It’s home to major tenants like Duke University, GlaxoSmithKline, McKinney Advertising, Compuware, and the law offices of James Scott Farrin. Personal care products manufacturer Burt’s Bees announced plans to move into a 75,000-square-foot space at the American Tobacco Campus last year. 201 FOSTER STREET • DURHAM, NC 27701
PH: 919.768.6000 • FAX: 919.768.6038
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Durham Athletic Park Historic Durham Athletic Park reopened in August 2009 after a $5.5 million renovation. The former home of the Durham Bulls and the site of the movie Bull Durham will now be the headquarters for the governing body of Minor League Baseball. In addition to providing