Travel
Location

All on-site Summit activities will be held at the J.B. Duke Hotel, located on Duke’s West Campus.
Parking
Free parking at the Science Drive Parking Deck, located immediately next to the JB Duke Hotel, will be available for all Summit attendees.
Air & Ground Transportation
The nearest airport to Duke University is the Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU). Public transportation in Durham is limited; we recommend that you plan to take a taxi, rental car, or ride-share (e.g., Uber, Lyft) from the airport and when traveling around Durham.
Hotels
There are many hotels available near campus for you to choose from for your stay. Here is a selection for your consideration (walking distances shown):
- The JB Duke Hotel (Summit venue)
- The Washington Duke Inn & Golf Club (on campus, 0.3 mi from venue)
- AC Hotel by Marriott Durham (near campus, 1.2 mi from venue)
- The Lodge at Duke Medical Center (near campus, 1.5 mi from venue)
- Hilton Garden Inn Durham/University Medical Center (near campus, 1.9 mi from venue)
- Residence Inn Durham (near campus, 2.6 mi from venue)
Things to Do in Durham & the Triangle
If you find yourself with some free time during your visit, Duke, Durham and its surrounding area has many amenities to offer:
- The Duke Chapel is open to the public from 10 am to 8 pm daily.
- Stroll through a gallery at the Nasher Museum of Art or the North Carolina Museum of Art,
- Admire the fall colors at the Sarah P. Duke Gardens, Duke Forest or the Eno River State Park,
- Play a round at the Washington Duke Golf Club or Topgolf,
- Catch a show by Duke Arts, the nationally-recognized Durham Performing Arts Center, or the Carolina Theatre,
- Cheer on the Blue Devils at a home game,
- Meet a lemur at the Duke Lemur Center (note that you must sign up for a tour in advance).
For more ideas, visit the Discover Durham website.
Have a question about the Summit? Contact us at lile@duke.edu.