I like the Corcoran Street Parking Garage while in Downtown Durham. It is located near several…read morerestaurants and not too far of a walk from DPAC. If you go up to the upper levels you can get good views of Downtown. The garage is easy to get in and out of with the entrance on Corcoran and the spiral exit onto Ramseur. Both stairs and an elevator are options from the upper levels. Parking is generally free on nights after 7pm and the weekends although they do charge for special events. Edit: The parking garage is open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. I'm not sure why Yelp will not put the correct hours.

The two stars are for the location. Tonight, their parking payment system was malfunctioning,…read morecausing a several-car back up as each driver attempted to pay repeatedly and had to call the [remote] attendant to release the gate. (The standalone payment kiosk at the walk-in entrance was also malfunctioning.] If they're unable to reliably operate their payment system, they should just keep the gate up.

I'm not sure what to make of this parking garage…read more We parked here to go to the american tobacco district and eat. At the time it was about 4:30 pm. There's a sign in front of every parking space that says you have to pay if you park here up to 5 pm. Well, the entrance in here has no booth, and neither does the exit. Who will I pay? I saw a guy starting to put out parking signs for Bulls game that night. I asked him how I pay and he said don't worry. Also, when you enter, there's a sign that says visitors first floor only. Does that mean going up during the day requires a parking permit? None of these things are very clear. Is the first floor has maybe four hundred spots. That may sound like a lot, but it's not, and they are small spaces. I do appreciate that the parking is convenient to the ball park in the historic district. I'm reducing a star because i'm a little confused even now about payment, but I'll park there again when in the area and figure it out one way or another

Parking is paid with an app or on the Pay-station Monday through Friday. Level one is free on…read moreweekends. The garage is safe, walkable to the stadium and has plenty of direction to help you find the correct spot. It can be challenging on weekends and after hours because it doesn't actually say "free". However if you try to pay on the app or in the machine, both will say no paid parking available. pay using vehicle license plate- not the parking spot number

Historic site off Bull Durham's filming but most recently hosted some games in a 15u travel…read morebaseball tournament I coached. The field is well maintained and played true -- Sunday hops everyday! Fans RAVED over the bleachers. Plenty of SHADED seating, practically a wind tunnel that was easily 10-15 degrees cooler compared to being on field in late June. Small parking lot was enough for our games. Restrooms were under the bleachers.

This is a great ball park, especially for minor league play. It is a beautiful facility…read more The best seats in the house, in my opinion, are under the awning on the first or third base side. There are also some large fans to help move some air as it gets hot and humid in Durham. The tickets are reasonably priced and it is good baseball. Parking can be a little tricky.. if you come from the right direction, you are pushed right into the parking garage. If you come from the wrong direction, which we did, you run into a lot of closed roads, etc. But it worked out. Definitely buy tickets ahead of time. We showed up once two years ago thinking(like most minor league games) you could get a ticket before the game... They were sold out. So we bought tickets on line. Also, if you want to get a spot in the garage, be there at least 30-45 min early. I am sure there is free parking somewhere that locals know about, but I just went with the 7$ parking. They also sell Durham Bull beer there which isnt half bad!! This is a great park and was a good time!

Worst garage experience ever. Leaving the Carolina Theater and the garage parking system was not…read moreworking. A lot of people were trapped in the garage for almost an hour. Frustrating experience and no staff or support available. I write this as the garage system is still not responsive. I strongly discourage people from using this facility.

We have been stuck in this garage for an hour. No one has come to help us and the attendant is…read moretaking forever to let everyone out even though we all paid for parking here due to a special event. I will never park here again.

This is a really convenient parking spot whenever you are in downtown Durham, especially after 7pm…read moreor weekends when it's free. This side of Durham is expanding, and this less visible parking lot is at a great location...also saves you the hassle of Street side parking

This train station was modern, clean, and so very charming!…read more I loved the history and character it holds. Highly recommend taking train from Durham to Charlotte as an alternative to highway driving! The Amtrak station has vending services and the staff here is really friendly. Plenty of places to walk and eat while you wait for the train too.

Durham's Amtrak station is ideally located right in downtown, within walking distance to…read morerestaurants, theatres, the DPAC, and the ballpark. New and clean, with bright open space. (Charlotte's much older, less well-kept station stands in stark contrast to this.) The only complaint: Parking is very limited; there is a gravel overflow lot with signs threatening towing but it's clear most cars there are not Amtrak customers; best advice is to take an Uber rather than plan to park there. We ended up taking a chance on a parking deck 1/3 mile away and hoped for the best. Apart from that: I must mention the staff in both the station and on the trains. They are friendly, helpful, and seem genuinely interested in doing their jobs and engaging with passengers. On both legs of a recent journey we were approached by conductors who seemed to be something more like ambassadors for Amtrak -- happy, wanted to talk about our trip and interests, mentioned things to see on our visit, etc. Really exceptional customer experience.

Brightleaf Square is a quaint retail development located in the center of the Brightleaf…read moreneighborhood in downtown Durham. I'd call it a "shopping center," but it's not like a typical suburban shopping center. The development consists of two repurposed brick warehouses, originally built in 1904, that used to store bright leaf tobacco (that's where the name comes from). So, Brightleaf Square looks and feels historic, and that's what makes it charming. That said, the development is kind of small and there's not that much here. If you want to walk across the street to, say, Rose's or Jeni's, then yes, the neighborhood (also known as the Brightleaf District) has more to offer. I highly recommend Rose's, by the way, for their ramen and ice cream sandwiches. Strictly speaking, within the square, Emmy Squared Pizza is terrific for their Detroit-style pizza. It's among the best deep-dish pizza anywhere, in my opinion. There's also Clouds Brewing, which is a craft brewery and restaurant. Other businesses are local/boutique shops, such as Bull City Art & Frame Company and Mill & Meadow Stationery Shop, and private offices. The brick/stone walkway, old-fashioned lamp posts, string lights, trees, benches, and early-1900s buildings can make for a fun, whimsical stroll with friends and family before or after lunch or dinner. It's also a good date spot, especially if you incorporate the larger neighborhood (e.g., pizza at Emmy Squared followed by ice cream sandwiches at Rose's). For parking, I suggest parking in the surface lot at the corner of W Main St and S Gregson St. You can enter the lot from either of those streets. Pay attention to signs as you may have to pay during certain days and times. Fun fact: Durham's infamous "Can Opener Bridge" is located on the south end of Brightleaf Square. If you don't know what I'm talking about, check out the bridge's Wikipedia page here: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Norfolk_Southern%E2%80%93Gregson_Street_Overpass Also, watch some of the videos on this YouTube channel to see the Can Opener in action: https://www.youtube.com/@11foot8plus8 The camera that captures those videos is mounted on one of the buildings at Brightleaf Square.

Brightleaf Square looks like it'd be cute and fun to walk around in, but that's really all it is…read more Pretty market lights and small shops but nothing actually to do..? Hopefully they add better restaurants and more variety of boutiques here because the square is not living up to its potential. Basically, I'd skip this and head over to ATC.

WARNING: Address in Yelp! might be wrong. The address I went to (the one in the picture) is 510…read moreSouth Dillard Street. So, now on to the review...I must say II was pleasantly surprised! The place is pretty easy to find and parkinng was definitely not the worst. The Good: This is the first time in my life when I went to a courthouse and it was a fairly enjoyable experience. Its spacious on the inside, well kept, secure, and modern. The most unexpected thing there was that everyone was really friendly and helpful. Not one person there from the security to the parking garage attendant seemed disgruntled. I went there to have my fingerprints taken and I had made an appointment online. Not only was the lady at the window and the lady who did my prints very friendly, but I was actually seen on time! Unbelievable. Friendly staff AND timely service at a government facility? That's new to me. If you have a choice of courthouses in the area, I would recommend this one. Plus some nice local shops are close by if yo u have to wait for someone or something, you can grab a nice coffee or whatever. The Bad: You have yo pay for parking. $2 for the first hour and $1 for every additional hour up to $10 max.

The lady I spoke with at the clerk of court was rude. Your job is literally to direct us to what we…read moreneed and inform us of the process to complete what we need done. Not give an attitude when it's not like we can do it ourselves. Go get a job you'll like so you won't have to be so disrespectful to people who are annoyed at their speeding ticket just as you are with your job. At least I wasn't having a bad day.

Love coming to the DBAP! This time was for something different - Festibull of Lights! It was…read moreawesome! We came on a Monday night and had quick and easy access to everything - no lines for Santa & Wool E. Bull photos, letters to Santa, the inflatable slide, and s'mores stations. We easily spent a few hours walking around with our kids enjoying all the lights and activities. It was the perfect evening! The kids also did a scavenger hunt and turned the paper in for a prize. The staff member working gave them an extra special prize that my son had adored - a replica of the 2022 championship ring!

I attended my first Minor League Durham bulls baseball game. I had full suite access and catered…read morefood along with fully stocked fridge of beverages. I really enjoyed the food and experiencing the game for the first time. The stadium was really nice. The seating was roomy and comfortable. The entertainment and music was enjoyed as well. The staff there were nice and welcoming. I had the chance to see, meet and take a photo with The Durham Bulls mascot Wool E. Bull.