DPAC - Durham Performing Arts Center Description:

Parking:

Convenient parking is easy in three sparkling new decks with almost 3,000 spaces within minutes walking distance of the theater.

General Rules:

NO Video Cameras/Recording devices allowed, this includes still cameras

Smoking is NOT permitted

Miscellaneous:

The Durham Performing Arts Center (DPAC) is adjacent to the famous Durham Bulls Athletic Park in the award-winning American Tobacco District. American Tobacco is the one of the largest mixed use projects in North Carolina history and is creating a destination like no other in the region. Home to over one million square feet of offices, retail, entertainment venues, residences and a variety of upscale and festive restaurants, this new urban district is reshaping the way people live, work, and play.
Combining a stunning mix historic renovation and new developments, American Tobacco is not only a shining jewel for Downtown Durham but for the entire region and we're proud to be part of this vibrant new area.

With over 1 million visitors expected per year it's easy to say it's all happening in the American Tobacco District. With sparkling new parking decks and a variety of restaurants, the festive streetscape will soon tempt DPAC guests to dine and stroll through the lively public spaces on their way to an evening of live entertainment.
At DPAC

Come early and enjoy drinks, appetizers, and gourmet snacks in the BlueCross Blue Shield Atrium, our dramatic three story glass walled lobby. For most shows our lobby bars will feature soft drinks, mixed drinks, wine by the glass, and a full selection of domestic, specialty and import beer. Appetizers and gourmet snack menus include a wide variety, even fresh baked cookies. And for family shows we break out the popcorn and popular candy selections for kids and kids at heart.

Area Dining Options

Durham’s distinctive dining is arguably the most sophisticated in the state, thanks to a thriving colony of nationally acclaimed chefs who call Durham home. Overall, there are more than 300 Durham restaurants to please the palate.

Within specific walking distance of DPAC are a wide variety of upscale and festive options. Many area restaurants are expected to offer pre-show dining discounts and after show specials.

Explore Durham's many options with A Places to Eat Search courtesy of the Durham Convention and Visitors Bureau.


Driving direction to DPAC - Durham Performing Arts Center:
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The Durham Performing Arts Center (DPAC) is adjacent to the famous Durham Bulls Athletic Park in the award-winning American Tobacco District. American Tobacco is the one of the largest mixed use projects in North Carolina history and is creating a destination like no other in the region. Home to over one million square feet of offices, retail, entertainment venues, residences and a variety of upscale and festive restaurants, this new urban district is reshaping the way people live, work, and play.

From Chapel Hill via Highway 15 / 501:
1.Take Highway 15 / 501 North toward Downtown Durham / Duke University.
2.Take Exit 108-B onto Highway 147 South / Durham Freeway.
3.Take Exit 13 at Chapel Hill Street.
4.At top of exit ramp turn left onto Chapel Hill Street.
5.Stay on Chapel Hill Street for .3 miles past two stoplights.
6.Turn right at the third stoplight on Pettigrew Street.
7.The American Tobacco North Parking Deck is on your right in .2 miles. Pedestrian directional maps to DPAC can be found next to all elevators.

Directions
From Raleigh, Cary and points East:
1.Take I-40 West.
2.Take Exit 279-B onto 147 North toward Downtown Durham (Durham Freeway).
3.Go 7.4 miles.
4.Take Exit 12-B at Business 15 / 501 and Mangum / Roxboro Street.
5.Exit ramp merges onto Jackie Robinson Drive.
6.Continue on Jackie Robinson Drive past two stoplights (at Roxboro and Mangum Streets). Durham Bulls Athletic Park (DBAP) is on the right.
7.At third stoplight turn right on Blackwell Street, go .3 miles and turn left on Pettigrew Street. The American Tobacco North Parking Deck is on your left. Pedestrian directional maps to DPAC can be found next to all elevators.
8.Optional South Parking Deck (closer to restaurants): From Jackie Robinson Drive, drive past DBAP and cross Blackwell Street. The South Deck is on the right.

Directions
From Greensboro, Burlington and points West:
1.Take I-85 North to Durham.
2.Exit 172 onto Durham Freeway / Highway 147 South
3.Take Exit 13 at Chapel Hill Street.
4.At top of exit ramp turn left onto Chapel Hill Street.
5.Stay on Chapel Hill Street for .3 miles past two stoplights.
6.Turn right at the third stoplight on Pettigrew Street.
7.The American Tobacco North Parking Deck is on your right in .2 miles. Pedestrian directional maps to DPAC can be found next to all elevators.

Directions
From points North via I-85:
1.Take I-85 south to Durham.
2.Take Exit 177 at Business 15 / 501 / Roxboro Street / Downtown.
3.At bottom of exit ramp pass through first stoplight and follow Business 15 / 501 signs to Roxboro Street South / Downtown.
4.At second light turn left onto Roxboro Street / Business 15 / 501 South toward Downtown.
5.Go 1.6 miles following Business 15-501 signs on Roxboro Street as it merges onto Mangum Street.
6.Turn right on Pettigrew Street. The American Tobacco North Parking Deck is just past Blackwell Street on the left. Pedestrian directional maps to DPAC can be found next to all elevators.


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