Here are a couple resources to help you prepare for the 2025 ResNet Student Technology Conference at North Carolina Central University! Weather typically resides around 85 degrees Fahrenheit in June, with about 68% humidity, so please plan accordingly. Just remember to stay hydrated, and (if needed) wear sunscreen!
Here are some highlights:
- American Tobacco Campus: A revitalized historic tobacco factory complex featuring restaurants, shops, and entertainment venues.
- Durham Performing Arts Center (DPAC): A premier venue hosting Broadway shows, concerts, and comedy performances.
- Sarah P. Duke Gardens: A 55-acre botanical garden offering diverse plant collections and serene landscapes.
- Museum of Life and Science: An interactive museum with exhibits on science, nature, and technology, suitable for all ages.
- Durham Bulls Athletic Park: Home to the Durham Bulls, a Triple-A minor league baseball team, offering an authentic American baseball experience.
- History & Culture
- North Carolina Central University (NCCU): A historically Black university established in 1910, known for its significant contributions to education and civil rights.
- Bennett Place Historic Site: The location of the largest Confederate troop surrender, effectively ending the Civil War in 1865.
- Duke University & Nasher Museum of Art: Explore the prestigious university’s campus and its art museum, which houses a diverse collection of contemporary and historical works.
- Black Wall Street & Parrish Street: Once a thriving hub for African American businesses in the early 20th century, this area is rich in history and culture.
- Environment & Outdoor Activities
- Eno River State Park: Offers scenic hiking trails, river views, and picnic areas, perfect for nature enthusiasts.
- Falls Lake State Recreation Area: A 12,000-acre reservoir with opportunities for boating, fishing, and camping.
- Duke Forest: A research and teaching forest with trails open to the public for hiking and wildlife observation.