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Duke University

Durham, NC
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Ranked #6 of 27 attractions in Durham
Type: Educational Sites
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North Canton, Ohio
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8 reviews 8 reviews
4 attraction reviews
Reviews in 4 cities Reviews in 4 cities
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 8 May 2013

The impressive architecture, the beautiful grounds, the differences in the east and west campuses. the location feels isolated but its a a short drive to anywhere.

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Vienna, Austria
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 26 April 2013

The campus was absolutely beautiful and looked as though it had been plucked and modelled out of Europe's finest institutes of higher learning..

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Punta Gorda, Florida
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 25 April 2013

I have to admit I am prejudiced. I graduated from Duke fifty years ago and just returned for my 50th reunion. Early April and spring was in full bloom. Though the campus has grown they have maintained the heart of both the old East and West campuses. It looks almost exactly the way it did in 1963. The Duke gardens... More

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Newport, Rhode Island
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 20 April 2013

The college visit was very informative. It is a quality school in an intensive medical area. Not much in the area to visit.

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Raleigh,NC
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33 reviews 33 reviews
25 attraction reviews
Reviews in 13 cities Reviews in 13 cities
8 helpful votes 8 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 18 April 2013

This University is not red brick and mortar. It will keep you interested in walking the campus to see the old style buildings.A good time to go through the Duke Gardens or visit the Chapel.

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Minneapolis, MN
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38 reviews 38 reviews
18 attraction reviews
Reviews in 20 cities Reviews in 20 cities
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 15 April 2013

I came here for a campus tour as a prospective student. The campus is stunning and grande, and although I don't see myself going to that school, it was very nice to visit. It wasn't, honestly, the most exciting place to visit but good for taking pictures. The only other thing that made the visit not very pleasant was that... More

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Newport
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 14 April 2013

It was so beautiful! The people at the hospital were very nice and took their time with us! We were at the clinic and usually you don't find that at such a huge place. Thanks for helping us!

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Red Lodge
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 8 April 2013

While we came to Duke University because my husband needed a specialized medical evaluation, we have found our experience with Duke to be quite positive. The clinical care my husband has received is really great. And as a patient at the clinic, we very much appreciate the particularly beautiful surroundings of the campus as a diversion from the clinical experience.

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Minnesota
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60 reviews 60 reviews
25 attraction reviews
Reviews in 24 cities Reviews in 24 cities
34 helpful votes 34 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 3 April 2013

Even though the weather wasn't that cooperative, we had a great time walking around and exploring the Duke Campus. The admissions office gave us a map and were very helpful. It was easy to follow and get around. Be sure to visit the basketball museum. It won't take long, but definitely worth a visit.

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Wake Forest, North Carolina
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57 reviews 57 reviews
34 attraction reviews
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 1 April 2013

What a huge and overwhelming campus. We have friends whose children attend and we go to take them for lunch now and again. We were fortunate enough to be invited for a graduation a few years ago.. The buildings are very interesting to say the least......They youngsters seemed to have loved their time there and the living conditions were not... More

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