American Tobacco
Phone: (919) 433-1566
American Tobacco Campus, or ATC, is a revitalized historic campus featuring creative office space, restaurants, shopping, and more.Birthed from the American Tobacco Company, one of the first companies included in the Dow International Average in 1896. It was originally formed as a merger of tobacco companies, including Lucky Strike and Pall Mall. This 1-million-square-foot campus has been revitalized to include a courtyard, a man-made waterway, the iconic Lucky Strike smokestack, creative office space, restaurants, shopping and more.
Details
- Total Meeting Area Square Footage 10,000
- Total Capacity 5,000
- Meeting Rooms 1
Hours
Monday: 8:00 AM – 11:00 PM
Tuesday: 8:00 AM – 11:00 PM
Wednesday: 8:00 AM – 11:00 PM
Thursday: 8:00 AM – 11:00 PM
Friday: 8:00 AM – 11:00 PM
Saturday: 8:00 AM – 11:00 PM
Sunday: 8:00 AM – 11:00 PM
Tuesday: 8:00 AM – 11:00 PM
Wednesday: 8:00 AM – 11:00 PM
Thursday: 8:00 AM – 11:00 PM
Friday: 8:00 AM – 11:00 PM
Saturday: 8:00 AM – 11:00 PM
Sunday: 8:00 AM – 11:00 PM
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Google Rating
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I was in Durham recently for work and stopped here at the end of the day to explore since it had been recommended by the guest service agent at the Hampton Inn. This place was really cool. I love that there was so much open seating where you could stroll by and sit for a while. There were also lots of restaurants available. I was there on a Monday and a holiday to boot so some of the restaurants were closed but it was still a very enjoyable experience. I had been told that there was a cool stream running through it. However, a lady that worked in the area told me that sometimes they shut that part off for different reasons and this must have been one of those times because there was a lot of moss in sitting water, it seemed. Other than that, everything was quite charming and I would definitely go back here. Would love to get a chance to try out some of the restaurants. -
Truly amazing place, rich in history, character, and architectural beauty. Walking through this former tobacco factory feels like stepping back in time, with its stunning old brick buildings, beautiful industrial details, exposed beams, vintage smokestack, and iconic water tower. Every corner has something unique to admire, making it a wonderful place for history lovers, architecture enthusiasts, and anyone who appreciates the charm of historic places.
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Among a lot of destiantions that are too corporate or too cliche, this is a gem. The campus is flowing with history of the city, specifically its tobacco roots, but also includes things like its Black Wall St and Burts Bees production. There is a turf field for recreation, local food, local drinks, a local shop, a sports court, and lots of city views. The water tower is a great symbol for the campus and it puts on a great holiday show where schools around the county come together to sing Christmas songs. The campus is calm throughout the week, and alive on the weekends. Depending on what you want, there is an optimal time to visit the campus. It is also good to consider how walkable and bikeable the area is, and there are other downtown destiantions that can be connected with this to create a good day in downtown.
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My mom and I stopped by the American Tobacco Campus while spending the weekend in Durham just to walk around and check everything out, and we ended up stopping at one of the restaurants for margaritas. Ohhh, they were SO good! 😂🍹
The whole campus has such a cool, vibey atmosphere. There’s a big lawn where people can just hang out and relax, plus several restaurants and bars throughout the area. I also heard they have concerts and different events here, which I can imagine would be a lot of fun with the setup.
We didn’t get a chance to check out everything, but I definitely would have loved to try a few more of the restaurants and bars. Such a fun area to explore while you’re in Durham! -
Came here tonight to see Madison Cunningham and it was so pretty. I'm from out of town and looking to move to this area soon and was looking for a free event. The vibe was amazing and relaxed. Beautiful brick work and plenty of places to grab a bite to eat if you wanted.
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