Durham Bulls Baseball, the Durham Performing Arts Center, Music On the Lawn outdoor concerts, art exhibits, restaurants and so much more! You won't find a finer collection of entertainment venues in the Triangle!
The American Tobacco Campus is located beside the Durham Bulls Triple-A baseball park, adjacent to the new 2,800-seat performing arts center, and bordered by the highly traveled NC-147. The campus features an on-site YMCA, public green space, biking trails, and five restaurants. American Tobacco is home to some of the most prominent businesses in the region, including the nationally recognized public broadcasting station, WUNC Radio.
American Tobacco's design and landscaping has collected industry awards for Best Mixed Use Development, Best Renovated Commercial Property, and Best Redevelopment Project. The combination of historic buildings with modern urban chic is unlike any office space in the Triangle. Seasonal landscaping, especially in spring, fall, and at Christmas make the campus a destination for sightseers.
The area continues to undergo renovation and eventually will include 380 residential units, additional commercial office space and 40,000 square feet of retail and restaurants.
American Tobacco is a registered historic site with roots in the American Tobacco Factory established in the 1800s. Click here for a detailed history.
American Tobacco IS Downtown Durham’s Entertainment District!
American Tobacco is a registered historic site with roots in the American Tobacco Factory established in the 1800s. Click here for a detailed history.
Painstaking renovation has preserved the integrity of the original factory buildings, while adding spectacular modern features such as the man-made Old Bull River, which runs through the middle of the campus. Be sure to visit Casey’s Corner for a fascinating chronicle of the renovation process.