Hotel
This hotel is one of the stops for the shuttle to the venue (20 minute drive). We'll also have our Sunday brunch here. It is right in downtown Durham, lots to do in walking distance! Special rate in our room block ($259/night), follow the link below! "Standing tall and proud in the center of downtown Durham, 21c Museum Hotel is a multi-venue contemporary art museum offering more than 10,500 square feet of art-filled exhibition and event space, a full-service boutique hotel with luxurious guest rooms, and home to Counting House restaurant."
Hotel
The other "official" hotel with a room block ($209/night) and a shuttle stop (20 minutes from venue). A little further from downtown (1 mile), close to Brightleaf Square. "Spacious suites featuring separate areas for living, cooking and sleeping. Complimentary breakfast buffet."
Hotel
Right across the street from 21c. "Experience a blend of comfort and cosmopolitan style at Durham Marriott City Center. Ideally set in the heart of Durham, NC." (No room block reserved, rate around $260/night, but subject to change)
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Down the street from 21c. Great rooftop bar with views of downtown and Duke! "A mid-century modern boutique hotel in the heart of downtown, The Durham is a vibrant destination, inspired by the spirit of its namesake city." (No room block reserved, rates around $314/night, but subject to change)
Flight
Raleigh-Durham International Airport is 15-20 minutes from downtown Durham
Travel Note
There are plenty of other options nearby! The Washington Duke is a fancier hotel with a golf course right near Duke's campus in Durham. Hillsborough, NC is a cute town just northwest of Durham. There are hotels in downtown Hillsborough (Colonial Inn, Holiday Inn), which are about 10-15 minutes away from the venue (Carolina Grove). And there are plenty of Airbnb and VRBO properties available in Durham and Hillsborough! We're happy to help if you have questions!
Shuttle
November 15, 2025 2:30 pm - 10:00 pm
A shuttle will run between the main hotels (21c and the Residence Inn) and the venue (Carolina Grove). The shuttles will leave the hotels around 2:30p and will be available for return to hotel at 8:15 and 9:30. It will also be possible to get an Uber/Lyft and there is plenty of parking at the venue.