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The best restaurants and bars just off campus near our Durham apartments

Every unit at our apartments in Durham, NC, comes with granite countertops, designer tile backsplashes, and stainless steel appliances. Our gorgeous kitchens make it easy to want to cook a delicious meal at home for family and friends. But for those days when you don’t feel like making a mess, or you just want to treat yourself, there are tons of awesome bars and restaurants nearby. Here are some of our favorite spots near Trinity Commons.   Bullock’s Bar-B-Cue Located just over a mile from our apartments in Durham, NC is Bullock’s Bar-B-Cue. It’s impossible to live in North Carolina and not enjoy some mouthwatering barbecue, and this spot is doing it right. Start your meal with an appetizer of fried mac and cheese or dill pickle chips before ordering up some fried chicken, BBQ pork, brisket, or fall-off-the-bone ribs. View the full menu and other info on the Bullock’s Bar-B-Cue website.   Bar Virgile “A unique bar with artfully crafted food and beverages in downtown Durham,” is how they welcome you on the Bar Virgile homepage. This restaurant and bar specialize in handcrafted cocktails as well as an impressive ever-changing dinner and small plates menu. Boasting one of the […]

World-class education offered at Duke University near our Durham apartments

Education is one of the most valuable things we can “own” – and when you’re a resident of our apartments in Durham, NC, you’ll be conveniently located near Duke University. For those that have already wrapped up their bachelor’s degrees and are looking to further their education, Duke University has some excellent grad school program options. And the best part? Your commute to class will be a breeze when you live at Trinity Commons. Here’s a bit more about Duke University’s renowned grad school programs.   Overview With over 80 departments and programs of study, Duke University Graduate School offers both master’s and doctoral degrees, as well as certificate programs, dual, joint, and 4+1 degrees, and graduate programs at Duke Kunshan. Students who are enrolled in graduate programs will work closely with faculty across the school’s nine other academies and conduct research in connection with multiple campus research institutes and centers.   Ph. D. Programs – Biological and Biomedical Sciences (including, but not limited to): Biology Ecology Genetics and Genomics Medical Physics Neurobiology Pathology   – Humanities (including, but not limited to): Art, Art History, and Visual Studies English Music Literature Religious Studies Romance Studies   – Physical Sciences and […]

Your guide to cheer on the Blue Devils in action this Winter

Whether you’re a student, faculty, or just a Duke University fan, you’ll be ecstatic to know that the campus is located less than a mile from our apartments in Durham, NC. And, of course, with a well-known university so close by, that also means lots of incredible sports and athletic games to attend. This winter, you’ll definitely want to check out one of the amazing Duke University events – from basketball and wrestling to track and swimming – here’s what you can look forward to when you live at Trinity Commons.   Men’s Basketball Duke University’s men’s basketball season runs from late October through early March, so there are plenty of opportunities to catch a game. The Blue Devils are in the NCAA Division I and compete in the Atlantic Coast Conference. The university’s team is fourth all-time in wins of any NCAA men’s basketball program and is presently coached by Jon Scheyer. View the team roster, stats, and purchase tickets on the official Blue Devils men’s basketball website.   Women’s Basketball Representing Duke University in the Atlantic Coast Conference of NCAA Division I for the ladies is the Blue Devils women’s basketball team. Their season runs from November to […]