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Jul 11, 2023, 2:42 PM
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Good afternoon, all. Who is going to go to the Duke game on Labor Day? My wife and I will make the trip, she is going to drive us up to the game provided my doctor approves me to go.
Anyway, anyone ever been to Wallace Wade? How is the tailgating and parking? Will we be able to find parking on game day near the stadium to tailgate or do we need to reserve in advance?
Thanks in advance.
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Re: Duke game...
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Jul 11, 2023, 3:17 PM
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I have been to Duke games several times and have always been able to find close parking. I doubt that things have changed a lot.
This is a good road trip. Easy to get to and their fans are always polite. Nothing to dislike about Duke.
If you go be sure and go in the basketball arena. A good example that facilities aren’t that important!
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Re: Duke game...
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Jul 11, 2023, 3:37 PM
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Last time I went, Couldn't get in Cameron.
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Re: Duke game...
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Jul 11, 2023, 3:47 PM
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That would be an amazing part of the trip if the wife and I could step inside Cameron Indoor. Such a historic arena and would love to have that opportunity. I may only have half of one eye left but it would still be a beautiful thing to see.
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Jul 12, 2023, 12:42 PM
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Sorry I always liked stepping into our old original Fike Fieldhouse over Cameron. Will never forget our beating Duke and their all-american Steve Vacendak in a wall-to-wall packed 4,500 seat Fike back in the late sixties! Had you been there that night you would still pick Fike over Cameron!
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I Would Suppose Your Doc Would Give You
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Jul 11, 2023, 3:44 PM
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a Handicapped Parking Tag based on severity of your conditions. Might be worth an ask.
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Re: I Would Suppose Your Doc Would Give You
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Jul 11, 2023, 3:48 PM
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Possibly, but since I cannot drive due to seizures, I have never asked. Worth a shot though to ask I guess.
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Everybody in the upstate has one.***
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Jul 11, 2023, 4:27 PM
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Re: Everybody in the upstate has one.***
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Jul 11, 2023, 4:30 PM
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Yes sir, maybe it is just my selfish pride but I just feel odd having one since I can walk and have enough eye site to walk on most days. I feel like there are elderly and more severely injured folks who need it more than me.
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You Could Just Use it For Football Games :)***
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Jul 11, 2023, 5:04 PM
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Re: Duke game...
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Jul 11, 2023, 4:51 PM
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I went in 1983 and parking wasn't a problem.
Don't remember much about the tailgating scene. Alcohol may have been involved.
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Unfortunately, falls on my wife’s birthday. Any other date and I woulda made the trip.
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Jul 11, 2023, 5:03 PM
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If you do go, let us know how your experience turned out.
~JKB
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Will drive over from Cary…
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Jul 11, 2023, 5:16 PM
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I’ve found the parking pretty much blocked off for Duke boosters. One time I got into the parking lot across from the stadium, but it was a fluke thing.
Usually, we have to walk a pretty good distance from where we park.
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Re: Duke game...
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Jul 11, 2023, 9:04 AM
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Here ya go...
Even though it says Basketball, the route to general parking off of Erwin Rd to Circuit Dr is the same.
The disability lots are two of the blue lots just east of the stadium.
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Oculus Spirit [97078]
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We normally parked in the Circuit lot but try to get in the
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Jul 11, 2023, 5:49 PM
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Chemistry lot if you can. Will be no problem if you have a handicap tag.
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Wallace Wade only holds 40,000...
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Jul 12, 2023, 8:23 AM
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I've been to Duke numerous times over the years and parking has never been a problem.
As you would guess, the lots closest to the stadium are reserved for the Iron Duke members.
Public parking is available at these locations: Circuit Drive lots, Chemistry lot (also on Circuit Drive), Jogging Trail lot, Cameron Boulevard/Hwy 751, and Research Drive near Erwin Road. In addition, there is a shuttle service to and from the Duke Chapel area (H-Lot: Corner of Yearby Avenue and Anderson Street and GC-Lot on Flowers Drive). The shuttles run every 15-20 minutes, beginning shortly after the lots open for parking, and until one hour after games end.
Here's a link to their map:
https://duke_ftp.sidearmsports.com/custompages/web-docs/A-Z_Guides/Football/Football_Gameday_Parking_Pregame_Traffic.pdf
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