It's hard to walk into UNC's Carmichael Arena and not appreciate the sheer magnitude of basketball…read moretalent that competed under its roof. Coach Dean Smith led the 1981 Tar Heel team to a national championship here, with the help of a few guys named Jordan, Worthy and Perkins. Before the team relocated to the Dean Dome in 1986, the venue was considered one of the loudest (and some say, hottest) in college basketball, and Coach Smith's legacy still looms large in the building today. Yes, the seats can be tight and uncomfortable, the concourses cramped and the concession stands undersized, but Carmichael remains a North Carolina treasure, as well a great place to enjoy a women's basketball game, a volleyball match or a gymnastics meet.

My husband loves wrestling and wanted to check out a match here in NC. We headed to visit with 2 of…read moreour kids to watch UNC v. Navy. Upon arrival my youngest had her headphones on and got anxious. She ran out. The staff was so kind. No one judged and sought to make her comfortable. It was truly a gift! Thank you for hiring staff that work to be kind!

What a great little baseball park. Capacity is around 3000. It's clean. They sell food and drinks…read more They even have a little gear stand. Lots of friendly employees. One thing to note, none of the seats are shaded so if it's sunny and warm, you'll need a plan.

Nice place to play and watch baseball. Recently coached a 15u travel tournament on field. Players…read morehad an elevated experience, raving over field conditions, the Jumbotron HD scoreboard, spacious dugouts, bullpens in the OF, extended foul space (turf) on both sides of the infield, safety nets reducing lost foul balls. Not a ton of shade for spectators which does make it hotter during NC Summers. Batting cages were onsite but off limits during tournament. Amole parking, easy signage, and restrooms on site.

Cameron Indoor Stadium, home to the Duke Blue Devils, is a storied and historic arena on the campus…read moreof Duke University. Situated amongst the academic halls, the stadium is a bit of a walk from nearby parking. The arena essentially has been the same since its construction and has a capacity for 9314 spectators, making it one of the smallest venues for NCAA basketball. That makes it a tough and expensive ticket to get. I was there last Saturday for their game against the SMU Mustangs who are / were ranked in the top twenty five, so of course the crowd was extra lively. Also, they honored the '01 championship team and Coach K was in attendance. It was a great experience. This arena is "hallowed ground" amongst the fandom of college basketball. The history and tradition of Duke University and their basketball program is unmatched in my honest opinion. I'm lucky enough to have attended two games here, the last one being in '18 against my Alma Mater St John's University who got blown out that day. The amenities here are enough to keep you happy. They have the usual arena fare. Smithfield's has a sandwich cart and there are a few Mexican themed carts for nachos and tacos. I think Alpaca Peruvian Chicken has a cart as well. The concessions offer candy, popcorn, burgers, hot dogs etc.. Nothing extraordinary. You can purchase beer and wine. You are here to watch great basketball and not necessarily for the A+ concession offerings that people expect these days.

As a Duke men's basketball fan since the 90's, it's such a joy living in the same state now that…read morethey play in. I've been to games all over the US to see them play... Las Vegas, Boston, Atlanta among others. There's something different though seeing them play in Cameron Indoor Stadium that I hope every true fan can experience! Been to a few games there now and there's nothing like it. Staff is very friendly and helpful in every way from scanning your tickets to finding your seats. With less than 10,00 seats here, to watch one of the best programs in the country play, this place gets insane! The Cameron Crazies and all the fans get very loud in here. The energy is unmatched. Make sure to come and check out the campus prior to the game, it's absolutely beautiful. Also go check out the campus stores for all your Duke gear/memorabilia needs. I have a man cave in my home with all Duke stuff, which mostly came from here. There's one right across from the stadium. DDMF!

Of course I am going to rate the friendly confines of the Carter 5 stars as I have been attending…read moresince '00! (P. Rivers freshman year) On this day, actually night, 7pm kick, it was a good night to evaluate this venue. Through the years the University has done an adequate job adding, enclosing, building, and ultimately enhancing the fan experience. It only seats a modest 55k, but there is not a bad seat in the house, and it is raucous. It definitely was on this Saturday night, partially because they debuted a light show that was awesome. Concessions have come a long way too, with the addition of food trucks and alcohol service. One caveat, be prepared to pay with credit, no cash accepted. On a personal note, I attended with one of my BFF's who I had not seen since he attended the Demon Deacons game in November '18. Suffice it to say, this experience was so much better than the aforementioned. (A member of my party at '18 game who was sooo inebriated, insolent, and a total embarrassment. She has been summarily dispatched). Also, we won on Saturday, unlike in '18. If you get a chance to run with the wolves at the Carter check them out.

Oddly enough, I think this was our first trip to this stadium. I'm only rating it for the concert…read morewe attended of course, not a sporting event. Lots of food and beverage options, a clean facility, but that parking cost is just absolutely ridiculous! Guess they have a captive audience so they are seizing that moment but man, never again. $65 to park in a field and trek through mud. No thanks.

As a huge fan of Bull Durham, I probably built this stop up in my mind more than I should have…read more There's definitely something special about standing in a place connected to such an iconic baseball movie, and longtime fans will appreciate seeing a piece of baseball and film history firsthand. That said, the experience is fairly modest and doesn't take long to see. The facility feels more focused on serving local baseball than catering to tourists, and while you can still picture scenes from the film, visitors expecting a polished attraction may come away a bit underwhelmed. In a funny way, maybe that's part of the authenticity. The worn-down feel and lack of frills almost provide an honest glimpse into what minor league baseball was like for generations of players....long on character, short on luxury. While that perspective gave me something to appreciate, it wasn't enough to make the visit a destination in itself. For fellow Bull Durham fans, it's worth a quick stop if you're already nearby, but I wouldn't dedicate a significant portion of your trip to it. If you're attending a game or actually getting the chance to step onto the field, I suspect the experience would be considerably more memorable.

Historic site off Bull Durham's filming but most recently hosted some games in a 15u travel…read morebaseball tournament I coached. The field is well maintained and played true -- Sunday hops everyday! Fans RAVED over the bleachers. Plenty of SHADED seating, practically a wind tunnel that was easily 10-15 degrees cooler compared to being on field in late June. Small parking lot was enough for our games. Restrooms were under the bleachers.

Thank goodness the rain held off just long enough for the kickoff event on Friday! Weather on its…read moreside, Raleigh turned it out with a nice line-up: scheduled performances and public skating on our brand spanking new outdoor rink; musical guests; free carriage rides; and events for the kids like sledding ramps. The fun only extended a block, which made it feel a little cramped. And I'm hoping the fest will grow in the coming years. I'd like to see more events involved--choir performances, maybe a handbell group, an indoor crafts-market would be nice--scattered throughout downtown. Still, a great turn-out for a well-organized and free family-friendly evening. I didn't get a chance to skate under the stars because the rink was completely mobbed, and the line for tickets huge. Boo. But I did scarf down some delicious honey-coated pecans from "Bob's Nuts" (tee-hee)!

Conveniently located in the heart of the UNC campus, 'The Bosh,' as its affectionately known, is a…read moresolid, if somewhat dated, ballpark with terrific sight lines, decent concessions and an overall great vibe. The food options are basic but tasty, from burgers and all-beer hot dogs to brats and sausages. There's also a decent variety of craft beer available, and fans can bring their own bottled water into the park if they prefer. The main concourse at the Bosh is narrow and crowded, but the grandstands themselves are reasonably spacious. There's also a large patio down the right field line for group events, as well as small museum celebrating the history of Tar Heel baseball. A fun setting for a college ballgame!

What I like: - The…read moregreat American pasttime, on the cheap tickets-wise in the middle of spring/early Summer ($7 for first and third base line seats, free if you're UNC student/faculty/staff). And UNC baseball isn't too shabby either (yes, they're a bit down this year, and Coastal Carolina is the best team in the Carolinas right now, but they'll be back!) - The seats are accessible, and the views are great: no obstructed seats, no far out of the way seats. There are boxes at the top of Boshamer, and a few mini-box things on the first base line, but everything else is down near the action. It's nice to be able to watch baseball so up close and personal. However, -Concession prices: Yes, I understand that you need to make $ somewhere, but the prices, well, the prices seem Major League level... $4 for 20 oz of a fountain drink? $5 for 32 oz? A little excessive all things considered (and considering opened containers can't come in, it creates a captive audience. To be expected, but still. So basically, go for the cheap game and the awesome view of America's pasttime, and buyer beware when it comes to concessions.

Welcome to the Triangle NC Courage!! We are now able to see our favorite USWNT players play here in…read morethe Triangle. It is fun to see the USWNT players duke it out on the teams that they play for when they visit the Courage. My personal favorite player currently is Sam Mewis, she is a beast. The season currently runs through September so you still have time to check out a game if you have not done so already!