Whether you're in Durham for the summer or just planning where to catch rays in August, here roundup of the local tanning hotspots, pun intended.
East Campus Quadrangle
This freshman favorite is a great way for first-years to meet each other and check out their peers in bikinis or playing shirtless Frisbee. Once freshman year is over, however, you become the creeper for sneaking peeks at the shirtless newbies.
A- Very easily accessible, good grass, but off limits for all but the most-desperate upperclassmen.
Sarah P. Duke Gardens
The Duke Gardens are known as one of the crown jewels of Duke's campus. Although "the Gardens" has plenty of grass, shady nooks, and even a stream, there isn't internet access and there are very few bathrooms.
C Don't be fooled by the beauty, the lack of facilities most definitely will be a problem.
Wannamaker Roof
This secret spot isn't exactly University condoned, but it wins major points for privacy. Keep in mind that West Campus card access is needed.
B Although there's nothing too special about the locale, you win brownie points for breaking the rules and if you wanted to sunbathe naked, you could.
Planet Beach Tanning
If you choose to "fake-bake" this is one of the treasured places to do so. The cost, however, adds up in dollars and the risk of skin cancer. Plus, nobody is fooled when you show up for brunch with a suspiciously radioactive orange glow.
F These tanning beds are the equivalent of academic dishonesty.
Belmont Pool
This see-and-be-seen place at the off-campus apartment complex is an upperclassmen favorite. Since the complex's security is iffy at best, anyone who wants to indulge in a dip is more than welcome.
A Open to all, pool and BYOB
without Duke Police intervening.
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