Downtown Durham Travel Guide
Raleigh
Visit Downtown Durham
Popular places to visit
American Tobacco Campus
You can learn about the history of Durham with a trip to American Tobacco Campus. Experience the entertainment choices or attend a sporting event in this family-friendly area.
Brightleaf Square
You can do some window-shopping at Brightleaf Square during your visit to Durham. Discover the lively festivals and stunning cathedral in this family-friendly area.
Duke University
Take a campus tour or just explore the area around Duke University, a top university in Durham. Attend a sporting event or simply visit the area's stunning cathedral.
North Carolina State University
Walk around the campus at North Carolina State University as part of your travels around Raleigh. You can attend a sporting event while in the area.
North Carolina State Fairgrounds
Enjoy an outing to North Carolina State Fairgrounds during your stay in Raleigh. You can attend a sporting event while in the area.
Lenovo Center
Catch an event at Lenovo Center during your trip to Raleigh. You can attend a sporting event while in the area.
Things to do
Downtown Durham Historian-Guided Walking Tour
Guided Walking Historian Tour in Downtown Durham
Raleigh Downtown Historian-Guided Walking Tour
Top hotels in Downtown Durham
21c Museum Hotel Durham
This hotel is our favorite pet-friendly hotel in downtown Durham. During this last visit, I had inadvertently double booked myself a room directly with the hotel and on Expedia. The check-in host was so kind to cancel the room booked directly with the hotel without penalties. I certainly was not ...
Reviewed on 4 Jan 2026
Unscripted Durham, Part of JDV by Hyatt
Everything was absolutely wonderful .. front desk young man upon arrival was very very helpful! He is a great person and deserves to be recognized as a wonderful lead for customer service and I’m so sorry I can’t remember his name but he was absolutely lovely
Reviewed on 7 Jan 2026
Durham Marriott City Center
Great clean hotel in downtown durham
Reviewed on 5 Jan 2026
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Raleigh Durham Intl AP
Clean well furnished room
Reviewed on 4 Jan 2026
Sonesta Select Raleigh Durham Airport Morrisville
Good for a over night
Reviewed on 4 Jan 2026
Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Raleigh-Durham Airport, NC
Excellent stay! Staff has excellent rapport with customers! Very friendly and helpful! Hotel is clean, safe and parking lot is well lit! This is one of my favorite hotels in the area!
Reviewed on 9 Jan 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Downtown Durham
Trinity Park
Trinity Park might not have many top sights, but Carolina Theatre and Brightleaf Square are two attractions nearby that you can check out.
East Durham
While East Durham isn't home to many top sights, Durham Performing Arts Center and Carolina Theatre are some notable places to visit nearby.
9th Street District
The restaurants and shopping are just a few features travellers like about 9th Street District. If you want to do some sightseeing nearby, Sarah P. Duke Gardens and Northgate Mall are a few top places to visit.
Northwest Raleigh
If you're spending some time in Northwest Raleigh, Crabtree Valley Mall and North Carolina Museum of Art are top sights worth seeing.
Downtown Cary
If you're spending some time in Downtown Cary, Bond Brothers Beer Company and Cary Arts Center are top sights worth seeing.
Crabtree Valley
You'll love the popular shops in Crabtree Valley, and you might want to stick around to check out Crabtree Valley Mall, a top place to visit.
