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 lively festivals 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.
Raleigh Convention Center
Learn about the events happening in Raleigh Convention Center during your trip to Raleigh. Experience the acclaimed theatre scene or attend a sporting event in this family-friendly 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
Everyone was so personal and appreciative of the patronage here. It was a wonderful hotel for exploring the Durham downtown and Duke University. Quaint, easy to navigate, and welcoming. Excellent lodging with art display and also convenient to DPAC.
Reviewed on 1 Mar 2026
The Durham Hotel
Great space. I will be back.
Reviewed on 26 Feb 2026
Unscripted Durham, Part of JDV by Hyatt
Great location downtown with easy access to most of the city and amazing restaurants. Clean and quiet. Staff was friendly, welcoming and helpful
Reviewed on 24 Feb 2026
Sonesta Select Raleigh Durham Airport Morrisville
Nice staff, perfect location, good parking, nice room and furniture
Reviewed on 28 Feb 2026
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Raleigh Durham Intl AP
There was a distinct smell of marijuana most days. The employees were very friendly but the didn’t seem to care much about different things. Such as the Coffee pot, the part that hold the coffee pods didn’t fit and when I told them they said yeah I have heard that before. But not interested in assisting, ...
Reviewed on 28 Feb 2026
Quality Inn & Suites Raleigh Durham Airport
The whole hotel looked neglected
Reviewed on 28 Feb 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Downtown Durham
Trinity Park
Trinity Park might not have many top sights, but Brightleaf Square and Carolina Theatre 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.
North Garrett Road
When in North Garrett Road, you can plan a visit to Cameron Indoor Stadium and Wallace Wade Stadium, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.
Northwest Raleigh
If you're spending some time in Northwest Raleigh, Crabtree Valley Mall and Laurel Hills Park 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.
North Raleigh
While visiting North Raleigh, you might make a stop by sights like Lafayette Village and Durant Nature Preserve.
