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.
Lenovo Center
Catch an event at Lenovo Center during your trip to 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.
Things to do
Downtown Durham Historian-Guided Walking Tour
Guided Walking Historian Tour in Downtown Durham
Raleigh Downtown Historian-Guided Walking Tour
Raleigh Historian-Guided Downtown Walking Tour
Top hotels in Downtown Durham
Unscripted Durham, Part of JDV by Hyatt
Location is great, right in the middle of downtown. The rooftop bar with "igloos" is great. Very nice staff.
Reviewed on 14 Dec 2025
21c Museum Hotel Durham
Historical Feel
Reviewed on 7 Dec 2025
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Raleigh Durham Intl AP
It was smooth
Reviewed on 16 Dec 2025
Sonesta Select Raleigh Durham Airport Morrisville
Once you step foot inside the hotel , everything smells super clean and fresh! The front desk girls were super helpful and nice and the room was nicely cleaned and well put together. We also loved the hot chocolate they had with mash mellows after a cold day out! 10/10 recommend
Reviewed on 15 Dec 2025
DoubleTree by Hilton Raleigh Crabtree Valley
We had a really hard time finding somewhere to park, we ended up having to leave the car on the road leading to the hotel, but everything else was great. The staff was very nice.
Reviewed on 15 Dec 2025
Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Raleigh-Durham Airport, NC
Location is great. The bathroom sink does NOT drain!
Reviewed on 15 Dec 2025
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.
Brier Creek Country Club
If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Brier Creek Country Club and surrounding area, you can visit Frankie's Fun Park and Brier Creek Commons.
Northwest Raleigh
If you're spending some time in Northwest Raleigh, Crabtree Valley Mall and William B. Umstead State 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.
