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 great live music 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
Bull City Cocktails Guided Tour of Durham's Best Drinks
Top hotels in Downtown Durham
21c Museum Hotel Durham
"Nice property. Walking distance to DPAC, local venues and various restaurants. Excellent property for couples!"
Reviewed on 22 Jun 2026
Unscripted Durham, Part of JDV by Hyatt
"We stayed on 6/19. We left at about 3am and drove home an hour and a half because of the cars racing up and down the street. The revving engines, crowd of people yelling and subsequent crash of a car, to which no police bothered breaking up the race was so loud, we couldnt sleep. I live in a boisterous ..."
Reviewed on 20 Jun 2026
The Durham Hotel
"Nice clean hotel. Food (breakfast) was barely ok. No onsight valet or parking"
Reviewed on 21 Jun 2026
Hyatt Place Raleigh-Durham Airport
"Great check-in - clean rooms and nice bed"
Reviewed on 22 Jun 2026
Quality Inn & Suites Raleigh Durham Airport
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Raleigh Durham Intl AP
"Every staff member was very personable and knowledgeable and made me feel comfortable even when I lost my key. The rooms are clean and look great"
Reviewed on 19 Jun 2026
Where to stay in Downtown Durham
Downtown Raleigh
If you're spending some time in Downtown Raleigh, North Carolina Executive Mansion and Marbles Kids Museums are top sights worth seeing.
North Hills
North Hills is known for its ample dining options, and you can make a stop by North Hills Shopping Center and Regal North Hills while in the area.
Southwest Raleigh
While visiting Southwest Raleigh, you might make a stop by sights like Lake Johnson and J.C. Raulston Arboretum.
Midtown Raleigh
While visiting Midtown Raleigh, you might make a stop by sights like North Hills Shopping Center and Village District.
North Raleigh
While visiting North Raleigh, you might make a stop by sights like Lafayette Village and Durant Nature Preserve.
