East Durham Travel Guide
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Popular places to visit
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 of North Carolina State University, a top university in 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.
University of North Carolina
Take a campus tour or just explore the area of University of North Carolina during your travels in Chapel Hill. Experience the area's entertainment choices or attend a sporting event.
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
Raleigh Downtown Historian-Guided Walking Tour
Raleigh Historian-Guided Downtown Walking Tour
Guided Walking Historian Tour in Downtown Durham
Top hotels in East Durham
Sonesta Select Raleigh Durham Airport Morrisville
We arrived very late (10:30pm) and the desk employee was so welcoming and let us know we could have a 12noon late checkout if we wanted and also gave us 2 goodie bags with bottled water and a snack. While the hotel is older, it was clean and furniture was in great shape. It was perfect for what we ...
Reviewed on 15 Feb 2026
Hilton Raleigh North Hills
My stay was so peaceful, solo birthday. Clean,relaxing. When I come to town will be my go to!
Reviewed on 12 Feb 2026
Comfort Inn Raleigh Midtown
Wonderful stay!!
Reviewed on 12 Feb 2026
The Umstead Hotel and Spa
The staff. Abdel went out of his way to get my sister extra chocolate for her birthday and found more of the delicious herbal tea for me. Our waitress during brunch was attentive without being intrusive. The food was fantastic. Cory gave me the best deep tissue massage that I have ever had, and tips ...
Reviewed on 10 Feb 2026
Embassy Suites by Hilton Raleigh Crabtree
We loved the hotel it is beautiful and for a winter stay the indoor pool was great. The staff was nice . The room was comfortable and cleaned. We had a good time there.
Reviewed on 12 Feb 2026
Wingate by Wyndham Raleigh Durham Airport RTP
Very close to Duke medical offices. Staff was courteous.
Reviewed on 15 Feb 2026
Other neighbourhoods around East Durham
Downtown Durham
If you're spending some time in Downtown Durham, Carolina Theatre and Durham Performing Arts Center are top sights worth seeing.
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.
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 Brightleaf Square are a few top places to visit.
North Garrett Road
When in North Garrett Road, you can plan a visit to Bowlero Durham and Cameron Indoor Stadium, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.
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.
