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 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.
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.
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
Raleigh Downtown Historian-Guided Walking Tour
Raleigh Historian-Guided Downtown Walking Tour
Guided Walking Historian Tour in Downtown Durham
Top hotels in East Durham
Hilton Raleigh North Hills
"Breakfast not included, 22 dollars per person, super expensive. One microwave for all floors and rooms, you canget 20 dollars microwave for each room. Holding 150 dollars for incidentals will take 5 days to be refunded. You got to pay for parking. Bad experience, poor quality, not at hilton quality. ..."
Reviewed on 18 May 2026
Sonesta Select Raleigh Durham Airport Morrisville
"Very clean room, staff was great and the airport shuttle a must have and it ran on time."
Reviewed on 16 May 2026
Comfort Inn Raleigh Midtown
"it’s a nice clean place the staff are amazing no matter what shift everyone is accommodating they are an amazing choice for breakfast rooms are beautiful"
Reviewed on 17 May 2026
Hyatt House Raleigh Downtown/Seaboard Station
"Room was clean and spacious with plenty of attractions nearby. Has a bar, rooftop bar and free breakfast. Definitely recommend, staff was friendly knowledgeable and accommodating beautiful building."
Reviewed on 18 May 2026
Hyatt Place Raleigh-Durham Airport
"The hotel was clean. Time to replace the pullout sleeper, mattress was horrible. The parking is limited; on our last night we had to park at the parking lot across the street. The pool was dirty and not in use, that should have been announced at time of booking. Breakfast is okay. Housekeeping did ..."
Reviewed on 18 May 2026
The Umstead Hotel and Spa
"No comments property was great."
Reviewed on 16 May 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.
Duke Park
While Duke Park may not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Carolina Theatre and Museum of Life and Science.
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.
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.
Downtown Cary
If you're spending some time in Downtown Cary, Bond Brothers Beer Company and Cary Arts Center are top sights worth seeing.
