Downtown Durham Travel Guide
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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 entertainment choices 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 of North Carolina State University, a top university in 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.
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.
Things to do
Downtown Durham Historian-Guided Walking Tour
Guided Walking Historian Tour in Downtown Durham
Montserrat Hot-Air Balloon Experience & Monastery Visit from Barcelona
Raleigh Downtown Historian-Guided Walking Tour
Top hotels in Downtown Durham
21c Museum Hotel Durham
Lovely in every way. Great eco friendly hotel.
Reviewed on 24 Oct 2025
Unscripted Durham, Part of JDV by Hyatt
I stayed at Unscripted Durham for one night while in town for the Chris Brown concert. Overall, it was a clean, comfortable and simple stay. The location is definitely a plus. It’s within walking distance to restaurants and coffee shops, which made it really convenient. Parking is $25 per night, ...
Reviewed on 20 Oct 2025
Sonesta Select Raleigh Durham Airport Morrisville
Clean, quiet
Reviewed on 24 Oct 2025
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Raleigh Durham Intl AP
I would have given you more stars but I found a roach in the closet that holds the microwave and the coffee maker. Sure hope I didn't bring them home with me. Also behind the right end table there was all this white stuff that had run down the wall. No way that the housekeeper could miss that.
Reviewed on 23 Oct 2025
Quality Inn & Suites Raleigh Durham Airport
The front desk people were great. We stayed here for a week and wish we could have stayed longer. Very clean and safe
Reviewed on 22 Oct 2025
Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Raleigh-Durham Airport, NC
The staff was great. It was easy to get shuttles to & from the airport. The room was a little dated but it was nice. The pillows need replacing, my neck didn’t like them. Overall, worth the price.
Reviewed on 17 Oct 2025
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 American Tobacco Campus 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.
North Garrett Road
When in North Garrett Road, you can plan a visit to Waller Family Farm 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.
North Raleigh
While visiting North Raleigh, you might make a stop by sights like Durant Nature Preserve and Lafayette Village.
