Downtown Durham Travel Guide

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Downtown Durham
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Popular places to visit

American Tobacco Campus

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.

American Tobacco Campus
Brightleaf Square

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.

Brightleaf Square
Duke University

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.

Duke University
North Carolina State University

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.

North Carolina State University
Lenovo Center

Lenovo Center

Catch an event at Lenovo Center during your trip to Raleigh. You can attend a sporting event while in the area.

Lenovo Center
University of North Carolina

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.

University of North Carolina

Things to do

Durham: True Crime Tour

Durham: True Crime Tour

฿622
per adult
Durham: True Crime Tour
Durham African American History Tour

Durham African American History Tour

฿622
per adult
Durham African American History Tour
Guided Walking Historian Tour in Downtown Durham

Guided Walking Historian Tour in Downtown Durham

฿622
per adult
Guided Walking Historian Tour in Downtown Durham
Downtown Durham Historian-Guided Walking Tour

Downtown Durham Historian-Guided Walking Tour

฿524
per adult
Downtown Durham Historian-Guided Walking Tour
Raleigh True Crime Tour

Raleigh True Crime Tour

฿622
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Raleigh True Crime Tour
Raleigh Downtown: Historic Walking Tours

Raleigh Downtown Historian-Guided Walking Tour

฿622
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Raleigh Downtown Historian-Guided Walking Tour
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Top hotels in Downtown Durham

21c Museum Hotel Durham

21c Museum Hotel Durham

4 out of 5
111 North Corcoran Street, Durham, NC
The price is ฿5,223 per night from 2 Sept to 3 Sept
฿5,223
฿6,091 total
2 Sept - 3 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star eco-certified hotel in Durham. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, room service and a 24-hour fitness centre. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (1,002 reviews)
"Cute hotel and very friendly staff. Furniture is outdated though and rooms have a loud wind-like and popping sound going through the vent."

Reviewed on 17 Aug 2025

21c Museum Hotel Durham
Unscripted Durham, Part of JDV by Hyatt

Unscripted Durham, Part of JDV by Hyatt

3.5 out of 5
202 N Corcoran St, Durham, NC
The price is ฿3,599 per night from 2 Sept to 3 Sept
฿3,599
฿4,638 total
2 Sept - 3 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3.5-star eco-certified hotel in Durham. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, an outdoor pool and a rooftop terrace. Our guests praise the bar and the helpful staff ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (1,000 reviews)
"Great customer service from front desk staffs"

Reviewed on 19 Aug 2025

Unscripted Durham, Part of JDV by Hyatt
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Raleigh Durham Intl AP

La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Raleigh Durham Intl AP

3 out of 5
1001 Hospitality Ct, Morrisville, NC
The price is ฿2,546 per night from 1 Sept to 2 Sept
฿2,546
฿2,883 total
1 Sept - 2 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3-star business-friendly hotel in Morrisville. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean ...
8/10 Very Good! (3,501 reviews)
"Nice"

Reviewed on 20 Aug 2025

La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Raleigh Durham Intl AP
Hyatt Place Raleigh/Cary

Hyatt Place Raleigh/Cary

3 out of 5
710 Corporate Center Drive, Raleigh, NC
The price is ฿3,617 per night from 14 Sept to 15 Sept
฿3,617
฿4,096 total
14 Sept - 15 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3-star business-friendly hotel in Raleigh. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,303 reviews)
"Always enjoy our stay at a Hyatt Place. This location meets all of our needs when in the Cary area."

Reviewed on 17 Aug 2025

Hyatt Place Raleigh/Cary
Sonesta Select Raleigh Durham Airport Morrisville

Sonesta Select Raleigh Durham Airport Morrisville

3 out of 5
2001 Hospitality Ct, Morrisville, NC
The price is ฿3,405 per night from 2 Sept to 3 Sept
฿3,405
฿3,856 total
2 Sept - 3 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Morrisville. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, an outdoor pool and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,370 reviews)
"The girl crystal was perfect help me a lot and she was a great person ty"

Reviewed on 17 Aug 2025

Sonesta Select Raleigh Durham Airport Morrisville
Ramada by Wyndham Raleigh

Ramada by Wyndham Raleigh

2 out of 5
1520 Blue Ridge Rd, Raleigh, NC
The price is ฿2,552 per night from 20 Sept to 21 Sept
฿2,552
฿2,890 total
20 Sept - 21 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Raleigh. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the pool in their reviews. ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (1,199 reviews)
"This was a good place to stay since we were at a concert at the Lenovo Center. The hotel staff was kind and courteous. My issue was that in one of our rooms there was a roach and one in the hallway and when I went to take a shower in the morning the water was cold."

Reviewed on 18 Aug 2025

Ramada by Wyndham Raleigh
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Other neighbourhoods around Downtown Durham

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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.

Trinity Park
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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.

East Durham
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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.

9th Street District
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Northwest Raleigh

3/5(1 area review)

If you're spending some time in Northwest Raleigh, Crabtree Valley Mall and William B. Umstead State Park are top sights worth seeing.

Northwest Raleigh
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North Raleigh

While visiting North Raleigh, you might make a stop by sights like Durant Nature Preserve and Lafayette Village.

North Raleigh
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Crabtree Valley

5/5(2 area reviews)

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.

Crabtree Valley

Downtown Durham Travel Guide