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.
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.
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 Hills Shopping Center
You can find the perfect gifts to bring home at North Hills Shopping Center during your stay in Raleigh. Experience the great live music or attend a sporting event in this family-friendly 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
The Umstead Hotel and Spa
Great property: However, both the restaurant and guest attire was not congruent with a what a 5- start restaurant should be. Portions were nonexistent and after spending $360 for dinner I left the table starving; not to mention, allowing jeans and t-shirts for "fine dining" is embarrassing. Needless ...
Reviewed on 11 Jan 2026
Hilton Raleigh North Hills
Clean and large lobby with very pleasant hosts that were efficient and fast.
Reviewed on 15 Jan 2026
Sonesta Select Raleigh Durham Airport Morrisville
Clean rooms and kind staff
Reviewed on 14 Jan 2026
The Longleaf Hotel
Everything was satisfactory and the front desk and bar staff were nice and accommodating.
Reviewed on 9 Jan 2026
Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Raleigh-Durham Airport, NC
Room was spotless.
Reviewed on 15 Jan 2026
Hyatt Place Raleigh-Durham Airport
Room was spacious. Split bathroom with toilet and tub/shower behind a privacy door. Tub/shower area was tight. Very good complimentary breakfast. Be aware that this is in the flight path for RDU so about 5:30 am you will begin to hear the jets overhead.
Reviewed on 17 Jan 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 Northgate Mall 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 North Carolina Museum of Art 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.
