Downtown Durham
Raleigh
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 lively festivals 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 at North Carolina State University as part of your travels around 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.
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
Guided Walking Historian Tour in Downtown Durham
Downtown Durham Historian-Guided Walking Tour
Carolina Hurricanes Ice Hockey Game at PNC Arena
Raleigh North Carolina Scavenger Hunt Walking Tour and Game
Top hotels in Downtown Durham
Unscripted Durham, Part of JDV by Hyatt
We stay here at least annually and always will.
Reviewed on 23 Dec 2025
21c Museum Hotel Durham
Amazing staff, comfortable rooms, best shower, convenient location.
Reviewed on 18 Dec 2025
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Raleigh Durham Intl AP
It was smooth
Reviewed on 16 Dec 2025
Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Raleigh-Durham Airport, NC
The staff was very helpful
Reviewed on 21 Dec 2025
Embassy Suites by Hilton Raleigh Crabtree
My experience was awesome from my check in until my check out. The young man who checked us in, Jaylen Pulley, was awesome. He was very helpful and made the check process seamless. The room was great. It definitely met the needs of our group. Having the 530 to 730 happy hour was great as well. Really ...
Reviewed on 20 Dec 2025
Sonesta Select Raleigh Durham Airport Morrisville
Wonderful staff
Reviewed on 23 Dec 2025
Other neighbourhoods around Downtown Durham
Trinity Park
Trinity Park might not have many top sights, but Carolina Theatre and Brightleaf Square 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 Carolina Theatre 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.
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.
Downtown Cary
If you're spending some time in Downtown Cary, Bond Brothers Beer Company and Cary Arts Center 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.
