Downtown Durham
Raleigh
Visit Downtown Durham
Popular places to visit
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.
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.
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.
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.
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
Montserrat Hot-Air Balloon Experience & Monastery Visit from Barcelona
Downtown Durham Historian-Guided Walking Tour
Top hotels in Downtown Durham
21c Museum Hotel Durham
Great loved it
Reviewed on 25 Oct 2025
Unscripted Durham, Part of JDV by Hyatt
Great location for attending shows at Carolina Theater. Safe area with lots of dining/drinking options.
Reviewed on 29 Oct 2025
Sonesta Select Raleigh Durham Airport Morrisville
The motel was clean and the staff was friendly. The restaurant was never open.
Reviewed on 4 Nov 2025
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Raleigh Durham Intl AP
Stayed overnite for early flight. Room was great
Reviewed on 6 Nov 2025
Hilton Garden Inn Raleigh-Durham Airport
Room was clean, nice atmosphere, good breakfast and staff is very friendly, especially Yassine, David, Rock and Fatima. Thank you
Reviewed on 8 Nov 2025
Embassy Suites by Hilton Raleigh Crabtree
Staff was wonderful
Reviewed on 8 Nov 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.
