Downtown Durham Travel Guide
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 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
Guided Walking Historian Tour in Downtown Durham
Downtown Durham Historian-Guided Walking Tour
Montserrat Hot-Air Balloon Experience & Monastery Visit from Barcelona
Chapel Hill Historic Churches History and Architecture Tour
Top hotels in Downtown Durham
21c Museum Hotel Durham
Reviewed on 12 Oct 2025
Unscripted Durham, Part of JDV by Hyatt
Reviewed on 3 Oct 2025
Sonesta Select Raleigh Durham Airport Morrisville
Reviewed on 12 Oct 2025
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Raleigh Durham Intl AP
Reviewed on 12 Oct 2025
Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Raleigh-Durham Airport, NC
Reviewed on 10 Oct 2025
Sonesta Select Durham Research Triangle Park
Reviewed on 12 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.
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.
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.
