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.
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.
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.
Franklin Street
During your visit to Chapel Hill, you can browse for the perfect souvenirs at Franklin Street. Visit the area's cathedral or simply enjoy its restaurants.
Things to do
Chapel Hill Historic Churches History and Architecture Tour
Traditional Pasta Making at a Local Craft Beer Bar in Raleigh
Downtown Durham Historian-Guided Walking Tour
Guided Walking Historian Tour in Downtown Durham
Top hotels in East Durham
Hilton Raleigh North Hills
Great
Reviewed on 16 Nov 2025
Sonesta Select Raleigh Durham Airport Morrisville
Staff was super friendly, helping and accommodating any and all needs . Room was amazing. I am happy that I chose this hotel to stay at during my weekend trip to the area
Reviewed on 17 Nov 2025
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Raleigh Durham Intl AP
Everything was great! Staff very courteous and helpful. I had trouble connecting to the WiFi and the lady at the front desk took care of it!
Reviewed on 14 Nov 2025
Quality Inn & Suites Raleigh Durham Airport
So far, so good. As expected.
Reviewed on 17 Nov 2025
The Umstead Hotel and Spa
Overall excellent experience. Beautiful hotel, rooms and very well trained staff. Highly recommended.
Reviewed on 16 Nov 2025
Microtel Inn by Wyndham Raleigh Durham Airport
Rooms look like they were updated by someone that was not professional. Closer to airport than expected. Overall was not a bad place to stay for the price though
Reviewed on 15 Nov 2025
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 Carolina Theatre and Brightleaf Square 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 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.
