Downtown Durham Travel Guide
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Visit Downtown Durham
Things to do

Guided Walking Historian Tour in Downtown Durham

Downtown Durham Historian-Guided Walking Tour

Durham's Best Brewery Tour Discover Local Brews and History

Bull City Cocktails Guided Tour of Durham's Best Drinks
Top hotels in Downtown Durham

Unscripted Durham, Part of JDV by Hyatt

The Durham Hotel
"Hotel was clean but out dated. Denim comforter, old gold curtains, blue carpeting. Not what I expected for the price. Coffee want great. Didn’t get the VIP treatment that was promised or the 2 complimentary cocktails. Was disappointed sadly."
Reviewed on 26 Jul 2026

21c Museum Hotel Durham
"Unique hotel. You use the elevator to go up to the check in desk on the museum floor. Tip park your own car in the parking garage to save money. I opened up the shades from the two big windows and a 5' metal canopy part fell and hit my head. Not great first impression. I was surprised the king suite ..."
Reviewed on 24 Jul 2026

La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Raleigh Durham Intl AP
"L"
Reviewed on 26 Jul 2026

Quality Inn & Suites Raleigh Durham Airport
"Our experience was nice, staff was nice, room was clean"
Reviewed on 26 Jul 2026

Hyatt Place Raleigh-Durham Airport
Where to stay in Downtown Durham

Downtown Raleigh
If you're spending some time in Downtown Raleigh, Marbles Kids Museums and North Carolina State Capitol are top sights worth seeing.

North Hills
North Hills is known for its ample dining options, and you can make a stop by North Hills Shopping Center and Lassiter Mill Historic Park while in the area.

Southwest Raleigh
While visiting Southwest Raleigh, you might make a stop by sights like Lake Johnson and J.C. Raulston Arboretum.
Midtown Raleigh
While visiting Midtown Raleigh, you might make a stop by sights like North Hills Shopping Center and Village District.

Southeast Raleigh
If you're spending some time in Southeast Raleigh, Coastal Credit Union Music Park at Walnut Creek and Neuse River Trail are top sights worth seeing.

















