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.
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.
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.
North Hills Shopping Center
You can find the perfect gifts to bring home at North Hills Shopping Center during your stay in Raleigh. Experience the great live music or attend a sporting event in this family-friendly area.
Things to do
Chapel Hill Historic Churches History and Architecture Tour
Downtown Durham Historian-Guided Walking Tour
Guided Walking Historian Tour in Downtown Durham
Raleigh North Carolina Scavenger Hunt Walking Tour and Game
Top hotels in East Durham
Hilton Raleigh North Hills
The room was ok.
Reviewed on 9 Jan 2026
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Raleigh Durham Intl AP
Nice room
Reviewed on 11 Jan 2026
Sonesta Select Raleigh Durham Airport Morrisville
The lobby was festive for the holidays, which was an added touch to the property. The rooms were basic, but it served our purpose for one night; we were flying out of the country for vacation the following morning. The staff greeted us and were pleasant. The shuttle drivers to and from the hotel ...
Reviewed on 10 Jan 2026
Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Raleigh-Durham Airport, NC
Excellent stay! Staff has excellent rapport with customers! Very friendly and helpful! Hotel is clean, safe and parking lot is well lit! This is one of my favorite hotels in the area!
Reviewed on 9 Jan 2026
Comfort Inn Raleigh Midtown
The check-in staff was super kind and informative. The bedroom was also very clean and the temp wasn’t too hot or cold!
Reviewed on 4 Jan 2026
The Umstead Hotel and Spa
Staff, cleanliness, room, location all were beyond excellent. The Umstead is beautiful. My wife said the spa was excellent as well. Looking forward to our return visit in the spring.
Reviewed on 7 Jan 2026
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.
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.
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.
Downtown Cary
If you're spending some time in Downtown Cary, Bond Brothers Beer Company and Cary Arts Center are top sights worth seeing.
