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 lively festivals or attend a sporting event 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 at North Carolina State University as part of your travels around Raleigh. You can attend a sporting event while in the area.
Raleigh Convention Center
Learn about the events happening in Raleigh Convention Center during your trip to Raleigh. Experience the acclaimed theatre scene or attend a sporting event in this family-friendly 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
Top hotels in Downtown Durham
21c Museum Hotel Durham
Heat didn’t work switched rooms and didn’t work there it was 12 degrees I would have loved to be warm beds are very uncomfortable staff is amazing tho
Reviewed on 2 Mar 2026
The Durham Hotel
Staff were delightful, room quiet, great location
Reviewed on 1 Mar 2026
Unscripted Durham, Part of JDV by Hyatt
Very close to the Durham Convention Center which is where our event was. Convenient to restaurants and shops. Quiet despite being amid the busiest part of downtown.
Reviewed on 2 Mar 2026
Sonesta Select Raleigh Durham Airport Morrisville
Has a grill. Balcony is nice. Quiet area. A lot of parking space.
Reviewed on 2 Mar 2026
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Raleigh Durham Intl AP
Toilet made a loud noice when flushed. gutter outside window broken and on ground - lot of noice when raining . States shuttle service but when asked , no driver available
Reviewed on 3 Mar 2026
Quality Inn & Suites Raleigh Durham Airport
No complaints great room and service
Reviewed on 2 Mar 2026
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 Carolina Theatre are some notable places to visit nearby.
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 Laurel Hills Park 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.
North Raleigh
While visiting North Raleigh, you might make a stop by sights like Lafayette Village and Durant Nature Preserve.
