Downtown Durham, NC
Raleigh
Visit Downtown Durham
Popular places to visit
American Tobacco Campus
You can learn about the history of Durham with a stop at American Tobacco Campus. Experience the entertainment choices or attend a sporting event in this family-friendly area.
Brightleaf Square
You can browse for the perfect souvenirs at Brightleaf Square during your visit to Durham. Discover the lively festivals and stunning cathedral in this family-friendly area.
Duke University
Walk around the campus of Duke University, a top college in Durham. Attend a sporting event or simply visit the area's stunning cathedral.
North Carolina State University
Explore the campus of North Carolina State University during your visit 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.
Lenovo Center
Catch an event at Lenovo Center during your trip to Raleigh. You can attend a sporting event while in the area.
Things to do
Carolina Hurricanes Ice Hockey Game at PNC Arena
Raleigh North Carolina Scavenger Hunt Walking Tour and Game
Downtown Durham Hotel Deals
21c Museum Hotel Durham
This hotel is our favorite pet-friendly hotel in downtown Durham. During this last visit, I had inadvertently double booked myself a room directly with the hotel and on Expedia. The check-in host was so kind to cancel the room booked directly with the hotel without penalties. I certainly was not ...
Reviewed on Jan 4, 2026
Unscripted Durham, Part of JDV by Hyatt
Everything was absolutely wonderful .. front desk young man upon arrival was very very helpful! He is a great person and deserves to be recognized as a wonderful lead for customer service and I’m so sorry I can’t remember his name but he was absolutely lovely
Reviewed on Jan 7, 2026
The Durham Hotel
We stayed here for NYE/New Year's Day, and the front desk team was incredible. They were personable, energetic, responsive, and kind. The Suite is a great choice for a stay--it's spacious and perfectly situated in the hotel. What a great place to close out 2025 and ring in 2026!
Reviewed on Jan 2, 2026
Durham Marriott City Center
Great clean hotel in downtown durham
Reviewed on Jan 5, 2026
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Raleigh Durham Intl AP
Just a little out dated
Reviewed on Jan 12, 2026
Sonesta Select Raleigh Durham Airport Morrisville
Kind staff and clean room with nice court yard
Reviewed on Jan 12, 2026
Other neighborhoods around Downtown Durham
Trinity Park
If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Trinity Park and surrounding area, you can visit Carolina Theatre and Brightleaf Square.
East Durham
While there might not be top attractions in East Durham, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Durham Performing Arts Center and Carolina Theatre.
9th Street District
The restaurants and shopping are a few reasons travelers visit 9th Street District. Though there aren't many top sights in the neighborhood, you can visit Sarah P. Duke Gardens and Northgate Mall, a few notable attractions nearby.
Northwest Raleigh
While visiting Northwest Raleigh, you might make a stop by sights like Crabtree Valley Mall and North Carolina Museum of Art.
Downtown Cary
While visiting Downtown Cary, you might make a stop by sights like Bond Brothers Beer Company and Cary Arts Center.
Crabtree Valley
One reason travelers love spending time in Crabtree Valley is the popular shops, and Crabtree Valley Mall is a top place to visit.
