Downtown Durham
Raleigh
Visit Downtown Durham
Popular places to visit
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.
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.
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 great live music 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
Raleigh Downtown Historian-Guided Walking Tour
Top hotels in Downtown Durham
21c Museum Hotel Durham
Fun area
Reviewed on 14 Mar, 2026
Unscripted Durham, Part of JDV by Hyatt
Pool was closed. Was not aware of that
Reviewed on 16 Mar, 2026
The Durham Hotel
Funky and fun. Lots of thoughtful touches like getting to choose the time and type of coffee you’d like delivered to your room in the morning. I’d stay again for sure.
Reviewed on 16 Mar, 2026
Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Raleigh-Durham Airport, NC
Best value for business and leisure travelers. Very roomy and well furnished with sofa. Decent breakfast too.
Reviewed on 18 Mar, 2026
Sonesta Select Raleigh Durham Airport Morrisville
Beds were extremely uncomfortable. Our view was to the pool. Either close it for winter or maintain it. It was discussing to look at. Bathroom needs to be cleaned better. Mainly the grout in the floor. AC system was so loud and smelled of old cigarette smoke. It was so loud I had to turn it off to ...
Reviewed on 18 Mar, 2026
DoubleTree by Hilton Raleigh Crabtree Valley
Really nice place, clean room, the staff was super nice, had free fast WiFi and also has a restaurant inside. 8 minutes to the Lenovo stadium and 3 minutes to the Crabtree mall!
Reviewed on 16 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.
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.
Downtown Cary
If you're spending some time in Downtown Cary, Bond Brothers Beer Company and Cary Arts Center 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 Durant Nature Preserve and Lafayette Village.
