Downtown Durham
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Popular places to visit
American Tobacco Campus
You can learn about the history of Durham with a stop at American Tobacco Campus. Experience the lively festivals 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.
Durham Performing Arts Center
You can make plans for a show at Durham Performing Arts Center during your stay in Durham. Discover the area's lively festivals and stunning cathedral.
Durham Convention Center
Learn about the events happening at Durham Convention Center during your trip to Durham. Discover the lively festivals and stunning cathedral in this family-friendly area.
Durham Bulls Athletic Park
Catch an event at Durham Bulls Athletic Park during your trip to Durham. Discover the area's entertainment choices and stunning cathedral.
Carolina Theatre
You can make plans for a show at Carolina Theatre during your stay in Durham. Experience the area's lively festivals or attend a sporting event.
Things to do
Downtown Durham Historian-Guided Walking Tour
Guided Walking Historian Tour in Downtown Durham
Durham African-American Historic Walking Tour
Top hotels in Downtown Durham
21c Museum Hotel Durham
Everyone was very friendly. We did notice a bad oder in the bath later that night. We threw a towel over the drain in the floor and that seeme d to help. We very much enjoyed the restaurant and we stopped in for a nightcap after the concert and the bartender was great. Just a suggestion - in such ...
Reviewed on Feb 13, 2026
The Durham Hotel
The room was very nice, staff was very helpful, and it's a great location.
Reviewed on Feb 10, 2026
Unscripted Durham, Part of JDV by Hyatt
Great place
Reviewed on Jan 23, 2026
Sonesta Select Raleigh Durham Airport Morrisville
Great service.
Reviewed on Feb 10, 2026
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Raleigh Durham Intl AP
Rooms were clean and large with a microwave, refrigerator, coffee pot and lounge chair. Friendly and very helpful staff.
Reviewed on Feb 6, 2026
The Umstead Hotel and Spa
The staff. Abdel went out of his way to get my sister extra chocolate for her birthday and found more of the delicious herbal tea for me. Our waitress during brunch was attentive without being intrusive. The food was fantastic. Cory gave me the best deep tissue massage that I have ever had, and tips ...
Reviewed on Feb 10, 2026
Other neighbourhoods 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 Brightleaf Square 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 Brightleaf Square, a few notable attractions nearby.
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 American Tobacco Campus.
North Garrett Road
While there might not be top attractions in North Garrett Road, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Bowlero Durham and Cameron Indoor Stadium.
Northwest Raleigh
While visiting Northwest Raleigh, you might make a stop by sights like Crabtree Valley Mall and William B. Umstead State Park.
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.
