Downtown Durham, NC

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Downtown Durham
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Photo by ‎Ronald Hunter
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Photo by Jason Karas
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Photo by Phil Vignola Jr.

Popular places to visit

This is a wonderful downtown meeting spot. Lots of fountains and a Riverwalk that is not quite a river. Restaurants and shops surround the area.

American Tobacco Campus

4.5/5(10 reviews)

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.

American Tobacco Campus
Brightleaf is part of downtown Durham, NC's renaissance. Old tobacco warehouses have found new life as shops and restaurants.

Brightleaf Square

5/5(8 reviews)

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.

Brightleaf Square
Duke University

Duke University

4.5/5(975 reviews)

Walk around the campus of Duke University, a top college in Durham. Attend a sporting event or simply visit the area's stunning cathedral.

Duke University
North Carolina State University

North Carolina State University

4.5/5(702 reviews)

Explore the campus of North Carolina State University, a top college in Raleigh. You can attend a sporting event while in the area.

North Carolina State University
This was an interesting trail I found today. I parked at PNC arena then followed a pathway that went under Edwards Mill rd. And route 40. The first mile is nothing special. It's a very wide Greenway with a ton of manholes. But it leads you to a smaller trail that borders the Schenck forest and turns into loblolly trail in Umstead! This area was very pretty and followed what I believe was Reedy Creek. The best part is I walked 4 miles total and only saw 3 other people!

Lenovo Center

4.5/5(669 reviews)

Catch an event at Lenovo Center during your trip to Raleigh. You can attend a sporting event while in the area.

Lenovo Center
University of North Carolina

University of North Carolina

4.5/5(913 reviews)

Explore the campus of University of North Carolina, during your travels in Chapel Hill. Experience the area's entertainment choices or attend a sporting event.

University of North Carolina

Things to do

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Downtown Durham Hotel Deals

21c Museum Hotel Durham
21c Museum Hotel Durham
4 out of 5
111 North Corcoran Street, Durham, NC
Fully refundable
$155 nightly
The price is $176 total per night from Jul 15 to Jul 16
$176 total
Jul 15 - Jul 16
Total includes taxes and fees
Stay at this 4-star eco-certified hotel in Durham. Enjoy free WiFi, room service, and a 24-hour fitness center. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (1,001 reviews)
"Wonderful room, great museum, awesome bar..."

Reviewed on Jul 3, 2025

21c Museum Hotel Durham
The Durham Hotel
The Durham Hotel
4 out of 5
315 East Chapel Hill Street, Durham, NC
$186 nightly
The price is $211 total per night from Jul 20 to Jul 21
$211 total
Jul 20 - Jul 21
Total includes taxes and fees
Stay at this 4-star boutique hotel in Durham. Enjoy free WiFi, 2 bars/lounges, and a rooftop terrace. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (582 reviews)
Nice service, meh rooms.
"Isaac at the front desk was excellent. Nice to comp 2 free drinks because it was my birthday! The Superior King room was spacious but quite scant and not so "updated". Adding modern sofa and chair does not constitute a renovation. Walls are bare. TV isn't a smart tv. Not a mirror in the living part ..."

Reviewed on Jul 6, 2025

The Durham Hotel
Aloft Durham Downtown
Aloft Durham Downtown
3 out of 5
345 Blackwell Street, Durham, NC
$169 nightly
The price is $192 total per night from Jul 27 to Jul 28
$192 total
Jul 27 - Jul 28
Total includes taxes and fees
Stay at this 3-star business-friendly hotel in Durham. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff in ...
9/10 Wonderful! (695 reviews)
"Great location!!! Very nice, trendy hotel! Clean and in good condition!!"

Reviewed on Jul 1, 2025

Aloft Durham Downtown
Unscripted Durham, Part of JDV by Hyatt
Unscripted Durham, Part of JDV by Hyatt
3.5 out of 5
202 N Corcoran St, Durham, NC
$131 nightly
The price is $149 total per night from Jul 13 to Jul 14
$149 total
Jul 13 - Jul 14
Total includes taxes and fees
Stay at this 3.5-star eco-certified hotel in Durham. Enjoy free WiFi, an outdoor pool, and a rooftop terrace. Our guests praise the bar and the helpful staff ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (1,001 reviews)
"Very nice."

Reviewed on Jun 25, 2025

Unscripted Durham, Part of JDV by Hyatt
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Raleigh Durham Intl AP
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Raleigh Durham Intl AP
3 out of 5
1001 Hospitality Ct, Morrisville, NC
$68 nightly
The price is $77 total per night from Jul 13 to Jul 14
$77 total
Jul 13 - Jul 14
Total includes taxes and fees
Stay at this 3-star business-friendly hotel in Morrisville. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean ...
8/10 Very Good! (3,407 reviews)
"This is a great hotel that’s close to the airport and has a nice pool and free breakfast. Staff are very nice. The only thing is we had to change rooms because the cabinet with the fridge in our first room was literally rotted out and made the whole room smell like mildew. The staff was very friendly ..."

Reviewed on Jul 6, 2025

La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Raleigh Durham Intl AP
Sonesta Select Raleigh Durham Airport Morrisville
Sonesta Select Raleigh Durham Airport Morrisville
3 out of 5
2001 Hospitality Ct, Morrisville, NC
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
$106 nightly
The price is $120 total per night from Jul 15 to Jul 16
$120 total
Jul 15 - Jul 16
Total includes taxes and fees
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Morrisville. Enjoy free WiFi, an outdoor pool, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (1,281 reviews)
"It was nice and comfortable. I wish you didn’t have to request housekeeping services because our room wasn’t cleaned the entire time."

Reviewed on Jul 6, 2025

Sonesta Select Raleigh Durham Airport Morrisville
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Other neighborhoods around Downtown Durham

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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.

Trinity Park
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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.

East Durham
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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.

9th Street District
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Brier Creek Country Club

While Brier Creek Country Club isn't home to many top sights, Frankie's Fun Park and Brier Creek Commons are some notable places to visit nearby.

Brier Creek Country Club
New World Coffee House was a nice surprise. Located in a strip mall in Raleigh, NC on Pleasant Valley Rd. Good seating and wifi I think. Muffins and sandwiches looked good. Really friendly baristas and that's where it got good for me. I always put a little sweetener in my espresso drinks but they had a "traditional European" style that used organic whole milk, that he promised me had some sweetness to it. It did and was excellent.

Northwest Raleigh

4/5(52 area reviews)

While visiting Northwest Raleigh, you might make a stop by sights like Crabtree Valley Mall and William B. Umstead State Park.

Northwest Raleigh
We got some unexpected snowfall on a 40 degree day. I guess the geese were a little flustered too.

North Raleigh

4/5(28 area reviews)

While visiting North Raleigh, you might make a stop by sights like Durant Nature Preserve and Shelley Lake Park.

North Raleigh
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Downtown Durham, NC

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