Downtown Durham Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
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 entertainment choices 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.
Durham Performing Arts Center
Enjoy a stop at Durham Performing Arts Center, an entertaining place to visit in Durham. Experience the area's lively festivals or attend a sporting event.
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.
Durham Convention Center
Learn about the events happening in Durham Convention Center during your trip to Durham. Discover the lively festivals and stunning cathedral in this family-friendly area.
Carolina Theatre
You can get tickets for a performance at Carolina Theatre during your stay in Durham. Experience the area's entertainment choices or attend a sporting event.
Activities
Downtown Durham Historian-Guided Walking Tour
Guided Walking Historian Tour in Downtown Durham
Durham African-American Historic Walking Tour
Our pick of the best Downtown Durham Hotel Deals
21c Museum Hotel Durham
Overall fine. Mostly picked for location near DPAC. Main problem was finding channels on TV.
Reviewed on 8 May 2026
Unscripted Durham, Part of JDV by Hyatt
Breakfast was pretty bad, took a very long time . Many items on the menu were not available. The lobby was pretty shabby.
Reviewed on 8 May 2026
The Durham Hotel
Enjoyed the roof top but long wait times. I had to 2 free drink tickets but they weren’t given to me at check in so I never used them. My room had all the set up for coffee including a coffee pot but no coffee or creamer. Otherwise enjoyed our stay.
Reviewed on 21 Apr 2026
Sonesta Select Raleigh Durham Airport Morrisville
Everything was great
Reviewed on 8 May 2026
Hyatt Place Raleigh-Durham Airport
Unfortunately the property was running without a manager. When arriving we were given a room key, but there was someone already in that room. Then the next room the one bed was used. The staff did apologize about the inconvenience The shuttle was great and timely for pick up and drop off
Reviewed on 9 May 2026
The Umstead Hotel and Spa
Best Hotel in the Triangle by a wide margin
Reviewed on 9 May 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.
Duke Park
While Duke Park may not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Carolina Theatre and Museum of Life and Science.
East Durham
While East Durham isn't home to many top sights, Durham Performing Arts Center and American Tobacco Campus 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.
