East Durham Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
Visit East Durham
Popular places to visit
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 acclaimed theatre scene or attend a sporting event in this family-friendly 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.
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.
Activities
Downtown Durham Historian-Guided Walking Tour
Raleigh Downtown Historian-Guided Walking Tour
Guided Walking Historian Tour in Downtown Durham
Raleigh Historian-Guided Downtown Walking Tour
Our pick of the best East Durham Hotel Deals
Hilton Raleigh North Hills
Great place to stay
Reviewed on 6 May 2026
Sonesta Select Raleigh Durham Airport Morrisville
Everything was great
Reviewed on 8 May 2026
Hyatt House Raleigh Downtown/Seaboard Station
Room great - wish had body lotion and better tissues. I blew a hole in one … recommends Puffs Plus
Reviewed on 9 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
Comfort Inn Raleigh Midtown
Good
Reviewed on 7 May 2026
The Umstead Hotel and Spa
The hotel was amazing - from the sparkling wine at check in to the bar and room - it was all amazing
Reviewed on 8 May 2026
Other neighbourhoods around East Durham
Downtown Durham
If you're spending some time in Downtown Durham, Carolina Theatre and Durham Performing Arts Center are top sights worth seeing.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Downtown Cary
If you're spending some time in Downtown Cary, Bond Brothers Beer Company and Cary Arts Center are top sights worth seeing.
