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.
Lenovo Center
Catch an event at Lenovo Center during your trip to Raleigh. You can attend a sporting event while in the 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.
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
Raleigh Downtown Historian-Guided Walking Tour
Raleigh Historian-Guided Downtown Walking Tour
Our pick of the best East Durham Hotel Deals
Hilton Raleigh North Hills
Everything— checking in/out; the room was great!
Reviewed on 3 Feb 2026
Comfort Inn Raleigh Midtown
Yes and yes from the start of my check in the staff was amazingly respectful, helpful, very polite. Amd They all communicate with and to you. I love the vibe really positive energy. Also all the housekeepers where very polite respectful, and helpful rooms clean bed sleeps great great breakfast
Reviewed on 4 Feb 2026
Sonesta Select Raleigh Durham Airport Morrisville
Room was excellent and I enjoyed my stay. The staff was excellent and helpful! Very nice place to stay!
Reviewed on 3 Feb 2026
The Umstead Hotel and Spa
The bed was an absolute dream. The service from every staff member was exceptional. The amenities were fantastic. This hotel is everything you have read and heard about but better.
Reviewed on 23 Jan 2026
Quality Inn & Suites Raleigh Durham Airport
Yes...overall experience was good
Reviewed on 23 Jan 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 6 Feb 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.
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.
9th Street District
The restaurants and shopping are just a few features travellers like about 9th Street District. If you want to do some sightseeing nearby, Sarah P. Duke Gardens and Brightleaf Square are a few top places to visit.
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.
North Raleigh
While visiting North Raleigh, you might make a stop by sights like Lafayette Village and Durant Nature Preserve.
