Durham Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

A cityscape with historic buildings, a baseball field, a pedestrian street, and modern architecture.
A coastal landscape with a sandy beach, grassy dunes, a pier extending into the sea, and wind turbines in the distance.
A water feature with a metal structure overhead, a brick building, and a pathway with railings.
A calm river surrounded by trees with autumn foliage, a clear blue sky, and a wooden bridge.
A landscaped garden with various trees, shrubs, and red flowering plants.

Where to stay in Durham

Find the best Durham areas for the activities you enjoy most.
A large, beige building with multiple windows and a curved corner design.
Photo by Phil Vignola Jr.
Open Photo by Phil Vignola Jr.

Downtown Durham

If you're spending some time in Downtown Durham, Carolina Theatre and Durham Performing Arts Center are top sights worth seeing.

A water tower, a brick building, and a small waterfall.
Photo by Martin Humpherson
Open Photo by Martin Humpherson

American Tobacco District

If you're spending some time in American Tobacco District, American Tobacco Campus and Durham Performing Arts Center are top sights worth seeing.

A metal bridge with a curved design, surrounded by lush greenery and a grassy field.

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.

An industrial area with large buildings, a prominent smokestack, and a stadium in the background.

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, Nasher Museum of Art at Duke University and Sarah P. Duke Gardens are a few top places to visit.

Golden Belt Historic District

While there might not be top attractions in Golden Belt Historic District, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Durham Performing Arts Center and American Tobacco Campus.

La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Univ Area Chapel Hill

La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Univ Area Chapel Hill

3 out of 5
4414 Durham Chapel Hill Blvd Durham NC
The price is £70 per night from 13 Sept to 14 Sept
£70
13 Sept - 14 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Durham. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in ...
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Univ Area Chapel Hill
Courtyard Durham Near Duke University/Downtown

Courtyard Durham Near Duke University/Downtown

3 out of 5
1815 Front St Durham NC
The price is £72 per night from 13 Sept to 14 Sept
£72
13 Sept - 14 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this golf hotel in Durham. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and an outdoor pool. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in their reviews. ...
8.2/10 Very good! (1,020 reviews)
"The property needs to be updated. The showers are very small but for the price it was ok for a one night stay"

Reviewed on 4 Sept 2026

Courtyard Durham Near Duke University/Downtown
Hilton Durham near Duke University

Hilton Durham near Duke University

3.5 out of 5
3800 Hillsborough Rd Durham NC
The price is £96 per night from 13 Sept to 14 Sept
£96
13 Sept - 14 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Durham. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, an outdoor pool and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean ...
Hilton Durham near Duke University
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COZY SUN FILLED HOME / MODERN VILLA NEAR DOWNTOWN

COZY SUN FILLED HOME / MODERN VILLA NEAR DOWNTOWN

Durham NC
Stay at this holiday home in Durham. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, laundry facilities and patios. Popular attractions Stanford L. Warren Library and Institute for the Study ...
COZY SUN FILLED HOME / MODERN VILLA NEAR DOWNTOWN
Luxury Home Downtown

Luxury Home Downtown

Durham NC
Stay at this family-friendly holiday home in Durham. Enjoy a garden, laundry facilities and balconies. Popular attractions Fullsteam Brewery and Scarborough ...
9.8/10 Exceptional! (47 reviews)
"Everything is fine, nice property, good location."

Reviewed on 2 Aug 2026

Luxury Home Downtown
⭐️ MODERN DURHAM RETREAT ⭐️ 🐕📚🏊‍♀️🏙🏥🛍🏟🍔🥂 CLOSE

⭐️ MODERN DURHAM RETREAT ⭐️ 🐕📚🏊‍♀️🏙🏥🛍🏟🍔🥂 CLOSE

Durham NC
Stay at this family-friendly holiday home in Durham. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, laundry facilities and patios. Popular attractions Brier Creek Commons and Shepard House ...
9.8/10 Exceptional! (67 reviews)
"Great place loved 10/10 would stay again"

Reviewed on 2 Sept 2026

⭐️ MODERN DURHAM RETREAT ⭐️ 🐕📚🏊‍♀️🏙🏥🛍🏟🍔🥂 CLOSE
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Stay near popular Durham attractions

A large Gothic-style cathedral with intricate stonework and multiple spires.

Duke University

9.2/10 (2,688 reviews)
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.
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Things to do

Downtown Durham Historian-Guided Walking Tour

Downtown Durham Historian-Guided Walking Tour

£14
per adult
Downtown Durham Historian-Guided Walking Tour
Durham African American History Tour

Durham African American History Tour

£14
per adult
Durham African American History Tour
Guided Walking Historian Tour in Downtown Durham

Guided Walking Historian Tour in Downtown Durham

£14
per adult
Guided Walking Historian Tour in Downtown Durham
Durham: True Crime Tour

Durham: True Crime Tour

£14
per adult
Durham: True Crime Tour
Rust, Rebels & Ruins: Raleigh Ghost Tours

Rust, Rebels & Ruins: Raleigh Ghost Tours

£19
per adult
80% of travellers recommend
Rust, Rebels & Ruins: Raleigh Ghost Tours
Raleigh Historian-Guided Downtown Walking Tour

Raleigh Historian-Guided Downtown Walking Tour

£15
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Raleigh Historian-Guided Downtown Walking Tour
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Cities near Durham

A cityscape with tall buildings, a mix of modern and older architecture, and a clear sky.

Raleigh