Durham Travel Guide

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The Revitalized Retail and Office Center of The American Tobacco Historical District, Durham, North Carolina, USA
Idyllic scene of a tranquil lake surrounded by lush trees at the Sarah P. Duke Gardens in Durham, NC
Duke Gardens in Durham , North Carolina

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Wingate by Wyndham Raleigh Durham Airport RTP

Wingate by Wyndham Raleigh Durham Airport RTP

2.5 out of 5
5223 Page Rd Durham NC
The price is £65 per night from 15 Mar to 16 Mar
£65
15 Mar - 16 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Durham. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in their ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (1,557 reviews)
Public areas, elevators, hallways were dirty. Garbage receptacle were filled.

Reviewed on 5 Mar 2026

Wingate by Wyndham Raleigh Durham Airport RTP
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 £79 per night from 8 Mar to 9 Mar
£79
8 Mar - 9 Mar
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 ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,855 reviews)
Room was great and clean! Had really nice space in the room overall! Great for what we needed.

Reviewed on 4 Mar 2026

La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Univ Area Chapel Hill
Hilton Durham near Duke University

Hilton Durham near Duke University

3.5 out of 5
3800 Hillsborough Rd Durham NC
The price is £97 per night from 9 Mar to 10 Mar
£97
9 Mar - 10 Mar
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 ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,010 reviews)
I changed three rooms after I arrived. They were all noisy for one reason or another. I am a light sleeper and need a quiet place to sleep. Also, the heater took a lot of time to heat up the room. The restaurant closes after breakfast and opens at 5 for room service.

Reviewed on 5 Mar 2026

Hilton Durham near Duke University
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Landing Apartments Durham

Landing Apartments Durham

4 out of 5
545 Foster Street Durham NC
Stay at this aparthotel in Durham. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and an outdoor pool. Popular attractions Fullsteam Brewery and Manbites Dog Theater are located ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (26 reviews)
Amazing location and place for a short or extended stay!

Reviewed on 15 Feb 2026

Landing Apartments Durham
3 Spacious Bedroom-Executive Town House, <br>Brand-New Construction, Duke RTP

3 Spacious Bedroom-Executive Town House, <br>Brand-New Construction, Duke RTP

Durham NC
Stay at this holiday home in Durham. Enjoy laundry facilities, furnished patios and in-room washers/dryers. Popular attractions Herndon Hills Farm and Streets ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (161 reviews)
Loved the location. Both beds slept great. The third guest did not sleep well in the day bed.

Reviewed on 25 Feb 2026

3 Spacious Bedroom-Executive Town House, <br>Brand-New Construction, Duke RTP
Charming 2-bedroom upstairs apartment in Durham

Charming 2-bedroom upstairs apartment in Durham

Durham NC
Stay at this apartment in Durham. Enjoy laundry facilities and air conditioning. Popular attractions McDougald-McLendon Gymnasium and Forest Hills Park are located ...
10/10 Exceptional! (5 reviews)
Kat was an excellent host! She even had salt on the stairs just in case the bad weather rolled in before we left.

Reviewed on 4 Feb 2026

Charming 2-bedroom upstairs apartment in Durham
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Popular places to visit

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Duke University

4.5/5(5 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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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.

North Carolina State University
Raleigh Convention Center

Raleigh Convention Center

3/5(1 review)

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.

Raleigh Convention Center
The Old Well at UNC Chapel Hill during the spring with azaleas blooming

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.

University of North Carolina
Not many flowers on the beach - had a bad winter I guess

Lenovo Center

4/5(1 review)

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

Lenovo Center
North Carolina Historic State Fairgrounds Commercial and Education Building

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.

North Carolina State Fairgrounds

Things to do

Downtown Durham Historian-Guided Walking Tour

Downtown Durham Historian-Guided Walking Tour

£14
per adult
Downtown Durham Historian-Guided Walking Tour
Step into the shadows and discover the haunting tales of our city's past.

Rust, Rebels & Ruins: Raleigh Ghost Tours

£24
per adult
90% of travellers recommend
Rust, Rebels & Ruins: Raleigh Ghost Tours
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 African American History Tour

Durham African American History Tour

£14
per adult
Durham African American History Tour
Raleigh True Crime Tour

Raleigh True Crime Tour

£14
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Raleigh True Crime Tour
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

Aerial view of Raleigh, North Carolina skyline on a sunny day.

Raleigh