Durham Travel Guide
Tourist Guide





Visit Durham
Where to stay in Durham
- Downtown Durham
- American Tobacco District
- Trinity Park
- 9th Street District
- Golden Belt Historic District

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

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.

Trinity Park
Trinity Park might not have many top sights, but Carolina Theatre and Brightleaf Square 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.
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
"We stay there when my daughter is seen at Duke Medical. Always clean, friendly and helpful staff."
Reviewed on 19 Sept 2026

DoubleTree Suites by Hilton Raleigh - Durham

Courtyard Durham Near Duke University/Downtown
"Everything was okay but a few things would have made us happier. Our room was on the fourth floor and faced the highway so it was noisy at night especially the trucks. The beds were ok. The shower was great."
Reviewed on 18 Sept 2026

Landing Apartments Durham
"The Landing Apartment was great. Perfect location, clean and very walkable to explore the city. Only small thing is I would have liked something in the shower to put your toiletries on. Otherwise it was perfect and the food hall across the street was an amazing bonus. Would definitely stay there ..."
Reviewed on 17 May 2026

COZY SUN FILLED HOME / MODERN VILLA NEAR DOWNTOWN
"The place was lovely. The host went above and beyond to help me get some special items I had purchased at a show during our stay and accidentally left behind. We would definitely stay here again when we travel to the area to see shows at DPAC."
Reviewed on 18 Sept 2026

Chic Craftsman, Walk Downtown
"Owners did a fantastic job of filling the space with functional and usable items. Very pleased with the ease of access (street parking would've been difficult on one night of our stay, but since we were in a compact car, we were able to use the rear parking). Surrounding area was a little loud (being ..."
Reviewed on 24 Aug 2026
Stay near popular Durham attractions
Things to do

Downtown Durham Historian-Guided Walking Tour

Guided Walking Historian Tour in Downtown Durham

Rust, Rebels & Ruins: Raleigh Ghost Tours










