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.
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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.

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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.

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, Sarah P. Duke Gardens and Nasher Museum of Art at Duke University 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 £77 per night from 5 Jul to 6 Jul
£77
5 Jul - 6 Jul
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! (1,927 reviews)
"Clean, quiet and comfortable."

Reviewed on 4 Jul 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 £104 per night from 20 Jul to 21 Jul
£104
20 Jul - 21 Jul
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! (1,013 reviews)
"The hotel was clean and the pool was open and clean and it was enjoyable and will be back soon!"

Reviewed on 4 Jul 2026

Hilton Durham near Duke University
Millennium Hotel Durham

Millennium Hotel Durham

3 out of 5
2800 Campus Walk Ave Durham NC
The price is £84 per night from 5 Jul to 6 Jul
£84
5 Jul - 6 Jul
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Durham. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ...
7.4/10 Good! (1,011 reviews)
"Great place for the bang for ya buck. Breakfast was great too!!"

Reviewed on 4 Jul 2026

Millennium Hotel Durham
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Durham Vacation or Work Rental

Durham Vacation or Work Rental

Durham NC
Stay at this holiday home in Durham. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a garden and laundry facilities. Popular attractions Durham Performing Arts Center and Brier Creek Commons ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (18 reviews)
"Overall great experience amazing host and clean house."

Reviewed on 17 May 2026

Durham Vacation or Work Rental
Charming private home in Durham

Charming private home in Durham

Durham NC
Stay at this holiday home in Durham. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a garden and laundry facilities. Popular attractions Durham Performing Arts Center and Wheels Fun Park ...
Charming private home in Durham
The Emerald Western Retreat at Durham

The Emerald Western Retreat at Durham

Durham NC
Stay at this holiday home in Durham. Enjoy a garden, laundry facilities and patios. Popular attractions Durham Performing Arts Center and Duke Homestead are ...
10/10 Exceptional! (2 reviews)
"The house was amazing. Tastefully decorated and well stocked. Everything redone. It was SO convenient to everything. You feel far removed from downtown when in truth it's right at your fingertips."

Reviewed on 19 Jun 2026

The Emerald Western Retreat at Durham
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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
Rust, Rebels & Ruins: Raleigh Ghost Tours

Rust, Rebels & Ruins: Raleigh Ghost Tours

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

Durham African American History Tour

£14
per adult
Durham African American History Tour
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Cities near Durham

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Raleigh