Durham Travel Guide: Best of Durham, Raleigh Travel 2026

Where to stay in Durham

Find the best Durham areas for the activities you enjoy most.

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Downtown Durham

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

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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.

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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.

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Duke University

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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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