Downtown Durham
Raleigh
Visit Downtown Durham
Popular places to visit

American Tobacco Campus
You can learn about the history of Durham with a trip to American Tobacco Campus. Experience the lively festivals or attend a sporting event in this family-friendly area.

Brightleaf Square
You can do some window-shopping at Brightleaf Square during your visit to Durham. Discover the lively festivals and stunning cathedral in this family-friendly area.

Duke University
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.

North Carolina State University
Walk around the campus of North Carolina State University, a top university in Raleigh. You can attend a sporting event while in the area.

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

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.
Things to do

Carolina Hurricanes Ice Hockey Game at PNC Arena

Raleigh Downtown: Historic Walking Tours

2 hour Guided E-Bike Tour: Greenery, Scenery and Mindfulness

Raleigh Historian-Guided Downtown Walking Tour
Top hotels in Downtown Durham

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Other neighbourhoods around Downtown Durham

East Durham
While East Durham isn't home to many top sights, Durham Performing Arts Center and Carolina Theatre are some notable places to visit nearby.

Hayes
While Hayes may not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Durham Performing Arts Center and Durham Bulls Athletic Park.

North Garrett Road
When in North Garrett Road, you can plan a visit to Cameron Indoor Stadium and Wallace Wade Stadium, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.

Northwest Raleigh
If you're spending some time in Northwest Raleigh, Crabtree Valley Mall and William B. Umstead State Park are top sights worth seeing.

North Raleigh
While visiting North Raleigh, you might make a stop by sights like Durant Nature Preserve and Lafayette Village.

Crabtree Valley
You'll love the popular shops in Crabtree Valley, and you might want to stick around to check out Crabtree Valley Mall, a top place to visit.