East Durham Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
Visit East Durham
Popular places to visit
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 at North Carolina State University as part of your travels around Raleigh. You can attend a sporting event while in the area.
Raleigh Convention Center
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.
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.
Lenovo Center
Catch an event at Lenovo Center during your trip to Raleigh. You can attend a sporting event while in the area.
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.
Activities
Guided Walking Historian Tour in Downtown Durham
Downtown Durham Historian-Guided Walking Tour
Durham African-American Historic Walking Tour
Rust, Rebels & Ruins: Raleigh Ghost Tours
Raleigh Historian-Guided Downtown Walking Tour
Our pick of the best East Durham Hotel Deals
Hilton Raleigh North Hills
Booked a room a week prior to arrival, Showed up only to find out they had over booked themselves and refused me a room. If you aren’t sophisticated enough now to manage in house bookings in addition to 2nd/3rd party platforms then remove your hotel from the additional platforms. After 30 min of ...
Reviewed on 15 May 2026
Sonesta Select Raleigh Durham Airport Morrisville
Very clean room, staff was great and the airport shuttle a must have and it ran on time.
Reviewed on 16 May 2026
Comfort Inn Raleigh Midtown
The breakfast was very good!
Reviewed on 15 May 2026
Hyatt House Raleigh Downtown/Seaboard Station
The breakfast menu was good, but often times in the 3 days we were there, they ran out of food. Plus the coffee was often times empty. the food choices were very good, though.
Reviewed on 14 May 2026
Hyatt Place Raleigh-Durham Airport
The staff was friendly, and the room was reasonably clean. However, there was rust in the shower, which was concerning. I did not eat breakfast because I was hesitant, but parking was not an issue.
Reviewed on 16 May 2026
The Umstead Hotel and Spa
Love how attentive the staff is and their attention to detail. Love the setting and all the art and sculptures
Reviewed on 16 May 2026
Other neighbourhoods around East Durham
Downtown Durham
If you're spending some time in Downtown Durham, Carolina Theatre and Durham Performing Arts Center are top sights worth seeing.
Duke Park
While Duke Park may not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Carolina Theatre and Museum of Life and Science.
Trinity Park
Trinity Park might not have many top sights, but Brightleaf Square and Carolina Theatre are two attractions nearby that you can check out.
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.
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.
Downtown Cary
If you're spending some time in Downtown Cary, Bond Brothers Beer Company and Cary Arts Center are top sights worth seeing.
