Durham, NC

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Where to stay in Durham

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Downtown Durham

While visiting Downtown Durham, you might make a stop by sights like Carolina Theatre and Durham Performing Arts Center.

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American Tobacco District

While visiting American Tobacco District, you might make a stop by sights like American Tobacco Campus and Durham Performing Arts Center.

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Trinity Park

If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Trinity Park and surrounding area, you can visit Carolina Theatre and Brightleaf Square.

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9th Street District

The restaurants and shopping are a few reasons travelers visit 9th Street District. Though there aren't many top sights in the neighborhood, you can visit Nasher Museum of Art at Duke University and Sarah P. Duke Gardens, a few notable attractions nearby.

Golden Belt Historic District

While Golden Belt Historic District might 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 American Tobacco Campus.

DoubleTree Suites by Hilton Raleigh - Durham

DoubleTree Suites by Hilton Raleigh - Durham

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2515 Meridian Pkwy Durham NC
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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
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Courtyard Durham Near Duke University/Downtown

Courtyard Durham Near Duke University/Downtown

3 out of 5
1815 Front St Durham NC
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Landing Apartments Durham

Landing Apartments Durham

4 out of 5
545 Foster Street Durham NC
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Stay near popular Durham attractions

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Duke University

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Walk around the campus of Duke University, a top college in Durham. Attend a sporting event or simply visit the area's stunning cathedral.
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Things to do

Guided Walking Historian Tour in Downtown Durham

Guided Walking Historian Tour in Downtown Durham

$19
per adult
Guided Walking Historian Tour in Downtown Durham
Durham African-American Historic Walking Tour

Durham African-American Historic Walking Tour

$19
per adult
Durham African-American Historic Walking Tour
Raleigh African American History Tour

Raleigh African American History Tour

$19
per adult
Raleigh African American History Tour
Downtown Durham Historian-Guided Walking Tour

Downtown Durham Historian-Guided Walking Tour

$19
per adult
Downtown Durham Historian-Guided Walking Tour
Raleigh Express 1 Hour Rydables Tour

Raleigh Express 1 Hour Rydables Tour

$69
per adult
Raleigh Express 1 Hour Rydables Tour
Raleigh Historian-Guided Downtown Walking Tour

Raleigh Historian-Guided Downtown Walking Tour

$20
per adult
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Raleigh Historian-Guided Downtown Walking Tour
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