What to do in Durham, NC

Activities, attractions and tours
Durham
Durham
Durham
Durham
Durham

Durham Attractions

Let Expedia help you experience the best that Durham has to offer! If you’re looking for fun itinerary ideas, we can provide you with a list of the top sightseeing attractions, as well as helping you to find unmissable activities. Whether you’re travelling with your family, planning a romantic trip with your loved one, or visiting on business, we’ll make it easy to plan an unforgettable holiday that checks all the boxes.

Activities and Tours

Durham is crammed with must-see places to visit and things to do. We can help you decide where to stay, and make it a breeze to explore the surrounding areas with our guides on where to go, what to see and when to see it. No matter how long your stay, it’s easy to find places of interest in Durham to make sure that you enjoy your experience to the fullest and don’t miss a thing. Leave the local knowledge to us and leave the hassle behind.

If you’re planning a visit, why not check out our handy guides to places of interest in the area? You can browse lists of things to do, learn about the most popular attractions, and get help with planning the details of your trip. Expedia makes it easy for you to check out all the top sights.

Durham Attractions

Expedia has something for everyone, so whether you’re planning to get active on a summer holiday, put a spring in your step with a romantic rendezvous, or pamper yourself with a leisurely winter trip, you’ll find plenty of attractions to keep you entertained. In addition to scheduling local tours, booking reservations and scoring advance event tickets, Expedia makes it easy to book your flight, hotel and rental car in advance, all on one consolidated travel itinerary, making for hassle-free travel and freeing you up to explore the sights of Durham.

Looking for things to do can be time consuming, but we can take the hassle out of planning your holiday. Whether you’re looking to get active in the great outdoors, sample the cuisine or catch up with the vibrant local culture, our guides to Durham attractions ensure that you’ll have a successful trip, whatever the season.

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What to do in Durham


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Downtown Durham

Discover a historic district with 97 contributing buildings, showcasing Colonial Revival, Italianate, and Art Deco architecture. Visit notable landmarks like Durham County Courthouse and Carolina Theatre.

Downtown Durham
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East Durham

While there might not be top attractions in East Durham, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Durham Performing Arts Center and Carolina Theatre.

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Hayes

Hayes might not have many top sights, but Durham Performing Arts Center and Durham Bulls Athletic Park are two attractions nearby that you can check out.

Hayes
#delicious. Enjoyed going here again. New buffet for lunch and there were plenty of selections. I have to admit I didn't know what some of the dishes were,but they were very good. Great service and prices are affordable .

North Garrett Road

While there might not be top attractions in North Garrett Road, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Cameron Indoor Stadium and Wallace Wade Stadium.

North Garrett Road
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Forest Hills

When in Forest Hills, you can plan a visit to Durham Bulls Athletic Park and Forest Hills Park, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.

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Duke Park

While Duke Park isn't home to many top sights, Fullsteam Brewery and Carolina Theatre are some notable places to visit nearby.

Duke Park

 

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