Discover Durham Visitor Guide

Plan you trip to Durham according to your interests or by neighborhood. Either way, we've got expert recommendations packaged in our official Visitor Guide.

Perhaps you’ve heard about Durham’s celebrated food scene, top-notch universities, or startup culture. Maybe you already know that we transcend category — and you’re coming back home.

There’s something about this place: something intangible, but absolutely alluring. We are that and more.

With this guide, you can get to know the hidden gems in the neighborhood around you or get out and explore a new area with our eight district guides. Use our nine itineraries to plan the perfect Durham visit for the foodie, the sports fan, the history buff, multi-generational families and more. And along the way, you'll be introduced to hundreds of locally-owned businesses and attractions that are the heartbeat of the city.

Durham is an experience to behold. With our Visitor Guide, we invite you to dive in.

What's in the Visitor Guide

Our Visitor Guide cuts through the noise. Inside: hundreds of handpicked recommendations organized by what you're into and where you're headed, places to stay that fit your vibe and maps that actually help you get your bearings. Follow our three-day itineraries if you want the highlights, or dive into our district guides and carve your own path through Durham's neighborhoods.