What is Durham Like for Family-Friendly Vacations?

If you've been searching for the perfect family-friendly vacation destination, you might want to think about Durham. Here you'll find an interesting array of family activities sure to delight both children and adults alike. From the sports events to the live music, Durham has lots of things to see and do that everyone will enjoy. Spend a day checking out attractions like Durham Performing Arts Center, Streets at Southpoint Mall and Carolina Theater. When you're ready for some down time after a day exploring the area with the family, Durham has a variety of places to stay, such as family hotels with swimming pools and hotels with suites for families. You can choose from 60 Durham accommodations to find one you and your whole family will like.

What Are Some of the Best Hotels in Durham?

Top hotel picks in and around Durham:

Hilton Durham near Duke University

Suburban hotel with outdoor pool, near Duke University

• • Free parking • Free WiFi • Free area shuttle • Restaurant • Central location

Wingate by Wyndham Raleigh Durham Airport RTP

Convenient to Research Triangle Park

• • Free breakfast • Free parking • Free WiFi • Free area shuttle • Central location

SpringHill Suites by Marriott Raleigh-Durham Airport/Research Triangle Park

3-star hotel with indoor pool, near Research Triangle Park

• • Free WiFi • Free airport shuttle • Spa tub • 24-hour fitness center • Central location

Hilton Garden Inn Durham/University Medical Center

3-star hotel, convenient to Duke University

• • Free WiFi • Restaurant • Fitness center • Bar • Walkable location

SpringHill Suites by Marriott Durham Chapel Hill

3-star hotel with indoor pool, bar

• • Free breakfast • Free parking • Free WiFi • Restaurant • Spacious rooms

What Should I See and Do with Kids in Durham?

You’ll discover that Durham and the surrounding area provides many entertaining things to see while you're visiting the area with the family. Here are some recommendations to make your getaway both memorable and educational:

Parks
• • Sarah P. Duke Gardens
• • Duke Lemur Center
• • West Point on the Eno

Museums & Art Galleries
• • North Carolina Museum of Life and Science
• • Nasher Museum of Art at Duke University
• • Bennett Place

Sights & Landmarks
• • Durham Performing Arts Center
• • Streets at Southpoint Mall
• • Carolina Theater

Food & Drink
• • Alpaca Peruvian Charcoal Chicken
• • Yamazushi Japanese Restaurant
• • Guglhupf Bakery, Cafe & Biergarten