North Raleigh Travel Guide
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Popular places to visit
Durant Nature Preserve
You can take time to visit Durant Nature Preserve during your travels to Raleigh. Experience the great live music or attend a sporting event in this family-friendly area.
Shelley Lake Park
Explore the great outdoors at Shelley Lake Park, a lovely green space in Raleigh. Attend a sporting event or visit the shops in this family-friendly area.
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.
Lenovo Center
Catch an event at Lenovo Center during your trip to Raleigh. You can attend a sporting event while in the 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.
Top hotels in North Raleigh
Hilton Raleigh North Hills
Great
Reviewed on 16 Nov 2025
Sonesta Select Raleigh Durham Airport Morrisville
Staff was super friendly, helping and accommodating any and all needs . Room was amazing. I am happy that I chose this hotel to stay at during my weekend trip to the area
Reviewed on 17 Nov 2025
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Raleigh Durham Intl AP
Service was great
Reviewed on 20 Nov 2025
Days Inn by Wyndham Raleigh Midtown
Always great staff! Room
Reviewed on 18 Nov 2025
Sheraton Raleigh Hotel
Perfect rooms and clean!
Reviewed on 17 Nov 2025
Comfort Inn Raleigh Midtown
Awesome
Reviewed on 20 Nov 2025
Other neighbourhoods around North Raleigh
North Hills
North Hills is known for its ample dining options, and you can make a stop by North Hills Shopping Center and Lassiter Mill Historic Park while in the area.
Northeast Raleigh
If you're spending some time in Northeast Raleigh, Triangle Town Center and Durant Nature Preserve are top sights worth seeing.
Midtown Raleigh
While visiting Midtown Raleigh, you might make a stop by sights like North Hills Shopping Center and Village District.
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.
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.
Five Points
While Five Points isn't home to many top sights, Village District and North Carolina Museum of Natural Sciences are some notable places to visit nearby.
North Raleigh Travel Guide
- Durant Nature Preserve
- Lafayette Village
- Falls Lake Visitor Assistance Center
- North Raleigh Arts and Creative Theater
- Duke University
- Raleigh Convention Center
- Lenovo Center
- Research Triangle Park
- North Carolina State Fairgrounds
- Coastal Credit Union Music Park at Walnut Creek
- Duke University Hospital
- Streets at Southpoint Mall
- Dorothea Dix Park
- Brier Creek Commons
- Frankie's Fun Park
- UNC REX Hospital
- Koka Booth Amphitheater
