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.
Raleigh Convention Center
Learn about the events happening in Raleigh Convention Center during your trip to Raleigh. Experience the great live music or attend a sporting event in this family-friendly area.
University of North Carolina
Take a campus tour or just explore the area of University of North Carolina during your travels in Chapel Hill. Experience the area's entertainment choices or attend a sporting event.
Top hotels in North Raleigh
Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Raleigh-Durham Airport, NC
The check in staff was not very friendly, and hotel was clean enough, and room was clean. shuttle to airport was efficient and driver was nice
Reviewed on 24 Mar 2026
Hyatt House Raleigh Downtown/Seaboard Station
There was a sewage smell coming into the rooms on the second floor for two days.
Reviewed on 24 Mar 2026
Sonesta Select Raleigh Durham Airport Morrisville
Close to Lenovo center. Friendly staff. Clean room.
Reviewed on 22 Mar 2026
Hilton Raleigh North Hills
Lovely place for a getaway, nice restaurant and nice environment.
Reviewed on 24 Mar 2026
Sheraton Raleigh Hotel
The property needs to be updated for the price hey are charging.
Reviewed on 22 Mar 2026
DoubleTree by Hilton Raleigh Crabtree Valley
Very nice hotel and the staff were very friendly. Only issues were the parking situation (very limited spots available) and the bed was not very comfortable. It was fine for a one night stay!
Reviewed on 22 Mar 2026
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, Buffaloe Road Aquatic Center and Triangle Town Center are top sights worth seeing.
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.
Midtown Raleigh
While visiting Midtown Raleigh, you might make a stop by sights like North Hills Shopping Center and Village District.
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.
