Downtown Raleigh Travel Guide
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Popular places to visit
North Carolina Museum of Natural Sciences
You can spend time exploring the galleries in North Carolina Museum of Natural Sciences in Raleigh. Experience the area's acclaimed theatre scene and fascinating museums.
North Carolina State Capitol
After visiting North Carolina State Capitol, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Raleigh. Experience the area's great live music or attend a sporting event.
William Peace University
Explore the campus of William Peace University during your stay in Raleigh.
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.
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 Downtown Raleigh
Sheraton Raleigh Hotel
We were there for NYE. We couldn't have asked for a better location. Room was PERFECT! See you next year!
Reviewed on 6 Jan 2026
Raleigh Marriott City Center
Beautiful, clean, and friendly staff.
Reviewed on 11 Jan 2026
The Longleaf Hotel
Everything was satisfactory and the front desk and bar staff were nice and accommodating.
Reviewed on 9 Jan 2026
Hyatt House Raleigh Downtown/Seaboard Station
Thw room was very spacious and clean. My blow dryer stopped working, but I'm sure I could have asked for another. We really enjoyed Hashim of the Valet. He was very pleasant and helpful.
Reviewed on 11 Jan 2026
Tempo By Hilton Raleigh Downtown
Beautiful rooms and love lounging amenities in lobby. The hotel is a A+.
Reviewed on 10 Jan 2026
Homewood Suites by Hilton Raleigh Downtown
Very clean room. Friendly staff. Excellent breakfast with options for varying dietary choices.
Reviewed on 4 Jan 2026
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Other neighbourhoods around Downtown Raleigh
Historic Oakwood
The restaurants and shopping are just a few features travellers like about Historic Oakwood. If you want to do some sightseeing nearby, North Carolina Executive Mansion and Marbles Kids Museums are a few top places to visit.
Warehouse District
If you're spending some time in Warehouse District, CAM Raleigh and Boylan Bridge are top sights worth seeing.
Glenwood South
If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Glenwood South and surrounding area, you can visit North Carolina Museum of Natural Sciences and North Carolina Museum of History.
East Raleigh
While visiting East Raleigh, you might make a stop by sights like Raleigh Flea Market and African American Cultural Complex.
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.
Southeast Raleigh
If you're spending some time in Southeast Raleigh, Coastal Credit Union Music Park at Walnut Creek and Neuse River Trail are top sights worth seeing.
