West Raleigh Travel Guide
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Popular places to visit
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.
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 West Raleigh
Sonesta Select Raleigh Durham Airport Morrisville
Was there for a short stay. Airport traffic was loud but expected. Bed was super comfy. Coffee on early!!
Reviewed on 13 Mar 2026
Sheraton Raleigh Hotel
staff was very friendly, Expedia listing parking , but staff said they lost their contract and was trying to update Expedia, lucky the lot across the street had a spot open. Breakfast was good, gym was nice.
Reviewed on 9 Mar 2026
Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Raleigh-Durham Airport, NC
Limited juice options, but great breakfast, some wood chipping on the closet, but overall great hotel. The layout was amazing. Wish the tv was placed differently.
Reviewed on 12 Mar 2026
Hilton Raleigh North Hills
Breakfast was tasty, nice choices! Room was hot and humid even with air all way down.
Reviewed on 11 Mar 2026
Hyatt House Raleigh Downtown/Seaboard Station
All great excellent except the pool was t working
Reviewed on 12 Mar 2026
DoubleTree by Hilton Raleigh Crabtree Valley
Hotel on a busy hwy. Felt relatively safe.
Reviewed on 12 Mar 2026
Other neighbourhoods around West Raleigh
University Park
If you're spending some time in University Park, Raleigh Little Theater and Raleigh Rose Garden 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.
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.
Southwest Raleigh
While visiting Southwest Raleigh, you might make a stop by sights like Lake Johnson and J.C. Raulston Arboretum.
Warehouse District
If you're spending some time in Warehouse District, CAM Raleigh and Boylan Bridge 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.
