Cross-County Travel Guide
Raleigh
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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.
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.
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.
Crabtree Valley Mall
You can search for that perfect souvenir at Crabtree Valley Mall during your stay in Raleigh. Attend a sporting event in this family-friendly area.
Things to do
Chapel Hill Historic Churches History and Architecture Tour
Downtown Durham Historian-Guided Walking Tour
Guided Walking Historian Tour in Downtown Durham
Raleigh North Carolina Scavenger Hunt Walking Tour and Game
Top hotels in Cross-County
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Raleigh Durham Intl AP
It was smooth
Reviewed on 16 Dec 2025
Sonesta Select Raleigh Durham Airport Morrisville
Once you step foot inside the hotel , everything smells super clean and fresh! The front desk girls were super helpful and nice and the room was nicely cleaned and well put together. We also loved the hot chocolate they had with mash mellows after a cold day out! 10/10 recommend
Reviewed on 15 Dec 2025
Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Raleigh-Durham Airport, NC
Location is great. The bathroom sink does NOT drain!
Reviewed on 15 Dec 2025
Embassy Suites by Hilton Raleigh Crabtree
The property amenities were clean and the breakfast was great with plenty of options. The rooms are in need of a renovation. Our bathroom smelled like an old bathroom that just won’t come clean. Some fixtures were broken. The carpets and furniture were worn and in need of replacement. The room smelled ...
Reviewed on 13 Dec 2025
The Umstead Hotel and Spa
Room was great and upgraded. Excellent turn down service. Food at cafe was excellent. Spa experience needs to be improved- quiet areas aren’t quiet, bring your swimsuit because they don’t tell everyone to do that and you miss out on amenities and massage therapist was heavy handed despite ...
Reviewed on 16 Dec 2025
Sonesta Select Durham Research Triangle Park
Room was spotless.
Reviewed on 6 Dec 2025
Other neighbourhoods around Cross-County
9th Street District
The restaurants and shopping are just a few features travellers like about 9th Street District. If you want to do some sightseeing nearby, Sarah P. Duke Gardens and Northgate Mall are a few top places to visit.
Downtown Durham
If you're spending some time in Downtown Durham, Carolina Theatre and Durham Performing Arts Center are top sights worth seeing.
Trinity Park
Trinity Park might not have many top sights, but Carolina Theatre and Brightleaf Square are two attractions nearby that you can check out.
East Durham
While East Durham isn't home to many top sights, Durham Performing Arts Center and Carolina Theatre are some notable places to visit nearby.
Brier Creek Country Club
If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Brier Creek Country Club and surrounding area, you can visit Frankie's Fun Park and Brier Creek Commons.
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.
