Downtown Raleigh Travel Guide
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Popular places to visit
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.
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 great live music and acclaimed theatre scene.
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 fascinating museums 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.
Things to do
Astounding Scavenger Hunt: Raleigh Round The Capitol
Raleigh North Carolina Scavenger Hunt Walking Tour and Game
Raleigh Guided E-bike Tour: Ghosts, Mystery, Creepy History
Raleigh Full Day Historian-Guided Driving and Walking Tour
Top hotels in Downtown Raleigh
Hyatt House Raleigh Downtown/Seaboard Station
Amazing
Reviewed on 16 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
The Longleaf Hotel
We booked this room to enjoy the Animate convention ! It was a pretty quickish walk! The motel was transformed into a swanky trendy hotel! It was very clean and the beds were so comfortable! Great shower and water pressure! I would have gave five stars if they had food in the lounge either complimentary ...
Reviewed on 16 Mar 2026
Raleigh Marriott City Center
The property was nice overall but one of the main reasons I picked this property was the hot tub and upon arriving we were told hot tub was out of service this was a major disappointment. The beds were comfortable and location was great.
Reviewed on 13 Mar 2026
Tempo By Hilton Raleigh Downtown
Room was nice and clean, bed was comfortable. Very disappointed that the ice machine was completely empty! Expected more from a hotel of this caliber.
Reviewed on 15 Mar 2026
Homewood Suites by Hilton Raleigh Downtown
Rooms were huge, nice little kitchen, staff was helpful and nice, breakfast was a bit bland though.
Reviewed on 16 Mar 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.
