Historic Oakwood Travel Guide
Raleigh
Visit Historic Oakwood
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.
Lenovo Center
Catch an event at Lenovo Center during your trip to 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.
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.
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 Historic Oakwood
Sheraton Raleigh Hotel
Breakfast was wonderful, staff were friendly and helpful the room was clean and comfortable
Reviewed on 2 Apr 2026
Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Raleigh-Durham Airport, NC
Clean bed comfortable, staff were not very friendly, breakfast was fine
Reviewed on 1 Apr 2026
Hyatt House Raleigh Downtown/Seaboard Station
Sonesta Select Raleigh Durham Airport Morrisville
Staff, friendly facility, clean and quiet
Reviewed on 2 Apr 2026
Hilton Raleigh North Hills
Our room was very clean! It was also very quiet, which was a wonderful thing.
Reviewed on 1 Apr 2026
DoubleTree by Hilton Raleigh Crabtree Valley
The whole experience was excellent, 10 out of 10
Reviewed on 2 Apr 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Historic Oakwood
Downtown Raleigh
If you're spending some time in Downtown Raleigh, North Carolina Executive Mansion and Marbles Kids Museums 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 Raleigh City Hall.
Warehouse District
If you're spending some time in Warehouse District, CAM Raleigh and Boylan Bridge are top sights worth seeing.
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.
