Northwest Raleigh Travel Guide
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Popular places to visit
North Carolina Museum of Art
You can spend time studying the exhibits at North Carolina Museum of Art in Raleigh. Experience the area's fascinating museums or attend a sporting event.
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 acclaimed theatre scene 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.
Things to do
Raleigh North Carolina Scavenger Hunt Walking Tour and Game
Raleigh Guided E-bike Tour: Ghosts, Mystery, Creepy History
Guided Walking Historian Tour in Downtown Durham
Top hotels in Northwest Raleigh
Embassy Suites by Hilton Raleigh Crabtree
The breakfast was fresh
Reviewed on 17 May 2026
Raleigh Marriott Crabtree Valley
Our stay was very comfortable and accommodating. While we were there, there were multiple conferences going on,but customer service NEVER disappointed. We were always tended to with pleasant service.
Reviewed on 18 May 2026
Suburban Studios Raleigh - Crabtree Valley
Room 129...The room was very old, smelled like cigarettes when I asked for non smoking room, bathroom door had holes in it. Shower faucet half worked. Bed was ok, floor was clean. Lights worked, ac worked. They demanded $100 deposit to be returned in 7 business days.
Reviewed on 17 May 2026
Best Western Plus Raleigh Crabtree Valley Hotel
The stay was ok, but nothing exceptional. And not worth the amount we paid. There was coffee but no coffee maker. Would stay again if necessary, but not for the price if avoidable.
Reviewed on 11 May 2026
Candlewood Suites Raleigh Crabtree by IHG
Hilton Raleigh North Hills
Breakfast not included, 22 dollars per person, super expensive. One microwave for all floors and rooms, you canget 20 dollars microwave for each room. Holding 150 dollars for incidentals will take 5 days to be refunded. You got to pay for parking. Bad experience, poor quality, not at hilton quality. ...
Reviewed on 18 May 2026
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Other neighbourhoods around Northwest Raleigh
Crabtree Valley
You'll love the popular shops in Crabtree Valley, and you might want to stick around to check out Crabtree Valley Mall, a top place to visit.
Midtown Raleigh
While visiting Midtown Raleigh, you might make a stop by sights like Lassiter Mill Historic Park and North Hills Shopping Center.
North Hills
North Hills is known for its ample dining options, and you can make a stop by North Hills Shopping Center and Lassiter Mill Historic Park while in the area.
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.
North Raleigh
While visiting North Raleigh, you might make a stop by sights like Lafayette Village and Durant Nature Preserve.
Southwest Raleigh
While visiting Southwest Raleigh, you might make a stop by sights like Lake Johnson and J.C. Raulston Arboretum.
