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 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.
Things to do
Astounding Scavenger Hunt: Raleigh Round The Capitol
Raleigh North Carolina Scavenger Hunt Walking Tour and Game
Raleigh Full Day Historian-Guided Driving and Walking Tour
Chapel Hill Historic Churches History and Architecture Tour
Top hotels in Northwest Raleigh
Embassy Suites by Hilton Raleigh Crabtree
Clean room,and nice atmosphere. Parking was terrible and needed better spacing. But overall we enjoyed our stay!!!
Reviewed on 29 Mar 2026
Best Western Plus Raleigh Crabtree Valley Hotel
Breakfast was on par with others slightly lacking coffee and hot chocolate options. Had the typical 3 hot items either eggs, French toast and sausage or sausage eggs and potatoes my two days. Make your waffle if you like muffins and bread cereals oatmeals , milk almond milk and yogurt with mixed ...
Reviewed on 30 Mar 2026
Raleigh Marriott Crabtree Valley
Yes
Reviewed on 30 Mar 2026
Candlewood Suites Raleigh Crabtree by IHG
yes
Reviewed on 26 Mar 2026
Sheraton Raleigh Hotel
The property needs to be updated for the price hey are charging.
Reviewed on 22 Mar 2026
Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Raleigh-Durham Airport, NC
Good breakfast, nice staff, a lot parking
Reviewed on 31 Mar 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 North Hills Shopping Center and Village District.
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 Durant Nature Preserve and Lafayette Village.
Southwest Raleigh
While visiting Southwest Raleigh, you might make a stop by sights like Lake Johnson and J.C. Raulston Arboretum.
