Northwest Raleigh Travel Guide
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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 of North Carolina State University, a top university in Raleigh. You can attend a sporting event while in the area.

Lenovo Center
You can take time to visit Lenovo Center during your travels 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.

Franklin Street
During your visit to Chapel Hill, you can browse for the perfect souvenirs at Franklin Street. Visit the area's cathedral or simply enjoy its restaurants.
Things to do

Traditional Pasta Making at a Local Craft Beer Bar in Raleigh

Raleigh North Carolina Scavenger Hunt Walking Tour and Game

Raleigh Guided E-Bike Tour: Burgers, Brews, and History too

Raleigh Full Day Historian-Guided Driving and Walking Tour
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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.

North Raleigh
While visiting North Raleigh, you might make a stop by sights like Durant Nature Preserve and Shelley Lake Park.

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.

University Park
If you're spending some time in University Park, Raleigh Little Theater and Raleigh Rose Garden are top sights worth seeing.

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.

Southwest Raleigh
While visiting Southwest Raleigh, you might make a stop by sights like J.C. Raulston Arboretum and J.S. Dorton Arena.