Northwest Raleigh Travel Guide
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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.
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.
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.
Crabtree Valley Mall
You can search for that perfect souvenir at Crabtree Valley Mall during your stay in Raleigh. Attend a sporting event in this family-friendly area.
Things to do
Raleigh Scavenger Hunt: Raleigh Round The Capitol
Raleigh North Carolina Scavenger Hunt Walking Tour and Game
Raleigh Full Day Historian-Guided Driving and Walking Tour
Create Your Own Lipstick or Lip Gloss Class Experience in Raleigh
Top hotels in Northwest Raleigh
Embassy Suites by Hilton Raleigh Crabtree
Our visit was absolutely wonderful! The staff were professional, attentive and kind. They provide a fantastic breakfast served every morning for free. Every evening they host a complimentary reception which includes two beverages and snacks in the main lobby. The atmosphere is welcoming! They also ...
Reviewed on 14 Jan 2026
Best Western Plus Raleigh Crabtree Valley Hotel
Excellent stay this weekend! Every staff member was incredibly nice and helpful. Alysson was particularly amazing and helpful with any and all questions we had. Breakfast was hot and good. No complaints and now know exactly where ill be staying every time im in Raleigh.
Reviewed on 12 Jan 2026
Raleigh Marriott Crabtree Valley
Shower
Reviewed on 7 Jan 2026
Candlewood Suites Raleigh Crabtree by IHG
Yes
Reviewed on 13 Jan 2026
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Raleigh Downtown North
Breakfast was fresh staff friend
Reviewed on 14 Jan 2026
Hilton Raleigh North Hills
Clean and large lobby with very pleasant hosts that were efficient and fast.
Reviewed on 15 Jan 2026
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 Lafayette Village and Durant Nature Preserve.
Southwest Raleigh
While visiting Southwest Raleigh, you might make a stop by sights like J.C. Raulston Arboretum and J.S. Dorton Arena.
