Parkland Travel Guide
Raleigh
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.
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.
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 Parkland
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
I didn't go for breakfast.
Reviewed on 27 Mar 2026
Hyatt House Raleigh Downtown/Seaboard Station
2nd visit here. Everything was pleasant. Thank you
Reviewed on 26 Mar 2026
Sonesta Select Raleigh Durham Airport Morrisville
Great for a quick stay. Noise in parking lot. Front desk was very helpful
Reviewed on 27 Mar 2026
Hilton Raleigh North Hills
One star and shared is way too much for this hotel. From check-in to checkout my overall stay was not good. My preference is by saying I do tons of traveling for work and really ever do any hotel reviews however, in this case, this is not a review but a warning I stayed in room 312 checked in from ...
Reviewed on 27 Mar 2026
DoubleTree by Hilton Raleigh Crabtree Valley
Very nice hotel and the staff were very friendly. Only issues were the parking situation (very limited spots available) and the bed was not very comfortable. It was fine for a one night stay!
Reviewed on 22 Mar 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Parkland
Warehouse District
If you're spending some time in Warehouse District, CAM Raleigh and Boylan Bridge are top sights worth seeing.
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.
Historic Oakwood
The restaurants and shopping are just a few features travellers like about Historic Oakwood. If you want to do some sightseeing nearby, North Carolina Executive Mansion and Marbles Kids Museums are a few top places to visit.
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.
Walnut Creek
Though Walnut Creek may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Coastal Credit Union Music Park at Walnut Creek and Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial Gardens.
