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 acclaimed theatre scene 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.
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
Guided Walking Historian Tour in Downtown Durham
Chapel Hill Historic Churches History and Architecture Tour
Raleigh North Carolina Scavenger Hunt Walking Tour and Game
Downtown Durham Historian-Guided Walking Tour
Top hotels in Parkland
Hilton Raleigh North Hills
"Third time staying here, always great."
Reviewed on 25 May 2026
Sheraton Raleigh Hotel
"Good location."
Reviewed on 24 May 2026
Sonesta Select Raleigh Durham Airport Morrisville
"Staff is always nice and helpful. Shuttle and parking makes it perfect for my family. This will be my 3rd or 4th stay here."
Reviewed on 26 May 2026
Comfort Inn Raleigh Midtown
"The property is aging and the rooms are small. The price is inflated due to the area in which the property is located. Amenities are scarce: breakfast, coffee in the lobby and a “fitness center” with one working elyptical, a broken treadmill and free weights are the only amenities. There are poorly ..."
Reviewed on 25 May 2026
Hyatt House Raleigh Downtown/Seaboard Station
"Nice area. We had a lot of choices nearby. We would stay again"
Reviewed on 22 May 2026
Hyatt Place Raleigh-Durham Airport
"Guest services at checkin were horrible on a long weekend maybe have more than 1 staff member working and possibly someone who actually has a good attitude. This place as horrible and 1 person manning a desk and bar. Not at all suitable for Memorial Day weekend"
Reviewed on 26 May 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Parkland
Warehouse District
If you're spending some time in Warehouse District, CAM Raleigh and Morgan Street Food Hall 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 North Carolina State Capitol.
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 Historic Oak View County Park.
