North Raleigh Travel Guide
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Popular places to visit
Durant Nature Preserve
You can take time to visit Durant Nature Preserve during your travels to Raleigh. Experience the great live music or attend a sporting event in this family-friendly area.
Shelley Lake Park
Explore the great outdoors at Shelley Lake Park, a lovely green space in Raleigh. Attend a sporting event or visit the shops in this family-friendly area.
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.
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 North Raleigh
Holiday Inn Express & Suites Raleigh North - Wake Forest by IHG
clean room and very pleasant receptionist
Reviewed on 5 Jan 2026
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Raleigh Downtown North
We both broke out in a terrible rash after staying one night in this hotel
Reviewed on 9 Jan 2026
Hilton Raleigh North Hills
The room was ok.
Reviewed on 9 Jan 2026
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Raleigh Durham Intl AP
Just a little out dated
Reviewed on 12 Jan 2026
Sonesta Select Raleigh Durham Airport Morrisville
The lobby was festive for the holidays, which was an added touch to the property. The rooms were basic, but it served our purpose for one night; we were flying out of the country for vacation the following morning. The staff greeted us and were pleasant. The shuttle drivers to and from the hotel ...
Reviewed on 10 Jan 2026
Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Raleigh-Durham Airport, NC
Excellent stay! Staff has excellent rapport with customers! Very friendly and helpful! Hotel is clean, safe and parking lot is well lit! This is one of my favorite hotels in the area!
Reviewed on 9 Jan 2026
Other neighbourhoods around North Raleigh
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.
Northeast Raleigh
If you're spending some time in Northeast Raleigh, Triangle Town Center and Buffaloe Road Aquatic Center are top sights worth seeing.
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.
Northwest Raleigh
If you're spending some time in Northwest Raleigh, Crabtree Valley Mall and North Carolina Museum of Art 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.
