North Raleigh Travel Guide
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Popular places to visit
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.
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.
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.
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
Guided Walking Historian Tour in Downtown Durham
Chapel Hill Historic Churches History and Architecture Tour
Raleigh Scavenger Hunt: Raleigh Round The Capitol
Top hotels in North Raleigh
Hilton Raleigh North Hills
Excellent hotel overall. I enjoyed the restaurant/bar but I felt it was a little over priced especially considering the restaurant grade at a B . The room was nice; was disappointed they didn’t have the dispensers for soap and shampoo I like those better in hotels. Again, overall excellent stay for ...
Reviewed on 25 Nov 2025
Sonesta Select Raleigh Durham Airport Morrisville
Awesome staff!!
Reviewed on 27 Nov 2025
Quality Inn & Suites Raleigh Durham Airport
Quick check in. Rooms clean and good quality.
Reviewed on 21 Nov 2025
Raleigh Marriott City Center
I truly appreciated the room's interior design, the see-through glass shower, the wall art, the desk design, and the light behind the TV, which was truly remarkable. The bed is modern as well, and I was super happy about the updated TV with Netflix. Checking in was brief, and the staff were ...
Reviewed on 26 Nov 2025
DoubleTree by Hilton Raleigh Crabtree Valley
My room was spotless and smelled freshly cleaned. I love that my name was on the television and that I could easily access my streaming platforms. I discovered that the fridge was not working properly and mentioned it to the front desk manager Adrian. He immediately offered complimentary dinner to ...
Reviewed on 24 Nov 2025
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Raleigh Downtown North
The staff was kind, the hotel was clean, beds were comfortable, and breakfast options were varied and tasty. We enjoyed our stay!
Reviewed on 24 Nov 2025
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 Durant Nature Preserve are top sights worth seeing.
Midtown Raleigh
While visiting Midtown Raleigh, you might make a stop by sights like North Hills Shopping Center and Village District.
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.
Northwest Raleigh
If you're spending some time in Northwest Raleigh, Crabtree Valley Mall and William B. Umstead State Park 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.
