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.
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
Traditional Pasta Making at a Local Craft Beer Bar in Raleigh
Downtown Durham Historian-Guided Walking Tour
Guided Walking Historian Tour in Downtown Durham
Top hotels in North Raleigh
Hilton Raleigh North Hills
Everything about the staff and the hotel was great. The room was clean and comfortable but the hot water was not working the morning of my check out.
Reviewed on 10 Nov 2025
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Raleigh Downtown North
Didn’t partake in breakfast!
Reviewed on 14 Nov 2025
Sonesta Select Raleigh Durham Airport Morrisville
Nice room
Reviewed on 11 Nov 2025
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Raleigh Durham Intl AP
Everything was great! Staff very courteous and helpful. I had trouble connecting to the WiFi and the lady at the front desk took care of it!
Reviewed on 14 Nov 2025
Quality Inn & Suites Raleigh Durham Airport
So far, so good. As expected.
Reviewed on 17 Nov 2025
Sheraton Raleigh Hotel
Yes. Needs a facelift bad.
Reviewed on 14 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 Regal North Hills 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, Masonic Temple Building and Village District are some notable places to visit nearby.
