University Park Travel Guide
Raleigh
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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.
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
Chapel Hill Historic Churches History and Architecture Tour
Raleigh Downtown Smartphone Guided GPS App Walking Tour
Raleigh Historian-Guided Downtown Walking Tour
Downtown Durham Historian-Guided Walking Tour
Top hotels in University Park
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
Staff was incredibly helpful. Dated property
Reviewed on 31 Mar 2026
Hyatt House Raleigh Downtown/Seaboard Station
The accommodations were great. The rooftop bar was amazing. Great drinks, great friendly staff. Highly recommend staying here if you’re in downtown Raleigh.
Reviewed on 30 Mar 2026
Sonesta Select Raleigh Durham Airport Morrisville
This hotel was a lifesaver. Was assisted by overnight staff Kim, who was extremely helpful to get us to stay here after bad service from prior hotel experience.Ended up staying at this property for one week. The staff were kind and friendly quit to bring resolution to any problems. The property was ...
Reviewed on 30 Mar 2026
Hilton Raleigh North Hills
The 1st impression is fantastic. The lobby is beautiful, clean and the staff is very friendly. BUT if you stay down there long enough you will realize how hot it is in there. We decided to have dinner at the bar so we could watch March Madness. It was so hot that the bartenders have commercial fans ...
Reviewed on 30 Mar 2026
DoubleTree by Hilton Raleigh Crabtree Valley
It was good
Reviewed on 30 Mar 2026
Other neighbourhoods around University Park
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.
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.
Warehouse District
If you're spending some time in Warehouse District, CAM Raleigh and Boylan Bridge 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.
Southwest Raleigh
While visiting Southwest Raleigh, you might make a stop by sights like Lake Johnson and J.C. Raulston Arboretum.
Downtown Raleigh
If you're spending some time in Downtown Raleigh, North Carolina Executive Mansion and Marbles Kids Museums are top sights worth seeing.
