Cross-County Travel Guide
Raleigh
Visit Cross-County
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 of North Carolina State University, a top university in 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
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 Cross-County
Sonesta Select Raleigh Durham Airport Morrisville
We arrived very late (10:30pm) and the desk employee was so welcoming and let us know we could have a 12noon late checkout if we wanted and also gave us 2 goodie bags with bottled water and a snack. While the hotel is older, it was clean and furniture was in great shape. It was perfect for what we ...
Reviewed on 15 Feb 2026
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Raleigh Durham Intl AP
Everything was great
Reviewed on 16 Feb 2026
Wingate by Wyndham Raleigh Durham Airport RTP
Very close to Duke medical offices. Staff was courteous.
Reviewed on 15 Feb 2026
The Umstead Hotel and Spa
Our room was spotless, the beds are so comfortable and the staff goes the extra mile to make your stay comfortable!
Reviewed on 18 Feb 2026
Embassy Suites by Hilton Raleigh Crabtree
Room was clean and spacious. I love that the rooms are suites as I usually travel witj 4 or more people. The suites allow for more space to move around in. Breakfast is always great and hot. Love the variety of foods and the taste. Happy hour is a bonus. One of my favorite hotels.
Reviewed on 17 Feb 2026
Homewood Suites by Hilton Raleigh/Cary
Room was perfect. Hotel looks like it was renewed recently. Nice place. Only need to improve breakfast offering.
Reviewed on 16 Feb 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Cross-County
North Garrett Road
When in North Garrett Road, you can plan a visit to Bowlero Durham and Cameron Indoor Stadium, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.
9th Street District
The restaurants and shopping are just a few features travellers like about 9th Street District. If you want to do some sightseeing nearby, Sarah P. Duke Gardens and Brightleaf Square are a few top places to visit.
Downtown Durham
If you're spending some time in Downtown Durham, Carolina Theatre and Durham Performing Arts Center are top sights worth seeing.
Trinity Park
Trinity Park might not have many top sights, but Brightleaf Square and Carolina Theatre are two attractions nearby that you can check out.
East Durham
While East Durham isn't home to many top sights, Durham Performing Arts Center and American Tobacco Campus are some notable places to visit nearby.
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.
