Historic Oakwood Travel Guide
Raleigh
Visit Historic Oakwood
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.
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.
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.
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.
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
Traditional Pasta Making at a Local Craft Beer Bar in Raleigh
Top hotels in Historic Oakwood
Hilton Raleigh North Hills
I’ve stayed here twice before and I’ve loved it every time. It’s your average hotel, but service is amazing. Everyone is super friendly and welcoming. The room was clean, air conditioning worked amazing. I definitely recommend.
Reviewed on 3 Jan 2026
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Raleigh Downtown North
No options breakfast
Reviewed on 2 Jan 2026
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Raleigh Durham Intl AP
Great place to stay.. It's like home when I go to rdu
Reviewed on 29 Dec 2025
Embassy Suites by Hilton Raleigh Crabtree
We had a nice stay.
Reviewed on 3 Jan 2026
Sonesta Select Raleigh Durham Airport Morrisville
Excellent place to stay near the airport. Super clean and all the staff are wonderful!
Reviewed on 28 Dec 2025
Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Raleigh-Durham Airport, NC
The room was clean and comfortable. It was quiet and the bed was very comfy. We would stay there again.
Reviewed on 1 Jan 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Historic Oakwood
Downtown Raleigh
If you're spending some time in Downtown Raleigh, North Carolina Executive Mansion and Marbles Kids Museums are top sights worth seeing.
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 North Carolina Museum of History.
Warehouse District
If you're spending some time in Warehouse District, CAM Raleigh and Boylan Bridge are top sights worth seeing.
East Raleigh
While visiting East Raleigh, you might make a stop by sights like Raleigh Flea Market and African American Cultural Complex.
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.
Southeast Raleigh
If you're spending some time in Southeast Raleigh, Coastal Credit Union Music Park at Walnut Creek and Neuse River Trail are top sights worth seeing.
