Northwest Raleigh Travel Guide
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Popular places to visit
North Carolina Museum of Art
You can spend time studying the exhibits at North Carolina Museum of Art in Raleigh. Experience the area's fascinating museums or attend a sporting event.
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.
Things to do
Raleigh North Carolina Scavenger Hunt Walking Tour and Game
Create Your Own Lipstick or Lip Gloss Class Experience in Raleigh
Chapel Hill Historic Churches History and Architecture Tour
Downtown Durham Historian-Guided Walking Tour
Top hotels in Northwest Raleigh
Embassy Suites by Hilton Raleigh Crabtree
everything was very good
Reviewed on 4 Apr 2026
Best Western Plus Raleigh Crabtree Valley Hotel
Great Breakfast. Great Staff. Easy Checkin & Checkout. Clean Room. Nice Bed & Good Location. I’m planning on coming back at some point in 2026–great for Raleigh-NCSU & Cary Events
Reviewed on 6 Apr 2026
Raleigh Marriott Crabtree Valley
Candlewood Suites Raleigh Crabtree by IHG
The room was clean. The property was clean with someone policing the area daily. The staff was very friendly and helpful.
Reviewed on 6 Apr 2026
Homewood Suites by Hilton Raleigh - Crabtree Valley
The room was clean and spacious and well priced. The breakfast space was clean and orderly. The staff were all very kind. Check in and check out were easy and quick.
Reviewed on 6 Apr 2026
Hilton Raleigh North Hills
Clean rooms and friends staff
Reviewed on 6 Apr 2026
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Other neighbourhoods around Northwest Raleigh
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.
Midtown Raleigh
While visiting Midtown Raleigh, you might make a stop by sights like North Hills Shopping Center and Village District.
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.
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.
North Raleigh
While visiting North Raleigh, you might make a stop by sights like Lafayette Village and Durant Nature Preserve.
Southwest Raleigh
While visiting Southwest Raleigh, you might make a stop by sights like Lake Johnson and J.C. Raulston Arboretum.
