Parkland Travel Guide
Raleigh
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
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 Parkland
Hilton Raleigh North Hills
Room was dated, hotel needs to be updated.
Reviewed on 8 Apr 2026
Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Raleigh-Durham Airport, NC
Great staff and room clean
Reviewed on 9 Apr 2026
Sheraton Raleigh Hotel
There were 4 soap dishes in the bathroom but no soap. We asked for soap and they didn’t have any.
Reviewed on 5 Apr 2026
Hyatt House Raleigh Downtown/Seaboard Station
My stay was fantastic. The hotel was very clean and had a rich feeling. The morning breakfast was a plus. The location was near shopping, food and night life. Definitely a great place to stay.
Reviewed on 8 Apr 2026
Sonesta Select Raleigh Durham Airport Morrisville
Convenient, clean, staff helpful
Reviewed on 9 Apr 2026
Wingate by Wyndham Raleigh Durham Airport RTP
Check in was easy but had to take several trips to get luggage in and could have used some help but staff was friendly and helpful and breakfast was really good we enjoyed our time and would come back again
Reviewed on 8 Apr 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Parkland
Warehouse District
If you're spending some time in Warehouse District, CAM Raleigh and Boylan Bridge are top sights worth seeing.
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 Raleigh City Hall.
Historic Oakwood
The restaurants and shopping are just a few features travellers like about Historic Oakwood. If you want to do some sightseeing nearby, North Carolina Executive Mansion and Marbles Kids Museums are a few top places to visit.
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.
Walnut Creek
Though Walnut Creek may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Coastal Credit Union Music Park at Walnut Creek and Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial Gardens.
