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 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 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.
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.
Things to do
Downtown Durham Historian-Guided Walking Tour
Raleigh Downtown Historian-Guided Walking Tour
Raleigh Historian-Guided Downtown Walking Tour
Guided Walking Historian Tour in Downtown Durham
Top hotels in Cross-County
The Umstead Hotel and Spa
The bed was an absolute dream. The service from every staff member was exceptional. The amenities were fantastic. This hotel is everything you have read and heard about but better.
Reviewed on 23 Jan 2026
Sonesta Select Raleigh Durham Airport Morrisville
Room was excellent and I enjoyed my stay. The staff was excellent and helpful! Very nice place to stay!
Reviewed on 3 Feb 2026
Quality Inn & Suites Raleigh Durham Airport
Yes...overall experience was good
Reviewed on 23 Jan 2026
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Raleigh Durham Intl AP
Clean room!
Reviewed on 31 Jan 2026
Embassy Suites by Hilton Raleigh Crabtree
Everything was just wonderful. The bed most comfortable the staff helpful and gracious we were most impressed with everything
Reviewed on 27 Jan 2026
Wingate by Wyndham Raleigh Durham Airport RTP
The room was extremely clean when I got in there nothing without a place really comfortable bed. Could do a little more with getting better channels on the TV but that's not a big deal. They were very helpful in every way and I'll definitely would stay there again if I returned on there to Raleigh. ...
Reviewed on 2 Feb 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Cross-County
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.
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.
