Downtown Raleigh Travel Guide
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Popular places to visit
North Carolina Museum of Natural Sciences
You can spend time exploring the galleries in North Carolina Museum of Natural Sciences in Raleigh. Experience the area's acclaimed theatre scene and fascinating museums.
North Carolina State Capitol
After visiting North Carolina State Capitol, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Raleigh. Experience the area's acclaimed theatre scene or attend a sporting event.
North Carolina Museum of History
You can spend time studying the exhibits at North Carolina Museum of History during your trip to Raleigh. Experience the area's great live music and acclaimed theatre scene.
Moore Square
Moore Square is just one of the places to see in Raleigh, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? Experience the great live music and acclaimed theatre scene in this family-friendly area.
Boylan Bridge
You can learn about the history of Raleigh with a visit to Boylan Bridge. Experience the great live music and acclaimed theatre scene in this family-friendly 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.
Things to do
Raleigh Downtown Historian-Guided Walking Tour
Raleigh Scavenger Hunt: Raleigh Round The Capitol
Raleigh Historian-Guided Downtown Walking Tour
Top hotels in Downtown Raleigh
Sheraton Raleigh Hotel
Great staff, great view from my room and great location. Close to everything I came in town for. Will definitely stay there again when I come back.
Reviewed on 1 Nov 2025
Raleigh Marriott City Center
Great location, friendly staff, clean and spacious rooms. We are frequent travelers and extremely picky. Of course valet was expensive but it is everywhere nowadays. I can definitely recommend this hotel.
Reviewed on 2 Nov 2025
Hyatt House Raleigh Downtown/Seaboard Station
The stay was amazing! All staff very friendly convient to everything I wanted to do! However the hotel do need to include parking because paying 25 or 35 a day for parking is a bit much
Reviewed on 31 Oct 2025
Tempo By Hilton Raleigh Downtown
Everything was as expected. Great customer service and room was clean and stocked
Reviewed on 30 Oct 2025
The Longleaf Hotel
Location was perfect, staff was friendly and attentive. Bar made good drinks! Simple, cute and in the middle of everything!
Reviewed on 2 Nov 2025
Homewood Suites by Hilton Raleigh Downtown
The staff was incredibly helpful and friendly
Reviewed on 4 Nov 2025
Other neighbourhoods around Downtown Raleigh
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.
Warehouse District
If you're spending some time in Warehouse District, CAM Raleigh and Boylan Bridge 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.
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.
