Forest Hills Travel Guide
Raleigh
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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.
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.
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.
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 Forest Hills
Sonesta Select Raleigh Durham Airport Morrisville
No water in the bathroom. It was later addressed by the front desk.
Reviewed on 13 Mar 2026
Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Raleigh-Durham Airport, NC
Room Very dirty Breakfast not appealing
Reviewed on 15 Mar 2026
The Umstead Hotel and Spa
Wonderful for a luxury spa getaway
Reviewed on 14 Mar 2026
DoubleTree by Hilton Raleigh Crabtree Valley
Kaitlyn at the front desk was awesome! Her kindness to us in a very stressful situation was above and beyond making our stay at this hotel a blessing and great experience.
Reviewed on 15 Mar 2026
Quality Inn & Suites Raleigh Durham Airport
Elevator was broken for the entire duration of my trip. All hotel staff was horrible at communicating & made me change plans & spend more money than planned or needed if communication was better. I got in very late & needed water but the vending machine was completely sold out.
Reviewed on 15 Mar 2026
Hyatt Place Raleigh/Cary
Other neighbourhoods around Forest Hills
Downtown Durham
If you're spending some time in Downtown Durham, Carolina Theatre and Durham Performing Arts Center are top sights worth seeing.
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.
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 Carolina Theatre 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.
