North Raleigh Travel Guide
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Popular places to visit
Durant Nature Preserve
You can take time to visit Durant Nature Preserve during your travels to Raleigh. Experience the great live music or attend a sporting event in this family-friendly area.
Shelley Lake Park
Explore the great outdoors at Shelley Lake Park, a lovely green space in Raleigh. Attend a sporting event or visit the shops in this family-friendly area.
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.
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 North Raleigh
Holiday Inn Express & Suites Raleigh North - Wake Forest by IHG
Staff was nice. Food good. Room clean.
Reviewed on 3 Feb 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
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Raleigh Durham Intl AP
Rooms were clean and large with a microwave, refrigerator, coffee pot and lounge chair. Friendly and very helpful staff.
Reviewed on 6 Feb 2026
Hilton Raleigh North Hills
Ronnie is always friendly at the front desk. The room was lovely. The bartender is very good, but i didnt catch his name.
Reviewed on 6 Feb 2026
Comfort Inn Raleigh Midtown
Yes and yes from the start of my check in the staff was amazingly respectful, helpful, very polite. Amd They all communicate with and to you. I love the vibe really positive energy. Also all the housekeepers where very polite respectful, and helpful rooms clean bed sleeps great great breakfast
Reviewed on 4 Feb 2026
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Raleigh Downtown North
Great stay! The lady at the front desk that checked me in, went above and beyond to make sure I was happy and had everything I needed! Second time I have stayed here and both times my room was extremely clean and comfortable!
Reviewed on 29 Jan 2026
Other neighbourhoods around North Raleigh
North Hills
North Hills is known for its ample dining options, and you can make a stop by North Hills Shopping Center and Lassiter Mill Historic Park while in the area.
Northeast Raleigh
If you're spending some time in Northeast Raleigh, Triangle Town Center and Buffaloe Road Aquatic Center 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.
Midtown Raleigh
While visiting Midtown Raleigh, you might make a stop by sights like Lassiter Mill Historic Park and North Hills Shopping Center.
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.
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.
