Northwest Raleigh Travel Guide
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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 of North Carolina State University, a top university in Raleigh. You can attend a sporting event while in the 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.
Crabtree Valley Mall
You can search for that perfect souvenir at Crabtree Valley Mall during your stay in Raleigh. Attend a sporting event in this family-friendly area.
Things to do
Raleigh Downtown Historian-Guided Walking Tour
Raleigh Historian-Guided Downtown Walking Tour
Traditional Pasta Making at a Local Craft Beer Bar in Raleigh
Create Your Own Lipstick or Lip Gloss Class Experience in Raleigh
Top hotels in Northwest Raleigh
Embassy Suites by Hilton Raleigh Crabtree
Everything was great!!! Breakfast was delicious!!
Reviewed on 27 Oct 2025
Homewood Suites by Hilton Raleigh - Crabtree Valley
Not to good
Reviewed on 21 Oct 2025
Days Inn by Wyndham Raleigh Glenwood-Crabtree
My room was modern and comfortable with nice lighting and much quieter than expected. Staff was really nice and the room spotless. Great location for dining and errands and away from the traffic snarl at Crabtree mall!
Reviewed on 26 Oct 2025
Nation's Inn of Wake County - Raleigh Crabtree
The staff was amazing! Thw beds and pillows are very comfortable. The area was quiet and nice. We walked to the restaurant close by.
Reviewed on 19 Oct 2025
Candlewood Suites Raleigh Crabtree by IHG
Vary clean hotel in a nice convenient location
Reviewed on 27 Oct 2025
Hilton Raleigh North Hills
Sean at the front desk was extremely helpful. Room and hotel in general were very clean and quiet. Although some areas were showing thier age, overall we had wonderful stay. Close proximity to Duke Raleigh hospital with shuttle service on request.
Reviewed on 30 Oct 2025
Other neighbourhoods around Northwest Raleigh
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.
North Raleigh
While visiting North Raleigh, you might make a stop by sights like Durant Nature Preserve and Lafayette Village.
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.
West Raleigh
While visiting West Raleigh, you might make a stop by sights like Raleigh Little Theater and Raleigh Rose Garden.
University Park
If you're spending some time in University Park, Raleigh Little Theater and Raleigh Rose Garden 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.
