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
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Reviewed on 2 Nov 2025
Homewood Suites by Hilton Raleigh - Crabtree Valley
Stay two nights and everything was great for the price.
Reviewed on 2 Nov 2025
Days Inn by Wyndham Raleigh Glenwood-Crabtree
The room was way better than the location in Southern Pines NC. What stood out was how clean the bathroom was especially the toilet. The only thing that was kind of disturbing were people yelling in the streets across the way from the hotel but we couldn't really hear them unless we were outside. ...
Reviewed on 1 Nov 2025
Nation's Inn of Wake County - Raleigh Crabtree
Front desk was nice. It’s a decent hotel for the price. A little sketch but safe and decently clean.
Reviewed on 2 Nov 2025
Candlewood Suites Raleigh Crabtree by IHG
Easy check in nice room
Reviewed on 29 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
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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.
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.
Southwest Raleigh
While visiting Southwest Raleigh, you might make a stop by sights like J.C. Raulston Arboretum and J.S. Dorton Arena.
