Parkland Travel Guide
Raleigh
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 acclaimed theatre scene 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
Astounding Scavenger Hunt: Raleigh Round The Capitol
Top hotels in Parkland
Sonesta Select Raleigh Durham Airport Morrisville
The front desk staff...both check in and out were friendly, kind and helpful.
Reviewed on 24 Feb 2026
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Raleigh Downtown North
Staff was friendly and professional hotel was clean and quiet breakfast was good
Reviewed on 23 Feb 2026
Hilton Raleigh North Hills
I for a king sized room and ended up in a queen
Reviewed on 23 Feb 2026
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Raleigh Durham Intl AP
Everything about our stay was amazing! Prompt airport shuttle, friendly staff, clean room, excellent breakfast...I could go on and on! The only bad part was that we couldn't stay more than one night. Thank you to all!
Reviewed on 23 Feb 2026
Quality Inn & Suites Raleigh Durham Airport
Everyone was very nice
Reviewed on 17 Feb 2026
Sheraton Raleigh Hotel
The room was clean with great amenities. The bed, pillows and linens were exceptionally comfortable and the Gilchrist & Soames toiletries were both convenient and luxurious. The staff, from registration to bell service, were exceptionally helpful and kind. I highly recommend the Raleigh ...
Reviewed on 24 Feb 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Parkland
Warehouse District
If you're spending some time in Warehouse District, Boylan Bridge and Morgan Street Food Hall are top sights worth seeing.
Downtown Raleigh
If you're spending some time in Downtown Raleigh, Marbles Kids Museums and North Carolina Museum of History 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 Raleigh City Hall.
Historic Oakwood
The restaurants and shopping are just a few features travellers like about Historic Oakwood. If you want to do some sightseeing nearby, Marbles Kids Museums and North Carolina Museum of Natural Sciences are a few top places to visit.
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.
Walnut Creek
Though Walnut Creek may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Coastal Credit Union Music Park at Walnut Creek and Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial Gardens.
