Cross-County Travel Guide
Raleigh
Visit Cross-County
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 Cross-County
Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Raleigh-Durham Airport, NC
The internet is a bit janky, but the hotel is great. The only issue I had was the complimentary airport shuttle doesn’t start until 4:30 am and I had a 5:00 am boarding time. Had to order a $38 Uber for a 2 mile ride to the airport. Ughhh!
Reviewed on 22 Mar 2026
Sonesta Select Raleigh Durham Airport Morrisville
The included breakfast was not available on weekends. There were no blankets in the room, and the front desk clerk said she was the only staff available in the entire hotel. The bedlamps were too low for reading. Given how competitive the RDU market is, there are better options.
Reviewed on 22 Mar 2026
The Umstead Hotel and Spa
Wonderful for a luxury spa getaway
Reviewed on 14 Mar 2026
Best Western Plus Raleigh Crabtree Valley Hotel
Honestly the room was a good size , clean and the bed was very comfortable in which that’s hard to find these days. Only thing that was a miss was letting the blinds up and looking at junk cars . I guess that’s a repair shop right by property. So just keep blinds closed😀 My husband enjoyed the breakfast ...
Reviewed on 22 Mar 2026
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Univ Area Chapel Hill
Beds are full size not queen
Reviewed on 22 Mar 2026
Embassy Suites by Hilton Raleigh Crabtree
There was baseball teams there and then another convention and then also a wedding party at is way to many groups of folks in the hotels. There was no parking the garage was tough to understand. The rooms need to be updated you couldn’t even eat breakfast because of the groups.
Reviewed on 22 Mar 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Cross-County
Downtown Durham
If you're spending some time in Downtown Durham, Carolina Theatre and Durham Performing Arts Center are top sights worth seeing.
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.
Downtown Cary
If you're spending some time in Downtown Cary, Bond Brothers Beer Company and Cary Arts Center are top sights worth seeing.
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.