Downtown Raleigh Travel Guide
Raleigh
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Popular places to visit
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.
North Carolina Museum of Natural Sciences
You can spend time exploring the galleries in North Carolina Museum of Natural Sciences in Raleigh. Experience the area's fascinating museums and acclaimed theatre scene.
North Carolina State Capitol
After visiting North Carolina State Capitol, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Raleigh. Experience the area's acclaimed theatre scene or attend a sporting event.
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.
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
Raleigh Downtown Historian-Guided Walking Tour
Raleigh Historian-Guided Downtown Walking Tour
Create Your Own Lipstick or Lip Gloss Class Experience in Raleigh
Top hotels in Downtown Raleigh
Sheraton Raleigh Hotel
Clean but a little outdated rooms. Amazing service, the staff was very resourceful. Perfectly located. Breakfast was excellent.
Reviewed on 12 Apr 2026
Hyatt House Raleigh Downtown/Seaboard Station
clean room
Reviewed on 13 Apr 2026
The Longleaf Hotel
This updated little boutique hotel has all the boxes checked for motor lodges of yesterday with all the needs of today. Rooms are clean. There is parking (for a charge). The lounge and outside seating are a relaxing touch with a 24 coffee service and evening bar hours.
Reviewed on 15 Apr 2026
Raleigh Marriott City Center
Property is in a great location. Lots of restaurants within walking distance and a Starbucks right downstairs. The room was extremely clean and comfortable. Would definitely recommend this property.
Reviewed on 14 Apr 2026
Tempo By Hilton Raleigh Downtown
The AC kept the room cool, but was very loud.
Reviewed on 13 Apr 2026
Homewood Suites by Hilton Raleigh Downtown
Clean room staff friendly view was lovely everything was walking distance
Reviewed on 7 Apr 2026
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Other neighbourhoods around Downtown Raleigh
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.
Warehouse District
If you're spending some time in Warehouse District, CAM Raleigh and Boylan Bridge 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.
East Raleigh
While visiting East Raleigh, you might make a stop by sights like Raleigh Flea Market and African American Cultural Complex.
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.
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.
