Downtown Raleigh Travel Guide
Raleigh
Visit Downtown Raleigh
Popular places to visit
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.
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 great live music.
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 great live music 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.
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 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.
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
"Old old building . Has been updated but was not done well . Floor tiles pulling up furniture is very used ."
Reviewed on 30 May 2026
Hyatt House Raleigh Downtown/Seaboard Station
"This stay was excellent, from the staff to the valet parking everything was a 10/10. Also very quiet hotel not a lot of noise."
Reviewed on 31 May 2026
The Longleaf Hotel
"I was in town to see the Dambo trolls in Dix Park. This was a convenient location with easy parking."
Reviewed on 30 May 2026
Raleigh Marriott City Center
"Nice bar area and the hotel was very clean"
Reviewed on 31 May 2026
Tempo By Hilton Raleigh Downtown
"Rooms were really clean, but the breakfast was pretty awful"
Reviewed on 31 May 2026
Homewood Suites by Hilton Raleigh Downtown
"Everything was nice and neat"
Reviewed on 26 May 2026
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, North Carolina Executive Mansion and Marbles Kids Museums are a few top places to visit.
Warehouse District
If you're spending some time in Warehouse District, Morgan Street Food Hall and Crank Arm Brewing Company 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 North Carolina State Capitol.
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.
