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.
Red Hat Amphitheater
You can enjoy a show at Red Hat Amphitheater during your stay in Raleigh. Experience the acclaimed theatre scene or attend a sporting event in this family-friendly area.
Marbles Kids Museums
You can take time to visit Marbles Kids Museums during your travels to Raleigh. Experience the great live music or attend a sporting event in this family-friendly area.
North Carolina Executive Mansion
You can learn about the history of Raleigh with a visit to North Carolina Executive Mansion. Experience the great live music or attend a sporting event in this family-friendly area.
Things to do
Raleigh Downtown Historian-Guided Walking Tour
Raleigh Historian-Guided Downtown Walking Tour
Raleigh North Carolina Scavenger Hunt Walking Tour and Game
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
"Love the location and the hotel is in good condition"
Reviewed on 30 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
"The staff were very friendly and even helped to set me up with a Marriott account so I could use the WiFi without issues. The hours for the attached Starbucks were very convenient as well as the tunnel to the convention center. It became invaluable as the weather was rainy/stormy during my stay."
Reviewed on 29 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, CAM Raleigh and Morgan Street Food Hall 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 Joel Lane Museum House.
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.
