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 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.
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.
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
Raleigh Downtown Historian-Guided Walking Tour
Raleigh Historian-Guided Downtown Walking Tour
Raleigh Guided E-bike Tour: Ghosts, Mystery, Creepy History
Top hotels in Downtown Raleigh
Hyatt House Raleigh Downtown/Seaboard Station
Wonderful hotel in a great location! Highly recommend this hotel if you want to visit downtown Raleigh!
Reviewed on 7 May 2026
Sheraton Raleigh Hotel
Clean property
Reviewed on 7 May 2026
The Longleaf Hotel
The staff were super helpful and kind. They had maps of city and a list of recommendations for everything down to dog parks. The room was clean and stocked with all the things you may need or didn’t know you needed. I will return if in Raleigh again!
Reviewed on 4 May 2026
Raleigh Marriott City Center
Facility and rooms are very clean and pleasant. The food from the restaurant was delicious. Only not so positive thing was a staff member entered my room without knocking or checking to make sure the room was empty.
Reviewed on 7 May 2026
Tempo By Hilton Raleigh Downtown
Excellent location - easy to walk to bars and restaurants. Clean rooms and friendly staff. We’ll stay at this hotel again!
Reviewed on 6 May 2026
Homewood Suites by Hilton Raleigh Downtown
There is a night club next door to the hotel that blasts music until 2am Friday and Saturday. Then from 2-3am cars will speed race. Sunday until 8pm. The room we stayed in vibrated to the beat. My friend did call the front desk and the police to make a report. We definitely think the amount we paid ...
Reviewed on 4 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 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.
