Long Lake Travel Guide
Raleigh
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.
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.
Lenovo Center
Catch an event at Lenovo Center during your trip to Raleigh. You can attend a sporting event while in the 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.
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 Long Lake
Hilton Raleigh North Hills
Peeling wallpaper in room. Air conditioner did not cool the room and was loud. There was a generator type sound going on all night. Hallway was dirty and needed cleaning. Room was not cleaned one morning
Reviewed on 26 Apr 2026
Sonesta Select Raleigh Durham Airport Morrisville
Great checking with the friendliest front desk we've seen in a while. Left early to catch a flight so we did not eat breakfast...which was not free. The room was exceptionally clean.
Reviewed on 28 Apr 2026
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Raleigh Downtown North
The room ess very clean and spacious. The breakfast was good and the staff kept the breakfast area very clean. The overall stay was very pleasant.
Reviewed on 28 Apr 2026
Hyatt House Raleigh Downtown/Seaboard Station
Nice hotel, clean….pool was closed, breakfast terrible…. No beauty samples supplies in the bathrooms
Reviewed on 28 Apr 2026
Sheraton Raleigh Hotel
the front desk staff were extremely helpful.
Reviewed on 26 Apr 2026
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Raleigh Durham Intl AP
Great stay!
Reviewed on 28 Apr 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Long Lake
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.
North Hills
North Hills is known for its ample dining options, and you can make a stop by North Hills Shopping Center and Lassiter Mill Historic Park while in the area.
Midtown Raleigh
While visiting Midtown Raleigh, you might make a stop by sights like Lassiter Mill Historic Park and North Hills Shopping Center.
North Raleigh
While visiting North Raleigh, you might make a stop by sights like Lafayette Village and Durant Nature Preserve.
Downtown Cary
If you're spending some time in Downtown Cary, Bond Brothers Beer Company and Cary Arts Center are top sights worth seeing.
