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.
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.
Lenovo Center
Catch an event at Lenovo Center during your trip to 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
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
Sonesta Select Raleigh Durham Airport Morrisville
Rooms smelt like smoke, lobby smelt like marijuana, receptionist was very rude, unhelpful and straight up didn’t care.
Reviewed on 8 Mar 2026
Sheraton Raleigh Hotel
staff was very friendly, Expedia listing parking , but staff said they lost their contract and was trying to update Expedia, lucky the lot across the street had a spot open. Breakfast was good, gym was nice.
Reviewed on 9 Mar 2026
Hilton Raleigh North Hills
The staff here was awesome but our room was not. Ceiling was peeling, lamps not working, sink clogged and key did not always work. It advertised breakfast but it is not included. $21 for the bufffet! The hotel is in much need of a facelift!
Reviewed on 9 Mar 2026
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Raleigh Downtown North
The room was nice but the walls are thin and there were folks in the adjoining room who were obnoxiously loud into the late hours of the night. Despite the staff speaking to them, we still had to put up with screaming children who were probably jumping on the bed
Reviewed on 8 Mar 2026
Hyatt House Raleigh Downtown/Seaboard Station
My husband and I stayed here for the first time recently and we are disappointed. Parking with the valet is $35! The HVAC system in our room hummed so loudly a sounded like it could blow at any moment. And my husband left a brand new pair of jeans and socks on top of the safe in the closet. Our fault! ...
Reviewed on 9 Mar 2026
Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Raleigh-Durham Airport, NC
clean, spacious, and is proximity to the airport is a plus also, there are regular airport shuttles to RDU
Reviewed on 8 Mar 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 Regal North Hills while in the area.
Midtown Raleigh
While visiting Midtown Raleigh, you might make a stop by sights like North Hills Shopping Center and Village District.
North Raleigh
While visiting North Raleigh, you might make a stop by sights like Lafayette Village and Durant Nature Preserve.
University Park
If you're spending some time in University Park, Raleigh Little Theater and Raleigh Rose Garden are top sights worth seeing.
