North Raleigh Travel Guide
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Popular places to visit
Durant Nature Preserve
You can take time to visit Durant Nature Preserve during your travels to Raleigh. Experience the great live music or attend a sporting event in this family-friendly area.
Shelley Lake Park
Explore the great outdoors at Shelley Lake Park, a lovely green space in Raleigh. Attend a sporting event or visit the shops in this family-friendly area.
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 acclaimed theatre scene or attend a sporting event in this family-friendly area.
Lenovo Center
Catch an event at Lenovo Center during your trip to 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 North Raleigh
Holiday Inn Express & Suites Raleigh North - Wake Forest by IHG
The room was clean and smelled nice, a hint I old cigarettes. NON SMOKING GUYS!!! Otherwise, staff courteous and available, emphasis on AVAILABLE! Good location near many restaurants and shops!!! I will be back!!!
Reviewed on 23 Feb 2026
Sonesta Select Raleigh Durham Airport Morrisville
Nice staff, perfect location, good parking, nice room and furniture
Reviewed on 28 Feb 2026
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Raleigh Downtown North
Location was good. Breakfast was extensive - much better than what I've had at other hotels.
Reviewed on 25 Feb 2026
Hilton Raleigh North Hills
Clean just looks old
Reviewed on 27 Feb 2026
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Raleigh Durham Intl AP
Nice place to stay, friendly staff!!
Reviewed on 27 Feb 2026
Quality Inn & Suites Raleigh Durham Airport
The whole hotel looked neglected
Reviewed on 28 Feb 2026
Other neighbourhoods around North Raleigh
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.
Northeast Raleigh
If you're spending some time in Northeast Raleigh, Triangle Town Center and Durant Nature Preserve 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.
Midtown Raleigh
While visiting Midtown Raleigh, you might make a stop by sights like North Hills Shopping Center and Village District.
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.
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.
