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.
WakeMed North Hospital
If WakeMed North Hospital is what brings you to town, hopefully you'll have a chance to explore more of Raleigh.
Country Club at Wakefield Plantation
Enjoy a round of golf in Raleigh at Country Club at Wakefield Plantation. Attend a sporting event or visit the shops in this family-friendly area.
Falls Lake Visitor Assistance Center
Explore the great outdoors at Falls Lake Visitor Assistance Center, a lovely green space in Raleigh. Experience the great live music or attend a sporting event in this family-friendly area.
Lafayette Village
You can do some window-shopping at Lafayette Village during your visit to Raleigh. 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 North Raleigh
Holiday Inn Express & Suites Raleigh North - Wake Forest by IHG
Convenient location. Easy parking easy check in Friendly staff Room was clean and spacious and modern
Reviewed on 13 Apr 2026
Hilton Raleigh North Hills
Sorry but I don't do breakfast
Reviewed on 13 Apr 2026
Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Raleigh-Durham Airport, NC
The room was awful. The bathtub would not drain, even over night. One of the beds was so squeaky that it kept us up all night. The wall paint was chipping, the phone message light blinked until I unplugged it.
Reviewed on 13 Apr 2026
Sheraton Raleigh Hotel
Clean but a little outdated rooms. Amazing service, the staff was very resourceful. Perfectly located. Breakfast was excellent.
Reviewed on 12 Apr 2026
Hyatt House Raleigh Downtown/Seaboard Station
clean room
Reviewed on 13 Apr 2026
Sonesta Select Raleigh Durham Airport Morrisville
I got there late at night the lady at the front desk was super sweet and kind and very helpful, the room was very nice and check out the lady was super nice as well I really enjoyed it I would stay again
Reviewed on 12 Apr 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 Lassiter Mill Historic Park while in the area.
Northeast Raleigh
If you're spending some time in Northeast Raleigh, Buffaloe Road Aquatic Center and Triangle Town Center 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.
