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.
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.
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.
Things to do
Raleigh Downtown Historian-Guided Walking Tour
Raleigh Historian-Guided Downtown Walking Tour
Create Your Own Lipstick or Lip Gloss Class Experience in Raleigh
Top hotels in North Raleigh
Hilton Raleigh North Hills
"The property was old, but they did their best."
Reviewed on 29 May 2026
Sheraton Raleigh Hotel
"Staff was incredibly friendly. Great property that is walking distance to some great Restaurants and museums."
Reviewed on 28 May 2026
Sonesta Select Raleigh Durham Airport Morrisville
"Everything was great, but I’m glad I didn’t plan on the wake up. Call to get us down to the shuttle on time because it never came."
Reviewed on 26 May 2026
Hyatt Place Raleigh-Durham Airport
"Amazing breakfast. Room was clean and nice"
Reviewed on 28 May 2026
Hyatt House Raleigh Downtown/Seaboard Station
"Beautiful hotel & great amenities. We also enjoyed the complimentary breakfast!"
Reviewed on 26 May 2026
Comfort Inn Raleigh Midtown
"The staff was very friendly and welcoming. The bed and shower were clean, which I appreciated; however, the overall cleanliness of the room fell short of expectations. The sofa had visible stains from past spills. The bathroom floor had not been properly cleaned, with hair and bits of toilet paper ..."
Reviewed on 29 May 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.
