Northwest Raleigh Travel Guide
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Popular places to visit
North Carolina Museum of Art
You can spend time studying the exhibits at North Carolina Museum of Art in Raleigh. Experience the area's fascinating museums or attend a sporting event.
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.
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
Raleigh Downtown Historian-Guided Walking Tour
Raleigh Historian-Guided Downtown Walking Tour
Traditional Pasta Making at a Local Craft Beer Bar in Raleigh
Create Your Own Lipstick or Lip Gloss Class Experience in Raleigh
Top hotels in Northwest Raleigh
Embassy Suites by Hilton Raleigh Crabtree
Everything was just wonderful. The bed most comfortable the staff helpful and gracious we were most impressed with everything
Reviewed on 27 Jan 2026
Best Western Plus Raleigh Crabtree Valley Hotel
Roo. Was spotless on issue was the refrigerator was not cold. Other than that everything was good.
Reviewed on 31 Jan 2026
Raleigh Marriott Crabtree Valley
Yes
Reviewed on 18 Jan 2026
Candlewood Suites Raleigh Crabtree by IHG
The 2 gentlemen who were at the front desk were very friendly, attentive and consistently offered assistance. It was very nice to have friendly faces who seemed to genuinely care if the guests needed anything.
Reviewed on 20 Jan 2026
Hilton Raleigh North Hills
Very clean (Most Important for me) Comfortable, Lots of dining options, Friendly Staff. Convenient location for my purposes.
Reviewed on 2 Feb 2026
Comfort Inn Raleigh Midtown
Clean room, friendly staff, amenities
Reviewed on 28 Jan 2026
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Other neighbourhoods around Northwest Raleigh
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 Lassiter Mill Historic Park and North Hills Shopping Center.
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.
University Park
If you're spending some time in University Park, Raleigh Rose Garden and Raleigh Little Theater 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.
North Raleigh
While visiting North Raleigh, you might make a stop by sights like Lafayette Village and Durant Nature Preserve.
