University Park Travel Guide
Raleigh
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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.
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.
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
Top hotels in University Park
Hilton Raleigh North Hills
"The property was old, but they did their best."
Reviewed on 29 May 2026
Sheraton Raleigh Hotel
"Old old building . Has been updated but was not done well . Floor tiles pulling up furniture is very used ."
Reviewed on 30 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
Wingate by Wyndham Raleigh Durham Airport RTP
"I dislike leaving negative reviews because it seems that so many people do that. This property, however, was the absolute worst hotel that I have ever used. We rented two rooms, on two different nights of the same week, since it was near RDU airport. The first night things seemed OK, but in the morning ..."
Reviewed on 29 May 2026
Other neighbourhoods around University Park
Glenwood South
If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Glenwood South and surrounding area, you can visit North Carolina Museum of Natural Sciences and North Carolina State Capitol.
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.
Warehouse District
If you're spending some time in Warehouse District, CAM Raleigh and Morgan Street Food Hall are top sights worth seeing.
Midtown Raleigh
While visiting Midtown Raleigh, you might make a stop by sights like North Hills Shopping Center and Village District.
Southwest Raleigh
While visiting Southwest Raleigh, you might make a stop by sights like Lake Johnson and J.C. Raulston Arboretum.
Downtown Raleigh
If you're spending some time in Downtown Raleigh, North Carolina Executive Mansion and Marbles Kids Museums are top sights worth seeing.
