Walnut Creek Travel Guide
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Popular places to visit
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.
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.
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.
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.
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
Raleigh Historian-Guided Downtown Walking Tour
Guided Walking Historian Tour in Downtown Durham
Top hotels in Walnut Creek
Hilton Raleigh North Hills
"Elevators need to be changed as they are very old and had to wait very long each time u need to go to your floor and very noisy when the doors close and very rough riding in them. Light bulb out in bathroom and foul odor."
Reviewed on 6 Jun 2026
Days Inn by Wyndham Raleigh Midtown
"If you’re not a smoker, DO NOT get a smoker room even if it’s available. I stood one night last night, it was the only room available and 0/10. as soon as you open the door, you smell all types of drugs-cigs, boogies, all the above. horrible horrible! If you’re a clean freak, don’t even think about ..."
Reviewed on 6 Jun 2026
Wingate by Wyndham Raleigh Durham Airport RTP
"The first room smelled stale and like smoke. The bedding’s had tares in the top cover. The customer service rep was very kind. He helped us get another room. However I noticed that the furnishings in the rooms and the lobby were old and tattered."
Reviewed on 6 Jun 2026
Sheraton Raleigh Hotel
"Great hotel helpful staff"
Reviewed on 1 Jun 2026
Hyatt Place Raleigh-Durham Airport
"The hotel shuttle was so convenient! The morning shuttle lady was amazing. So kind and helpful with my 4 grandchildren under 12! The only reason not for a full 5 star is the pool was not cleaned up on a Saturday and the kids were stinky when they got out of the pool."
Reviewed on 6 Jun 2026
Hyatt House Raleigh Downtown/Seaboard Station
"Bria was an amazing front desk receptionist, the rooms and property were exceptional"
Reviewed on 5 Jun 2026
Where to stay in Walnut Creek
Downtown Raleigh
If you're spending some time in Downtown Raleigh, North Carolina Executive Mansion and Marbles Kids Museums are top sights worth seeing.
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.
Southwest Raleigh
While visiting Southwest Raleigh, you might make a stop by sights like Lake Johnson and J.C. Raulston Arboretum.
Downtown Durham
If you're spending some time in Downtown Durham, Carolina Theatre and Durham Performing Arts Center 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.
