West Raleigh Travel Guide

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This is an awesome little used book store that's been around forever. You can trade in books for store credit and "pennies are more work than they're worth." Great little place! They usual have the book I'm looking for too.
This is an awesome little used book store that's been around forever. You can trade in books for store credit and "pennies are more work than they're worth." Great little place! They usual have the book I'm looking for too.

Popular places to visit

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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.

Duke University
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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.

North Carolina State University
Raleigh Convention Center

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.

Raleigh Convention Center
The Old Well at UNC Chapel Hill during the spring with azaleas blooming

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.

University of North Carolina
Not many flowers on the beach - had a bad winter I guess

Lenovo Center

Catch an event at Lenovo Center during your trip to Raleigh. You can attend a sporting event while in the area.

Lenovo Center
North Carolina Historic State Fairgrounds Commercial and Education Building

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.

North Carolina State Fairgrounds

Things to do

Downtown Durham Historian-Guided Walking Tour

Downtown Durham Historian-Guided Walking Tour

฿605
per adult
Downtown Durham Historian-Guided Walking Tour
Durham African American History Tour

Durham African American History Tour

฿605
per adult
Durham African American History Tour
Raleigh Downtown: Historic Walking Tours

Raleigh Downtown Historian-Guided Walking Tour

฿605
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Raleigh Downtown Historian-Guided Walking Tour
Raleigh Historian-Guided Downtown Walking Tour

Raleigh Historian-Guided Downtown Walking Tour

฿634
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Raleigh Historian-Guided Downtown Walking Tour
Guided Walking Historian Tour in Downtown Durham

Guided Walking Historian Tour in Downtown Durham

฿605
per adult
Guided Walking Historian Tour in Downtown Durham
Raleigh True Crime Tour

Raleigh True Crime Tour

฿605
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Raleigh True Crime Tour
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Top hotels in West Raleigh

Sonesta Select Raleigh Durham Airport Morrisville

Sonesta Select Raleigh Durham Airport Morrisville

3 out of 5
2001 Hospitality Ct Morrisville NC
The price is ฿3,171 per night from 16 Mar to 17 Mar
฿3,171
฿3,592 total
16 Mar - 17 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Morrisville. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, an outdoor pool and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,793 reviews)
Has a grill. Balcony is nice. Quiet area. A lot of parking space.

Reviewed on 2 Mar 2026

Sonesta Select Raleigh Durham Airport Morrisville
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Raleigh Downtown North

La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Raleigh Downtown North

3 out of 5
2610 Westinghouse Blvd Raleigh NC
The price is ฿3,932 per night from 15 Mar to 16 Mar
฿3,932
฿4,453 total
15 Mar - 16 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Raleigh. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,258 reviews)
Unsafe to park car

Reviewed on 2 Mar 2026

La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Raleigh Downtown North
Hilton Raleigh North Hills

Hilton Raleigh North Hills

3.5 out of 5
3415 Wake Forest Rd Raleigh NC
The price is ฿3,539 per night from 15 Mar to 16 Mar
฿3,539
฿4,007 total
15 Mar - 16 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Raleigh. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and a free local area shuttle. Our guests praise the helpful staff and ...
8/10 Very Good! (1,521 reviews)
Clean room good breakfast

Reviewed on 2 Mar 2026

Hilton Raleigh North Hills
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Raleigh Durham Intl AP

La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Raleigh Durham Intl AP

3 out of 5
1001 Hospitality Ct Morrisville NC
The price is ฿2,595 per night from 15 Mar to 16 Mar
฿2,595
฿2,939 total
15 Mar - 16 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Morrisville. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ...
8/10 Very Good! (3,588 reviews)
Toilet made a loud noice when flushed. gutter outside window broken and on ground - lot of noice when raining . States shuttle service but when asked , no driver available

Reviewed on 3 Mar 2026

La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Raleigh Durham Intl AP
Quality Inn & Suites Raleigh Durham Airport

Quality Inn & Suites Raleigh Durham Airport

2.5 out of 5
1001 Aerial Center Pkwy Morrisville NC
The price is ฿2,213 per night from 12 Mar to 13 Mar
฿2,213
฿2,506 total
12 Mar - 13 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Morrisville. Enjoy free breakfast, a free airport shuttle and a fitness centre. Our guests praise the helpful staff and ...
7.8/10 Good! (1,010 reviews)
No complaints great room and service

Reviewed on 2 Mar 2026

Quality Inn & Suites Raleigh Durham Airport
Sheraton Raleigh Hotel

Sheraton Raleigh Hotel

3.5 out of 5
421 S Salisbury St Raleigh NC
The price is ฿5,001 per night from 15 Mar to 16 Mar
฿5,001
฿5,664 total
15 Mar - 16 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Raleigh. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (1,001 reviews)
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Reviewed on 2 Mar 2026

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Other neighbourhoods around West Raleigh

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University Park

If you're spending some time in University Park, Raleigh Little Theater and Raleigh Rose Garden are top sights worth seeing.

University Park
This is a really unique bar that just opened down town. You can poor yourself as much beer as you want of each beer and you pay by the ounce. They're constantly changing the taps out too. They have a pretty good sized menu, but the food isn't spectacular.

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 Raleigh City Hall.

Glenwood South
Downtown Raleigh, North Carolina at sunrise.

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.

Five Points
There's a beautiful view of this lake from the top of James B. Hunt Library on Centennial Campus. They allow fishing on this lake too

Southwest Raleigh

While visiting Southwest Raleigh, you might make a stop by sights like Lake Johnson and J.C. Raulston Arboretum.

Southwest Raleigh
Trolley Pub Raleigh, it's always a fun time with a few friends, rain or shine!

Warehouse District

If you're spending some time in Warehouse District, CAM Raleigh and Boylan Bridge are top sights worth seeing.

Warehouse District
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Midtown Raleigh

While visiting Midtown Raleigh, you might make a stop by sights like North Hills Shopping Center and Village District.

Midtown Raleigh

West Raleigh Travel Guide