Cross-County Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
Visit Cross-County
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.
North Carolina State University
Walk around the campus of North Carolina State University, a top university in 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.
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 Fairgrounds
Enjoy an outing to North Carolina State Fairgrounds during your stay in Raleigh. You can attend a sporting event while in the area.
Activities
Raleigh Downtown Historian-Guided Walking Tour
Raleigh Historian-Guided Downtown Walking Tour
Our pick of the best Cross-County Hotel Deals
Sonesta Select Raleigh Durham Airport Morrisville
Comfortable, clean, and staff very accommodating
Reviewed on 17 Feb 2026
The Umstead Hotel and Spa
The staff. Abdel went out of his way to get my sister extra chocolate for her birthday and found more of the delicious herbal tea for me. Our waitress during brunch was attentive without being intrusive. The food was fantastic. Cory gave me the best deep tissue massage that I have ever had, and tips ...
Reviewed on 10 Feb 2026
Embassy Suites by Hilton Raleigh Crabtree
Room was clean and spacious. I love that the rooms are suites as I usually travel witj 4 or more people. The suites allow for more space to move around in. Breakfast is always great and hot. Love the variety of foods and the taste. Happy hour is a bonus. One of my favorite hotels.
Reviewed on 17 Feb 2026
Wingate by Wyndham Raleigh Durham Airport RTP
Good
Reviewed on 18 Feb 2026
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Univ Area Chapel Hill
We chose the hotel as it was close to both Duke and UNC. Room was exactly what we needed it for - to sleep, shower, and watch tv. Breakfast was delicious. Staff was very nice.
Reviewed on 18 Feb 2026
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Raleigh Durham Intl AP
Room was run down. No lock for bathroom. Strong smell of weed
Reviewed on 17 Feb 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Cross-County
North Garrett Road
When in North Garrett Road, you can plan a visit to Bowlero Durham and Cameron Indoor Stadium, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.
9th Street District
The restaurants and shopping are just a few features travellers like about 9th Street District. If you want to do some sightseeing nearby, Sarah P. Duke Gardens and Brightleaf Square are a few top places to visit.
Downtown Durham
If you're spending some time in Downtown Durham, Carolina Theatre and Durham Performing Arts Center are top sights worth seeing.
Trinity Park
Trinity Park might not have many top sights, but Brightleaf Square and Carolina Theatre are two attractions nearby that you can check out.
East Durham
While East Durham isn't home to many top sights, Durham Performing Arts Center and American Tobacco Campus are some notable places to visit nearby.
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.
