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 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.
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.
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
"Everyone at the front desk that we spoke to were the most helpful and very polite."
Reviewed on 23 May 2026
Hyatt Place Raleigh-Durham Airport
"Excellent hotel. Good location, near airport. Very convenient!"
Reviewed on 22 May 2026
The Umstead Hotel and Spa
"Everything was great! Great service, beautiful hotel!"
Reviewed on 22 May 2026
Wingate by Wyndham Raleigh Durham Airport RTP
"The front office-man I am so sorry that I have forgotten his name but he was amazing. He even met me at my car with a towel because it started raining! I’m a travel agent and that was amazing! (I had to go to ATM)"
Reviewed on 22 May 2026
Quality Inn & Suites Apex - Holly Springs
"Friendly staff, well maintained facility, overall excellent choice to stay."
Reviewed on 19 May 2026
Embassy Suites by Hilton Raleigh Crabtree
"Overall okay place to stay. If you are a clean freak you may struggle a little with smudges on the walls and light switches, and crumbs around the communal areas of the lobby for happy hour. For a little context the room I stayed in had a fair amount of wear from use, the shower didn't fully switch ..."
Reviewed on 22 May 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Cross-County
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.
Duke Park
While Duke Park may not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Carolina Theatre and Museum of Life and Science.
Downtown Cary
If you're spending some time in Downtown Cary, Bond Brothers Beer Company and Cary Arts Center are top sights worth seeing.
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.