Downtown Raleigh Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

View of downtown Raleigh, North Carolina with blue sky background.
View of downtown Raleigh, North Carolina with blue sky background.
This is part of the confederate memorial area of the cemetery. There was recently vandalism on some of the statues in protest of honoring the confederate soldiers. It's an interesting discussion for sure.
Really neat place to visit. Had a great time brushing up on some NC history.
I love checking out college campuses if I'm visiting a college town!

Popular places to visit

NC Museum of Natural Sciences if ever visiting Raleigh.

North Carolina Museum of Natural Sciences

5/5(1 review)

You can spend time exploring the galleries in North Carolina Museum of Natural Sciences in Raleigh. Experience the area's acclaimed theatre scene and fascinating museums.

North Carolina Museum of Natural Sciences
After a fun weekend visiting my friend at NC State, we decided to make the short drive to downtown Raleigh to check out the Capitol Building. Amazing building and very photogenic on all 4 sides!

North Carolina State Capitol

3/5(1 review)

After visiting North Carolina State Capitol, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Raleigh. Experience the area's great live music or attend a sporting event.

North Carolina State Capitol
I love checking out college campuses if I'm visiting a college town!

William Peace University

Explore the campus of William Peace University during your stay in Raleigh.

William Peace University
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Duke University

3/5(1 review)

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

3/5(1 review)

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
Not many flowers on the beach - had a bad winter I guess

Lenovo Center

3/5(1 review)

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

Lenovo Center

Activities

Raleigh African American History Tour

Raleigh African American History Tour

AU$28
per adult
Raleigh African American History Tour
Raleigh Downtown: Historic Walking Tours

Raleigh Downtown Historian-Guided Walking Tour

AU$28
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Raleigh Downtown Historian-Guided Walking Tour
Raleigh Historian-Guided Downtown Walking Tour

Raleigh Historian-Guided Downtown Walking Tour

AU$30
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Raleigh Historian-Guided Downtown Walking Tour
Create Your Own Lipstick or Lip Gloss Class Experience in Raleigh

Create Your Own Lipstick or Lip Gloss Class Experience in Raleigh

AU$97
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Create Your Own Lipstick or Lip Gloss Class Experience in Raleigh
Raleigh African American History Tour

Raleigh African American History Tour

AU$28
per adult
Raleigh African American History Tour
Raleigh Downtown: Historic Walking Tours

Raleigh Downtown Historian-Guided Walking Tour

AU$28
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Raleigh Downtown Historian-Guided Walking Tour
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Our pick of the best Downtown Raleigh Hotel Deals

The Longleaf Hotel

The Longleaf Hotel

3 out of 5
300 N Dawson St Raleigh NC
The price is AU$615 per night from 21 Feb to 22 Feb
AU$615
21 Feb - 22 Feb
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Raleigh. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the bar and the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (1,025 reviews)
Everything was satisfactory and the front desk and bar staff were nice and accommodating.

Reviewed on 9 Jan 2026

The Longleaf Hotel
Raleigh Marriott City Center

Raleigh Marriott City Center

3.5 out of 5
500 Fayetteville St Raleigh NC
The price is AU$331 per night from 23 Jan to 24 Jan
AU$331
23 Jan - 24 Jan
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Raleigh. Enjoy breakfast (surcharge), room service and a 24-hour fitness centre. Our guests praise the helpful staff ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,002 reviews)
Beautiful, clean, and friendly staff.

Reviewed on 11 Jan 2026

Raleigh Marriott City Center
Hyatt House Raleigh Downtown/Seaboard Station

Hyatt House Raleigh Downtown/Seaboard Station

3.5 out of 5
11 Seaboard Ave Raleigh NC
The price is AU$288 per night from 30 Jan to 31 Jan
AU$288
30 Jan - 31 Jan
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Raleigh. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and an outdoor pool. Popular attractions North Carolina State Fairgrounds and ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (684 reviews)
The room was spotless, the view was awesome

Reviewed on 16 Jan 2026

Hyatt House Raleigh Downtown/Seaboard Station
Tempo By Hilton Raleigh Downtown

Tempo By Hilton Raleigh Downtown

3 out of 5
200 West Davie Street Raleigh NC
The price is AU$275 per night from 29 Jan to 30 Jan
AU$275
29 Jan - 30 Jan
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Raleigh. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and a fitness centre. Popular attractions North Carolina State Fairgrounds and Coastal ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (269 reviews)
Great place but they need to do better with breakfast and coffee in the morning

Reviewed on 14 Jan 2026

Tempo By Hilton Raleigh Downtown
Sheraton Raleigh Hotel

Sheraton Raleigh Hotel

3.5 out of 5
421 S Salisbury St Raleigh NC
The price is AU$271 per night from 25 Jan to 26 Jan
AU$271
25 Jan - 26 Jan
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 ...
8/10 Very Good! (1,000 reviews)
Nice

Reviewed on 10 Jan 2026

Sheraton Raleigh Hotel
Homewood Suites by Hilton Raleigh Downtown

Homewood Suites by Hilton Raleigh Downtown

3 out of 5
200A West Davie Street Suite A Raleigh NC
The price is AU$275 per night from 29 Jan to 30 Jan
AU$275
29 Jan - 30 Jan
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Raleigh. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and a fitness centre. Popular attractions North Carolina State Fairgrounds ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (171 reviews)
Very spacious clean room. Hotel smelled magnificent upon arrival.

Reviewed on 15 Jan 2026

Homewood Suites by Hilton Raleigh Downtown
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Other neighbourhoods around Downtown Raleigh

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Historic Oakwood

The restaurants and shopping are just a few features travellers like about Historic Oakwood. If you want to do some sightseeing nearby, North Carolina Executive Mansion and Marbles Kids Museums are a few top places to visit.

Historic Oakwood
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
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 North Carolina Museum of History.

Glenwood South
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East Raleigh

While visiting East Raleigh, you might make a stop by sights like Raleigh Flea Market and African American Cultural Complex.

East Raleigh
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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
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Southeast Raleigh

If you're spending some time in Southeast Raleigh, Coastal Credit Union Music Park at Walnut Creek and Neuse River Trail are top sights worth seeing.

Southeast Raleigh

Downtown Raleigh Travel Guide

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