Downtown Raleigh Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
Visit Downtown Raleigh
Popular places to visit
Raleigh Convention Center
Learn about the events happening in Raleigh Convention Center during your trip to Raleigh. Experience the great live music or attend a sporting event in this family-friendly area.
North Carolina Museum of Natural Sciences
You can spend time exploring the galleries in North Carolina Museum of Natural Sciences in Raleigh. Experience the area's great live music and acclaimed theatre scene.
North Carolina State Capitol
After visiting North Carolina State Capitol, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Raleigh. Experience the area's fascinating museums or attend a sporting event.
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.
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.
Activities
Raleigh Downtown Historian-Guided Walking Tour
Raleigh Historian-Guided Downtown Walking Tour
Our pick of the best Downtown Raleigh Hotel Deals
Sheraton Raleigh Hotel
Needs to have vending or more complete market place.
Reviewed on 8 Mar 2026
Hyatt House Raleigh Downtown/Seaboard Station
My husband and I stayed here for the first time recently and we are disappointed. Parking with the valet is $35! The HVAC system in our room hummed so loudly a sounded like it could blow at any moment. And my husband left a brand new pair of jeans and socks on top of the safe in the closet. Our fault! ...
Reviewed on 9 Mar 2026
The Longleaf Hotel
Olivia at the front desk was so nice, the place was also very nice
Reviewed on 8 Mar 2026
Raleigh Marriott City Center
The hotel was good but one of the reasons I picked this hotel was for the indoor pool and hot tub. The pool was great but the jets for the hot tub were not working the 2 days/nights that I stayed there which was very disappointing. Everything else was fine and the staff was great.
Reviewed on 9 Mar 2026
Tempo By Hilton Raleigh Downtown
Great experience
Reviewed on 8 Mar 2026
Homewood Suites by Hilton Raleigh Downtown
Too expensive thought I was gonna get a discount but it didn’t look like it showed up. Say I’m getting a discount by booking but never get a discount other than that it was OK.
Reviewed on 3 Mar 2026
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Other neighbourhoods around Downtown Raleigh
Historic Oakwood
The restaurants and shopping are just a few features travellers like about Historic Oakwood. If you want to do some sightseeing nearby, Marbles Kids Museums and North Carolina Museum of Natural Sciences are a few top places to visit.
Warehouse District
If you're spending some time in Warehouse District, CAM Raleigh and Boylan Bridge are top sights worth seeing.
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.
East Raleigh
While visiting East Raleigh, you might make a stop by sights like Raleigh Flea Market and African American Cultural Complex.
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.
Southeast Raleigh
If you're spending some time in Southeast Raleigh, Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial Gardens and Coastal Credit Union Music Park at Walnut Creek are top sights worth seeing.
