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 acclaimed theatre scene 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 fascinating museums and great live music.
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 great live music or attend a sporting event.
Red Hat Amphitheater
You can enjoy a show at Red Hat Amphitheater during your stay in Raleigh. Experience the acclaimed theatre scene or attend a sporting event in this family-friendly area.
Marbles Kids Museums
You can take time to visit Marbles Kids Museums during your travels to Raleigh. Experience the great live music or attend a sporting event in this family-friendly area.
North Carolina Executive Mansion
You can learn about the history of Raleigh with a visit to North Carolina Executive Mansion. Experience the great live music or attend a sporting event in this family-friendly area.
Activities
Raleigh Downtown Historian-Guided Walking Tour
Raleigh Historian-Guided Downtown Walking Tour
Rust, Rebels & Ruins: Raleigh Ghost Tours
Our pick of the best Downtown Raleigh Hotel Deals
Sheraton Raleigh Hotel
I entertained 10 guests for my brother's funeral. I paid for all rooms in advance. We also had a memorial dinner in Jimmy Vs restaurant and the staff was very attentive. Everyone had an enjoyable stay.
Reviewed on 10 May 2026
Hyatt House Raleigh Downtown/Seaboard Station
The big link sausage didn’t taste quite right. But like the other items. Toilet paper was really to thin. Also I use a cane and it was really hard to use the restroom. Had to go to level 1 all the time to use the restroom. But outside of this it’s a very nice hotel. I would recommend it and stay ...
Reviewed on 9 May 2026
The Longleaf Hotel
Second time staying here, always great!
Reviewed on 10 May 2026
Raleigh Marriott City Center
Facility and rooms are very clean and pleasant. The food from the restaurant was delicious. Only not so positive thing was a staff member entered my room without knocking or checking to make sure the room was empty.
Reviewed on 7 May 2026
Tempo By Hilton Raleigh Downtown
Everything was perfect and staff went above and beyond
Reviewed on 9 May 2026
Homewood Suites by Hilton Raleigh Downtown
Overall great stay
Reviewed on 9 May 2026
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, North Carolina Executive Mansion and Marbles Kids Museums are a few top places to visit.
Warehouse District
If you're spending some time in Warehouse District, CAM Raleigh and Crank Arm Brewing Company 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 State Capitol.
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, Coastal Credit Union Music Park at Walnut Creek and Neuse River Trail are top sights worth seeing.
