East Raleigh Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
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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.
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.
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.
Activities
Raleigh Downtown Historian-Guided Walking Tour
Raleigh Historian-Guided Downtown Walking Tour
Our pick of the best East Raleigh Hotel Deals
Hilton Raleigh North Hills
The property is in excellent condition. The staff helpful and kind. I will stay there the next time I am in Raleigh NC
Reviewed on 2 May 2026
Sonesta Select Raleigh Durham Airport Morrisville
Speedy check-in, friendly staff and my go-to hotel in the RDU area.
Reviewed on 3 May 2026
Quality Inn & Suites Raleigh Durham Airport
The room was clean but dated, the staff just sit there and don’t really go above and beyond. The breakfast was non existent and the AC was horrible. Even with it being cold outside and the AC on max the room was still warm. The AC isn’t blowing cold air it just makes noise. In wouldn’t want to stay ...
Reviewed on 2 May 2026
Hyatt House Raleigh Downtown/Seaboard Station
Great rooms and helpful staff.
Reviewed on 3 May 2026
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Raleigh Downtown North
No AC or heat.
Reviewed on 30 Apr 2026
Sheraton Raleigh Hotel
Clean room
Reviewed on 2 May 2026
Other neighbourhoods around East Raleigh
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.
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.
Downtown Raleigh
If you're spending some time in Downtown Raleigh, North Carolina Executive Mansion and Marbles Kids Museums are top sights worth seeing.
Walnut Creek
Though Walnut Creek may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Coastal Credit Union Music Park at Walnut Creek and Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial Gardens.
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 Raleigh City Hall.
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.
