North Raleigh Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
Visit North Raleigh
Popular places to visit
Durant Nature Preserve
You can take time to visit Durant Nature Preserve during your travels to Raleigh. Experience the great live music or attend a sporting event in this family-friendly area.
Shelley Lake Park
Explore the great outdoors at Shelley Lake Park, a lovely green space in Raleigh. Attend a sporting event or visit the shops in this family-friendly area.
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.
Activities
Raleigh Downtown Historian-Guided Walking Tour
Raleigh Historian-Guided Downtown Walking Tour
Our pick of the best North Raleigh Hotel Deals
Hilton Raleigh North Hills
"Housekeeping came to our rooms to collect our dirty towels but never made the beds or replenished the coffee."
Reviewed on 19 May 2026
Sonesta Select Raleigh Durham Airport Morrisville
"Everything was perfect!! The bed was super-comfy! Wish I had that mattress at home!"
Reviewed on 19 May 2026
Sheraton Raleigh Hotel
"We were frankly super disappointed at this stay, considering it's $250 for one night. We were in town for a show, and booked this hotel given the positive reviews. We arrived at 3pm, and inquired about early check-in, but of course just like any other chain hotel anymore, the answer was 'Sorry, we ..."
Reviewed on 18 May 2026
Hyatt House Raleigh Downtown/Seaboard Station
"It's always a pleasure staying at the Hyatt house. Staff is always nice and welcoming. Rooms are clean and kept up. Breakfast is good on the weekends. I would suggest more seating during busy weekends. However they handles 3 wedding parties very well. They ran out of a lot of this by the weekday. ..."
Reviewed on 19 May 2026
Comfort Inn Raleigh Midtown
"it’s a nice clean place the staff are amazing no matter what shift everyone is accommodating they are an amazing choice for breakfast rooms are beautiful"
Reviewed on 17 May 2026
Hyatt Place Raleigh-Durham Airport
"Stay was okay. Everything was fine and ... okay. Nothing great or bad."
Reviewed on 19 May 2026
Other neighbourhoods around North Raleigh
North Hills
North Hills is known for its ample dining options, and you can make a stop by North Hills Shopping Center and Lassiter Mill Historic Park while in the area.
Northeast Raleigh
If you're spending some time in Northeast Raleigh, Buffaloe Road Aquatic Center and Triangle Town Center are top sights worth seeing.
Crabtree Valley
You'll love the popular shops in Crabtree Valley, and you might want to stick around to check out Crabtree Valley Mall, a top place to visit.
Midtown Raleigh
While visiting Midtown Raleigh, you might make a stop by sights like North Hills Shopping Center and Village District.
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.
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.
