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.
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.
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.
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.
Lenovo Center
Catch an event at Lenovo Center during your trip to Raleigh. You can attend a sporting event while in the area.
Activities
Raleigh Downtown Historian-Guided Walking Tour
Raleigh Historian-Guided Downtown Walking Tour
Our pick of the best North Raleigh Hotel Deals
Holiday Inn Express & Suites Raleigh North - Wake Forest by IHG
Staff was nice. Food good. Room clean.
Reviewed on 3 Feb 2026
Sonesta Select Raleigh Durham Airport Morrisville
Great service.
Reviewed on 10 Feb 2026
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Raleigh Durham Intl AP
Room was clean, staff was very courteous and polite, breakfast was good.
Reviewed on 12 Feb 2026
Hilton Raleigh North Hills
Ronnie is always friendly at the front desk. The room was lovely. The bartender is very good, but i didnt catch his name.
Reviewed on 6 Feb 2026
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Raleigh Downtown North
The room is as expected, but the reason for the 5 stars are for the excellent customer service I received from Cassandra. From check-in she greated me with a friendly smile and helpful demeanor. Every night shs greeted me with a, "welcome back". Would stay here again.
Reviewed on 9 Feb 2026
Comfort Inn Raleigh Midtown
Wonderful stay!!
Reviewed on 12 Feb 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 Regal North Hills while in the area.
Northeast Raleigh
If you're spending some time in Northeast Raleigh, Triangle Town Center and Buffaloe Road Aquatic 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 Lassiter Mill Historic Park and North Hills Shopping Center.
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.
