Northwest Raleigh Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
Visit Northwest Raleigh
Popular places to visit
North Carolina Museum of Art
You can spend time studying the exhibits at North Carolina Museum of Art 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.
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.
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 Northwest Raleigh Hotel Deals
Embassy Suites by Hilton Raleigh Crabtree
everything was very good
Reviewed on 4 Apr 2026
Best Western Plus Raleigh Crabtree Valley Hotel
I booked here last minute and stayed a week for work.... The management, staff, and all employees were amazing !! They also have a social on Wednesday and have cstered food and beverages. It was a good was to relax after a long day at work. Lastly the hotel is just minutes from the mall, and there ...
Reviewed on 3 Apr 2026
Raleigh Marriott Crabtree Valley
Very nice room and excellent staff. Will definitely stay here again
Reviewed on 4 Apr 2026
Candlewood Suites Raleigh Crabtree by IHG
Great stay!
Reviewed on 4 Apr 2026
Hilton Raleigh North Hills
This was one of the worst stays we’ve ever had at a hotel. Our floor reeked of marijuana the whole second night with noise in the hallway all night long. I called the front desk twice. Nothing was different after the first call and nobody answered the second call. I considered calling the police, ...
Reviewed on 3 Apr 2026
Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Raleigh-Durham Airport, NC
Room was great and clean.
Reviewed on 4 Apr 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Northwest Raleigh
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.
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.
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.
North Raleigh
While visiting North Raleigh, you might make a stop by sights like Durant Nature Preserve and Lafayette Village.
Southwest Raleigh
While visiting Southwest Raleigh, you might make a stop by sights like Lake Johnson and J.C. Raulston Arboretum.
