Northwest Raleigh Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
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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 of North Carolina State University, a top university in 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.
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
We loved the hotel it is beautiful and for a winter stay the indoor pool was great. The staff was nice . The room was comfortable and cleaned. We had a good time there.
Reviewed on 12 Feb 2026
Raleigh Marriott Crabtree Valley
Clean room, helpful staff and reasonably priced.
Reviewed on 8 Feb 2026
Best Western Plus Raleigh Crabtree Valley Hotel
Frontdesk and other staff were courteous, helpful and friendly. Room was clean, breakfast was great.
Reviewed on 12 Feb 2026
Candlewood Suites Raleigh Crabtree by IHG
The 2 gentlemen who were at the front desk were very friendly, attentive and consistently offered assistance. It was very nice to have friendly faces who seemed to genuinely care if the guests needed anything.
Reviewed on 20 Jan 2026
Sonesta Select Raleigh Durham Airport Morrisville
We arrived very late (10:30pm) and the desk employee was so welcoming and let us know we could have a 12noon late checkout if we wanted and also gave us 2 goodie bags with bottled water and a snack. While the hotel is older, it was clean and furniture was in great shape. It was perfect for what we ...
Reviewed on 15 Feb 2026
Hilton Raleigh North Hills
Great service clean room nice staff
Reviewed on 17 Feb 2026
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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 Regal North Hills while in the area.
University Park
If you're spending some time in University Park, Raleigh Little Theater and Raleigh Rose Garden 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.
North Raleigh
While visiting North Raleigh, you might make a stop by sights like Lafayette Village and Durant Nature Preserve.
