Northwest Raleigh Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
Visit Northwest Raleigh
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.
Lenovo Center
Catch an event at Lenovo Center during your trip to Raleigh. You can attend a sporting event while in the 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.
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.
Crabtree Valley Mall
You can search for that perfect souvenir at Crabtree Valley Mall during your stay in Raleigh. Attend a sporting event in this family-friendly area.
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
Yes
Reviewed on 2 Jan 2026
Homewood Suites by Hilton Raleigh - Crabtree Valley
Staff was friendly but you could tell they was short staff. No one swept around check in area for the 2 1/2 days we was there. No one vacuum the hallway or elevator carpet while we stay there. The first room given us was not clean from previous guest. The next room was great and the maid servicing ...
Reviewed on 21 Dec 2025
Hilton Raleigh North Hills
For what we paid it was just fine. Rooms were clean. Staff was friendly. Pool was nice. The hallways bathroom and some of the furnishings are looking a little worn and it’s probably due for an overhaul. But for what we needed an affordable place for two nights, it was absolutely fine. Lobby was nice. ...
Reviewed on 28 Dec 2025
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Raleigh Downtown North
Well
Reviewed on 29 Dec 2025
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Raleigh Durham Intl AP
Very nice staff. Super clean room. Spectrum tv cable stinks.
Reviewed on 2 Jan 2026
Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Raleigh-Durham Airport, NC
The room was clean and ready for guests. There was coffee, even at 245 in the morning.
Reviewed on 31 Dec 2025
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.
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.
