Downtown Raleigh Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
Visit Downtown Raleigh
Popular places to visit
North Carolina Museum of Natural Sciences
You can spend time exploring the galleries in North Carolina Museum of Natural Sciences in Raleigh. Experience the area's great live music and fascinating museums.
North Carolina State Capitol
After visiting North Carolina State Capitol, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Raleigh. Experience the area's great live music or attend a sporting event.
Moore Square
Moore Square is just one of the places to see in Raleigh, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? Experience the acclaimed theatre scene and great live music in this family-friendly area.
North Carolina Museum of History
You can spend time studying the exhibits at North Carolina Museum of History during your trip to Raleigh. Experience the area's great live music and acclaimed theatre scene.
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.
Activities
Rust, Rebels & Ruins: Raleigh Ghost Tours
Raleigh North Carolina Scavenger Hunt Walking Tour and Game
Traditional Pasta Making at a Local Craft Beer Bar in Raleigh
Create Your Own Lipstick or Lip Gloss Class Experience in Raleigh
Tour of Downtown Raleigh on a Rickshaw, with Triangle Cycle Tours
Guided Walking Historian Tour in Downtown Durham
Our pick of the best Downtown Raleigh Hotel Deals
Sheraton Raleigh Hotel
The greatest attribute of this hotel is the mattresses. IMO, they are outstanding. The cleaning staff forgot to replenish the coffee each morning, but we just called and got some.
Reviewed on 15 Dec 2025
Raleigh Marriott City Center
Solid
Reviewed on 1 Jan 2026
Hyatt House Raleigh Downtown/Seaboard Station
I did not eat the breakfast.
Reviewed on 27 Dec 2025
The Longleaf Hotel
Very friendly staff, clean room, and probably the best cup of coffee I've ever had!
Reviewed on 31 Dec 2025
Tempo By Hilton Raleigh Downtown
Very loud music on the rooftop sat night till midnight.
Reviewed on 30 Dec 2025
Homewood Suites by Hilton Raleigh Downtown
Clean rooms, excellent staff, and beautifully decorated for Christmas!!
Reviewed on 25 Dec 2025
Other neighbourhoods around Downtown Raleigh
Historic Oakwood
The restaurants and shopping are just a few features travellers like about Historic Oakwood. If you want to do some sightseeing nearby, North Carolina Executive Mansion and Marbles Kids Museums are a few top places to visit.
Warehouse District
If you're spending some time in Warehouse District, CAM Raleigh and Boylan Bridge are top sights worth seeing.
Glenwood South
If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Glenwood South and surrounding area, you can visit North Carolina Museum of Natural Sciences and North Carolina Museum of History.
East Raleigh
While visiting East Raleigh, you might make a stop by sights like Raleigh Flea Market and African American Cultural Complex.
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.
Southeast Raleigh
If you're spending some time in Southeast Raleigh, Coastal Credit Union Music Park at Walnut Creek and Neuse River Trail are top sights worth seeing.
