Downtown Raleigh Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
Visit Downtown Raleigh
Popular places to visit
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.
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 acclaimed theatre scene.
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 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.
Lenovo Center
Catch an event at Lenovo Center during your trip to 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
Tour of Downtown Raleigh on a Rickshaw, with Triangle Cycle Tours
Create Your Own Lipstick or Lip Gloss Class Experience in Raleigh
Guided Walking Historian Tour in Downtown Durham
Downtown Durham Historian-Guided Walking Tour
Our pick of the best Downtown Raleigh Hotel Deals
Sheraton Raleigh Hotel
Breakfast was wonderful, staff were friendly and helpful the room was clean and comfortable
Reviewed on 2 Apr 2026
Hyatt House Raleigh Downtown/Seaboard Station
We were a bit disappointed because the hotel description on hotels.com said the pool would be open in April, but when we checked in we were told that it wouldn't be open until May. The outside pool was one of the main reasons I booked this hotel - my daughter was really looking forward to playing ...
Reviewed on 4 Apr 2026
The Longleaf Hotel
I think this is a great hotel for someone who's not looking for a lot of frills. I was on a business trip and wanted a peaceful no frills room to relax after being at conference all day. This is just that. great staff very friendly and willing to make your stay comfortable. the hotel is an older ...
Reviewed on 1 Apr 2026
Raleigh Marriott City Center
Super friendly staff from check in to valet parking to the ladies at breakfast. Also in-house restaurant food was really good with decent selections and prices
Reviewed on 1 Apr 2026
Tempo By Hilton Raleigh Downtown
Hotel location awesome, great walking location to restaurants, clean and comfortable rooms, very update
Reviewed on 28 Mar 2026
Homewood Suites by Hilton Raleigh Downtown
Everything clean and seems new. Reasonable valet prices with easy parking access in hotel. Great breakfast with all the staples, fresh juices, good coffee, and on our stay a burrito bar. Fancy elevators that come quickly. Clean with nicely configured suites.
Reviewed on 2 Apr 2026
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 Raleigh City Hall.
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.
