North Raleigh Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
Visit North Raleigh
Popular places to visit
Durant Nature Preserve
You can take time to visit Durant Nature Preserve during your travels to Raleigh. Experience the great live music or attend a sporting event in this family-friendly area.
Shelley Lake Park
Explore the great outdoors at Shelley Lake Park, a lovely green space in Raleigh. Attend a sporting event or visit the shops in this family-friendly area.
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 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.
Activities
Guided Walking Historian Tour in Downtown Durham
Downtown Durham Historian-Guided Walking Tour
Rust, Rebels & Ruins: Raleigh Ghost Tours
Raleigh North Carolina Scavenger Hunt Walking Tour and Game
Our pick of the best North Raleigh Hotel Deals
Holiday Inn Express & Suites Raleigh North - Wake Forest by IHG
The staff were excellent and friendly. The hotel was clean and I felt safe.
Reviewed on 22 Jan 2026
Hilton Raleigh North Hills
Large room. Bartenders, Chris and Lindsey were great
Reviewed on 29 Jan 2026
The Umstead Hotel and Spa
The bed was an absolute dream. The service from every staff member was exceptional. The amenities were fantastic. This hotel is everything you have read and heard about but better.
Reviewed on 23 Jan 2026
Sonesta Select Raleigh Durham Airport Morrisville
Staff - Excellent Room - Clean Rooms Interior- need a remodel, show
Reviewed on 26 Jan 2026
Comfort Inn Raleigh Midtown
Hotel stay waa nice , good breakfast, nice staff
Reviewed on 17 Jan 2026
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Raleigh Downtown North
Great stay! The lady at the front desk that checked me in, went above and beyond to make sure I was happy and had everything I needed! Second time I have stayed here and both times my room was extremely clean and comfortable!
Reviewed on 29 Jan 2026
Other neighbourhoods around North Raleigh
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.
Northeast Raleigh
If you're spending some time in Northeast Raleigh, Triangle Town Center and Buffaloe Road Aquatic Center are top sights worth seeing.
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 Lassiter Mill Historic Park and North Hills Shopping Center.
Northwest Raleigh
If you're spending some time in Northwest Raleigh, Crabtree Valley Mall and North Carolina Museum of Art 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.
