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 great live music or attend a sporting event in this family-friendly 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
Guided Walking Historian Tour in Downtown Durham
Downtown Durham Historian-Guided Walking Tour
Rust, Rebels & Ruins: Raleigh Ghost Tours
Our pick of the best North Raleigh Hotel Deals
Holiday Inn Express & Suites Raleigh North - Wake Forest by IHG
The showers had lukewarm water. It was not hot and the breakfast was terrible eggs were cold trays of potatoes and sausage were empty and not refilled in a timely fashion. The check-in staff was very nice. The room was very clean. The bed was very comfortable, but there’s something about the hotels ...
Reviewed on 16 Mar 2026
Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Raleigh-Durham Airport, NC
Quiet , clean and convenient location.
Reviewed on 17 Mar 2026
Hyatt House Raleigh Downtown/Seaboard Station
Everything was so nice! And the staff went above and beyond to accommodate us. It was a great stay and I would definitely stay here again if I was in the area
Reviewed on 17 Mar 2026
Sonesta Select Raleigh Durham Airport Morrisville
It was fine
Reviewed on 16 Mar 2026
Hilton Raleigh North Hills
I wouldn't stay again. Not worth the money. You can tell all the money was put into the front foyer, but when you get into the room it was nothing special. Money is spent on the wrong places. I don't need nice fixtures in the bathroom, I would like a fan. Towel rack was hanging off the wall broken. ...
Reviewed on 17 Mar 2026
Sheraton Raleigh Hotel
A great hotel and service.
Reviewed on 17 Mar 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 Regal North Hills while in the area.
Northeast Raleigh
If you're spending some time in Northeast Raleigh, Buffaloe Road Aquatic Center and Triangle Town 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 North Hills Shopping Center and Village District.
Northwest Raleigh
If you're spending some time in Northwest Raleigh, Crabtree Valley Mall and William B. Umstead State Park 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.
