Northwest Raleigh Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

A building with arched windows and a bench in front.
A winding path through a grassy field with a leafless tree and a large tree in the background.
A wooden boardwalk leading through a grassy area with trees and a large willow tree.
A metal sculpture in a grassy field with trees in the background.
Large metal rings in a park with grass and trees.

Stay near popular Northwest Raleigh attractions

North Carolina Museum of Art

8.8/10 (577 reviews)
You can spend time studying the exhibits at North Carolina Museum of Art in Raleigh. Experience the area's fascinating museums or attend a sporting event.
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Activities

Raleigh Express 1 Hour Rydables Tour

Raleigh Express 1 Hour Rydables Tour

NZ$115
per adult
Raleigh Express 1 Hour Rydables Tour
Rust, Rebels & Ruins: Raleigh Ghost Tours

Rust, Rebels & Ruins: Raleigh Ghost Tours

NZ$43
per adult
80% of travellers recommend
Rust, Rebels & Ruins: Raleigh Ghost Tours
Raleigh North Carolina Scavenger Hunt Walking Tour and Game

Raleigh North Carolina Scavenger Hunt Walking Tour and Game

NZ$82
per adult
Raleigh North Carolina Scavenger Hunt Walking Tour and Game
Sushi Making Cooking Class at a Local Craft Beer Bar in Raleigh

Sushi Making Cooking Class at a Local Craft Beer Bar in Raleigh

NZ$125
per adult
Sushi Making Cooking Class at a Local Craft Beer Bar in Raleigh
Downtown Cary Historic Walking Tour

Downtown Cary Historic Walking Tour

NZ$32
per adult
Downtown Cary Historic Walking Tour
Raleigh/Durham: Mystery Date Night in the Triangle Area

Raleigh/Durham: Mystery Date Night in the Triangle Area

NZ$418
per traveller
Raleigh/Durham: Mystery Date Night in the Triangle Area
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Our pick of the best Northwest Raleigh Hotel Deals

Raleigh Marriott Crabtree Valley

Raleigh Marriott Crabtree Valley

3.5 out of 5
4500 Marriott Drive Raleigh NC
The price is NZ$275 per night from 13 Sept to 14 Sept
NZ$275
13 Sept - 14 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Raleigh. Enjoy breakfast (surcharge), a 24-hour fitness centre and parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. ...
Raleigh Marriott Crabtree Valley
Best Western Plus Raleigh Crabtree Valley Hotel

Best Western Plus Raleigh Crabtree Valley Hotel

2.5 out of 5
6209 Glenwood Ave Raleigh NC
The price is NZ$203 per night from 16 Sept to 17 Sept
NZ$203
16 Sept - 17 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Raleigh. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,015 reviews)
"Very nice stay. Close to the city and great front desk"

Reviewed on 8 Sept 2026

Best Western Plus Raleigh Crabtree Valley Hotel
Embassy Suites by Hilton Raleigh Crabtree

Embassy Suites by Hilton Raleigh Crabtree

3.5 out of 5
4700 Creedmoor Rd Raleigh NC
The price is NZ$272 per night from 13 Sept to 14 Sept
NZ$272
13 Sept - 14 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Raleigh. Enjoy free breakfast, a free local area shuttle and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular ...
Embassy Suites by Hilton Raleigh Crabtree
Candlewood Suites Raleigh Crabtree by IHG

Candlewood Suites Raleigh Crabtree by IHG

2.5 out of 5
4433 Lead Mine Rd Raleigh NC
The price is NZ$188 per night from 14 Sept to 15 Sept
NZ$188
14 Sept - 15 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Raleigh. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a fitness centre. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,009 reviews)
"The staff was over the top excellent. I had a great room in a perfect location. I just had one issue and I’m sure it was a fluke. There was one giant cockroach on the floor by the room ( inside the room) entrance alive but not very active. Being in the south, I know they can come inside but I didn’t ..."

Reviewed on 7 Sept 2026

Candlewood Suites Raleigh Crabtree by IHG
Hilton Raleigh North Hills

Hilton Raleigh North Hills

3.5 out of 5
3415 Wake Forest Rd Raleigh NC
The price is NZ$220 per night from 16 Sept to 17 Sept
NZ$220
16 Sept - 17 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Raleigh. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and a free local area shuttle. Our guests praise the helpful staff and ...
Hilton Raleigh North Hills
Hyatt Place Raleigh-Durham Airport

Hyatt Place Raleigh-Durham Airport

3 out of 5
200 Airgate Dr Morrisville NC
The price is NZ$199 per night from 4 Oct to 5 Oct
NZ$199
4 Oct - 5 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Morrisville. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ...
8.4/10 Very good! (1,410 reviews)
"no proper TV it looked like somebody had smashed the TV and all the colors were everywhere, shower floor was slimy. There was nobody in the front desk to request a new room. Stayed there for just a little bit of hours and it was honestly so bad. The bedsheet were stained. The bed was dusty rate was ..."

Reviewed on 8 Sept 2026

Hyatt Place Raleigh-Durham Airport
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Our guide on where to stay in Northwest Raleigh

Find the best Northwest Raleigh areas for the activities you enjoy most.
A city street lined with tall buildings, including a prominent glass skyscraper and a historic building with a clock tower.
Photo by Josh Emberger
Open Photo by Josh Emberger

Downtown Raleigh

If you're spending some time in Downtown Raleigh, Marbles Kids Museums and North Carolina State Capitol are top sights worth seeing.

A cityscape with modern buildings, a green park, and a clear blue sky.

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.

A multi-tiered waterfall with moss-covered rocks and a wooden bridge.
Photo by Anthony Husband
Open Photo by Anthony Husband

Southwest Raleigh

While visiting Southwest Raleigh, you might make a stop by sights like Lake Johnson and J.C. Raulston Arboretum.

A large stone building with columns, surrounded by autumn-colored trees and a clear sky.

Midtown Raleigh

While visiting Midtown Raleigh, you might make a stop by sights like North Hills Shopping Center and Village District.

A sunset with a billboard of a cow and the words "OLD BULL" on a building.
Photo by Phil Vignola Jr.
Open Photo by Phil Vignola Jr.

Downtown Durham

If you're spending some time in Downtown Durham, Carolina Theatre and Durham Performing Arts Center are top sights worth seeing.

Northwest Raleigh Travel Guide

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