Downtown Raleigh Travel Guide
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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.
Top hotels in Downtown Raleigh
Raleigh Marriott City Center
Clean room and good location
Reviewed on 6 Dec 2025
Hyatt House Raleigh Downtown/Seaboard Station
My major complaint was with the shower in the handicap accessible bathroom. Because there were no shower doors the water runoff was all over the bathroom floor which caused me slip and fall twice when I exited the shower. VERY DANGEROUS FOR A PERSON WITH BALANCE ISSUES. Worthy of a lawsuit - at least ...
Reviewed on 6 Dec 2025
Sheraton Raleigh Hotel
Great hotel. Clean, lot
Reviewed on 24 Nov 2025
The Longleaf Hotel
Very cute hotel. Quiet and clean. Great location.
Reviewed on 7 Dec 2025
Tempo By Hilton Raleigh Downtown
The staff were super helpful and kind. Ronnie was so sweet and made us feel right at home. The decor is very beautiful and the elevators were hi-tech. The beds were really comfortable. Our room and bathroom was very clean. The gym was very nice! I would definitely recommend.
Reviewed on 3 Dec 2025
Homewood Suites by Hilton Raleigh Downtown
The room was spotless, spacious. We loved it.
Reviewed on 5 Dec 2025
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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 Morgan Street Food Hall 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.
