North Raleigh Travel Guide
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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.
Lenovo Center
Catch an event at Lenovo Center during your trip to Raleigh. You can attend a sporting event while in the area.
North Carolina State Fairgrounds
Enjoy an outing to North Carolina State Fairgrounds during your stay in Raleigh. You can attend a sporting event while in the area.
Top hotels in North Raleigh
Hilton Raleigh North Hills
It is a reasonable room. The standard stay doesn’t include breakfast. The sanitation rating for the lobby cafe is 87, which to me is less than desirable.
Reviewed on 7 Dec 2025
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Raleigh Downtown North
Room was spacious and clean
Reviewed on 9 Dec 2025
Sonesta Select Raleigh Durham Airport Morrisville
Clean room, friendly staff, nice quiet area and so close to the airport. Perfect booking!!!
Reviewed on 4 Dec 2025
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Raleigh Durham Intl AP
Clean room, comfy bed. Poor breakfast.
Reviewed on 8 Dec 2025
DoubleTree by Hilton Raleigh Crabtree Valley
Excellent Room
Reviewed on 5 Dec 2025
Raleigh Marriott City Center
Clean room and good location
Reviewed on 6 Dec 2025
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 Durant Nature Preserve are top sights worth seeing.
Midtown Raleigh
While visiting Midtown Raleigh, you might make a stop by sights like North Hills Shopping Center and Village District.
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.
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.
North Raleigh Travel Guide
- Shelley Lake Park
- Falls Lake Visitor Assistance Center
- Duke University
- North Carolina State University
- Crabtree Valley Mall
- Coastal Credit Union Music Park at Walnut Creek
- Durham Performing Arts Center
- Carter-Finley Stadium
- Triangle Town Center
- North Hills Shopping Center
- Frankie's Fun Park
- UNC REX Hospital
