Downtown Raleigh Travel Guide
Raleigh
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Popular places to visit
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.
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 acclaimed theatre scene.
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 fascinating museums or attend a sporting event.
William Peace University
Explore the campus of William Peace University during your stay in Raleigh.
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.
Things to do
Rust, Rebels & Ruins: Raleigh Ghost Tours
Raleigh Historian-Guided Downtown Walking Tour
Downtown Durham Historian-Guided Walking Tour
Guided Walking Historian Tour in Downtown Durham
Top hotels in Downtown Raleigh
Hyatt House Raleigh Downtown/Seaboard Station
There was a sewage smell coming into the rooms on the second floor for two days.
Reviewed on 24 Mar 2026
Sheraton Raleigh Hotel
The property needs to be updated for the price hey are charging.
Reviewed on 22 Mar 2026
The Longleaf Hotel
What a great, bijou jewel! Will come back soon.
Reviewed on 23 Mar 2026
Raleigh Marriott City Center
My friends and I go to the cons there and they are so much fun!
Reviewed on 23 Mar 2026
Tempo By Hilton Raleigh Downtown
This is the third time I’ve stayed here at this hotel. I really.
Reviewed on 23 Mar 2026
Homewood Suites by Hilton Raleigh Downtown
Wonderful stay at the Homewood Suites Hilton Downtown Raleigh! The staff was very friendly and helpful! The location near the Raleigh Convention Center was great and the food made my stay truly exceptional.
Reviewed on 23 Mar 2026
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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 Boylan Bridge 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 Raleigh City Hall.
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.
