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 acclaimed theatre scene.
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 acclaimed theatre scene 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 acclaimed theatre scene or attend a sporting event.
Moore Square
Explore the great outdoors at Moore Square, a lovely green space in Raleigh. Experience the acclaimed theatre scene or attend a sporting event in this family-friendly area.
Boylan Bridge
You can learn about the history of Raleigh with a visit to Boylan Bridge. Experience the great live music and acclaimed theatre scene 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.
Things to do
Raleigh Historian-Guided Downtown Walking Tour
Top hotels in Downtown Raleigh
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Reviewed on 18 Jun 2024
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Reviewed on 19 Jun 2024
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Reviewed on 19 Jun 2024
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Reviewed on 10 Jun 2024
![Holiday Inn Raleigh Downtown - Capital, an IHG Hotel](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/10000/1800/1757/a92cb2e4_y.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=420&h=224&q=medium)
Reviewed on 6 Jun 2024
![Residence Inn by Marriott Raleigh Downtown](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/19000000/18130000/18124300/18124279/8348e36d_y.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=420&h=224&q=medium)
Reviewed on 19 Jun 2024
Other neighbourhoods around Downtown Raleigh
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Historic Oakwood
The restaurants and shopping are just a few features travellers like about Historic Oakwood. If you want to do some sightseeing nearby, Marbles Kids Museums and North Carolina Museum of Natural Sciences are a few top places to visit.
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Warehouse District
If you're spending some time in Warehouse District, CAM Raleigh and Boylan Bridge are top sights worth seeing.
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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.
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East Raleigh
While visiting East Raleigh, you might make a stop by sights like Raleigh Flea Market and African American Cultural Complex.
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Five Points East
While Five Points East isn't home to many top sights, North Carolina Museum of Natural Sciences and North Carolina Museum of Natural Sciences are some notable places to visit nearby.
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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.