Historic Oakwood Travel Guide
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Popular places to visit
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.
Raleigh Convention Center
Learn about the events happening in Raleigh Convention Center during your trip to Raleigh. Experience the acclaimed theatre scene or attend a sporting event in this family-friendly 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.
University of North Carolina
Take a campus tour or just explore the area of University of North Carolina during your travels in Chapel Hill. Experience the area's entertainment choices or attend a sporting event.
Things to do
Downtown Durham Historian-Guided Walking Tour
Rust, Rebels & Ruins: Raleigh Ghost Tours
Guided Walking Historian Tour in Downtown Durham
Raleigh Historian-Guided Downtown Walking Tour
Top hotels in Historic Oakwood
Sonesta Select Raleigh Durham Airport Morrisville
The hotel was clean, staff was nice and helpful. My was room was clean, comfy bed and pillows. I slept so good, I missed breakfast twice. Would definitely stay here again.
Reviewed on 11 Feb 2026
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Raleigh Durham Intl AP
Rooms were clean and large with a microwave, refrigerator, coffee pot and lounge chair. Friendly and very helpful staff.
Reviewed on 6 Feb 2026
Hilton Raleigh North Hills
Ronnie is always friendly at the front desk. The room was lovely. The bartender is very good, but i didnt catch his name.
Reviewed on 6 Feb 2026
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Raleigh Downtown North
The room is as expected, but the reason for the 5 stars are for the excellent customer service I received from Cassandra. From check-in she greated me with a friendly smile and helpful demeanor. Every night shs greeted me with a, "welcome back". Would stay here again.
Reviewed on 9 Feb 2026
Quality Inn & Suites Raleigh Durham Airport
The room was clean....the staff was friendly...location was outstanding!
Reviewed on 10 Feb 2026
The Umstead Hotel and Spa
The staff. Abdel went out of his way to get my sister extra chocolate for her birthday and found more of the delicious herbal tea for me. Our waitress during brunch was attentive without being intrusive. The food was fantastic. Cory gave me the best deep tissue massage that I have ever had, and tips ...
Reviewed on 10 Feb 2026
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Other neighbourhoods around Historic Oakwood
Downtown Raleigh
If you're spending some time in Downtown Raleigh, Marbles Kids Museums and The Acorn 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.
Warehouse District
If you're spending some time in Warehouse District, CAM Raleigh and Boylan Bridge are top sights worth seeing.
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.
