North Raleigh Travel Guide
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Popular places to visit
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.
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.
Falls Lake Visitor Assistance Center
Explore the great outdoors at Falls Lake Visitor Assistance Center, a lovely green space in Raleigh. Experience the great live music or attend a sporting event in this family-friendly area.
Country Club at Wakefield Plantation
Enjoy a round of golf in Raleigh at Country Club at Wakefield Plantation. Attend a sporting event or visit the shops in this family-friendly area.
Lafayette Village
You can do some window-shopping at Lafayette Village during your visit to Raleigh. Experience the great live music or attend a sporting event in this family-friendly area.
North Raleigh Arts and Creative Theater
You can enjoy a show at North Raleigh Arts and Creative Theater on your trip to Raleigh. Visit the shops and top-notch restaurants in this family-friendly area.
Things to do
Raleigh Downtown Historian-Guided Walking Tour
Rust, Rebels & Ruins: Raleigh Ghost Tours
Raleigh Historian-Guided Downtown Walking Tour
Raleigh North Carolina Scavenger Hunt Walking Tour and Game
Top hotels in North Raleigh
Hilton Raleigh North Hills
I did not add the breakfast bar. However, did experience two issues with the key card for my room. Staff responded quickly when called. Everything else was satisfactory with my visit.
Reviewed on 10 May 2026
Sonesta Select Raleigh Durham Airport Morrisville
I made reservations for a suite that was supposed to have a pullout sofa bed. The room was not a suite and it did not have a pullout sofa bed. That was the main reason I booked this hotel. The pictures aren’t accurate with what I got.
Reviewed on 10 May 2026
Hyatt House Raleigh Downtown/Seaboard Station
The big link sausage didn’t taste quite right. But like the other items. Toilet paper was really to thin. Also I use a cane and it was really hard to use the restroom. Had to go to level 1 all the time to use the restroom. But outside of this it’s a very nice hotel. I would recommend it and stay ...
Reviewed on 9 May 2026
Sheraton Raleigh Hotel
The garage was too expensive! The staff was BRILLIANT!
Reviewed on 10 May 2026
Hyatt Place Raleigh-Durham Airport
The rooms appear outdated in person than in photos. Some of the outlets didn’t work. The bathroom was quite small. And worst part was the toilet did not properly flush. It ended up getting clogged and we couldn’t find anyone to help. One positive is that they offer free breakfast.
Reviewed on 10 May 2026
Comfort Inn Raleigh Midtown
The rooms smelled like cigarette smoke and pot. The outdoor pool was closed and we couldn’t even sit outside by the pool on a nice day because the staff said we weren’t allowed to due to state regulations. The gym had one treadmill and it was out of order and almost half of the free weights were ...
Reviewed on 10 May 2026
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, Buffaloe Road Aquatic Center and Triangle Town Center are top sights worth seeing.
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.
Midtown Raleigh
While visiting Midtown Raleigh, you might make a stop by sights like Lassiter Mill Historic Park and North Hills Shopping Center.
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.
