Northwest Raleigh Travel Guide
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Popular places to visit
North Carolina Museum of Art
You can spend time studying the exhibits at North Carolina Museum of Art in Raleigh. Experience the area's fascinating museums or attend a sporting event.
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 great live music or attend a sporting event in this family-friendly 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.
Lenovo Center
Catch an event at Lenovo Center during your trip to 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 Northwest Raleigh
Embassy Suites by Hilton Raleigh Crabtree
Everything was kind of "meh". There were potato chip crumbs and a lost earring in the pull out couch mattress. The breakfast wasn't open early on Saturday when we needed to eat, and the coffee in the lobby was empty. On Sunday we were able to get breakfast but they only had one person making omelets ...
Reviewed on 26 Mar 2026
Best Western Plus Raleigh Crabtree Valley Hotel
Excellent room Excellent service Great breakfast My wife and I had a great stay! Next time my wife and I book another little getaway from Kinston we’ll definitely be checking you out! Thanks for everything!
Reviewed on 23 Mar 2026
Raleigh Marriott Crabtree Valley
Property was clean and comfy. Food was delicious. Staff was excellent!
Reviewed on 23 Mar 2026
Candlewood Suites Raleigh Crabtree by IHG
yes
Reviewed on 26 Mar 2026
Suburban Studios Raleigh - Crabtree Valley
Staff was nice and helpful. Easy check in, room was clean I had no issues
Reviewed on 21 Mar 2026
Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Raleigh-Durham Airport, NC
Nice staff
Reviewed on 25 Mar 2026
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Other neighbourhoods around Northwest Raleigh
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 North Hills Shopping Center and Village District.
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.
University Park
If you're spending some time in University Park, Raleigh Rose Garden and Raleigh Little Theater 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
While visiting North Raleigh, you might make a stop by sights like Durant Nature Preserve and Lafayette Village.
