Title: Raleigh Travel Guide: Best of Raleigh, North Carolina Travel 2025 | Expedia.co.uk [Hotels in Raleigh](https://expedia.co.uk/Raleigh-Hotels.d178300.Travel-Guide-Hotels)[Holiday Rentals in Raleigh](https://expedia.co.uk/Raleigh-Holiday-Rentals.d178300.Travel-Guide-HolidayRentals)[Flights to Raleigh](https://expedia.co.uk/Cheap-Flights-To-Raleigh.d178300.Travel-Guide-Flights)[Things to do in Raleigh](https://expedia.co.uk/Things-To-Do-In-Raleigh.d178300.Travel-Guide-Activities)[Raleigh Car Hire](https://expedia.co.uk/Compare-Cheap-Car-Hire-In-Raleigh.d178300.Car-Hire-Guide)[Raleigh Holidays](https://expedia.co.uk/Raleigh.d178300.Holidays-City-Breaks) # Raleigh Travel Guide ## Tourist Guide ![Raleigh](https://mediaim.expedia.com/destination/1/0f3ab2814f27b0503c064ef7d1f3c467.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Raleigh](https://mediaim.expedia.com/destination/1/b89a0337a2589280371a29dc68eab4ab.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Raleigh](https://mediaim.expedia.com/destination/1/e8810541e0620d24f1ed57d71dc4556e.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Raleigh](https://mediaim.expedia.com/destination/1/e0ce13d13f3354cd3c5b692d6ed45cbe.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Raleigh](https://mediaim.expedia.com/destination/1/65bfd8825867da9a43ed1cd349cfac7e.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ## Visit Raleigh Where to stay Things to do Reviews ### Where to stay in Raleigh ![Default Image](https://mediaim.expedia.com/destination/1/e0ce13d13f3354cd3c5b692d6ed45cbe.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### Downtown Raleigh If you're spending some time in Downtown Raleigh, North Carolina Executive Mansion and Marbles Kids Museums are top sights worth seeing. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Raleigh-Downtown-Raleigh.dx553248635976481893) ![Default Image](https://mediaim.expedia.com/destination/9/4768388a384543b430d5aa34d70dfeaa.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### 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. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Raleigh-North-Hills.dx553248635074842274) ![Default Image](https://mediaim.expedia.com/destination/1/9d4e1fca6056c7f5a157e115021c555e.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### Southwest Raleigh While visiting Southwest Raleigh, you might make a stop by sights like J.C. Raulston Arboretum and J.S. Dorton Arena. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Raleigh-Southwest-Raleigh.dx553248635976470451) ![Default Image](https://mediaim.expedia.com/destination/1/b290e5d2eebad693d0386e74a9a3dc93.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### Downtown Durham If you're spending some time in Downtown Durham, Carolina Theatre and Durham Performing Arts Center are top sights worth seeing. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Raleigh-Downtown-Durham.dx553248635976479661) ![Default Image](https://mediaim.expedia.com/destination/2/2fe9e2df0f3ae60f0b430f936d5243b0.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### North Raleigh While visiting North Raleigh, you might make a stop by sights like Durant Nature Preserve and Lafayette Village. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Raleigh-North-Raleigh.dx553248635976470505) ![Default Image](https://mediaim.expedia.com/destination/2/d97e3ae38c1b2015ae51c7b4a55d1e1e.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### Northeast Raleigh 3/5(1 area review) If you're spending some time in Northeast Raleigh, Triangle Town Center and Durant Nature Preserve are top sights worth seeing. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Raleigh-Northeast-Raleigh.dx553248635976007704) - Top hotels in Raleigh - Top Holiday Rentals in Raleigh ![Hilton Raleigh North Hills](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/20000/11600/11522/69c9528a_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Hilton Raleigh North Hills 3415 Wake Forest Rd, Raleigh, NC £98 21 Sept - 22 Sept includes taxes & fees Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Raleigh. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and a free local area shuttle. Our guests praise the helpful staff and ... 7.8/10 Good! (1,159 reviews) "Close to other amenities" Reviewed on 9 Sept 2025 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=21%2F09%2F2025&endDate=22%2F09%2F2025&selected=11522&PinnedHotelID=11522&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=178300) ![Sonesta Select Raleigh Durham Airport Morrisville](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/10000/5600/5596/bf9fcb73_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Sonesta Select Raleigh Durham Airport Morrisville 2001 Hospitality Ct, Morrisville, NC £83 22 Sept - 23 Sept includes taxes & fees Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Morrisville. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, an outdoor pool and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the ... 8.6/10 Excellent! (1,410 reviews) "Directions to the property were unclear. Sign not visible from road. Parking lot not well lighted. Good for hotel transfer" Reviewed on 9 Sept 2025 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=22%2F09%2F2025&endDate=23%2F09%2F2025&selected=5596&PinnedHotelID=5596&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=178300) ![Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Raleigh-Durham Airport, NC](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/2000000/1160000/1152200/1152189/ebbe311b_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Raleigh-Durham Airport, NC 201 Airgate Dr, Morrisville, NC £80 5 Oct - 6 Oct includes taxes & fees Stay at this 3-star business-friendly hotel in Morrisville. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean ... 8.2/10 Very Good! (1,646 reviews) "This is a wonderful place to stay. Convenient to the airport, I-40 and the surrounding Raleigh/Cary/Morrisville area. The staff is wonderful. The rooms are clean, comfortable and quiet. Great free breakfast, too." 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Staff were very helpful and accommodating. Room was clean and spacious. (We got a suite) no elevator but there were only 2 floors. Courtyard was really nice. Never found the ice machine but we did not search everywhere downstairs either. We would definitely stay again!" Reviewed on 21 Aug 2025 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Raleigh-Hotels-StayAPT-Suites-Raleigh-Durham-RTP.h64683219.Hotel-Information) ![Landing Apartments Durham](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/111000000/110750000/110744000/110743957/fa552b41_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Landing Apartments Durham 545 Foster Street, Durham, NC Stay at this 4-star aparthotel in Durham. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a fitness centre. Popular attractions Fullsteam Brewery and Manbites Dog Theater ... 8/10 Very Good! (13 reviews) 10 out of 10!! "We had an amazing visit! Our apartment was beautifully equipped and was in an unbelievable location! Everything was walkable and the people in the area were incredibly friendly. We loved hanging out in our apartment and the common areas. We will definitely use Barsala again in other cities - they ..." Reviewed on 27 May 2025 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Raleigh-Hotels-Foster-On-The-Park-Apartment-By-Barsala.h110743957.Hotel-Information) ![Cary Apartments by Landing](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/110000000/109550000/109542200/109542129/b0887bf4_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Cary Apartments by Landing 3000 Renaissance Park Pl, Cary, NC Stay at this 4-star aparthotel in Cary. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, parking (surcharge) and in-room washers/dryers. Popular attractions Lenovo Center and North Carolina ... 10/10 Exceptional! (22 reviews) "Absolutely perfect. I wouldn’t change anything about this place." 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[](https://expedia.co.uk/North-Carolina-State-Fairgrounds-Raleigh.d6127519.Attraction) #### 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. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Raleigh-Convention-Center-Downtown-Raleigh.d6126994.Attraction) ### Things to do ![Step into the shadows and discover the haunting tales of our city's past.](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/47518493/d016b61f-130d-4521-a30d-23e7a66520f5.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Raleigh Ghosts and Ghouls Hauntings Tour £24 per adult **90%** of travellers recommend [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/raleigh-ghosts-and-ghouls-hauntings-tour.a47518493.activity-details) ![Durham: True Crime Tour](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/48104512/f39349a0-925d-4698-bda3-9a042adb34c7.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Durham: True Crime Tour £10 per adult [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/durham-true-crime-tour.a48104512.activity-details) ![Raleigh True Crime Tour](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/49198152/a83780b0-2919-42f2-b3c3-77483f406e23.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Raleigh True Crime Tour £14 per adult **100%** of travellers recommend [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/raleigh-true-crime-tour.a49198152.activity-details) [See all activities in Raleigh](https://expedia.co.uk/Things-To-Do-In-Raleigh.d178300.Travel-Guide-Activities) ## Reviews of Raleigh 3.6 Guest rating 5 - Excellent 0 4 - Good 3 3 - Okay 2 2 - Disappointing 0 1 - Terrible 0 ### 4/5 - Good Verified traveller You will need a car to travel around Raleigh! ### 3/5 - Okay Verified traveller Only stayed one night so never got to see ## Cities near Raleigh ![Photo by Lani Tien](https://mediaim.expedia.com/destination/2/d3b9601d3979280ee4de768bdf1cd58a.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### Holly Springs [](https://expedia.co.uk/Holly-Springs.dx6140665) ### Other places like Raleigh - Cities near Raleigh - Places of interest [Holly Springs](https://expedia.co.uk/Holly-Springs.dx6140665) - [Duke University](https://expedia.co.uk/Duke-University-Raleigh.d6066239.Attraction) - [North Carolina State University](https://expedia.co.uk/North-Carolina-State-University-Southwest-Raleigh.d6066157.Attraction) - [Research Triangle Park](https://expedia.co.uk/Research-Triangle-Park-Raleigh.d9677.Attraction) ![](https://a.travel-assets.com/mad-service/footer/bnaBanners/BEX_Footer.jpg) ## Go further with the Expedia app Save on select hotels when you book in the app. Our app deals help you to save on trips so you can travel more and manage it all on the go. 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