Visit Northwest Raleigh
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.
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.
Crabtree Valley Mall
You can search for that perfect souvenir at Crabtree Valley Mall during your stay in Raleigh. Attend a sporting event in this family-friendly area.
Things to do
Raleigh Downtown Historian-Guided Walking Tour
Raleigh Scavenger Hunt: Raleigh Round The Capitol
Raleigh North Carolina Scavenger Hunt Walking Tour and Game
Create Your Own Lipstick or Lip Gloss Class Experience in Raleigh
Traditional Pasta Making at a Local Craft Beer Bar in Raleigh
Top hotels in Northwest Raleigh
Embassy Suites by Hilton Raleigh Crabtree
Clean room. Great service. Excellent breakfast buffet. A non smoking hotel with a quiet environment was also a huge plus! We enjoyed the dinner detective show as well!! We would stay here again without hesitation.
Reviewed on 29 Dec 2025
Homewood Suites by Hilton Raleigh - Crabtree Valley
Friendly and fast chick in. Friendly stuff overall. Beautiful lobby area. Suite lacks good lighting and had decor
Reviewed on 29 Dec 2025
Hilton Raleigh North Hills
Rooms were amazing. Clean and comfortable.
Reviewed on 26 Dec 2025
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Raleigh Downtown North
Well
Reviewed on 29 Dec 2025
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Raleigh Durham Intl AP
Great place to stay.. It's like home when I go to rdu
Reviewed on 29 Dec 2025
Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Raleigh-Durham Airport, NC
Clean toom
Reviewed on 27 Dec 2025
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 Lassiter Mill Historic Park and North Hills Shopping Center.
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 Little Theater and Raleigh Rose Garden 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 Lafayette Village and Durant Nature Preserve.
