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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.
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.
Franklin Street
During your visit to Chapel Hill, you can browse for the perfect souvenirs at Franklin Street. Visit the area's cathedral or simply enjoy its restaurants.
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
Guided Walking Historian Tour in Downtown Durham
Top hotels in Northwest Raleigh
Embassy Suites by Hilton Raleigh Crabtree
Everything was outstanding with this facility
Reviewed on 10 Nov 2025
Homewood Suites by Hilton Raleigh - Crabtree Valley
Great location. Spacious 2 bedroom suite.
Reviewed on 9 Nov 2025
Days Inn by Wyndham Raleigh Glenwood-Crabtree
Parking and heat/ac were fine.
Reviewed on 8 Nov 2025
Candlewood Suites Raleigh Crabtree by IHG
Easy check in nice room
Reviewed on 29 Oct 2025
Hilton Raleigh North Hills
Staff was amazing!
Reviewed on 14 Nov 2025
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Raleigh Downtown North
Overall good stay. Rooms are renovated and clean. Breakfast included, waffles, eggs, sausage, bacon, bagels, muffins, cereal and juices. Staff wasn’t thrilled or that courteous. Location is next to interstate and restaurants within 3 miles. I would stay again depending on price
Reviewed on 11 Nov 2025
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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.
North Raleigh
While visiting North Raleigh, you might make a stop by sights like Durant Nature Preserve and Lafayette Village.
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 Regal North Hills 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, Masonic Temple Building and Village District are some notable places to visit nearby.
