North Raleigh Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
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Popular places to visit
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Durant Nature Preserve
Explore the great outdoors at Durant Nature Preserve, a lovely green space in Raleigh. Experience the great live music or attend a sporting event in this family-friendly area.
![Shelley Lake Park](https://mediaim.expedia.com/destination/2/2fe9e2df0f3ae60f0b430f936d5243b0.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh)
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.
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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.
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North Carolina State University
Walk around the campus of North Carolina State University, a top university in Raleigh. You can attend a sporting event while in the area.
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Lenovo Center
Catch an event at Lenovo Center during your trip to Raleigh. You can attend a sporting event while in the area.
![University of North Carolina](https://mediaim.expedia.com/destination/9/8b5e7a1838e747e99d2bc0c28669eb37.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh)
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.
Activities
![Raleigh Downtown: Historic Walking Tours](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/48122019/82a7896f-6302-4b48-b87c-07a037d82219.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh)
Raleigh Downtown: Historic Walking Tours
![Raleigh Historian-Guided Downtown Walking Tour](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/47557587/7167c905-60ad-4b90-9ca2-cb6afd8c5dab.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh)
Raleigh Historian-Guided Downtown Walking Tour
Our pick of the best North Raleigh Hotel Deals
![Holiday Inn Express & Suites Raleigh North - Wake Forest, an IHG Hotel](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/910000/905900/905804/d29d7064_y.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=420&h=224&q=medium)
Reviewed on 8 Feb. 2025
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Reviewed on 12 Feb. 2025
![Hyatt House Raleigh Downtown/Seaboard Station](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/104000000/103160000/103158100/103158062/4ae5e088_y.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=420&h=224&q=medium)
Reviewed on 6 Feb. 2025
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Reviewed on 9 Feb. 2025
![Sonesta Select Raleigh Durham Airport Morrisville](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/10000/5600/5596/16077251_y.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=420&h=224&q=medium)
Reviewed on 12 Feb. 2025
![Hyatt Place Raleigh/Cary](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/5000000/4520000/4513100/4513058/6c0c1602_y.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=420&h=224&q=medium)
Reviewed on 8 Feb. 2025
Other neighbourhoods around North Raleigh
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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.
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Northeast Raleigh
If you're spending some time in Northeast Raleigh, Triangle Town Center and Durant Nature Preserve are top sights worth seeing.
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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.
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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.
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Five Points East
While Five Points East isn't home to many top sights, Village District and North Carolina Museum of Natural Sciences are some notable places to visit nearby.
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Historic Oakwood
The restaurants and shopping are just a few features travellers like about Historic Oakwood. If you want to do some sightseeing nearby, North Carolina Executive Mansion and Marbles Kids Museums are a few top places to visit.