Downtown Raleigh
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Popular places to visit
Raleigh Convention Center
Learn about the events happening in Raleigh Convention Center during your trip to Raleigh. Experience the acclaimed theatre scene or attend a sporting event in this family-friendly area.
North Carolina Museum of Natural Sciences
You can spend time exploring the galleries in North Carolina Museum of Natural Sciences in Raleigh. Experience the area's great live music and acclaimed theatre scene.
North Carolina State Capitol
After visiting North Carolina State Capitol, make a plan to see the other sights and activities 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 of North Carolina State University, a top university in 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.
Things to do
Carolina Hurricanes Ice Hockey Game at PNC Arena
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 Downtown Raleigh
Sheraton Raleigh Hotel
Room was dirty , hallways dirty
Reviewed on 19 Feb 2026
Hyatt House Raleigh Downtown/Seaboard Station
Valet was not truthful about parking prices. I did not realize the valet was not included until I attempted
Reviewed on 17 Feb 2026
The Longleaf Hotel
Staff was friendly and informative about the area, the room was clean and
Reviewed on 19 Feb 2026
Raleigh Marriott City Center
We were pretty disappointed with the stay. I was flying out of RDU airport very early on Monday morning for work which was my son’s 5th birthday. We booked the room for Sunday and brought my wife, him and his brother up to stay with me before I flew out so we could celebrate his birthday a day early ...
Reviewed on 18 Feb 2026
Tempo By Hilton Raleigh Downtown
Yes!
Reviewed on 15 Feb 2026
Homewood Suites by Hilton Raleigh Downtown
Meagan’s hospitality at Homewood suites was unmatched. We felt welcomed for sure!!!
Reviewed on 16 Feb 2026
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Other neighbourhoods around Downtown Raleigh
Historic Oakwood
The restaurants and shopping are just a few features travellers like about Historic Oakwood. If you want to do some sightseeing nearby, Marbles Kids Museums and North Carolina Museum of Natural Sciences are a few top places to visit.
Warehouse District
If you're spending some time in Warehouse District, Boylan Bridge and Morgan Street Food Hall are top sights worth seeing.
Glenwood South
If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Glenwood South and surrounding area, you can visit North Carolina Museum of Natural Sciences and North Carolina State Capitol.
East Raleigh
While visiting East Raleigh, you might make a stop by sights like Raleigh Flea Market and African American Cultural Complex.
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.
Southeast Raleigh
If you're spending some time in Southeast Raleigh, Coastal Credit Union Music Park at Walnut Creek and Neuse River Trail are top sights worth seeing.
