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 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.
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 North Carolina Scavenger Hunt Walking Tour and Game
Private Pedicab Tour of Downtown Raleigh
Traditional Pasta Making at a Local Craft Beer Bar in Raleigh
Downtown Durham Historian-Guided Walking Tour
Guided Walking Historian Tour in Downtown Durham
Top hotels in Northwest Raleigh
Embassy Suites by Hilton Raleigh Crabtree
Staff was wonderful
Reviewed on 8 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
For the price the hotel needs to be upgraded in a major way.
Reviewed on 9 Nov 2025
Sonesta Select Raleigh Durham Airport Morrisville
Nice room
Reviewed on 11 Nov 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.
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 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.
