Downtown Raleigh
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 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.
Things to do
Carolina Hurricanes Ice Hockey Game at PNC Arena
Raleigh North Carolina Scavenger Hunt Walking Tour and Game
Downtown Durham Historian-Guided Walking Tour
Guided Walking Historian Tour in Downtown Durham
Top hotels in Downtown Raleigh
Sheraton Raleigh Hotel
The room was clean with great amenities. The bed, pillows and linens were exceptionally comfortable and the Gilchrist & Soames toiletries were both convenient and luxurious. The staff, from registration to bell service, were exceptionally helpful and kind. I highly recommend the Raleigh ...
Reviewed on 24 Feb 2026
Hyatt House Raleigh Downtown/Seaboard Station
The layout and cleanliness of the bedroom, the hotel surrounds and roof top bar, and breakfast items on offer each day were outstanding. We would not hesitate to rebook if we had a need to return to Raleigh.
Reviewed on 28 Feb 2026
Raleigh Marriott City Center
Checkin was easy. Room was great, just wish I had requested a room at the end of the hallway. It was quiet and the room was comfortable. Parking was a little tricky! I would stay there again.
Reviewed on 1 Mar 2026
The Longleaf Hotel
Staff was amazing and very accommodating from the moment i entered to the moment i left
Reviewed on 1 Mar 2026
Tempo By Hilton Raleigh Downtown
Room was wonderful.
Reviewed on 22 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
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, CAM Raleigh and Boylan Bridge 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 Raleigh City Hall.
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.
