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 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.
Crabtree Valley Mall
You can search for that perfect souvenir at Crabtree Valley Mall during your stay in Raleigh. Attend a sporting event in this family-friendly area.
Things to do
Carolina Hurricanes Ice Hockey Game at PNC Arena
Raleigh North Carolina Scavenger Hunt Walking Tour and Game
Private Pedicab Tour of Downtown Raleigh
Guided Walking Historian Tour in Downtown Durham
Top hotels in Northwest Raleigh
Embassy Suites by Hilton Raleigh Crabtree
Nice hotel!
Reviewed on 2 Dec 2025
Homewood Suites by Hilton Raleigh - Crabtree Valley
Location was great. Room is clean snd spacious. My only comment is they had installed exhaust hoods in the Kitchenette, walking down the hallway you’ll smell the cooking in the other rooms.
Reviewed on 3 Dec 2025
Days Inn by Wyndham Raleigh Glenwood-Crabtree
Nice
Reviewed on 3 Dec 2025
Hilton Raleigh North Hills
Quiet. Peaceful. Easy check in
Reviewed on 2 Dec 2025
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Raleigh Downtown North
This property has modern rooms, absolutely loved the shower! Staff was super friendly and the guy that made breakfast did wonderful. He made sure everything was fresh and hot as well as there was plenty! He was friendly as well. The hotel was clean and it smelled nice! Very convenient to shopping ...
Reviewed on 2 Dec 2025
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Raleigh Durham Intl AP
Friendly staff, clean rooms, enjoyed my stay
Reviewed on 2 Dec 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 Shelley Lake Park.
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 Rose Garden and Raleigh Little Theater 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.
