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.
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
Traditional Pasta Making at a Local Craft Beer Bar in Raleigh
Rust, Rebels & Ruins: Raleigh Ghost Tours
Guided Walking Historian Tour in Downtown Durham
Top hotels in Northwest Raleigh
Embassy Suites by Hilton Raleigh Crabtree
The Breakfast Menu was excellent, great room, great staff and will be back.
Reviewed on 19 Nov 2025
Homewood Suites by Hilton Raleigh - Crabtree Valley
Clean and friendly staff
Reviewed on 16 Nov 2025
Days Inn by Wyndham Raleigh Glenwood-Crabtree
Clean room but no one was at front desk when i arrived - had to wait about 10 minutes
Reviewed on 18 Nov 2025
Candlewood Suites Raleigh Crabtree by IHG
Clean room. Toilet seat a bit out of line, but not a bother. Water pressure a little low for a shower. Front desk is great! Bed is much too soft and quickly became uncomfortable. After a couple of nights, I felt as if I had made a lasting impression on the mattress top. Same for the pillows. Room ...
Reviewed on 15 Nov 2025
Hilton Raleigh North Hills
Great
Reviewed on 16 Nov 2025
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Raleigh Downtown North
The rooms have been updated and mine was very clean. Linens were nice and fresh. The only exception was the couch. It had a terrible smell and my black light indicated fluid so I didn't sit on it. All staff were very friendly and helpful and they all said hello when I spoke to them.
Reviewed on 17 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 Rose Garden and Raleigh Little Theater are top sights worth seeing.
Five Points
While Five Points isn't home to many top sights, Masonic Temple Building and Village District are some notable places to visit nearby.
