Downtown Raleigh
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Popular places to visit
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 fascinating museums and great live music.
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 great live music or attend a sporting event.
Moore Square
Moore Square is just one of the places to see in Raleigh, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? Experience the acclaimed theater scene and great live music in this family-friendly area.
North Carolina Museum of History
You can spend time exploring the galleries in North Carolina Museum of History during your trip to Raleigh. Experience the area's great live music and acclaimed theater scene.
Raleigh Convention Center
Learn about the events happening at Raleigh Convention Center during your trip to Raleigh. Experience the great live music or attend a sporting event in this family-friendly area.
Red Hat Amphitheater
You can enjoy a show at Red Hat Amphitheater during your trip to Raleigh. Experience the acclaimed theater scene or attend a sporting event in this family-friendly area.
Things to do
Raleigh Downtown Historian-Guided Walking Tour
Raleigh Downtown Smartphone Guided GPS App Walking Tour
Raleigh Historian-Guided Downtown Walking Tour
Raleigh North Carolina Scavenger Hunt Walking Tour and Game
Traditional Pasta Making at a Local Craft Beer Bar in Raleigh
Top hotels in Downtown Raleigh
Sheraton Raleigh Hotel
Perfect
Reviewed on Nov 4, 2025
Raleigh Marriott City Center
Visited Raleigh for a concert. The hotel was a perfect location and all I could have asked for my overnight trip. Honestly, I had such a great experience (and the water pressure was amazing), I wish I could have stayed an extra night.
Reviewed on Nov 8, 2025
Hyatt House Raleigh Downtown/Seaboard Station
Lovely and clean room, polite and friendly staff.
Reviewed on Nov 8, 2025
Tempo By Hilton Raleigh Downtown
Everything was as expected. Great customer service and room was clean and stocked
Reviewed on Oct 30, 2025
The Longleaf Hotel
If you appreciate retro, great service, good coffee, fun bars and great locations, this is your home away from home in Raleigh.
Reviewed on Nov 9, 2025
Homewood Suites by Hilton Raleigh Downtown
The hotel overall was great. Staff was friendly and it was super clean. Only complaint was breakfast foods were cold and not being replenished consistently even at 7am.
Reviewed on Nov 9, 2025
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Other neighbourhoods around Downtown Raleigh
Historic Oakwood
The restaurants and shopping are a few reasons travelers visit Historic Oakwood. Want to see more of the surrounding area? North Carolina Executive Mansion and Marbles Kids Museums are a few top sights nearby.
Warehouse District
If you're spending some time in Warehouse District, CAM Raleigh and Boylan Bridge are top sights worth seeing.
Glenwood South
When in Glenwood South, you can plan a visit to North Carolina Museum of Natural Sciences and North Carolina Museum of History, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.
East Raleigh
If you're spending some time in East Raleigh, Raleigh Flea Market and African American Cultural Complex are top sights worth seeing.
Five Points
Though Five Points might not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Village District and North Carolina Museum of Natural Sciences.
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.
