Hotels in Raleigh, NC

Welcome to the capital of beautiful North Carolina! Known as the "City of Oaks" for the towering shady oak trees, Raleigh is as scenic as it is sensational. Explore the great outdoors at William B. Umstead State Park, a sprawling expanse of pristine hiking and biking trails that encircle Big Lake, Sycamore Lake and Reedy Creek Lake. Cast a line for a fun afternoon of fishing, or grab a canoe and paddle through the clear water. This is also a great place to enjoy a picnic under the trees. We have the top hotels in Raleigh to experience the best of southern hospitality.  

Experience one of the largest and most diverse collections of plants and flowers in the Southeast at the JC Raulston Arboretum. This nationally acclaimed garden features more than 6,000 different kinds of plants like roses, magnolias, monocots, and herbaceous perennials.

Hit Fayetteville Street to stop into the City of Raleigh Museum right in the heart of downtown. Housed in a historic former hardware store, this museum boasts temporary and permanent exhibits chronicling the city's history and people. Browse the collection of more than 5,000 North Carolina artifacts and participate in educational programming and exciting tours.  

Raleigh is home to a massive hub of technology and educational institutions near Chapel Hill and Durham, earning the area the nickname of the Research Triangle.  The North Carolina Museum of Natural Sciences — Downtown is the perfect place to discover and learn. Walk through the Nature Exploration Center and Nature Research Center before watching exciting films in the theaters, experiencing interactive exhibits and doing hands-on experiments. The nearby Marbles Kids Museum in the Moore Square Historic District is an interactive global learning center and play space where children can imagine and discover, all while learning through dozens of interactive exhibits and educational workshops. And best of all, we have amazing downtown hotels in Raleigh where you can stay steps away from the best the city has to offer.  

The North Carolina Museum of Art offers unique museum park tours in addition to an impressive collection of modern and contemporary exhibits. With kid-friendly activities, live performances and immersive experience, there's something fun for the whole family here. CAM Raleigh is a fascinating, ever-changing museum that features a constant rotation of exhibitions and artworks by regional and international artists. Explore the galleries and classrooms filled with multimedia and interactive sculptures, textile pieces and performances.  

Be sure to visit one of Raleigh's most famous landmarks, the North Carolina State Capitol Building. Built in 1840, this iconic monument is an incredibly well-preserved piece of architecture and a major civic building designed in the Greek Revival style. Take a picture with the giant statue of George Washington under the sunlit ceilings of the rotunda. After a fun and exciting day out on the town, we have the best hotels in Raleigh for amazing comfort and world-class service.  

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