Best hotels in Raleigh
Raleigh Marriott City Center
500 Fayetteville Street, NC 27601
Stay in the heart of Downtown Raleigh at Marriott’s modern three-star city center hotel. With its own onsite Starbucks, restaurant, and evening bar, it’s the perfect hotel to wind down in after a day of sightseeing and exploring ‘The Research Triangle’.
Cambria Hotel Raleigh-Durham Airport
300 Airgate Drive, Morrisville, NC 27560
Stay close to the airport and the I-40 freeway at this three-star upscale hotel. With a convenience store, restaurant, and fitness center onsite, as well as comfortable and spacious rooms, you’ll have everything you need for your stay. The hotel also offers free parking for your rental car.
The StateView Hotel
2451 Alumni Drive, NC 27606
Situated on Lake Raleigh, close to the city’s main attractions, the four-star StateView hotel is popular with those looking to impress on a business trip and tourists wanting to indulge in a luxurious stay. Dine in the hotel’s restaurant overlooking the lake, get some work done in the business center, or relax in the outdoor pool.
Best restaurants in Raleigh
Angus Barn
9401 Glenwood Avenue, NC 27617
Experience authentic Southern dining at this American steakhouse, close to Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU). This restaurant serves up a selection of delicious dishes, from aged beef to fresh seafood, with ingredients mostly sourced or grown right here in North Carolina.
Saint Jacques
6112 Falls of Neuse Road, NC 27609
Enjoy an evening of fine dining and French heritage at Saint Jacques. This restaurant was voted in the top 100 restaurants in the US and uses only the freshest ingredients from local farmers. Dine on French classics such as Filet Mignon and Beef Bourguignon - rounded off with a Creme Brulee, or homemade sorbet.
Sono Raleigh
319 Fayetteville Street Suite 101, NC 27601
Tuck into innovative Japanese cuisine in a light and vibrant setting at Sono. Set in the heart of Downtown Raleigh, Sono is the perfect post-exploring treat - with a menu packed with fresh sushi, delicious ramen and other Japanese favorites.
Best attractions in Raleigh
Historic Yates Mill County Park
4620 Lake Wheeler Road, NC 27603
Just south of Downtown Raleigh, Historic Yates Mill County Park is the perfect day out in nature. The 174-acre park features the last remaining gristmill in the area, which has been fully restored and is still functional today. Take a tour of this fantastic water-powered mill and hike through the rugged terrain.
City of Raleigh Museum
220 Fayetteville Street, NC 27601
As a city that celebrates education and research, it should come as no surprise that Raleigh has its own museum to preserve its history and showcase its discoveries. Learn about how Raleigh’s past is shaping its future, through permanent and temporary exhibits, from politics to photography.
Videri Chocolate Factory
327 W Davie Street, NC 27601
Discover how Raleigh’s favorite artisan chocolatiers make their delicious goodies with a self-guided factory tour. Take a peek at the craftsmen in action through the various viewing windows, then head to the counter to sample a few sweet treats.