What is Raleigh Like for Family-Friendly Vacations?

If you've been trying to find the perfect family-friendly place for a vacation, you might want to think about Raleigh. Here you'll find various types of activities sure to delight both kids and parents alike. From the live music to the theater scene, Raleigh has lots of things to see and do that everyone will enjoy. Spend a day checking out attractions like Crabtree Valley Mall, PNC Arena and North Carolina Museum of Natural Sciences. When it's time to relax after a day of sightseeing with the family, Raleigh has various places to stay, such as family hotels with pools and hotels with suites for families. You can make a choice from 82 Raleigh accommodations to discover one you and your whole family will appreciate.

What Are Some Places to Stay with Kids in Raleigh?

Our travelers have rated these as their favorite kid-friendly hotels:

Upscale Condo Private Room

3-star guesthouse, convenient to North Carolina State University
• • Free parking • Free in-room internet • In-room kitchens • Outdoor tennis • Laundry room



Modern Upscale Private Room

3.5-star hotel, convenient to North Carolina State University
• • Free parking • Free in-room internet • Restaurant • In-room kitchens • Outdoor tennis



Motel 6 Raleigh, NC - Cary

City-center motel within easy reach of Cary Towne Center
• • Free parking • Free in-room WiFi • Laundry room • Central location



Embassy Suites Raleigh-Durham Airport/Brier Creek

3.5-star hotel with bar, near Brier Creek Commons
• • Kid's meals • Kid's pool • Free parking • Free in-room internet • Central location



Quality Inn & Suites Raleigh North

City-center hotel
• • Free parking • Free in-room internet • Central location

What Should I See and Do with Kids in Raleigh?

You’ll discover that Raleigh and the surrounding area offers many entertaining things to see while you're visiting the area with the family. Here are some ideas to make your getaway both memorable and educational:

Parks
• • Lake Johnson
• • Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial Gardens
• • Pullen Park

Museums & Art Galleries
• • North Carolina Museum of Natural Sciences
• • North Carolina Museum of Art
• • North Carolina Museum of History

Sights & Landmarks
• • Crabtree Valley Mall
• • PNC Arena
• • Duke Energy Center for the Performing Arts

Food & Drink
• • Cinemark Raleigh Grande
• • 42nd Street Oyster Bar
• • Wakefield Tavern