Planning a trip. (Raleigh, Durham, Chapel Hill: rent, live in, buses)

[MrJones17]

The nicest hotel I've stayed at in Raleigh is this one: Raleigh Hotel | Aloft Raleigh

It's not too far from downtown and there's some decent places to eat right near it. The Mexican restaurant next door is fantastic.

[zitsky]

If OP stays in Brier Creek they will be in the middle of everything. However if they just want to see downtown Raleigh (and the great art museum), then stay downtown or near Crabtree Mall.

[ucctgg]

Originally Posted by zitsky

If OP stays in Brier Creek they will be in the middle of everything. However if they just want to see downtown Raleigh (and the great art museum), then stay downtown or near Crabtree Mall.

It may be in the middle of everything, but it is not really close (walking distance) to anything either.

[zitsky]

Originally Posted by ucctgg

It may be in the middle of everything, but it is not really close (walking distance) to anything either.

If OP has a car, it's a perfectly good place to stay, with a variety of hotels. OP did not say that everything must be in walking distance.

[goodlife36]

Originally Posted by iamweasel

Raleigh and the surrounding area is pretty spread-out so there is no "must-stay" locations. Brier Creek area is good, as well as downtown Raleigh, North Hills/Crabtree areas.

As far as things to do here are some good ideas:

Two-Day Tour of Raleigh | Things to Do in Raleigh, NC

Thank you! That is a lot to do.

[goodlife36]

Originally Posted by zitsky

If OP stays in Brier Creek they will be in the middle of everything. However if they just want to see downtown Raleigh (and the great art museum), then stay downtown or near Crabtree Mall.

Please elaborate. What is everything? I want to go to the museum of art and natural history.

[goodlife36]

Originally Posted by ucctgg

It may be in the middle of everything, but it is not really close (walking distance) to anything either.

Good to know. I am not one for renting a vehicle in an unfamiliar place. I would rather take public transportation.

[zitsky]

Originally Posted by goodlife36

Good to know. I am not one for renting a vehicle in an unfamiliar place. I would rather take public transportation.

I understand. There are buses in Brier Creek, but you might be happier in downtown Raleigh or Durham.

[goodlife36]

Originally Posted by zitsky

I understand. There are buses in Brier Creek, but you might be happier in downtown Raleigh or Durham.

I believe I will. It looks like many of the things to do are downtown. I am going to go to Big Ed's on Saturday. I want some good french toast.

[BoBromhal]

stay downtown Raleigh then, use the free R-line bus service downtown, and Uber wherever else you need to go.