Resorts Near Raleigh, North Carolina

Resorts Near Raleigh, North Carolina

The Blue Mountains image by Jan Ebling from Fotolia.com

Raleigh, North Carolina's capital, is an award-winning destination with an estimated population of 392,000 residents in 2010, according to the city's website. The city's location places it within easy reach of the Blue Ridge Mountains. Greenway trails, mountain biking trails, lakes, golf courses and historic parks are available to Raleigh residents and visitors. Outdoor enthusiasts planning an extended stay have many options in the greater Raleigh area, including a number of resorts.

Washington Duke Inn & Golf Club

golf image by Earl Robbins from Fotolia.com

Located 20 minutes from the Raleigh-Durham airport, the 300-acre Washington Duke Inn & Golf Club features 271 elegant rooms and suites, a golf course that has been open since 1957, a restaurant and a lounge. The English country inn-style resort prides itself on providing southern hospitality in a collegiate setting. Recreational opportunities include direct access to the golf course, a fitness center, an indoor pool and use of a 3.1-mile jogging and walking path through Duke Forest. Guests have access to the Duke Faculty Club, which offers tennis, basketball and outdoor swimming in the summer.

Accommodations, offering elegant décor and golf course views, range from deluxe guest rooms to family suites to a presidential suite. Complimentary services include newspaper delivery, cable television with HBO, morning coffee and wireless Internet access.

Washington Duke Inn & Golf Club
3001 Cameron Blvd.
Durham, North Carolina 27705
919-490-0999
washingtondukeinn.com

The Umstead Hotel and Spa

spa jacuzzi image by laurent dambies from Fotolia.com

The Umstead Hotel and Spa is conveniently located near Interstate 40 in Cary and is five minutes from the Raleigh-Durham airport. With 12 acres of gardens, wooded areas and a lake, the Umstead is an ideal destination for outdoor enthusiasts seeking accommodations in the greater Raleigh area. In addition to the hotel's 12 acres, William B. Umstead Park is a half mile to the east across the Interstate and features 5,579 acres of trails, creeks and three lakes.

Accommodations at the Umstead take advantage of lake views from balconies and use natural materials and color schemes throughout the 150 guest rooms and suites. Deep soaking tubs, plasma television and 24-hour room service are among numerous amenities at the Umstead, and a full range of spa services is available seven days a week.

The Umstead Hotel and Spa
100 Woodland Pond Drive
Cary, NC 27513
866-877-4141
theumstead.com

Four Points by Sheraton Raleigh-Cary

On the Lake image by robert71slo from Fotolia.com

The Four Points by Sheraton Raleigh-Cary is a full-service destination located eight miles from downtown Raleigh within the city limits of Cary. Outdoor recreational opportunities are two miles away at 300-acre Lake Johnson Nature Park, featuring a 150-acre lake and a 3.5-mile greenway trail. Exercise in the hotel's 24-hour fitness center, swim laps in the indoor heated pool or relax in the sun on the outdoor patio after a busy day of work or play. Room service, wireless Internet access and flat-screen television are a few of the many amenities available to guests at the Four Points.

Four Points by Sheraton Raleigh-Cary
500 Caitboo Ave.
Cary, NC 27518
919-900-8840
fourpointsraleighcary.com‎

Article Written By Michelle Hornaday

Michelle Hornaday lives in Edmonds, Washington and holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in English from Washington State University and a Master of Education from Northern Arizona University. She is currently a freelance writer for various websites.

Write for Trails.com
  • Editor's Pick

    5 Top North American Wildflower Hikes

    5 Top North American Wildflower Hikes

    Springtime brings a sense of new beginnings and new life as flowers begin to bloom and fill the air with their sweet and pleasant fragrance. Luckily we can see wildflowers all summer long, since spring hits at different times throughout North America. See flowering cactu...

    More National Parks...
  • Popular Article

    National Park Substitutes: Great Spots Without the Crowds

    National Park Substitutes: Great Spots Without the Crowds

    Coping with crowds at national parks can get tiresome, especially during the peak tourist season. If you want to escape from the herd, or just take a breather from the bustle of bigger attractions, the United States has plenty of less-visited but still worthwhile spots t...

    More National Parks...
  • Featured Destination

    Prevent Yourself from Getting Lost While Hiking

    Prevent Yourself from Getting Lost While Hiking

    When you're hiking you're going to want to make sure you stay found. What I mean by that is that you've put an itinerary in the car, you know the area that you're hiking to, you know the route and the trail you plan on being on, you know what the trail markers are going ...

    More Camping Basics...

Hotel Finder

Destination
Check-in
Check-out
Adults (18+ yrs)
Children (2-17 yrs)
Get Rates and Availability

Outdoor Gear & Equipment

ALL NEW Trails Gear Store powered by:

Trail Finder

US Map

Search by Keyword