Durant Nature Preserve Tours and Activities

It's rained for the part 2 weeks straight. I'm thinking all these turtles were a little excited to finally see some sunshine!
It's rained for the part 2 weeks straight. I'm thinking all these turtles were a little excited to finally see some sunshine!
Ruaha National Park is one of the top safari spots in the world. It's in Central/Southern Tanzania, near Iringa, and isn't overrun with tourists. I self drove and was able to hire a guide for only $23 for two days. Excellent experience. There are a few cottages in the park where you can stay overnight for $50. Ruaha is home to 10% of the worlds lion population!
Fall colors popping now in Durant park
The creekside trails of Durant park are the place you need to be if you love a long walk and long for silence!

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Homewood Suites by Hilton Raleigh/Cary

Homewood Suites by Hilton Raleigh/Cary

3 out of 5
Price was CA $1,532, price is now CA $1,187 per person
CA $1,187
per person
Apr 24 - Apr 30
found 13 hours ago
Roundtrip non-stop flight included
Toronto (YTO) to Raleigh (RDU)
8.6/10 Excellent! (934 reviews)
No parking if coming in as early as 7:00 PM.

Reviewed on Mar 2, 2026

Sheraton Raleigh Hotel

Sheraton Raleigh Hotel

3.5 out of 5
Downtown Raleigh
Price was CA $1,496, price is now CA $1,191 per person
CA $1,191
per person
Apr 26 - May 1
found 15 hours ago
Roundtrip non-stop flight included
Vancouver (YVR) to Raleigh (RDU)
8.2/10 Very Good! (1,001 reviews)
Room was fine. The hotel buffet breakfast service was terrible.

Reviewed on Feb 23, 2026

Aloft Durham Downtown

Aloft Durham Downtown

3 out of 5
Downtown Durham
Price was CA $2,409, price is now CA $1,918 per person
CA $1,918
per person
Apr 24 - Apr 30
found 13 hours ago
Roundtrip non-stop flight included
Toronto (YTO) to Raleigh (RDU)
9/10 Wonderful! (738 reviews)
Room 429 is outside a train track that ran 3 AM which woke me up from sleep.

Reviewed on Feb 22, 2026

Popular places to visit

This is a part of the blackened tuna nachos. So good! They have really unique food combining fish and beef!

North Hills Shopping Center

You can do some window-shopping at North Hills Shopping Center during your visit to Raleigh. Experience the great live music or attend a sporting event in this family-friendly area.

North Hills Shopping Center
We got some unexpected snowfall on a 40 degree day. I guess the geese were a little flustered too.

Shelley Lake Park

Explore the great outdoors at Shelley Lake Park, a lovely green space in Raleigh. Attend a sporting event or visit the shops in this family-friendly area.

Shelley Lake Park

WakeMed North Hospital

Though WakeMed North Hospital might be what brings you to town, perhaps you'll have a chance to explore more of Raleigh while you are here.

WakeMed North Hospital

Triangle Town Center

You can do some window-shopping at Triangle Town Center during your visit to Raleigh. Experience the great live music or attend a sporting event in this family-friendly area.

Triangle Town Center

Millbrook Tennis Center

Catch an event at Millbrook Tennis Center during your trip to Raleigh.

Millbrook Tennis Center

Lafayette Village

You can find the perfect gifts to bring home at Lafayette Village during your trip to Raleigh. Experience the great live music or attend a sporting event in this family-friendly area.

Lafayette Village

Best Lodging Options Near Durant Nature Preserve

Hilton Garden Inn Raleigh Capital Blvd I-540

Hilton Garden Inn Raleigh Capital Blvd I-540

3 out of 5
6412 Capital Blvd Raleigh NC
Hilton Garden Inn Raleigh Capital Blvd I-540
Raleigh Retreat: Mini Library, Fun Basement, EV, Surround Sound 85 in TV System

Raleigh Retreat: Mini Library, Fun Basement, EV, Surround Sound 85 in TV System

Raleigh NC
Raleigh Retreat: Mini Library, Fun Basement, EV, Surround Sound 85 in TV System
WoodSpring Suites Raleigh Northeast Wake Forest

WoodSpring Suites Raleigh Northeast Wake Forest

2.5 out of 5
8840 Wadford Dr Raleigh NC
WoodSpring Suites Raleigh Northeast Wake Forest
Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Raleigh Capital Blvd./I-540

Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Raleigh Capital Blvd./I-540

3 out of 5
6408 Capital Boulevard Raleigh NC
Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Raleigh Capital Blvd./I-540
Courtyard by Marriott Raleigh North/Triangle Town Center

Courtyard by Marriott Raleigh North/Triangle Town Center

3 out of 5
3401 Sumner Blvd Raleigh NC
Courtyard by Marriott Raleigh North/Triangle Town Center
Spacious Family Getaway ~ Fire Pit~ Private Office

Spacious Family Getaway ~ Fire Pit~ Private Office

Raleigh NC
Spacious Family Getaway ~ Fire Pit~ Private Office
Cozy and Bright Retreat Near Raleigh Hotspots

Cozy and Bright Retreat Near Raleigh Hotspots

Raleigh NC
Cozy and Bright Retreat Near Raleigh Hotspots
Peaceful 3BR near WRAL Soccer Park & Neuse River Trail

Peaceful 3BR near WRAL Soccer Park & Neuse River Trail

Raleigh NC
Peaceful 3BR near WRAL Soccer Park & Neuse River Trail
NEW! Cozy Raleigh Home w/ Porch & Fenced yard-Mins to Downtown ! *pet friendly*

NEW! Cozy Raleigh Home w/ Porch & Fenced yard-Mins to Downtown ! *pet friendly*

Raleigh NC
NEW! Cozy Raleigh Home w/ Porch & Fenced yard-Mins to Downtown ! *pet friendly*
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