I am trying to get to North Carolina and since I retired for a bit I am curious on what are good areas to stay in Raleigh and what areas to stay away from.  I was also thinking of stopping in other cities but I know that Charlotte used to be pretty bad and not sure if things have changed.  Any help is appreciated and please PM responses.

Thanks for the help!  If I can PM you I was thinking of a few other cities possibly as well!  Let me know if I can ever return the favor!

Just look at a map and make sure the place has easy access to the highway/beltway for the convenience of your clients. If you want more amenities for you, then Crabtree/North Hills is good.

I'll be happy to help!

xoxo,

Steph

That's like a 20 minute drive between those two areas. I'm surprised that makes much of a difference for potential clients. But then again, some tend to play on a really tight schedule. Not my style.

Thanks ladies and if you need any help with travel I definitely can let you know of some cities as well. And I do references also!  I greatly appreciate the help.  Julia I will try to get a PM to you as well been a crazy few days!

Crabtree, North Hills , and RDU/RTP are great Places. There are numerous hotels in those areas and they are semi-discreetly if not fully discreetly located. Some of them are right at main traffic areas , but there are a few that are a little off the beaten path. For instance, the homewoods suites behind crabtree is a good location. Great in regards for discretion, plus it's in walking distance to the mall.  Several hotels in the RTP/RDU are well spread out too. Plus they aren't too close nor too far from the heavy traffic spots. I as a hobbyist like those areas for that purpose, mainly discretion. Capital Blvd is sketchy as hell. Avoid at all costs.

I very much appreciate all the help ladies and gentlemen!  If I can ever return the favor let me know!  North Carolina ROCKS!