Raleigh, Wake County, NC
Places to go in Raleigh
17 scouted venues — the coffee shops, restaurants, parks, and hidden corners we think are worth your time.
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919 FAYE ART LAB
319 Fayetteville St Suite 104, Raleigh, NC 27601, USA
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Ackland Art Museum
Wide-ranging collection affiliated with UNC-Chapel Hill, with eclectic programming & free admission.
101 S Columbia St, Chapel Hill, NC 27599, USA
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Artspace
Perennial, nonprofit visual arts center with exhibits, events & classes for all ages & skill levels.
201 E Davie St, Raleigh, NC 27601, USA
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Cat’s Cradle
Enduring 750-seat concert venue showcasing an eclectic lineup, with an emphasis on local talent.
300 E Main St, Carrboro, NC 27510, USA
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Cedar Creek Gallery
1150 Fleming Rd, Creedmoor, NC 27522, USA
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City of Raleigh Museum
Interactive exhibits & educational programming about the state capital's heritage, plus a gift shop.
220 Fayetteville St, Raleigh, NC 27601, USA
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Coastal Credit Union Music Park at Walnut Creek
This sizable outdoor music venue showcasing concerts by major bands & artists also hosts festivals.
3801 Rock Quarry Rd, Raleigh, NC 27610, USA
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Marbles IMAX
Movie theater chain known for presenting 3D films on a giant screen, including blockbusters.
201 E Hargett St, Raleigh, NC 27601, USA
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Marbles Kids Museum
Children's museum featuring a wide variety of interactive displays for toddlers & school-age kids.
201 E Hargett St, Raleigh, NC 27601, USA
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Martin Marietta Center for the Performing Arts
Multiple venues for music, theater & other live performances, plus event spaces & an art gallery.
2 E South St, Raleigh, NC 27601, USA
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Meymandi Concert Hall
Contemporary 1,700-seat venue is home to the NC Symphony & hosts musicians from around the world.
2 E South St, Raleigh, NC 27601, USA
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Motorco Music Hall
Indie bands, stand-up comedy & other events staged in an edgy space with a street-food eatery & bar.
723 Rigsbee Ave, Durham, NC 27701, USA
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Museum of Life and Science
Indoor & outdoor museum with interactive exhibits on space exploration & life on earth.
433 W Murray Ave, Durham, NC 27704, USA
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Nasher Museum of Art at Duke University
Permanent collection of 10,000+ artworks & traveling exhibits in a 65,000-sq.-ft. modern building.
2001 Campus Dr, Durham, NC 27705, USA
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North Carolina Museum of Art
Permanent collection spanning 5,000 years, traveling exhibits, outdoor monument park & amphitheater.
2110 Blue Ridge Rd, Raleigh, NC 27607, USA
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North Carolina Museum of Natural Sciences
Exhibits on NC's geology, flora & fauna, plus fossil collections, 3D films & live-animal programs.
11 W Jones St, Raleigh, NC 27601, USA
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Red Hat Amphitheater
High-tech, 5,000-seat amphitheater hosting musical acts from all genres, with food & beverage stops.
500 South McDowell St, Raleigh, NC 27601, USA