Places to go in Raleigh

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Anderson Point Park

This park has wildlife habitat, a historic homestead, a stone amphitheater & canoe areas.

20 Anderson Point Dr, Raleigh, NC 27610, USA

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Ann and Jim Goodnight Museum Park

1800 Blue Ridge Rd, Raleigh, NC 27607, USA

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Annie Louise Wilkerson, MD Nature Preserve Park

Natural 157.6-acre park on a lake, with meadows, fields, play areas, trails & office with exhibits.

5229 Awls Haven Dr, Raleigh, NC 27614, USA

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Dix Park

Sizable city park & events site featuring an off-leash dog area & a seasonal sunflower field.

1030 Richardson Dr, Raleigh, NC 27603, USA

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Durant Nature Preserve

237-acre preserve with woodlands, lakes & wildlife, plus hiking & mountain biking trails & fishing.

8305 Camp Durant Rd, Raleigh, NC 27614, USA

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Eno River State Park

Vast acres of woodlands for hiking & camping, with canoeing & fishing areas on the Eno River.

Durham, NC 27705, USA

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Falls Lake State Recreation Area

Scenic destination for picnicking, hiking & mountain biking, plus beaches, swimming & boat launches.

13304 Creedmoor Rd, Wake Forest, NC 27587, USA

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Fred Fletcher Park

Tranquil park offering sport fields & courts, a water garden, walking paths & a playground.

820 Clay St, Raleigh, NC 27605, USA

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Fred G. Bond Metro Park

Sprawling lakeside park with an amphitheater, trails, athletic fields, a rope course & playground.

801 High House Rd, Cary, NC 27513, USA

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Hemlock Bluffs Nature Preserve

140-acre preserve with a 3-mi. trail system & scenic overlooks, plus a visitor center & programs.

2616 Kildaire Farm Rd, Cary, NC 27518, USA

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Historic Oak View County Park

Charming 19th-century farmstead & rural history museum with folksy exhibits of country life.

4028 Carya Dr, Raleigh, NC 27610, USA

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Historic Yates Mill County Park

Wildlife refuge & agricultural-history site centered around an 18th-century water-powered gristmill.

4620 Lake Wheeler Rd, Raleigh, NC 27603, USA

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John Chavis Memorial Park

Featuring a 1937 carousel, this park also offers ball fields, playgrounds, a pool & splash grounds.

505 Martin Luther King Jr Blvd, Raleigh, NC 27601, USA

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Juniper Level Botanic Garden

9241 Sauls Rd, Raleigh, NC 27603, USA

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Lake Crabtree County Park

Waterside site featuring 16 miles of hiking & biking trails, playgrounds, boating & fishing.

1400 Aviation Pkwy, Morrisville, NC 27560, USA

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Lake Johnson Park

Recreation area with 5.4 miles of trails around a lake, plus boat rentals, picnic areas & fishing.

4601 Avent Ferry Rd, Raleigh, NC 27606, USA

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Lassiter Mill Park

3362 Lassiter Falls Cir, Raleigh, NC 27609, USA

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Laurel Hills Park

Multi-use preserve including community center, playground, sports fields, pond & walking trails.

3808 Edwards Mill Rd, Raleigh, NC 27612, USA

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Midtown Park at North Hills

4011 Cardinal at North Hills Street, Park at N Hills St, Raleigh, NC 27609, USA

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Moore Square

A public gathering space and one of Raleigh's two surviving original parks, with frequent events.

201 S Blount St, Raleigh, NC 27601, USA

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Mordecai Historic Park

Park grounds feature President Andrew Johnson's birthplace, a historic house museum & trolley tours.

1 Mimosa St, Raleigh, NC 27604, USA

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Neuse River Trail

Popular with runners & cyclists, this 27.5-mile long riverside trail traverses woodlands & wetlands.

Parking, lot 1721 Riverview Rd, Raleigh, NC 27610, USA

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Occoneechee Mountain State Natural Area

This park has over 190 acres of land, mountain hiking trails & the highest land point in the county.

625 Virginia Cates Rd, Hillsborough, NC 27278, USA

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Pullen Park

5th-oldest amusement park in the U.S., with a carousel, mini-train, paddle boats, playground & more.

520 Ashe Ave, Raleigh, NC 27606, USA