Places to go in Raleigh

Outdoors

Mordecai Historic Park

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

1 Mimosa St, Raleigh, NC 27604, USA

Food & Drink

Morning Times

Bi-level coffeehouse serving light fare in a bohemian, exposed-brick space with an upstairs gallery.

10 E Hargett St, Raleigh, NC 27601, USA

Arts & Culture

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

Arts & Culture

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

Arts & Culture

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

Outdoors

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

Food & Drink

Nightingale Rooftop Restaurant & Bar

300 S Main St Suite 312, Holly Springs, NC 27540, USA

Food & Drink

NoRa Cafe

12333 Strickland Rd Ste 100, Raleigh, NC 27613, USA

Arts & Culture

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

Arts & Culture

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

Sports & Recreation

North Ridge Country Club

6612 Falls of Neuse Rd, Raleigh, NC 27615, USA

Food & Drink

Northside Bistro Raleigh

832 Spring Forest Rd, Raleigh, NC 27609, USA

Outdoors

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

Outdoors

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

Nightlife

Raleigh Beer Garden

Rustic-chic bar offering 350+ beers on tap & modern comfort fare in a bi-level space with a patio.

614 Glenwood Ave Suite B, Raleigh, NC 27603, USA

Outdoors

Raven Rock State Park

Rock formations and natural oasis for hiking, fishing, canoeing & camping by the Cape Fear River.

3009 Raven Rock Rd, Lillington, NC 27546, USA

Arts & Culture

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

Sports & Recreation

Reedy Creek Golf Course

585 Reedy Creek Rd, Four Oaks, NC 27524, USA

Sports & Recreation

River Ridge Golf Club

3224 Auburn Knightdale Rd, Raleigh, NC 27610, USA

Food & Drink

Rudino's Rooftop

Casual sports bar featuring multiple TVs & a menu of pizzas, wings, sandwiches & appetizers.

8800 Harvest Oaks Dr #102, Raleigh, NC 27615, USA

Nightlife

RushHour Karting

This indoor go-kart track with adult & junior cars features a sports bar with an arcade.

5335 Raynor Rd, Garner, NC 27529, USA

Nightlife

Saints & Scholars Pub

Upbeat bar with a menu of American & Irish fare, plus a dog-friendly patio & frequent live music.

909 Spring Forest Rd, Raleigh, NC 27609, USA

Family

Sassafras All Children's Playground

3808 Edwards Mill Rd, Raleigh, NC 27612, USA

Food & Drink

Seasons 52

Rotating menu of seasonal American dishes alongside international wines in an upscale setting.

4325 Glenwood Ave Suite 2100, Raleigh, NC 27612, USA