Things To Do
North Carolina Museum of Natural Sciences
Great science museum in Downtown Raleigh.
Sarah P. Duke Gardens
If you have a car and will be in town for a few days, we absolutely recommend checking out Duke Gardens. It's beautiful during October.
Pullen Park
Park with activities, picnic areas, and a playground.
North Carolina Museum of Art
Beautiful art museum in Raleigh.
Heirloom
Amazing coffee shop and restaurant in Downtown Raleigh.
Oakwood Pizza Box
Extremely popular pizza place in Downtown Raleigh.
JC Raulston Arboretum
A beautiful arboretum in Downtown Raleigh.
Parkside Restaurant
If you are from out of town and want to get some classic Southern food, Parkside Restaurant is in Downtown Raleigh and it's an excellent choice.
Sam Jones BBQ
If you are from out of town and looking to have some NC Barbeque, this is one of the most popular spots in Downtown Raleigh.
State Farmers Market
On the outskirts of Downtown Raleigh, the NC State Farmer's Market has tons of fresh produce, plants, food vendors, a seafood restaurant, flower stands, and more. During October it's also full of pumpkins and apples!
Morgan Street Food Hall
Morgan Street Food Hall has a ton of different vendors to choose from to get a bite to eat, and they have a huge outdoor patio to sit and eat.
MILKLAB - Smoky Hollow Downtown Raleigh
MILKLAB is one of the best local Boba Tea shops around.