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Things To Do in Raleigh
JC Raulston Arboretum
Nationally acclaimed garden with one of the largest and most diverse collections of landscape plants adapted for landscape use in the Southeast
North Carolina Museum of Art
Art museum encompasses a collection that spans more than 5,000 years of artistic work from antiquity to the present, an amphitheater for outdoor performances, and a variety of celebrated exhibitions and public programs. Free admission to the permanent collection.
William B. Umstead State Park
10 miles NW of downtown Raleigh. Hikers, trail runners, bicyclists, and equestrians cherish the extensive network of hiking and multi-use trails at William B. Umstead State Park. Trailheads on both sides of the park—accessible from Interstate 40 and US 70—surround three manmade lakes.
North Carolina Museum of Natural Sciences
Largest museum of its kind in the Southeast.
Pullen Park
Pullen Park has the honor of being North Carolina’s first state park, and with a beautiful 1911 carousel on-site, the park is the fifth oldest operating amusement park in the U.S. and the 16th in the world.
Marbles Kids Museum
Delivering purposeful play in a big way, Marbles allows children to imagine, discover and learn in dozens of interactive exhibits, daily educational programs, field trips, special events and giant-screen IMAX films.
North Carolina Museum of History
At the North Carolina Museum of History, they are committed to creating a place where you can explore, learn, and enjoy programs, events, and exhibitions that celebrate North Carolina’s past, present, and future. Did you know the Wright brothers made history in 1903 by achieving the first powered, controlled flight in a craft heavier than air in North Carolina?
Neuse River Trail
33-mile long paved greenway running along the banks of the Neuse River from Falls Lake Dam to the town of Clayton
Lake Johnson
Recreation area with 5.4 miles of trails around a lake, plus boat rentals, picnic areas & fishing
TreeRunner Raleigh Adventure Park
Premier aerial adventure park in the Raleigh-Durham area. With over 70 exciting obstacles, ropes courses and zip lines, three difficulty levels, and seven different courses, there is plenty to explore at the Raleigh outdoor adventure park
North Hills Shopping Center
Our 3 hotel blocks are conveniently located in North Hills. It is a mixed-use development located in midtown Raleigh that includes stores, restaurants, entertainment, commercial offices, and residential living.
Cameron Village
Open-air shopping center with boutiques and shops