Downtown Raleigh Travel Guide
Popular places to visit
North Carolina Museum of Natural Sciences
You can spend time exploring the galleries in North Carolina Museum of Natural Sciences in Raleigh. Experience the area's acclaimed theatre scene and great live music.
North Carolina Museum of History
You can spend time studying the exhibits at North Carolina Museum of History during your trip to Raleigh. Experience the area's great live music and acclaimed theatre scene.
North Carolina State Capitol
After visiting North Carolina State Capitol, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Raleigh. Experience the area's acclaimed theatre scene or attend a sporting event.
Boylan Bridge
You can learn about the history of Raleigh with a visit to Boylan Bridge. Experience the acclaimed theatre scene and great live music in this family-friendly area.
Moore Square
Explore the great outdoors at Moore Square, a lovely green space in Raleigh. Experience the great live music or attend a sporting event in this family-friendly area.
Duke University
Take a campus tour or just explore the area around Duke University, a top university in Durham. Attend a sporting event or simply visit the area's stunning cathedral.
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Other neighbourhoods around Downtown Raleigh
Historic Oakwood
The restaurants and shopping are just a few features travellers like about Historic Oakwood. If you want to do some sightseeing nearby, Marbles Kids Museums and North Carolina Museum of Natural Sciences are a few top places to visit.
Warehouse District
If you're spending some time in Warehouse District, Boylan Bridge and Crank Arm Brewing Company are top sights worth seeing.
Glenwood South
If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Glenwood South and surrounding area, you can visit North Carolina Museum of Natural Sciences and Boylan Bridge.
East Raleigh
While visiting East Raleigh, you might make a stop by sights like Raleigh Flea Market and African American Cultural Complex.
Five Points East
While Five Points East isn't home to many top sights, Village District and North Carolina Museum of Natural Sciences are some notable places to visit nearby.
Southeast Raleigh
If you're spending some time in Southeast Raleigh, Coastal Credit Union Music Park at Walnut Creek and Neuse River Trail are top sights worth seeing.
- Raleigh Convention Center
- Duke Energy Center for the Performing Arts
- Marbles Kids Museums
- North Carolina Museum of History
- North Carolina State Capitol
- Boylan Bridge
- North Carolina Theatre
- Historic City Market
- North Carolina Executive Mansion
- Raleigh City Hall
- North Carolina General Assembly
- Raleigh National Cemetery
- Oakwood Cemetery
- Raleigh City Museum
- Capitol Area Visitor Center
- Mordecai Historic Park
- Morgan Street Food Hall
- Burning Coal Theatre