Families have many choices when they consider fun things to do in Raleigh, NC. Whether you’re in the area for a day, a week or more, you can check out everything from museums to state parks. In addition to visiting key destinations, you can also enjoy shopping at local boutiques as well as walking food tours.
Here are a few highlights:
Midtown Raleigh Shopping
Explore shopping and dining districts like North Hills, Crabtree Valley, Cameron Village and Five Points.
Pullen Park
One of the oldest amusement parks in the world, it features a carousel built in 1911, a train and pedal boats.
Historic Yates Mill County Park
Tour the gristmill or kick back in many of the spacious parts of the 174-acre park.
North Carolina Museum of Art
It features many galleries with many types of art, such as Renaissance paintings and photography.
North Carolina State Capitol
Tour the Capitol and learn about the architecture and history of the building that was completed in 1840.