Raleigh, N.C., awaits. Make your escape.

Break your routine and escape to Raleigh, N.C. Gather with family and best friends to revel in favorite festivals. Savor nationally recognized dining. Explore world-class museum exhibits. Immerse yourself in unscripted signature experiences and so much more.

Dig deep into the destination with the many things to do, places to eat, events to attend and more that await you. 

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Raleigh, N.C., Trip Ideas

Raleigh, N.C., is a booming metropolis that offers a big city feel with Southern charm. It's a smart, modern-meets-historic destination that has a lot to offer and no matter what path you choose on your visit, we know you'll be energized by the fired-up cultural...

A year full of major festivals and celebrations lies ahead in Raleigh, N.C.! These events serve an important purpose—they mark history and sense of pride, plus they showcase talent, creativity and culture, delicious foods and beverages (and some surprises, too!). Make...

Something epic has been unveiled in Raleigh, N.C. An experience 67 million years in the making, visitors to the North Carolina Museum of Natural Sciences in downtown Raleigh can lay eyes on what many consider to be one of the greatest dinosaur fossils ever discovered....

A big new attraction is now open in Cary, N.C. Downtown Cary Park—a seven-acre, state-of-the-art playspace for all ages—opened in the heart of downtown Cary in late 2023. The early reviews are in: this is undoubtedly one of America's best new public gathering spaces....

There’s a pretty good reason why Raleigh, N.C., has earned the nickname the “Smithsonian of the South.” Only here can you admire the Southeast’s largest collection of Rodin sculptures in a beautiful space filled with natural light at the North Carolina Museum of Art....

Raleigh’s food scene? It’s booming. Thriving. Better than ever, thanks to tasty endeavors from a community that’s passionate about good eats and drinks. The recent accolades: One of America’s hottest food cities (Zagat); one of the most underrated food cities on the...

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Dive into Raleigh's culture with guided Signature Experiences, a curated collection of unscripted tours and hands-on encounters designed to take you "backstage" and alongside the locals who live it and breathe it every day.

“People-First Experiences are meant to be true, authentic representations of the people and places that create them.”

Enjoy a downtown Raleigh brewery and scenic overlooks for a session in painting skylines (booking available upon request) View More

Learn the art of crocheting, out and about at cookie shops, parks and more fun locations (booking available upon request) View More

Learn the basics of stamping on metal to create personalized accessories and gifts (booking available upon request) View More

Enjoy a guided, curated mezcal tasting at the first mezcal bar in the Southeast (booking available upon request) View More


Transfer Co. Food Hall/"30 Can't-Miss Things to Do" photo, Brian Strickland; Signature Experiences larger photo, David Kuhn