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...
Open through September 29, 2024. Featuring special activities designed for both adults and young children, "Amazing Pollinators" is fun for the entire family. Pollination is vital to life on Earth, but it isn’t easy! Slip into the wings of pollinators like bats, bees,...
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...
There's no shortage of ways to find peaceful escapes in order to explore the outdoors in the City of Oaks. Use any of the Raleigh area’s 180 miles of greenways—many of them connecting to attractions and letting you travel all over the destination—or numerous other miles...
Raleigh, N.C., keeps adding happy occasions to the calendar. Festivals and major 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...
Tried-and-true recipe for a great time: a dash of warm weather, a heap of live music and plenty of good friends. With a jam-packed schedule of open-air tunes, we've put together your guide to the venues and concert series that make up more than 100 outdoor concerts in...
with People-First Tourism
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.
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
Big events and festivals are straight ahead in the Raleigh area. Save these dates and make plans for a trip.
