Category - Things to Do

Favorite Fall Hikes in Raleigh, N.C.

Friday, September 26, 2025, 9am by visitRaleigh

It's the most wonderful time of the year to explore the outdoors! Peak fall colors in the Raleigh area—lighting up greenways, parks and nature preserves—are generally expected from late October through mid- to late November. And while there are many places to see fall foliage in...
Often dubbed the "Smithsonian of the South" thanks to an abundance of free museums, historic attractions and educational institutions, the Raleigh area has long been known as a budget-friendly family getaway destination for those in the Tar Heel State and beyond ( Southern Living recently...

Oktoberfest Celebrations in the Raleigh Area

Monday, September 08, 2025, 9am by visitRaleigh

Prost! Oktoberfest is a German beer-drinking festival and tradition that dates back more than 200 years; it's now held annually over the course of two weeks in late September and early October. And because the Raleigh area is no stranger to good beer and good times, there are plenty of ways to...
Are. You. Ready?! The state's largest annual event, the N.C. State Fair draws nearly one million visitors through the gates each October in Raleigh, N.C. (and marks what many believe to be the surest sign yet that fall has officially arrived). Eleven days of high-flying rides, deep-fried foods,...

36 Hours in Raleigh, N.C.

Monday, July 28, 2025, 9am by visitRaleigh

Raleigh may be North Carolina’s capital, but it often surprises first-time visitors with its creative energy, walkable neighborhoods and Southern charm that leans more indie than old fashioned. Downtown Raleigh has museums worth a detour, restaurants worthy of national buzz and more than...
Sunshine, good times and good tunes mean one thing is abundantly clear—it's time for a Raleigh road trip. Stages across the Raleigh—both big and small, dishing out hard rock and soft ballads and everything in between—are as busy as they ever get over the next few months....