Raleigh North Carolina Attractions
Amusements
Adventure Landing
3311 Capital Boulevard • Raleigh, NC 27604
919-872-1688
The whole family will have fun at this amusement center that includes three challenging 18 hole... more... mapBullwinkle's Family Food 'N Fun
1040 Buck Jones Road • Raleigh, NC 27511
Cary
919-319-7575
Kids can climb on a 17 foot rock climbing wall, play over 20 arcade games, and explore the gigantic... more... mapHill Ridge Farms
703 Tarboro Road • Raleigh, NC 27596
Youngsville
919-556-1771
Farm activities and events for the whole family, whether strictly for fun or for education, are... more... mapKidz-N-Play
2431 Spring Forest Road, Suite 157 • Raleigh, NC 27615
Located in North Raleigh in the Pavilion Shopping
919-876-1119
An indoor children's play area that features a large inflatable, Xbox 360 with Kinect, basketball,... more... mapParty Machine, The
1313 Buck Jones Road • Raleigh, NC 27511
919-468-1080
A play area for children seven years of age and under, this entertainment venue includes a pretend... more... mapPutt-Putt Golf and Games
4020 Tryon Road • Raleigh, NC 27606
919-832-2222
Enjoy two decorative miniature golf courses, 3 exciting go-kart tracks, a rock wall and bungee... more... mapSilver Lake Waterpark
5300 Tyron Road • Raleigh, NC 27606
919-851-1683
This fun filled venue offers a water park experience in a natural setting and includes many... more... map
Historic Homes & Buildings
Haywood Hall House and Gardens (circa 1799)
211 New Bern Place • Raleigh, NC 27601
919-832-8357
The oldest house within the original city limits on its original site, this historic home was built... more... mapJoel Lane Museum House (circa 1770)
728 West Hargett Street • Raleigh, NC 27603
919-833-3431
The site of numerous historic political events, this house is the oldest home in Raleigh and... more... mapNorth Carolina Executive Mansion (circa 1891)
200 North Blount Street • Raleigh, NC 27601
919-733-3456
This fine Victorian style mansion has been home to 26 North Carolina Governors since it was built. ... more... mapNorth Carolina State Capital (circa 1840)
1 East Edenton Street • Raleigh, NC 27601
919-733-4994
Originally housing the Governor's office, cabinet offices, legislative chambers, the state library,... more... mapNorth Carolina State Legislative Building (circa 1963)
16 West Jones Street • Raleigh, NC 27601
919-733-7928
Home of the North Carolina General Assembly, this building is unique because it is devoted solely... more... mapSaint Augustine's College Chapel (circa 1895)
1315 Oakwood Avenue • Raleigh, NC 27601
Saint Augustine's College
919-516-4189
This historic Norman Gothic style chapel was built by students under the direction of Reverend... more... mapSpring Hill House (circa 1816)
705 Barbour Drive • Raleigh, NC 27605
919-733-5454
Located on the site of a large plantation once owned by Colonel Theophilus Hunter, this two story,... more... map
Historic Sites & Monuments
Historic Oak View County Park
4028 Carya Drive • Raleigh, NC 27610
919-250-1013
Dedicated to interpreting agricultural and rural heritage, this Antebellum farmstead features an... more... mapHistoric Oakwood
Franklin, Watauga, Linden, Jones & Person Streets
919-834-0887
This 20 block Victorian neighborhood, built for the affluent of Raleigh in the late 19th century,... more...Historic Yates Mill County Park
4908 Penny Road • Raleigh, NC 27605
919-856-6675
Centered around a restored gristmill that is the only remaining gristmill in Wake County, this park... more... mapMordecai Historic Park
1 Mimosa Street • Raleigh, NC 27611
919-834-4844
A beautiful historic park that includes an Antebellum mansion that was home to the Lane family, a... more... mapOakwood Cemetery (circa 1869)
701 Oakwood Avenue • Raleigh, NC 27604
919-832-6077
Featuring 40,000 interments, this cemetery is the resting place of 2,800 Confederate soldiers, five... more... map
Libraries & Research Centers
State Archives of North Carolina, The
109 East Jones Street • Raleigh, NC 27601
919-733-3952
These library and research center preserves archives of original and microfilm records of the... more... map
Museums & Galleries
African American Cultural Complex
119 Sunnybrook Road • Raleigh, NC 27610
919-212-3598
This complex houses a unique collection of displays, artifacts, and documents that represents the... more... mapContemporary Art Museum
409 West Martin Street • Raleigh, NC 27622
919-513-0946
"The Triangle's only museum solely dedicated to presenting the art of our time," this museum... more... mapMadison Fine Art
10410 Moncreiffe Road , Suite 101 • Raleigh, NC 27617
919-880-4547
The gallery specializes in fine art and enables the public to see international and local pieces in... more... mapMarbles Kids Museum
201 East Hargett Street • Raleigh, NC 27601
919-834-4040
Marbles Kids Museum is a hands-on, interactive museum that inspires children to be creative... more... mapMunicipal Building Art Exhibitions
222 West Hargett Street • Raleigh, NC 27601
919-857-4372
The City of Raleigh Arts Commision hosts this exhibition series at the Raleigh Municipal Building... more... mapNorth Carolina Museum of Art
2110 Blue Ridge Road • Raleigh, NC 27601
919-839-6262
The finest collection of Old Master paintings in the Southeast and 5,000 years of artistic heritage... more... mapNorth Carolina Museum of History
5 East Edenton Street • Raleigh, NC 27699
919-715-0200
This museum focuses on presenting the history of North Carolina through exhibits of North Carolina... more... mapNorth Carolina Museum of Natural Science
11 West Jones Street • Raleigh, NC 27601
919-733-7450
A science museum that houses four floors of exhibits, live animals, and science explorations. ... more... mapNorth Carolina Railroad Museum
Post Office Box 40 • Raleigh, NC 27562
New Hill
919-362-5416
A collection of antique trains including classic steam and diesel locomotives, as well as other... more...North Carolina Sports Hall of Fame
5 East Edenton Street • Raleigh, NC 27603
919-715-0200
Exhibits at this hall of fame include personal items donated by approximately 200 inductees and... more... mapPage-Walker Arts and History Center
119 Ambassador Loop • Raleigh, NC 27512
Cary
919-460-4963
Located in what was originally built as a hotel in 1868 and is now listed on the National Register... more... mapPullen Arts Center
105 Pullen Road • Raleigh, NC 27607
919-831-6126
Beginners are welcome to try their hands at creating in various mediums of art at this arts center... more... mapRaleigh City Museum
220 Fayetteville Street • Raleigh, NC 27601
Historic Downtown Raleigh
919-832-3775
This museum aims at a better understanding of present day Raleigh through an exploration and... more... mapSertoma Arts Center
1400 West Millbrook Road • Raleigh, NC 27612
919-420-2329
A wide variety of art shows and offers classes in a variety of areas including classes for... more... mapVisual Art Exchange
309 West Martin Street • Raleigh, NC 27601
919-828-7834
"A non-profit creativity incubator and gallery that supports and educates emerging, professional... more... mapWake Forest College Birthplace Museum
414 North Main Street • Raleigh, NC 27587
Wake Forest
919-556-2911
The original site of Wake Forest University that was built in 1820 and housed both the dwellings... more... mapWakeMed Art Exhibition
3000 New Bern Avenue • Raleigh, NC 27604
919-350-8206
This hospital art exhibition features works by artists from all across North Carolina with the... more... map
Parks, Gardens & Zoos
Blue Jay Point County Park
3200 Pleasant Union Church Road • Raleigh, NC 27614
919-870-4330
Located on the shores of Falls Lake, this environmentally friendly park offers educational... more... mapCrowder District Park
4709 Ten Ten Road • Raleigh, NC 27502
Apex
919-662-2850
Beautiful 33 acre park that offers environmental education programs, picnicking, playgrounds,... more... mapDurant Nature Park
8305 Durant Road • Raleigh, NC 27614
919-870-2871
There are five miles of hiking trails, a bird and butterfly garden, self-guided trails, lakes,... more... mapEllen Mordecai Garden
1 Mimosa Street • Raleigh, NC 27604
919-834-4844
This kitchen garden, located around the historic house that was the birthplace of President Andrew... more... mapFred G. Bond Metro Park
801 High House Road • Raleigh, NC 27512
919-469-4100
One of the largest municipal parks in Wake County, this 310 acre park includes picnic shelters,... more... mapHarris Lake County Park
2112 County Park Drive • Raleigh, NC 27562
New Hill
919-387-4342
Covering 680-acres in Southwestern Wake County, this park is the largest in the Wake County Parks... more... mapHemlock Bluffs Nature Preserve
2616 Kildaire Farm Road • Raleigh, NC 27511
919-387-5980
This preserve lies on almost 150 acres along Swift Creek and supports vegetation more typical of... more... mapJ.C. Raulston Arboretum
4301 Beryl Road • Raleigh, NC 27695
North Carolina State University
919-515-3132
Over 8,000 trees, shrubs, and perennials are located in this nationally-acclaimed eight acre garden... more... mapJoel Lane House Gardens
728 West Hargett Street • Raleigh, NC 27603
Corner of St. Mary's and West Hargett Streets
919-833-3431
Located on the grounds of the Joel Lane Museum House, these gardens include an authentic 19th... more... mapLaurel Hills Park
3808 Edwards Mill Road • Raleigh, NC 27612
919-420-2383
An "All Children's Playground" with tunnels, bridges, towers, and swings that are constructed to... more... mapMartin Luther King Jr. Memorial Gardens
Corner of Rock Quarry Road and M.L.K. Boulevard
919-834-6264
The only public park in the nation solely dedicated to the memory of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.,... more...Pullen Park
520 Ashe Avenue • Raleigh, NC 27601
919-831-6468
One of the city's oldest and most loved parks, this beautiful park offers recreational... more... mapRaleigh Municipal Rose Garden
301 Pogue Street • Raleigh, NC 27601
919-821-4579
Nestled in a quiet residential neighborhood, this historic garden features 1,200 roses of 60... more... map
Science & Technology
Harris Visitors Center
3932 New Hill • Raleigh, NC 27562
919-362-3261
See exhibits on nuclear power at the Progress Energy Harris Energy & Environmental Center. Open on... more... mapNorth Carolina State University Solar House
Corner of Western Boulevard & Gorman Street • Raleigh, NC 27695
North Carolina State University
919-515-3799
Constructed by the College of Engineering, this solar house serves as a demonstration and research... more... mapResearch Triangle Park
2 Hanes Drive • Raleigh, NC 27709
919-549-8181
One of the world's largest planned research parks, this 7,000 acre park is host to over 140... more... map
Tours & Cruises
Capital City Tours
3200 Beechleaf Court 100 • Raleigh, NC 27604
919-232-2557
Offers tours, sightseeing, ground transportation, and transportation for the handicapped & elderly.... more... mapHistoric Tours of Raleigh
301 North Blount Street • Raleigh, NC 27601
919-829-4988
Tour the many historic places in Raleigh with this tour company that offers guided one hour step-on... more... mapHistoric Trolley Tours
Begin at Mordecai Historic Park
919-834-4844
Travel through the historic heart of the Capital City on this historic trolley that offers a... more...Triangle Glides
327 Blake Street • Raleigh, NC 27601
919-828-1988
Triangle Segway's fully-narrated, guided Segway tours will get you up close and personal to... more... map
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