Top 10 Things to Do in Raleigh, N.C., Right Now

When you visit the Raleigh area, these are essentials to check out right now. From favorite holiday events to world-class museum exhibits, you haven't fully experienced the destination until you've checked these things off your list.



Even more things you can't miss...

Visit breweries and get rewards View More

Sign up to get your Passport and start exploring! View More

A family-owned institution for more than 50 years, serving certified Angus Beef, aged in house View More

The James Beard Foundation named her most Outstanding Chef! View More

Get tickets to a symphony concert, opera, ballet and more View More

Named a Top 50 Hotel in the World by Condé Nast Traveler! View More

Facilities in North Raleigh and Morrisville (including a 55-foot climbing wall!) View More

Stroll nature trails or walk along 22 miles of hiking trails meandering through forest View More

Explore without breaking the bank! View More

Recent Articles

Dining & Drinks

Weekends are meant to be brunched on! Time spent with family and friends over stacks of blueberry pancakes or the perfect eggs Benedict should be cherished—in the Raleigh area, it is. We get asked about brunch spots all the time, so we've put together this...

Museums & History

Two of the best-preserved fossils of the two most iconic dinosaurs are taking up permanent residency in Raleigh as part of an iconic new visitor attraction that opens April 27. Read on to find out how...

Live Music

Note: Authored by David Menconi, this piece has been produced in partnership with Raleigh Arts . Menconi's next book, "Oh, Didn't They Ramble: Rounder Records and the Transformation of...

Sports & Recreation

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...

Arts

Note: Authored by David Menconi, this piece has been produced in partnership with Raleigh Arts . Menconi's next book, "Oh, Didn't They Ramble: Rounder Records and the Transformation of...

Things to Do

Are you ready to root, root, root for the home team? Grab your sunscreen, hats, peanuts and Cracker Jack—America's favorite pastime is finally back! The Carolina Mudcats, single-A affiliate of Major League Baseball's Milwaukee Brewers, are swinging into action in with a new season of minor league


Photos: Rooftop, Baxter Miller; food halls/Transfer Co. Food Hall, Brian Strickland; Poole'side Pies, Lauren V. Allen/Pooleside Pies; Angus Barn, Ted Richardson; Carolina Ballet, Armes Photography; Marbles Kids Museum, Liz Condo