24-HOUR ITINERARY – WHAT TO DO IN RALEIGH FOR FIRST-TIME VISITORS!

If you don’t know what to do in Raleigh with only 24 hours to spare, our one-day itinerary is what we suggest for first-time visitors to get a reel to feel for downtown Raleigh.

The culture, the history, the food and drink scene, and the Southern community feel.

As you stroll up and down Fayetteville St you’ll pass several restaurants and bars, hotels, the Court House, and through City Plaza.

Fayetteville Street

The Museum of History was founded in 1902 and welcomes more than 400,000+ visitors a year. On display are more than 14,000 years and 150,000 artifacts of history.

North Carolina Museum of History

• The Pit Authentic BBQ – one of the most popular, and upscale, BBQ spots in Raleigh.

LUNCH

BBQ:

• Morgan Street Food Hall – 20 different food concepts showcasing local eateries. Perfect for families or groups of friends with different food tastes.

Food halls:

• Lake Johnson Loop – walk, jog, or bike the paved three-mile loop around the lake. We used to live on Lake Johnson and it’s our favorite lake trail in Raleigh!

AFTERNOON ACTIVITIES

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