Travel Information for Raleigh: Your Guide to Visiting the City

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Planning a trip to Raleigh?

Our travel information guide has everything you need to know to make your visit smooth and enjoyable.

From transportation options and accommodation tips to practical advice on getting around the city, we’ve got you covered.

Whether you're visiting for business or pleasure, our guide provides essential details on airports, parking, public transit, and more, ensuring your time in Raleigh is hassle-free and filled with memorable experiences.

Let us help you navigate your way through the City of Oaks!

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Raleigh Attraction listings

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Raleigh Convention Center

Venues and Professional Services
The Raleigh Convention Center is a modern 500,000 square-foot facility in the heart of Downtown Raleigh. It hosts various events,

Pour House Music Hall & Record Shop

Live Music & Performing Arts
The Pour House Music Hall and Record Shop is a local treasure for music lovers in Raleigh. It’s not just

WRAL Azalea Gardens

Nature & Outdoors
The WRAL Azalea Gardens are located behind the WRAL television studios on Western Boulevard between the Main and Centennial campuses

JC Raulston Arboretum

Nature & Outdoors
The JC Raulston Arboretum and botanical garden is administered by North Carolina State University.  It has one of the largest

City of Raleigh Museum

Museums
The City of Raleigh Museum is located in the 1874 historic Briggs Building, a former hardware store COR museum is

Lake Johnson Nature Park

Nature & Outdoors
Lake Johnson Park Nature Park in Southwest Raleigh is comprised of more than 300 acres of land surrounding the 150-acre

Coastal Credit Union Music Park at Walnut Creek

Live Music & Performing Arts
The Walnut Creek Amphitheatre, also known as Coastal Credit Union Music Park at Walnut Creek, is Raleigh’s largest outdoor amphitheater.

Historic Yates Mill County Park

Museums and Nature & Outdoors
The centerpiece of Historic Yates Mill County Park is the 19th Century, Historic Yates Mill, which is now a museum. 

Mordecai Historic Park

Museums
The three-acre Mordecai Historic Park includes the Mordecai House, the oldest in Raleigh on its original foundation (built in 1785),

Downtown Cary Park

Venues, Live Music & Performing Arts, and Nature & Outdoors
The extraordinary Downtown Cary Park is a community gathering space that is comprised of walking trails, kid’s playground, picnic areas,

Koka Booth Amphitheater

Venues and Live Music & Performing Arts
The Koka Booth Amphitheater in Cary is one of our favorite music venues in the Raleigh region for its picturesque

WakeMed Soccer Park, Cary

Venues and Sports & Games
The WakeMed Soccer Park in Cary is a multi-use, soccer complex hosting professional, college and high school soccer games throughout

Events in Raleigh

Check out the events happening in Raleigh

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Biking the Walnut Creek Trail in Raleigh

Best way to get around the city is on one of our greenway trails!

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