Raleigh Attractions

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Let's explore the top attractions in Raleigh including the best museums, parks, family attractions, markets, cultural experiences, events, gardens and more.

Raleigh has a vibrant cultural scene with many free museums and galleries. Discover diverse exhibitions, historical artifacts, contemporary art, and local talent showcased in the heart of North Carolina’s capital city. See why it’s often been referred to as the “Smithsonian of the South”.

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The Lincoln Theatre

Venues and Live Music & Performing Arts
Lincoln Theatre is a small music venue in Raleigh that’s known for its intimate atmosphere. With a capacity of around

Carter–Finley Stadium

Venues and Sports & Games
Carter-Finley is home to the NC State Wolfpack football games. We love the high energy here of game day in

The Ritz

Venues and Live Music & Performing Arts
The Ritz is one of the best indoor music venues in Raleigh, especially if you’re into rock or metal music. It’s

Reynolds Coliseum, NC State

Venues and Sports & Games
James T. Valvano Arena at William Neal Reynolds Coliseum is a historic multi-purpose arena and permanent home of NC State women’s

Durham Performing Arts Center (DPAC)

Venues and Live Music & Performing Arts
Durham Performing Arts Center is an intimate 2,700-seat setting in the Triangle where you can see some of the biggest

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

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),

Marbles Kids Museum

Venues, Family Fun, and Museums
Raleigh’s favorite kids attraction is Marbles Kids Museum near Moore Square in Downtown Raleigh. At Marbles, play is fun and

North Carolina Museum of Natural Sciences

Raleigh Attractions, Venues, Family Fun, and Museums
The NC Museum of Natural Science is the Southeast’s largest natural history museum and the most visited museum in North Carolina.

Contemporary Art Museum (CAM) Raleigh

Art Galleries and Venues
Pioneering Raleigh’s arts scene is CAM Raleigh, also known as the Contemporary Art Museum of Raleigh, a small and free

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

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