Looking for a getaway, day trip or vacation from Raleigh? The This is Raleigh podcast shares destination ideas and travel tips for places that are easy to get to from Raleigh.
Most people visiting the Outer Banks will cruise right on by Roanoke Island and Manteo in favor of the beautiful beaches in the OBX, but little do they know there are plenty of things to do in Manteo to make it worth a pit stop on the way. On our last winter vacation to Manteo,
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We have plenty of amazing white sand beaches on the North Carolina Coast, but none are more breathtaking than the pure white sands of North Carolina’s Ocean Isle Beach. Although famed for its blissful beaches, there are many things to do in Ocean Isle Beach, from zip line experiences to turtle conservation experiences, there’s so
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As the vibrant colors of spring begin to paint the landscape, we dust off the sandals, pull the bathers from the depths of the closet, and start planning where to go for Spring Break in North Carolina. In 2026, NC State University breaks up for Spring Break on March 16, and Wake County Schools on
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While there aren’t any theme parks in Raleigh itself, there are plenty of amusement parks, and since it’s a long drive to Carowinds, you might be wondering what are the closest theme parks near Raleigh. Well, while Carowinds is the most famous theme park in NC, and boasts the tallest, longest, and fastest rollercoaster in
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While we love Raleigh and everything it offers, but we also love its position in East-Central North Carolina, because it means there are so places to go to on day trips from Raleigh. Whether you want to visit small towns, mountains, lakes, or even the coast, you can find it in less than a 2-hour
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As a Raleigh resident and world traveler with 50+ countries and 35 states under my belt, I’m always checking the direct flights from Raleigh for my next trip. We’re lucky there are so many great domestic and international direct flights departing from Raleigh-Durham International Airport, allowing you to travel to some of the most popular
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Perched high in the Blue Ridge Mountains is the quirky college town of Boone, which at only a 3-hour’s drive from us in Raleigh, is the perfect destination for a getaway. Boone isn’t just a mountain town, it’s where is where hiking boots double up as dancing shoes, and where kayaks chase rivers and coffee
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Winter is a time for slowness. The cooler weather and fewer sunlight hours are a beckoning to retreat, unwind, and let go. And it’s why a beach vacation on the North Carolina Coast is perfect for this time of year. It invites slow mornings with a hot cup of coffee appreciating the fresh stillness of
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