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 down below is what we suggest for first time visitors to get a reel feel for downtown Raleigh.

This itinerary includes suggestions on where to eat breakfast, lunch and dinner, activities for the morning and afternoon, pre-dinner and after-dinner drinks, and hotels to stay in. Let us take the guesswork out of your trip to Raleigh!

Moore Square

Moore Square is a four-acre urban green space that was originally conceived as one of five public green spaces in Raleigh and the square and surrounds is a charming mix of old and new in the heart of downtown Raleigh.

Museum Of Natural Sciences, OR, The Museum Of History

Raleigh has a lot of excellent museums and because of the quality and the amount of free museums it has often been referred to as the “Smithsonian of the South”.

LUNCH

The downtown Raleigh food scene has thrived in recent years (minus Covid setbacks) and is one of our favorite areas to eat and drink in the city area.

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

BBQ:

Wye Hill Kitchen & Brewing

If there’s one place in Raleigh we take first time visitors for that wow moment, it’s Wye Hill Kitchen & Brewing. The best view of the Raleigh skyline from their outstanding outdoor patio is paired with excellent food, craft beer and unique cocktails.

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