2 days in Raleigh Itinerary

For those not from the South, Raleigh might be one of the region's better-kept travel secrets.

Start off your visit on the 3rd (Sat): get a new perspective on nature at North Carolina Museum of Natural Sciences, explore the world behind art at North Carolina Museum of Art, then admire the natural beauty at Sarah P. Duke Gardens, and finally contemplate in the serene atmosphere at Duke University Chapel. Here are some ideas for day two: test your team's savvy at popular escape rooms, see the interesting displays at North Carolina Museum of History, then engage your brain at Marbles Kids Museum, and finally stroll around Pullen Park.

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In August in Raleigh, expect temperatures between 88°F during the day and 69°F at night. Finish your sightseeing early on the 4th (Sun) to allow enough time to travel back home.