2 days in Raleigh Itinerary

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

Kick off your visit on the 28th (Wed): take in nature's colorful creations at Sarah P. Duke Gardens, then walk around Pullen Park, then engage your brain at North Carolina Museum of Natural Sciences, and finally look for all kinds of wild species at Fletcher Park. Get ready for a full day of sightseeing on the next day: stroll the grounds of Old Town Cemetery, then get your game on at Urban Axes Durham, then admire the masterpieces at North Carolina Museum of Art, and finally get curious at Marbles Kids Museum.

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If you are flying in from Mexico, the closest major aiports are Raleigh Durham International Airport, Piedmont Triad International Airport and Seymour Johnson Air Force Base. In August in Raleigh, expect temperatures between 36°C during the day and 24°C at night. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 29th (Thu) to allow time to travel back home.