3 days in Raleigh Itinerary

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

You'll find plenty of places to visit near Raleigh: Fayetteville (Room Escape Games & Airborne and Special Operations Museum), International Civil Rights Center & Museum (in Greensboro) and Durham (Sarah P. Duke Gardens & Duke University Chapel). The adventure continues: get a new perspective on nature at North Carolina Museum of Natural Sciences, walk around Pullen Park, admire the landmark architecture of North Carolina State Capitol, and explore the world behind art at North Carolina Museum of Art.

To find maps, traveler tips, ratings, and other tourist information, read our Raleigh day trip app.

In August, plan for daily highs up to 88°F, and evening lows to 69°F. Finish your sightseeing early on the 12th (Mon) so you can travel back home.