7 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 (Veterans Park & Airborne and Special Operations Museum), Burlington (Conservators Center & Alamance Battleground State Historic Site) and Durham (Durham Bulls Athletic Park, Sarah P. Duke Gardens, &more). There's much more to do: see the interesting displays at International Civil Rights Center & Museum, get curious at Marbles Kids Museum, see where the action happens at PNC Arena, and identify plant and animal life at Umstead State Park.

To see photos, maps, traveler tips, and other tourist information, use the Raleigh vacation planning app.

In November, daily temperatures in Raleigh can reach 62°F, while at night they dip to 39°F. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 18th (Sun) to allow time to travel back home.