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Things to see in Raleigh, North Carolina (United States): 27 places and when to go
Raleigh, North Carolina is a major city in United States with around 1,164,000 inhabitants, and this site lists 27 places in and around it, mainly Food and drink (18), Museums and art (3), History (2). The best known are North Carolina Museum of Art, North Carolina Museum of Natural Sciences and William B. Umstead State Park. The best time to come is March to October; also possible: November to February. In June there are 14 h 25 of daylight, and in December, 9 h 35. Here is what there is, when to go, how to get there and what else is nearby.
In a nutshell
- Where
- United States · 35.8188, -78.6447
- Population
- About 1,164,000
- Places
- 27 places on this site, in the town and around it.
- What people come for
- Food and drink (18) · Museums and art (3) · History (2) · Nature (1) · Wildlife (1) · Temples (1)
- Best time
- March to October.
- Also possible
- November to February.
- Nearest airport
- EWR Newark, 668 km as the crow flies
What to see in Raleigh, North Carolina
The places in and around Raleigh, North Carolina, best known first, each with its own page: what it is, when to go and what is next to it. Distances are from the centre, as the crow flies.
- North Carolina Museum of ArtState art museum in Raleigh, North Carolina5.3 km
- North Carolina Museum of Natural SciencesNorth Carolina’s state museum for science and nature, located in Raleigh4.1 km
- William B. Umstead State ParkState park in North Carolina11 km
- First Baptist ChurchChurch in Raleigh, North Carolina, United States4.5 km
- Raleigh Banking and Trust Company BuildingHistoric building in North Carolina, US4.6 km
- Pullen Park CarouselCarousel in Raleigh, North Carolina, United States4.7 km
- North Carolina Museum of HistoryState museum focused on the history of North Carolina, located in Raleigh4.2 km
- Bond Brothers Beer CompanyBrewery12 km
- Burial BeerBrewery5.0 km
- Crank Arm Brewing CompanyBrewery4.8 km
- Deep River Brewing CompanyBrewery24 km
- Fortnight Brewing CompanyBrewery15 km
- JoCo Brewing CompanyBrewery25 km
- KŌMANA Brewing Co.Brewery12 km
- Lonerider BreweryBrewery14 km
- Mordecai Beverage Co.Brewery3.1 km
- Mountains-to-Sea TrailTrail in North Carolina26 km
- Neuse River Brewing & BrasserieBrewery2.0 km
- NOCO Brews and BitesBrewery2.6 km
- Oak City Brewing CompanyBrewery15 km
- Raleigh Brewing CompanyBrewery4.8 km
- Sky Zone Trampoline ParkWith kids4.6 km
- South Line BreweryBrewery14 km
- The DistilleryDistillery13 km
And the other 3, by what you come to do:
When to go to Raleigh, North Carolina
The best time to visit Raleigh, North Carolina is March to October; also possible: November to February. This comes from its own places: a month counts as the town's best time when it is the best time for half of what there is to see.
- JanPossible9:50
- FebPossible10:42
- MarBest time11:44
- AprBest time12:55
- MayBest time13:54
- JunBest time14:25
- JulBest time14:12
- AugBest time13:22
- SepBest time12:13
- OctBest time11:04
- NovPossible10:04
- DecPossible9:35
Best timePossibleBetter notHours of daylight
In June there are 14 h 25 of daylight, and in December, 9 h 35. In April, 27 of the 27 places are at their best.
When to go to United States in general, with its festivals and peak seasons, is in its country guide.
Getting to Raleigh, North Carolina
The nearest main airport is Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR, Newark), 668 km as the crow flies. How to get around United States (train, car, bus) is in its country guide, and what to sort out before you leave is in its checklist.
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Other towns nearby
- Holly Springs6 places26 km
- Durham, North Carolina27 places32 km
- Pittsboro7 places49 km
- Mebane6 places60 km
- Rocky Mount, North Carolina6 places78 km
- Fayetteville, North Carolina10 places87 km
And all of United States, in its country guide.
Frequently asked questions
What is there to see in Raleigh, North Carolina?
The best known: North Carolina Museum of Art, North Carolina Museum of Natural Sciences, William B. Umstead State Park, First Baptist Church, Raleigh Banking and Trust Company Building. In all, 27 places in the town and around it, all on your trip map from day one.
When is the best time to visit Raleigh, North Carolina?
March to October; also possible: November to February. In June there are 14 h 25 of daylight, and in December, 9 h 35.
How do you get to Raleigh, North Carolina?
The nearest main airport is Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR), 668 km away. From there, directions opens the route on the map.
How do I add it to my trip?
Create a trip with Raleigh, North Carolina as the destination and these 27 places are on your map, each with its category. The ones you like go into a day's plan with one tap, and Kokai reminds you when you pass nearby.
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