Things to Do in Raleigh, NC

  • Our list of the best things to do in Raleigh, North Carolina, features the top 166 nearby activities — including 84 great attractions with user approval ratings of 90% or more!
  • Raleigh, NC has a variety of great sights and experiences nearby. Top categories include: Outdoor Places, Entertainment & Shows, Sports & Fitness, and Amusement.
  • The results below include the top 36 things to do within the city of Raleigh, NC , followed by 131 popular activities in nearby cities, including Durham, Cary, Wake Forest, Chapel Hill, Apex, Garner, Fuquay-Varina, Pittsboro and Sanford
  • Our list of the best things to do in Raleigh, North Carolina, features the top 166 nearby activities — including 84 great attractions with user approval ratings of 90% or more!
  • Raleigh, NC has a variety of great sights and experiences nearby. Top categories include: Outdoor Places, Entertainment & Shows, Sports & Fitness, and Amusement.
  • The results below include the top 36 things to do within the city of Raleigh, NC , followed by 131 popular activities in nearby cities, including Durham, Cary, Wake Forest, Chapel Hill, Apex, Garner, Fuquay-Varina, Pittsboro and Sanford
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Drivers get behind the wheel of a Lamborghini or Ferrari with an instructor for laps around an autocross car-control course
22.8 Miles
96% 548 votes
Religious Buildings Chapel Drive, Durham, NC 27708 MoreLess Info
The spiritual center of Duke University is the Duke Chapel, a massive structure in the English Gothic Revival Style. Its towering spire, intricate stonework and beautiful stained-glass windows also make the chapel a coveted wedding venue.
22.8 Miles
78% 37 votes
Golf 3001 Cameron Blvd, Durham, NC 27705 MoreLess Info
Open to the public, Duke University Golf Course features well-manicured greens in a natural setting. Its eighteen holes provide a challenge for skilled golfers but is also ideal for the golfer who is still learning.
22.8 Miles
81% 68 votes
Shopping Districts Ninth St., Durham, NC MoreLess Info
Specialty dance workshops and full classes are offered at Ninth Street. The dance instructors can cover most popular types of dance including jazz, tap, tango, ballet, swing, samba, African, modern, hip hop, and Broadway.
22.8 Miles
52% 21 votes
Bowling 4508 Durham-Chapel Hill Blvd, Durham, NC 27707 MoreLess Info
AMF Durham Lanes offers traditional bowling on 32 lanes along with a bar and meeting room with a capacity of up to 36 people. They also feature arcades, pool or air hockey, group events, birthday parties and a Pro Shop.
23.0 Miles
91% 33 votes
Golf Chapel Hill, NC MoreLess Info
Affiliated with the University of North Carolina, Finley Golf Course is suitable for both novice and experienced golfers. Designed with five tee boxes to accommodate all skill levels, it includes a driving range and practice facilities for golf instruction.
23.2 Miles
93% 28 votes
Hiking Trails Cameron Blvd & Erwin Road, Durham, NC 27705 MoreLess Info
Named in honor of a former ACC champion track coach at Duke University, the Al Buehler Cross Country Trail comprises over three miles of trails suited for walking and running. The trails wind around a golf course.
23.5 Miles
82% 22 votes
Golf 840 The Preserve Trail, Chapel Hill, NC 27517 MoreLess Info
Nationally recognized and rated as a top golf course, The Preserve at Jordan Lake is beautifully designed with rolling hills, winding fairways and two-tiered greens. This club is also home to a pro-shop and full-service dining facility.
23.7 Miles
91% 244 votes
Nature & Wildlife Areas 3705 Erwin Road, Durham, NC 27705 MoreLess Info
Duke University's Duke Lemur Center is one of the world's most important zoological institutes dedicated to lemurs. Tours are available seven days a week and must be scheduled in advance. All tour proceeds benefit lemurs and support the Lemur Center's research initiatives.
23.8 Miles
80% 10 votes
Historic Sites Hwy 42 West, Sanford, NC 27330 MoreLess Info
Old Gilliam Mill Park is a 16 acre park featuring a mill built in 1850 by Stephen Henley. Attractions and available activities include the mill itself, walking paths, picnicking, and occasional special events.
24.0 Miles
83% 103 votes
Specialty Shops University Mall, Chapel Hill, NC 27514 MoreLess Info
Gourmands and chefs in Chapel Hill, North Carolina for truffles, exotic spices, imported chocolates and other fine, difficult-to-find ingredients. The shop is open to the public and also accepts telephone orders.
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