Top rated places in North Raleigh
Experience the best that North Raleigh has to offer with our curated list of top-rated places. Sorted by average review scores from venues boasting over 30 reviews, these establishments promise exceptional quality and experiences to elevate your visit in the city. Ratings are based from 8 places in the city.
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Annie Louise Wilkerson, MD Nature Preserve Park
Nature preserve
Natural 157.6-acre park on a lake, with meadows, fields, play areas, trails & office with exhibits.
4.80 (418 reviews)
2
Falls Lake Trail
Hiking area
👍👍 So many trails and you can't go wrong with any of them. It's a matter how far you want to go.
4.80 (54 reviews)
3
Falls of Neuse Trail
Park
👍👍 Such a beautiful area to stop and visit.
Great fishing location and breath taking view to see
4.80 (45 reviews)
4
Falls Lake Dam
Park
👍 God The Creator in His display in nature alone is unmistakably the most fascinating living entity alive! Falls Lake in Wake Forest, NC is clearly a testament of it...so... enjoy!
4.80 (33 reviews)
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Green Hills County Park
Park
This park offers a playground, picnic area & hiking/biking trails on a repurposed landfill property.
4.70 (334 reviews)
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Falls Lake Dam Recreation Area
Park
👍 Nice area to take a walk or jog along the dam. But not my favorite place if you're looking for calm, serene outdoor relaxation.
It was a bit too crowded, and not necessarily safe to walk on the dam because of the traffic and narrow space for cars and pedestrians to be shared. Also no shade.
But it...
4.70 (303 reviews)
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Falls Lake Fishing Pier
Fishing pier
👍👍 The only open space for me. I came here for nature but be aware of rock n roll moving motor boats and people dragging their street boom box around when strolling. It took away the sound of the wind, sun, water, birds... Loud music if everyone could hear it over 1000 feet away it's too loud. Should b...
4.70 (39 reviews)
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Honeycutt Park
Park
👍 Review of Trail only: Great moderate trail. Starting from Honeycutt Park it's paved (asphalt). After crossing Durant Rd., it is unpaved, but very clearly marked or cleared. Main hazard is roots, a few rocks. Follows a good size creek much of the way. Wooded, shaded all the way once the trail is unpa...
4.50 (212 reviews)