Top rated Tourist attractions in Raleigh

Experience the best that 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.

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Sassafras All Children's Playground
Playground
👍👍 Hands down one of the Top Three playgrounds in the Greater Raleigh Are! It is big, it is spread out, and it has a hundred options of play places for your kids. There’s stuff for little ones to do abs just as much stuff for bigger kids to do. There’s sand, there’s cable slides, there’s swings, slides...
4.90 (991 reviews)
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Prairie Ridge Ecostation
Park
Sustainably built field station offering educational science events in rustic quarters.
4.90 (70 reviews)
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Raleigh Fire Museum
Local history museum
👍👍 Small museum open the 2nd Saturday of Every month. We had a great time, fire people were out helping kids work a fire hose, answering questions about the two fire trucks we could play in and a small museum with lots of artifacts, pictures and history of the Raleigh fire department. The inside museum...
4.90 (41 reviews)
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North Carolina Museum of Art
Art museum
Discover a treasure trove of art and nature at the North Carolina Museum of Art. With a captivating blend of indoor and outdoor experiences, immerse yourself in world-renowned collections and explore serene landscapes. Free admission makes it an accessible haven for all.
4.80 (10.2K reviews)
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Marbles Kids Museum
Children's museum
Children's museum featuring a wide variety of interactive displays for toddlers & school-age kids.
4.80 (6.6K reviews)
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JC Raulston Arboretum
Arboretum
Gardens, plant collections & educational programs in a free, 10-acre retreat at NC State University.
4.80 (2.5K reviews)
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North Carolina Museum of Natural Sciences
Museum
Exhibits on NC's geology, flora & fauna, plus fossil collections, 3D films & live-animal programs.
4.80 (2.4K reviews)
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William B. Umstead State Park
State park
5,579 acres of woodlands with hiking & bridle trails, campgrounds & 3 man-made fishing lakes.
4.80 (2.3K reviews)
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Laurel Hills Park
Park
Multi-use preserve including community center, playground, sports fields, pond & walking trails.
4.80 (1.4K reviews)
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WRAL Azalea Garden
Garden
Quiet azalea garden on TV-studio site, with winding paths, shaded benches & manicured lawns.
4.80 (1.1K reviews)
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Lake Lynn Park
Park
👍👍 Explored this park solo this time, and it was an incredible experience. I've visited many, many times, and each visit offers a different perspective of the scenery. This time, completing 3 rounds alone allowed for deep contemplation and meaningful insights. Overall, a great and introspective experie...
4.80 (730 reviews)
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Historic Oak View County Park
Park
Charming 19th-century farmstead & rural history museum with folksy exhibits of country life.
4.80 (670 reviews)
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Memorial Belltower
Monument
👍👍 Cool experience. Great monument. Memorial to the Raleigh area military vets who died in World War One.
4.80 (461 reviews)
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Sacred Heart Church
Catholic church
😠 Beautiful church and our officiant was great. However, their wedding committee totally forgot about my groom in the corner and had me walk out without him being upfront. I was stopped in the middle of the isle to be informed they forgot my groom. No bride should have to go through this. I spent a lo...
4.80 (262 reviews)
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All Saints Chapel
Chapel
👍👍 ["All Saints Chapel is a charming and cozy church venue with a small parking lot and plenty of street parking.\n\nAn intimate setting with an old world architecture feel, perfect for the Queen Instrumental Candlelight Concert we attended on 12\/9\/2022.\n\nPerfect minimal Christmas decor on the exte...
4.80 (199 reviews)
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Gregg Museum of Art & Design
Art museum
👍👍 See below for a recap of current exhibits. It's free! See photos, too. The Gregg Museum of Art & Design reopened in its current home at 1903 Hillsborough Street on August 26, 2017. The museum includes the renovated original NC State University Chancellor’s residence and a recent addition. The g...
4.80 (125 reviews)
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Van-Hanh Pagoda-NC Buddhist
Buddhist temple
👍👍 A quiet place. Good for spending some peaceful time.
4.80 (86 reviews)
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Pope House Museum
Museum
Former home of a prominent African-American resident featuring original furnishings & guided tours.
4.80 (72 reviews)
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Pullen Park
Park
5th-oldest amusement park in the U.S., with a carousel, mini-train, paddle boats, playground & more.
4.70 (8.6K reviews)
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Lake Johnson Park
Park
Recreation area with 5.4 miles of trails around a lake, plus boat rentals, picnic areas & fishing.
4.70 (4.5K reviews)
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