Best places in Raleigh

Discover the best places in Raleigh, curated using our unique algorithm blending 'Top Rated' and 'Most Reviewed' establishments. Uncover the city's gems and must-visit locales for an unforgettable experience. Please note that certain places categories are intentionally excluded to ensure a refined selection. Ratings are based from 5.9K places in the city.

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Crazy Axe
Recreation center
👍👍 We came in for the first time on our third date and had the BEST time! Kelly is amazing and really made the experience that much better. She deserves all the kudos! We will back :)
5.00 (1.8K reviews) (~6.52 km from centre)
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The Flower Cupboard
Florist
5.00 (857 reviews) (~16.99 km from centre)
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Szechuan Mansion Hotpot Durham
Hot pot restaurant
👍👍 Such a fan of this spot. From NYC so I’ve had my fair share of good hotpot but this place really impressed me. Fast, friendly service and they have such a cute atmosphere. Big tables perfect for eating out with friends. Their combo menus are also really good for beginners to try but the servers are...
5.00 (848 reviews) (~36.01 km from centre)
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Sarah P. Duke Gardens
Botanical garden
55-acre public gardens with 5 miles of walking paths, a koi pond & an amphitheater.
4.90 (7.4K reviews) (~36.05 km from centre)
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Urban Axes - Axe Throwing
Bar
Casual bar & hangout, part of a chain offering cages for axe throwing.
$$ $$
4.90 (2.1K reviews) (~34.25 km from centre)
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Duke University Chapel
Church
Interdenominational campus church featuring a sizable tower, neo-gothic design & 3 pipe organs.
4.90 (2K reviews) (~36.65 km from centre)
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Lime & Lemon Indian Grill & Bar - Chapel Hill
Indian restaurant
👍 I went with a group of 10 for lunch on a weekday. The menu is exhaustive but one person had been before and knew about the lunch special. It was around $15 after taxes. They have chicken, vegetarian, lamb, and seafood. The portions were generous. I ordered a chicken lunch special and was offered a...
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4.90 (1.6K reviews) (~36.2 km from centre)
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Triangle Self-Defense & Tactical Training
Self defense school
👍👍 I absolutely loved this class. I mean Stewart explained it so clearly and easy to understand. I was so nervous because I was a newbie. And the instructors at the gun range were so kind and patient. The encouragement that I received was wonderful. I will be looking onto other classes that ar...
5.00 (509 reviews) (~35.46 km from centre)
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Fine Art Body Piercing By Lilith Mae
Body piercing shop
5.00 (493 reviews) (~15.19 km from centre)
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321 Coffee - Downtown Raleigh
Coffee shop
👍👍 Excited to get a sneak preview of this coffee shop that hires adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities before their grand opening! I had kombucha and a house roasted coffee! Both were great and served up with smiles. They have an awesome indoor and outdoor space in the new Bloc 83 l...
5.00 (458 reviews) (~0.83 km from centre)
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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 (898 reviews) (~7.68 km from centre)
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North Carolina Museum of Art
Art museum
Permanent collection spanning 5,000 years, traveling exhibits, outdoor monument park & amphitheater.
4.80 (9.7K reviews) (~6.6 km from centre)
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Durham Performing Arts Center
Performing arts theater
Modern, multilevel theater showcasing recent Broadway shows & well-known music artists.
4.80 (6.9K reviews) (~33.5 km from centre)
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Triangle Rock Club - Durham
Rock climbing gym
😐 Great climbing gym with well-equipped fitness facilities. Super friendly staff too! They have a lot of climbing space and reset pretty frequently, so there's always tons to climb. It's also pretty representative of what you'd find outdoors which is really nice. I only have 2 issues, one minor an...
4.90 (786 reviews) (~31.94 km from centre)
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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 (6.3K reviews) (~0.33 km from centre)
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Shrunken Head
Sportswear store
👍👍 This repeat customer loves the Shrunken Head Boutique for all my Carolina t-shirts! Always fast shipping and packaged with care! The notes included in my orders are always appreciated. Great customer service!
5.00 (413 reviews) (~40.25 km from centre)
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Durham Bulls Athletic Park
Stadium
👍👍 The seats were great and the concession has great selection of food and drinks. It's a fun and great atmosphere to take a family and friends out to enjoy a nice game during the weekdays or over the weekend. The Athletic park has great access and walkway from the parking structure located on each si...
4.80 (4.8K reviews) (~33.49 km from centre)
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So Hot
Hot pot restaurant
An array of hot pot bases & mix-ins with table heaters in a relaxed setting fit for large groups.
$$ $$
4.80 (3.5K reviews) (~19.03 km from centre)
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Raven Rock State Park
State park
Rock formations and natural oasis for hiking, fishing, canoeing & camping by the Cape Fear River.
4.80 (3.1K reviews) (~43.09 km from centre)
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Fred G. Bond Metro Park
Park
Sprawling lakeside park with an amphitheater, trails, athletic fields, a rope course & playground.
4.80 (3K reviews) (~16.7 km from centre)
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