Top rated Things to dos 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. This list contains 152 places from Things to do category.

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Current Wellness
Wellness center
👍👍 Current Wellness is such a gift to Raleigh. This is maybe the most comfortable and safe I have ever felt in a group fitness class. I was able to focus on moving my body without being too in my head. If you are looking for a space to get in different kinds of movement that is truly inclusive, non jud...
5.00 (94 reviews)
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The Museum at Car Space
Cocktail bar
5.00 (33 reviews)
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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)
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Pinot's Palette
Painting studio
Attendees paint during evening classes at this art studio chain serving alcohol at most locations.
4.90 (557 reviews)
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Ann and Jim Goodnight Museum Park
Park
👍👍 This place is a gem. I live near Memphis and have been all over the US and world. You don't often see such a nice combination of art and nature.
4.90 (380 reviews)
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Umstead Sycamore Trail
Park
👍👍 Took a short walk with the family to see the log art. The trail was very beautiful and well maintained. Lots of friendly hikers, mountain bikers, horseback riders, and casual walkers/joggers. Driving on the service road to the parking lot felt like we were far away from Raleigh. It was so refreshing...
4.90 (81 reviews)
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NC Museum of History Associates
Museum
👍👍 Absolutely a must visit in Raleigh! A wonderful museum, free entry but donations encouraged. Super informative about North Carolina's long and varied history with many really impressive historical artifacts ranging from the ancient up to WW2 items and recent NASCAR's in the sports hall of fame, grea...
4.90 (74 reviews)
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Prairie Ridge Ecostation
Park
Sustainably built field station offering educational science events in rustic quarters.
4.90 (66 reviews)
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Legends of Harley Drag Racing Museum
Museum
👍👍 Love those bikes.
4.90 (48 reviews)
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Walnut Creek Wetland Center
Park
Eco-friendly nature center offering classes, public programs, walking trails & wildlife observation.
4.90 (47 reviews)
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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)
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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)
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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 (2.3K 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 (2.2K 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 (2.2K reviews)
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North Carolina Museum of History
History museum
👍👍 Beyond anything my mind could have imagined! I love history sooo immensely! This place is a history lover's dream! Information around every single twist and turn. Amazing setups and actual objects from various eras in time. You can easily spend hours here and still have tons to discover and learn. I...
4.80 (1.4K 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 (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 (697 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 (644 reviews)
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