Highest-rated things to do in Raleigh, according to Tripadvisor
"For those who are lost, there will always be cities that feel like home," Simon Van Booy wrote in his 2011 novel "Everything Beautiful Began After," and what better way to find the cities that might feel like home than to get lost? Travel beckons, and there are many great cities to explore in the U.S. From New York to Los Angeles, Chicago to Miami, and Las Vegas to San Francisco, metro regions in the U.S. offer an incredible range of activities, attractions, and cultural monuments to enjoy.
Every city has its own unique history—stories of industry, immigration, and imagination. Plus, each city offers its own geographical specificity: San Francisco's gorgeous heights and quad-killing hills; the bustling boroughs of New York and how they wind around bodies of water; the flat desert of Las Vegas with its tremendous, wide-open sky (try stargazing at the nearby Red Rock Canyon for awe-inspiring views of the heavens).
Each city also has its own flavor. Some metros are practically a Baskin-Robbins of adventure, featuring all kinds of flavors, some of which might be complex, unfamiliar, or even new. Los Angeles, for example, can be experienced in so many ways, from its history as the motion picture and entertainment capital to its modern incarnation as one of the most culturally diverse cities in the world—there are many versions of LA to visit, just as there are many iterations of San Francisco, New York, and Las Vegas. Cities, after you scratch the surface, reveal even more treasures within—but first, you must know where to begin!
Stacker compiled a list of the highest-rated things to do in Raleigh using data from Tripadvisor. Tripadvisor ranks places using a combination of metrics, including overall rating, reviews, and number of page views. As a result, an activity with a 5 out of 5 overall rating might rank lower than one with a 4 out of 5. Data is as of May 31, 2024.
#30. Historic Oakwood
- Rating: 4.5/5 (127 reviews)
- Address: Franklin St. Raleigh, North Carolina
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#29. Duke Energy Center for the Performing Arts
- Rating: 4.5/5 (119 reviews)
- Address: 2 East South St. Raleigh, North Carolina
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#28. James B. Hunt Jr. Library
- Rating: 5/5 (38 reviews)
- Address: 1070 Partners Way Raleigh, North Carolina
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#27. Raleigh Convention Center
- Rating: 4/5 (183 reviews)
- Address: 500 South Salisbury St. Raleigh, North Carolina
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#26. Artspace
- Rating: 4.5/5 (53 reviews)
- Address: 201 East Davie St. Downtown Raleigh, North Carolina
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#25. The Raleigh Market
- Rating: 4/5 (97 reviews)
- Address: 1025 Blue Ridge Road Raleigh, North Carolina
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#24. Shelley Lake Park
- Rating: 4.5/5 (83 reviews)
- Address: 1400 West Millbrook Road Raleigh, North Carolina
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#23. Reynolds Coliseum
- Rating: 5/5 (43 reviews)
- Address: E Dunn Ave. Raleigh, North Carolina
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#22. Raleigh Furniture Gallery
- Rating: 5/5 (23 reviews)
- Address: 2940 Wakefield Pines Drive Raleigh, North Carolina
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#21. WRAL Azalea Garden
- Rating: 4.5/5 (69 reviews)
- Address: 2619 Western Blvd. Raleigh, North Carolina
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#20. North Carolina Symphony
- Rating: 4.5/5 (91 reviews)
- Address: 2 East South St. Raleigh, North Carolina
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#19. North Carolina State Capitol
- Rating: 4/5 (343 reviews)
- Address: 1 East Edenton St. Raleigh, North Carolina
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#18. Historic Oakwood Cemetery
- Rating: 4.5/5 (139 reviews)
- Address: 701 Oakwood Ave. Raleigh, North Carolina
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#17. Frankie's Fun Park
- Rating: 4/5 (407 reviews)
- Address: 11190 Fun Park Drive Raleigh, North Carolina
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#16. Lake Johnson Park
- Rating: 4.5/5 (214 reviews)
- Address: 4601 Avent Ferry Road Raleigh, North Carolina
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#15. North Carolina State University
- Rating: 4.5/5 (211 reviews)
- Address: Varsity Drive Raleigh, North Carolina
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#14. Crabtree Valley Mall
- Rating: 4.5/5 (240 reviews)
- Address: 4325 Glenwood Ave. Raleigh, North Carolina
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#13. Neuse River Trail
- Rating: 5/5 (251 reviews)
- Address: 20 Anderson Point Drive Poole Road Park Raleigh, North Carolina
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#12. Mordecai Historic Park
- Rating: 4.5/5 (164 reviews)
- Address: 1 Mimosa St. Raleigh, North Carolina
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#11. Raleigh Little Theatre Rose Garden
- Rating: 4.5/5 (127 reviews)
- Address: 301 Pogue St. Raleigh, North Carolina
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#10. JC Raulston Arboretum at NC State University
- Rating: 4.5/5 (368 reviews)
- Address: 4415 Beryl Road Raleigh, North Carolina
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#9. Historic Yates Mill County Park
- Rating: 4.5/5 (281 reviews)
- Address: 4620 Lake Wheeler Road Raleigh, North Carolina
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#8. PNC Arena
- Rating: 4.5/5 (783 reviews)
- Address: 1400 Edwards Mill Road Raleigh, North Carolina
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#7. Umstead State Park
- Rating: 4.5/5 (465 reviews)
- Address: 8801 Glenwood Ave. Raleigh, North Carolina
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#6. State Farmers Market
- Rating: 4.5/5 (308 reviews)
- Address: 1201 Agriculture St. Raleigh, North Carolina
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#5. North Carolina Museum of History
- Rating: 4.5/5 (936 reviews)
- Address: 5 East Edenton St. Raleigh, North Carolina
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#4. Marbles Kids Museum
- Rating: 4.5/5 (1,118 reviews)
- Address: 201 East Hargett St. Raleigh, North Carolina
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#3. Pullen Park
- Rating: 4.5/5 (1,299 reviews)
- Address: 520 Ashe Ave. Raleigh, North Carolina
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#2. North Carolina Museum of Art
- Rating: 4.5/5 (1,842 reviews)
- Address: 2110 Blue Ridge Road Raleigh, North Carolina
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#1. North Carolina Museum of Natural Sciences
- Rating: 4.5/5 (2,338 reviews)
- Address: 11 West Jones St. Raleigh, North Carolina
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This story features data reporting by Karim Noorani, writing by Andrea Richards, and is part of a series utilizing data automation across 100 metros.
