Things to Do in Raleigh, NC

  • Our list of the best things to do in Raleigh, North Carolina, features the top 166 nearby activities — including 84 great attractions with user approval ratings of 90% or more!
  • Raleigh, NC has a variety of great sights and experiences nearby. Top categories include: Outdoor Places, Entertainment & Shows, Sports & Fitness, and Amusement.
  • The results below include the top 36 things to do within the city of Raleigh, NC , followed by 131 popular activities in nearby cities, including Durham, Cary, Wake Forest, Chapel Hill, Apex, Garner, Fuquay-Varina, Pittsboro and Sanford
  • Our list of the best things to do in Raleigh, North Carolina, features the top 166 nearby activities — including 84 great attractions with user approval ratings of 90% or more!
  • Raleigh, NC has a variety of great sights and experiences nearby. Top categories include: Outdoor Places, Entertainment & Shows, Sports & Fitness, and Amusement.
  • The results below include the top 36 things to do within the city of Raleigh, NC , followed by 131 popular activities in nearby cities, including Durham, Cary, Wake Forest, Chapel Hill, Apex, Garner, Fuquay-Varina, Pittsboro and Sanford
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Drivers get behind the wheel of a Lamborghini or Ferrari with an instructor for laps around an autocross car-control course
7.5 Miles
25% 4 votes
Parks 921 Buffaloe Road, Garner, NC 27529 MoreLess Info
With a playground friendly to both kids and dogs, Lake Benson is a hub of outdoor activity. Guests enjoy the 1.8 mile walking trails, picnic shelters for family gatherings, restroom facilities, and rental options for fishing and boating.
7.9 Miles
96% 104 votes
Spas 100 Woodland Pond Drive, Cary, NC 27513 MoreLess Info
Relax and unwind at The Umstead Spa in Cary, North Carolina. The spa pampers clients with luxurious treatments in a calm, soothing and serene atmosphere that promotes relaxation and restoration.
7.9 Miles
100% 1 votes
Parks 1015 New Bethel Church Road, Garner, NC 27529 MoreLess Info
Centennial Park is a great location for a large family gathering. The shelter seats 50 people and is equipped with two soccer fields, a small walking trail, and a playground.
8.0 Miles
100% 2 votes
Sports Facilities/Fields 101 Wilkinson Avenue, Cary, NC 27513 MoreLess Info
Herb Young Community Center provides opportunities for patrons to engage in their community through fitness classes, recreation activities, camps, athletic programs and other events. The community center is also available for rent for private events.
8.0 Miles
100% 2 votes
Movie Theaters 122 E Chatham Street, Cary, NC 27511 MoreLess Info
As a renovated 1940s theater, The Cary Downtown Theater offers visitors a 7,000 square foot venue to watch a variety of professional and amateur theatrical performances. Throughout the year, visitors can attend dance recitals, comedy, film showings, and more.
8.7 Miles
57% 37 votes
Go Karts 5335 Raynor Rd, Garner, NC 27529 MoreLess Info
Rush Hour Karting is a one third mile go-kart racing track featuring a restaurant, bar, and game room. They accommodate group activities like birthday parties, bachelor parties, and other events as well as professionally taught classes, and racing leagues.
8.7 Miles
80% 5 votes
Parks 2050 NW Maynard Road, Cary, NC 27513 MoreLess Info
Godbold Park has walking trails with exercise stations and open spaces to run and play in. Facilities at the park include six tennis courts, two basketball courts, a playground, picnic tables, and restrooms.
8.9 Miles
75% 8 votes
Bowling 151 High House Road, Cary, NC 27511 MoreLess Info
In addition to bowling for all ages, the Buffaloe Lanes Family Bowling Center - Cary features an arcade for even more fun, as well as a snack bar that sells treats and meals at great prices.
9.1 Miles
96% 158 votes
Nature & Wildlife Areas 2616 Kildaire Farm Road, Cary, NC MoreLess Info
One of only several nature preserves in North Carolina, the Hemlock Bluffs Nature Preserve is an important institution for many threatened and endangered animal and plant species. The preserve includes gorgeous hiking trails and a large visitors' information center.
9.3 Miles
83% 6 votes
Religious Buildings 1150 SW Maynard Rd, Cary, NC MoreLess Info
At the Sri Shirdi SaiBaba Mandir Temple of North Carolina, visitors will be able to learn about Sai philosophy. The location also hosts music classes for both kids and adults interested in learning keerthans.
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