- 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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Pop legends New Kids on the Block team up with Grammy winners Paula Abdul and Boyz II Men
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Crowder District Park occupies 33 acres made up of old forest growth and landscaped areas. Amenities include walking trails, a pond, sand volleyball court, playing fields, three playgrounds and an amphitheater for community events.
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Home to over eighty five acres of woodlands, Horseshoe Farm Park is a peaceful haven of natural beauty. The pet-friendly park is a favorite for dog owners, while others enjoy picnicking, bird watching or walking the unpaved trails.
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Designed by William Rawn Associates of Boston, the Koka Booth Amphitheatre is located within 14 acres of forest next to Symphony Lake. The outdoor venue features concerts and specialty performances for up to 7,000 people.
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Constructed in 2001, the Koka Booth Amphitheatre is located in the midst of 14 acres, and it sits near Symphony Lake. A variety of events and performances are hosted between April and October.
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Wine & Design Cary is a business that allows guests of all skill levels to show off their creativity while enjoying wine or other drinks of choice. Visitors paint pictures and enjoy themselves while spending a night out having drinks.
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The elegant Chatham Hill Winery in Cary, North Carolina sells fine hand-crafted wines. Its most popular product is Christmas Wine, a sweet red wine mixed with mulling spices and intended to be served warm or hot. The Chatham Hill Winery also has an art gallery on its grounds.
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Paddle Creek is a rafting and kayaking outfitter that offers guided kayak and raft trips. The trips are suitable for kayakers and rafters of all skill and ability levels, and feature experienced and trained guides.
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Residents of Cary, North Carolina frequently enjoy activities at the Fred G. Bond Metro Park. This large, clean park includes skateboarding facilities, a band shell, trails, a ropes course, sheltered picnic tables and a composting center.
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Falls Lake Dam was constructed by the Army Corps of Engineers between 1978 and 1981 along the Neuse River. The lake created by the dam offers recreational fishing and boating areas along with lakeside hiking and mountain biking trails.
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Encompassing 160 acres, Apex Community Park hosts a variety of outdoor interests. Grounds accommodate several athletic courts and sports fields, nature trails, playground, dock and 50 acre lake for water activities including fishing.