What's Downtown Raleigh like?
If you're in search of the perfect part of town to visit, consider Downtown Raleigh. Take in some culture at North Carolina Museum of History and North Carolina Museum of Natural Sciences. There's plenty more to see, including North Carolina Executive Mansion and Marbles Kids Museums.
How to get to Downtown Raleigh
Flying to:
- Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU), 10.9 mi (17.6 km) from Downtown Raleigh
Things to see and do in and around Downtown Raleigh
What to see in Downtown Raleigh
- North Carolina Executive Mansion
- North Carolina State Capitol
- William Peace University
- Shaw University
- Raleigh Convention Center
Things to do in Downtown Raleigh
- North Carolina Museum of History
- North Carolina Museum of Natural Sciences
- Red Hat Amphitheater
- Historic City Market
- Raleigh City Museum
Other popular Downtown Raleigh attractions
- South Park Historic District
- North Carolina General Assembly
- Duke Energy Center for the Performing Arts
- St. Augustine's University Historic District
- CAM Raleigh
When is the best time to visit Raleigh?
- Hottest months: July, August, June, September (average 25°C)
- Coldest months: January, February, December, March (average 8°C)
- Rainiest months: September, July, August, June (average 139 mm of rainfall)