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 Marbles Kids Museums and Moore Square.
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
- Moore Square
- The Acorn
- North Carolina State Capitol
- Historic City Market
- William Peace University
Things to do in Downtown Raleigh
- North Carolina Museum of History
- North Carolina Museum of Natural Sciences
- Duke Energy Center for the Performing Arts
- Red Hat Amphitheater
- Raleigh City Museum
Other popular Downtown Raleigh attractions
- Dorothea Dix Park
- North Carolina Executive Mansion
- Capitol Area Visitor Center
- North Carolina General Assembly
- Morgan Street Food Hall
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)