About Raleigh

Downtown Raleigh, N.C., is where historic neighborhoods, world-class museums, Southern diners, outdoor green spaces, performing arts venues, local shops, breweries and underground cocktail spots all work together to create one incredible cultural hotspot. Here's how to plan a safe and activity-packed visit right now!

Outdoors in Raleigh

The outdoors are still great! That statement rings true in the Raleigh area's parks, greenways, lakes, favorite hammock spots and other outdoor spaces have been a welcome escape from homes, office buildings, cars and crowds.

Long known as a “city in a park,” Raleigh, N.C., continues to impress visitors with its lush environment and many offerings for outdoor recreation—more than 10,000 acres of parkland offer up kayaking gems, biking routes, running trails and wide open spaces to explore.