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NC Museum of Natural Sciences
The Southeast's largest natural-history museum.
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Things to do in Raleigh: the local short list
The City of Oaks: free museums, the Canes, and the Triangle's college-town energy.
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NC Museum of Art
The park's trails and the museum.
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Pullen Park
1887 carousel, train rides.
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State Capitol
1840 Greek-revival capitol.
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Historic Oakwood
Victorian streets.
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Hurricanes hockey
NHL at Lenovo Center.
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Umstead Park
Hiking 15 minutes out.
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Durham (day trip)
Duke Chapel, the Bulls, food halls.
Planning the trip?
Raleigh-Durham Airport (RDU), ~20 km northwest; GoTriangle buses and shuttles. Fly into Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) — see the Raleigh-Durham International Airport airport guide for terminals, real transport prices and layover itineraries.
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What airport serves Raleigh?
Raleigh-Durham International Airport. Raleigh-Durham Airport (RDU), ~20 km northwest; GoTriangle buses and shuttles.
What is Raleigh known for?
The City of Oaks: free museums, the Canes, and the Triangle's college-town energy.
What sport does Raleigh live for?
Hockey town: the Carolina Hurricanes (2006 Stanley Cup champs) at Lenovo Center. The Canes are the pro passion. College sports dominate: NC State in Raleigh, Duke and UNC 30 minutes away — the Research Triangle is America's great college-sports hotbed.
When is the best time to visit Raleigh?
Check the festival calendar above — timing a trip around the town's big festivals is the insider move.
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