What's Downtown Raleigh Like?
If you're looking for the perfect area to explore, look no further than 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
- Historic City Market
- William Peace University
- Shaw 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
- Capitol Area Visitor Center
- North Carolina General Assembly
- Rogers-Bagley-Daniels-Pegues House
- Morgan Street Food Hall
- St. Augustine's University Historic District
When Is the Best Time to Visit Raleigh?
- Hottest months: July, August, June, September (average 77°F)
- Coldest months: January, February, December, March (average 46°F)
- Rainiest months: September, July, August, June (average 5 inches of rainfall)