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Fun things to do in Raleigh, NC
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items Just a few of my favorite places to go and things to do in Raleigh, NC as someone that lives close by but still feels like a tourist in town. A list of parks, restaurants, and activities.
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🍂🎄 Seasonal Favorites & Holiday Happenings
Parks
Love walking the paved trails at Lake Johnson Park! Such a great day trip location
Lake Johnson Park
Gorgeous park with so many fun activities in Raleigh. Great for the whole family.
Pullen Park
Stunning views and great loop trail! Love this park, especially in the spring and fall!
Shelley Lake Park
This park is so magical! I love the trolls and all the amazing events that they host. It is a must see while visiting Raleigh.
Dorothea Dix Park - Raleigh
Food
Literally the greatest crepes in the area! Love that they have vegan and gf options! Such a cute environment too. Perfect for brunch with the girls, but they do get packed on the weekends.
PRESS Coffee Crêpes Cocktails
The best vegan ice cream options to ever exist. I said what I said 💕
Bruster's Real Ice Cream
Love that they have dairy free options and endless topping combinations! Always a fun experience!
Simons Says Dip This
Their food is amazing but their events are the biggest draw for me!
Strangers to Friends on Tuesday nights is a ticketed event (fills up quickly) where you get to meet new people. Super cheap drink specials for everyone attending.
Thursdays are Gir...
Flour and Barrel - Raleigh, NC
Activities
There's nothing like attending a Carolina Hurricanes game while you're in town! Our NHL team is amazing
Tickets | Carolina Hurricanes
Raleigh has some of the coolest museums and they're free to explore!
North Carolina Museum of Natural Sciences
Battle and Birdie has indoor mini golf like you've never experienced before. Mini golf, laser tag, arcade, and a full bar! Such a fun time with friends or family.
Battle and Birdie - Raleigh
Amazing space to climb in Raleigh! Love that they have so many community events!
Triangle Rock Club - Triangle Rock Club
Marbles is such a fun place to take your kids! Your kids will love all the different exhibits for play!
Marbles Kids Museum | Hands-On Play & Family Fun in Raleigh
Love fun filled days playing putt putt and arcade games at Frankie's!
Frankie's of Raleigh
Socials to Social constantly has amazing events planned for the Raleigh area. Make sure you check out their Instagram to see what they have planned and to buy your ticket!
SOCIALS TO SOCIAL (@socials.social) • Instagram profile
Places to Stay
Planning a weekend getaway or staying a little longer? 🧳 From convenient hotels to cozy vacation rentals, here are a few places to call home while you explore Raleigh and the surrounding area.
So many great hotels in downtown Raleigh and expedia makes it easy to find one that matches your budget.
Hotels in Downtown Raleigh
Hotels aren't your thing? No problem! VRBO has so many unique spaces available in Raleigh for any sized group!
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🍂🎄 Seasonal Favorites & Holiday Happenings
A home for pumpkin patches, fall festivals, Christmas lights, winter markets, and other seasonal experiences.
There's nothing like the NC State Fair! It doesn't matter if you're a foodie, a ride junkie, or just in love with beautiful displays built by fellow NC community members. The fair has something for everyone and can easily fill a whole day or two.
N.C. State Fair | NC Agriculture
Page Farms has a corn maze, hayrides, corn crib, cow train, playground, and farm animals! only $14-18 and children 2 and under are free!
Pumpkins are also available for sale!
Pumpkins are also available for sale!
Page Farms
Phillips Farms has a fall fun park that includes a corn maze, petting zoo, bounce pillows, hayride, trains, mega slide, and more for only $22/per person and Free for kids under 2 years old.
They have a friday BOGO 50% off special!
It's also free just to browse their pumpkins and gourds.
They have a friday BOGO 50% off special!
It's also free just to browse their pumpkins and gourds.
Phillips Farms of Cary
Ken's Korny Corn Maze offers a five-acre, three-section corn maze, hayride, and adventure zone which includes ball throw, giant slides, tire mountain, tug of war, rope maze, corn tunnel, and so much more!
It is $20/per person and free for kids 3 and under!
It is $20/per person and free for kids 3 and under!
Ken's Korny Corn Maze & Fall Activities Admissions
I've been to the NC Chinese Lantern Festival, and magical is genuinely the best word I can use to describe it! ✨ You can wander at your own pace through enormous, colorful, illuminated displays, each more intricate than the last. There are also live ...
Ticket prices vary by date/time but children 2 and under are always free!
Ticket prices vary by date/time but children 2 and under are always free!
Chinese Lantern Festival
"Enjoy over two million lights and holiday-themed displays and characters as you make your way through the farm on an old-fashioned Covered Wagon Ride!"
Hill Ridge Farms includes unlimited covered wagon rides, train rides, carousel rides, a jump pillow, giant slide, corn house, and so much more for only $20/ per person and free for children under 2!
Hill Ridge Farms includes unlimited covered wagon rides, train rides, carousel rides, a jump pillow, giant slide, corn house, and so much more for only $20/ per person and free for children under 2!
Hill Ridge Farms - Festival of Lights
This year's theme is Celebrating All Things NC. I can't wait to wander the streets of downtown Raleigh and see all of the amazing art displays our local artists create.
The website says “Downtown Raleigh shines every holiday season with Illuminate Art Walk! Since December 2020, Illuminate Art Walk has transformed downtown into a wonderland of art and light, fun for people of all ages.”
The website says “Downtown Raleigh shines every holiday season with Illuminate Art Walk! Since December 2020, Illuminate Art Walk has transformed downtown into a wonderland of art and light, fun for people of all ages.”
Illuminate Art Walk | Downtown Raleigh Alliance
