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visitRaleigh Smart. Homegrown. Thriving. Official visitor info from Raleigh, N.C. Come see what the city will inspire in you.

A visit to Raleigh, N.C., is more than a trip to a blossoming Southern metropolis—you'll feel enriched and energized the instant you're warmly welcomed by its smart, savvy locals. Raleigh's bright minds head top-tier technology, education and life science institutions; its artists create a bevy of cultural and culinary touchstones; and its storytellers proudly carry on the collective heritage of a

rich, historic capital city. Invigorate your senses by sampling the many flavors of cutting-edge Southern cuisine enhanced by artisan craft brews and spirits. Get your toes tapping to the sounds of emerging music and bands, as well as rollicking bluegrass festivals and more. Discover gifts and treasures from local boutiques, including many handmade and custom designs for truly eclectic finds. And, join in broadening your horizons through an enticing array of visual and performing arts exhibitions. Raleigh may be quiet about the fact that it's leading in most recent quality-of-life rankings, but the fact is, you'll enjoy visiting as much as people enjoy living here. Its authenticity is homegrown by passionate locals, rooted in Raleigh.

(Any views expressed on this Page by individuals who are not Greater Raleigh Convention and Visitors Bureau staff do not necessarily reflect the views or opinions of the Greater Raleigh Convention and Visitors Bureau.)

The most beautiful time of the year...is here!
04/07/2025

The most beautiful time of the year...is here!

The days are longer, the weather is warmer and the flowers are blooming—spring is a perfect season to take a stroll through a garden or park budding with colorful flowers!

One of the South’s best foodie destinations 💪, Outstanding Restaurateur, Emerging Chefraleigh, Best New Restaurant, Best...
03/27/2025

One of the South’s best foodie destinations 💪

, Outstanding Restaurateur
, Emerging Chefraleigh, Best New Restaurant
, Best Chef Southeast

Finalists for the 2025 
Awards will be announced next Wed., April 2.

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Beer festivals, barbecue throw-downs, bourbon tasting tours and more!
03/26/2025

Beer festivals, barbecue throw-downs, bourbon tasting tours and more!

Save these dates (and come hungry!)

Four straight days of survive-and-advance college hoops action coming. right. up! Eight teams will compete at as part o...
03/17/2025

Four straight days of survive-and-advance college hoops action coming. right. up!

Eight teams will compete at as part of the NCAA men’s basketball tournament first and second rounds, Fri., March 21 and Sun., March 23.

Four teams will compete on ’s campus at Reynolds Coliseum as part of the NCAA women’s basketball tournament first and second rounds on Sat., March 22 and Mon., March 24.

Are you ready, Raleigh?! 🏀

 

Revealed: the much-awaited lineup for next month's Dreamville Festival in Raleigh!
03/17/2025

Revealed: the much-awaited lineup for next month's Dreamville Festival in Raleigh!

Dreamville Festival, J. Cole's signature, two-day music event has just announced the much-awaited music lineup for April's event!

03/13/2025

In Raleigh, People-First Tourism puts artists first (and Women's History Month is a beautiful time to celebrate a few local rock stars).

For Lauren, Dominique and Mali, being part of a community of female creatives has amplified their collective voices—now they're inspiring others by making their work accessible to all!

🎥: Swift Creek Media

Are. You. Ready?! March Madness comes to Raleigh in just 10 days!
03/11/2025

Are. You. Ready?! March Madness comes to Raleigh in just 10 days!

Iconic eats? Yes, please!
03/10/2025

Iconic eats? Yes, please!

We've pulled together this list of 15 of the longest-running restaurants in Raleigh, N.C.—choose a few to check out on your next visit!

Spring's biggest visual art exhibit in the Raleigh area!
03/07/2025

Spring's biggest visual art exhibit in the Raleigh area!

The special exhibit includes works by 23 contemporary African diasporic artists from the United States and United Kingdom.

We'll see. you. there!
03/04/2025

We'll see. you. there!

Get ready to celebrate! Join us for the Beech Bluff Bash on Saturday, March 15 at Wake County’s newest park — Beech Bluff County Park

Enjoy a day of fun with live music, guided hikes, food trucks, agricultural demonstrations, activity tents, story time and more as we welcome this beautiful new space to the community. With something for everyone, you won't want to miss out!

📍 Beech Bluff County Park, 3321 NC Highway 42, Willow Spring
🗓️ Saturday, March 15 | 11 a.m.–3 p.m.
✅ Free and family-friendly!

Get all the details and schedule of activities at the link below:

https://www.wake.gov/departments-government/parks-recreation-open-space/all-parks-trails/beech-bluff-county-park/beech-bluff-programs-events/beech-bluff-events-calendar/beech-bluff-bash

Town of Fuquay-Varina Town of Garner, NC Government

The ultimate FREE to-do list when visiting the City of Oaks!
03/03/2025

The ultimate FREE to-do list when visiting the City of Oaks!

Often dubbed the "Smithsonian of the South" thanks to an abundance of free museums, historic attractions and educational institutions, Raleigh, N.C., has long been known as a budget-friendly family getaway destination for those in the Tar Heel State and beyond ('Southern Living' recently named the C...

The best of the best on display in the Raleigh area!
02/28/2025

The best of the best on display in the Raleigh area!

Roll call! Who's up for beer festivals, outdoor concerts, food truck rodeos, special arts exhibits and more? We've got big plans this spring—join us for good weather and good times in Raleigh, N.C.!

02/20/2025
One month away—March Madness is coming to Lenovo Center in Raleigh!
02/19/2025

One month away—March Madness is coming to Lenovo Center in Raleigh!

Springing into March Madness—the NCAA Basketball Tournament First and Second Rounds are coming to Raleigh, N.C.!

Billy Strings. Halsey. Pearl Jam. Teddy Swims. Rauw Alejandro. The Black Keys. Rüfüs Du Sol. Tyler Childers. (and so. mu...
02/17/2025

Billy Strings. Halsey. Pearl Jam. Teddy Swims. Rauw Alejandro. The Black Keys. Rüfüs Du Sol. Tyler Childers. (and so. much. more!)

Who's ready to rock? Live music is back in a big way this spring in the Raleigh area! Browse the biggest and best picks of the next few months (and send this to a friend to start picking out your shows!).

This hidden gem in Raleigh is open to the public just eight weekends per year (and your first chance to visit is this mo...
02/11/2025

This hidden gem in Raleigh is open to the public just eight weekends per year (and your first chance to visit is this month!).

This hidden gem holds one of the world's most diverse collection of rare plants!

Tickets are on sale now for one of the year's most anticipated events at the North Carolina Museum of Art!
02/06/2025

Tickets are on sale now for one of the year's most anticipated events at the North Carolina Museum of Art!

A five-day festival of art and flowers, Art in Bloom is one of the can't-miss events of the year at the North Carolina Museum of Art (and it's happening soon!).

From symphony to stand-up comedy (and so much in between), a *big* spring season is planned at Martin Marietta Center fo...
02/05/2025

From symphony to stand-up comedy (and so much in between), a *big* spring season is planned at Martin Marietta Center for the Performing Arts!

Downtown Raleigh's Martin Marietta Center for the Performing Arts hosts more than 600 events per year across a variety of entertainment styles, from comedy to music to opera and more!

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In Raleigh, People-First Tourism puts artists first (and Women's History Month is a beautiful time to celebrate a few local rock stars). For Lauren, Dominique and Mali, being part of a community of female creatives has amplified their collective voices—now they're inspiring others by making their work accessible to all! 🎥: Swift Creek Media

One of the Raleigh area’s biggest annual holiday events, the North Carolina Chinese Lantern Festival returns Nov. 16 to @booth_amp in Cary, N.C.! This colorful, self-guided walking adventure is a ticketed event that opens Fri., Nov. 16 and runs through Jan. 12, 2025. Tickets are on sale NOW, and can be purchased for specific dates or as an “any-night” option (prices ranging from $11-$30). For more information and tickets visit boothamphitheatre.com. #visitRaleigh #Raleigh #visitnc #northcarolina #chineselanternfestival

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Something *epic* is being unveiled in Raleigh. The Dueling Dinosaurs—a 31,000-pound behemoth of a fossil that contains a complete tyrannosaur AND 𝘛𝘳𝘪𝘤𝘦𝘳𝘢𝘵𝘰𝘱𝘴—is widely considered one of the greatest fossils ever discovered. Found on a Montana hillside in 2006 and now permanently residing in Raleigh, @naturalsciences is opening the world’s first paleontology lab that includes a behind-the-scenes experience where the public can watch as scientists carefully work to reveal answers to 67-million-year-old secrets.  Did these dinosaurs die in a duel? Were they both caught in a natural disaster? Scientists in Raleigh will answer those questions and more over the next five-plus years as work takes place in the new SECU DinoLab. The first day this FREE exhibit will be open to the public is Sat., April 27, when a grand opening event will take place from 10am-5pm. Beginning Sun., April 28, visitors will need a free, timed-entry ticket to see the exhibit. Visit duelingdinosaurs.org for more information! #visitRaleigh #raleigh #visitnc #northcarolina #dinosaurs #duelingdinosaurs

It’s Dreamville week in Raleigh 🔥 @dreamvillefest @realcoleworld 🎥: @samshapiromedia, @heisenberg.mov, @evanhammerman, @griffinolis, @theparallelagency, @dreamvillefest #visitraleigh #raleigh #visitnc #northcarolina #dreamville

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