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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.)

08/01/2024

A big month of BIG events in the Raleigh area!

Soccer matches, foodie events, art exhibits, outdoor concerts and way, way more are coming right up in the Raleigh area.

07/26/2024

Visiting the Raleigh area? People-First Tourism connects explorers with local experts (and puts on tons of great hands-on events!).

Connecting explores with guides, People-First Tourism offers hands-on experiences in the Raleigh for a chance to go "backstage" at local establishments.

07/24/2024

One of America's next great parks...is promised to be filled with great art.

Dorothea Dix Park Dix Park Conservancy

Plans to transform downtown Raleigh’s Dorothea Dix Park into a world-class tourist destination are continuing apace—and public art will be one of its major attractions.

07/24/2024

07/18/2024

Just two more weekends to see one of 2024's most critically acclaimed arts exhibits at North Carolina Museum of Art!

Tickets Tickets are on sale now! Free for Members $20 Adults, $17 Seniors age 65 and older, free Youth ages 7-18, children 6 and under and college students Learn more about Membership https://www.

07/17/2024

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' named the City of Oa...

07/10/2024

Coming up: Two free-admission weekends at one of America’s most spectacular gardens (Juniper Level Botanic Garden!).

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

07/08/2024

In full bloom NOW! More than 100,000 people are expected to see a sea of sunflowers over the next two weeks in Raleigh.

One of the Raleigh area's sunniest summer traditions returns in July!

06/28/2024

Fireworks and soccer matches, outdoor music and baseball clashes...all the fun stuff ahead in July!

Baseball games, fireworks displays, beer celebrations and more!

06/27/2024

Sabrina Carpenter, The Flaming Lips, blink-182, The Roots, Cage The Elephant, Megadeth, Maren Morris, Jelly Roll and way more!

Sunshine, good times and good tunes mean one thing is abundantly clear—it's time for a Raleigh road trip!

06/25/2024

Yes, the sunflowers are on their way!

Raleigh’s sunniest summer attraction returns to Dix Park in July 🌻

One of the Raleigh area's sunniest summer traditions returns this month!

06/24/2024

Goin' out with a TWANG: International Bluegrass Music Association has a BIG lineup for the final year of World of Bluegrass in Raleigh!

Tickets for the 12th annual festival are on sale now!

06/11/2024

So. Many. Fireworks. Make your plans now for Independence Day in the Raleigh area!

Here's your rundown on the biggest and best family-friendly Fourth of July events in Raleigh and its 11 surrounding towns.

06/11/2024

The fourth annual Capital City Juneteenth Celebration returns to Dorothea Dix Park this weekend (plus more ways to celebrate Freedom Day in Raleigh, N.C.)!

Where and how to celebrate Freedom Day in Raleigh, N.C.

06/02/2024

Bryson Tiller, Justin Timberlake, Tim McGraw, Chappell Roan, Dwight Yoakam, The Flaming Lips, Dave Matthews Band and more!

Sunshine, good times and good tunes mean one thing is abundantly clear—it's time for a Raleigh road trip. Stages across the Raleigh—both big and small, dishing out hard rock and soft ballads and everything in between—are as busy as they ever get over the next few months. Br...

06/02/2024

Justin Timberlake, Peachfest, Kinky Boots, a winner-take-all soccer event with $1 million on the line...and more!

Hello, summer! June is an incredible time to visit the Raleigh area, with tons of opportunities to do, see and explore more in the City of Oaks than ever. Our best advice? Use these long days and warm weather to the fullest by getting outdoors and staying active!

06/01/2024

Bring. On. Summer!

05/31/2024

What a time to wine and dine in Raleigh!

Three highly anticipated dining spots—with incredible food, views and décor—have opened their doors in recent months (and the accolades have already started to roll in).

05/30/2024

Showing up and showing off for Pride Month!

No matter who you love—or how you display it—Pride Month in Raleigh, N.C., provides plenty of chances to show up, show off and celebrate the LGBTQ community.

05/30/2024

One of America's best independent music festivals just made a HUGE lineup announcement for 2024!

The 14th annual Hopscotch Music Festival—time and time again named among America's best independent music festivals—is returning in 2024, taking place Sept. 5-7 at various venues and stages across downtown Raleigh.

05/23/2024

Have you ever wondered about the history of baseball in Raleigh?

Check out the latest article by former Piedmont Laureate David Menconi highlighting the new "Diamond Days: The History of Baseball in Raleigh" exhibit!

⚾ Now on view
👉 Free and Open to the Public
📍 Friends of the City of Raleigh Museum

Read the full visitRaleigh article: https://bit.ly/44UaDub

05/21/2024

At the City of Raleigh Museum, a look at the surprising past—and potentially bright future—of baseball in the City of Oaks.

A look at the surprising past—and potentially bright future—of baseball in the City of Oaks.

05/20/2024

Animazement, The Soccer Tournament, Justin Timberlake, Out! Raleigh Pride, July 4th fireworks and more!

Raleigh, N.C., keeps adding happy occasions to the calendar. Festivals and major events serve an important purpose—they mark history and sense of pride, plus they showcase talent, creativity and culture, delicious foods and beverages (and some surprises, too!).

05/15/2024

It's festival season in the City of Oaks!

05/10/2024

The hits. keep. coming! Raleigh Little Theatre has unveiled the lineup for the 2024-2025 season (plus there's an outdoor movie date coming up!).

One of the state's longest-running local theater groups has a diverse, family-friendly lineup of shows planned for the 2024-2025 season in Raleigh, N.C.

05/08/2024

Music, pottery, painting, pickleball, silent disco (and so. much. more!). Artsplosure returns to downtown Raleigh this month!

One of the Southeast's biggest (and longest-running) art festivals returns to downtown Raleigh for two days, May 18-19, 2024.

05/08/2024

05/01/2024

A big month of major events is on tap for May!

Hello, May! A busy spring continues in the Raleigh area this month—longer days and lots of sunshine mean it's time to get outdoors and explore. The calendar is packed with major events and there's never been a better time to visit the City of Oaks (so save these dates and make those plans!)

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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

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Downtown Cary looking 😍 for the holidays. All these displays—plus more!—are free to see in and around Academy and Chatham Streets.

Hey, beer drinkers! Brewgaloo—the state’s largest craft beer festival—returns to downtown Raleigh, April 22-23! 🍻

The beautiful WRAL Azalea Gardens are nearing full bloom 😍😍 🎟: Free admission ⏰: Open daily, dawn to dusk 🐶: No pets, please 📍: 2619 Western Blvd., Raleigh, N.C.

Nick Neptune on Building Community Through Hospitality During COVID | Visit Raleigh

Founding manager of Transfer Co. Food Hall, Nick Neptune's relentless passion for hospitality has helped build a stronger community—and a bright future—for friends, neighbors and visitors during an incredibly challenging year. We caught up with Nick, and he shared some inspiring words on how Raleigh, N.C., has rallied in aiming to come out of COVID-19 better than before.

Fork to Farmer | Chickadee Farms and Fiction Kitchen in Wake County, N.C.

Meet Raleigh, N.C.'s Scott Crawford | Crawford and Son

The award-winning Crawford and Son. Two highly-anticipated restaurants on the way. Chef Scott Crawford continues to help shape and further Raleigh, N.C.'s rapidly-growing food scene. More at http://bit.ly/chefcrawford

Now Open: Morgan Street Food Hall is Raleigh's New Foodie Attraction

A massive, new foodie attraction in one of America’s hottest neighborhoods—Morgan Street Food Hall is now open in downtown Raleigh! Details: http://bit.ly/morganst

Meet Vansana and Vanvisa Nolintha | Brewery Bhavana and Bida Manda

Through a relentless passion for sharing and hospitality, Van and Vanvisa Nolintha—co-owners of Bida Manda and Brewery Bhavana—have helped transform a street, a neighborhood and a community in Raleigh, N.C.

Why 2017 Was Raleigh, N.C.’s Best Year Ever

Best. Year. Ever! NEWS: A record-breaking 16.45 million visitors traveled to Raleigh, N.C., in 2017—a banner year for restaurants, hotels, artists, entrepreneurs and more. Details: http://bit.ly/raleighncbestyear

Meet Cary, N.C.'s Lionel Vatinet | La Farm Bakery

In the past two decades, Lionel has been a three-time semifinalist for the James Beard Foundation Outstanding Baker award, and La Farm Bakery has grown from a 200-square-foot facility to three flourishing locations in Cary, with a full café menu—all bringing the taste and aroma of fine European-style baked goods to a hungry community.

Your Raleigh, N.C., Summer Bucket List

Bring. On. Summer! We pulled together 100 places worth exploring for our summer bucket list: visitRaleigh.com/bucketlist

Meet Sarah Yarborough and Victor Lytvinenko | Raleigh Denim Workshop

Designers. Jeansmiths. Community builders. For a decade now, Sarah Yarborough and Victor Lytvinenko of Raleigh Denim Workshop have been making jeans with incredible passion.

Raleigh Beer Trail

The Raleigh Beer Trail—visit breweries, collect stamps, earn rewards! Get your free Passport at raleighbeertrail.com

Raleigh, N.C., Earns Three James Beard Award Nominations for 2018

Some of America’s best chefs. One of the country’s best new restaurants. A team of passionate people pushing a city forward. James Beard Award finalists will be announced Wednesday. The time is now in Raleigh, N.C.!

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Meet Pam Blondin | DECO Raleigh and DECO Home in Raleigh, N.C.

A downtown retail trailblazer, DECO Raleigh is celebrating five years this week (with a big move on the horizon)! Meet owner Pam Blondin—curator, passionate mind and Rooted in Raleigh.

Raleigh, N.C.'s Dave Rose, Owner, Deep South Entertainment

Deep South the Bar celebrates 10 years of concerts and good times! 🍻 Meet Dave Rose, the man behind the venue plus music at tons of events, including the N.C. State Fair.