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
- Raleigh Convention Center
- Supreme Court of North Carolina
Things to Do in Downtown Raleigh
- North Carolina Museum of History
- North Carolina Museum of Natural Sciences
- Red Hat Amphitheater
- Raleigh City Museum
- Duke Energy Center for the Performing Arts
Other Popular Downtown Raleigh Attractions
- North Carolina General Assembly
- St. Augustine's University Historic District
- CAM Raleigh
- North Carolina Theatre
- South Park 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)