Things to Do in Raleigh, Durham, Chapel Hill

You won't find a better range of ways to treat yourself than in the Triangle of North Carolina. This region boasts award-winning inns, hotels and spas, culinary delights for every taste, and cultural experiences including university gardens, art and history museums, and whimsical whirligigs.

Look & Feel

Highlights

Acclaimed Hotels & Inns
Art & History Museums
Spa Getaways
Award-Winning & Buzzworthy Chefs
Vollis Simpson’s Whirligigs
Craft Beer

Weather

Winter 53°

Spring 72°

Summer 89°

Fall 73°

Dorothea Dix Park in Raleigh
Jordan Lake State Recreation Area in Apex
San Lee Gravity Bike Park in Sanford
Wilson Whirligig Park & Museum near Greenville
Duke Lemur Center in Durham
River & Twine tiny house hotel in Rocky Mount
La Farm Bakery in Cary
Sarah P. Duke Gardens in Durham
The Fearrington House Inn in Pittsboro

Getting Around

Municipalities

Chapel Hill
Dunn
Durham
JoCo & Smithfield
Kerr Lake
Lillington
Louisburg
Norlina
Oxford
Pittsboro
Raleigh Area
Rocky Mount
Roxboro
Sanford
Siler City
Tarboro
Wilson

Getting There

Interstate 85

Interstate 95

Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU)

I-85 North Welcome Center

Things To Do

Sort by:

Location

Interest

First In Fright (1)

haunted places, events and travel ideas

Arts & Entertainment (184)

furniture, museums, gaming, film sites, etc.

Refine Search

Eat & Drink (315)

restaurants, food tours, breweries, wineries, etc.

Refine Search

History & Heritage (97)

historic sites, cherokee history, ghosts, etc.

Refine Search

Kids & Family (58)

theme & water parks, gems, zoos, aquariums, etc.

Refine Search

Dog Friendly (206)

parks, beaches and fun for 4-legged visitors

Natural Attractions (71)

beaches, waterfalls, state & national parks, etc.

Refine Search

Outdoor Adventures (93)

camping, hiking, fishing, water sports, etc.

Refine Search

Romantic Getaways (28)

romantic attractions, spas, health & wellness, etc.

Refine Search

Sports (66)

golf, motorsports, horseback riding, etc.

Refine Search

Season

Spring (5)Summer (6)Fall (4)Winter (1)Holiday (3)

Content Type

Trip Ideas (66)Videos (2)Directory (993)Events (2)Travel Deals (0)Brochures (0)Visitor Photos (10)

Back

Filter Arts & Entertainment

Arts & Culture (42)

Performing Arts (7)Galleries & Art Centers (25)

Gaming & Entertainment (31)Museums (61)Music (16)Shopping (33)

Antiques (6)Arts & Crafts (16)Furniture (3)Retail (14)

TV & Film (5)

Back

Filter Eat & Drink

Food (222)

American (108)Asian (19)Barbecue (21)Cajun & Creole (1)Coffee & Tea (35)Farm-to-Table (6)Fast Food (19)French (6)German (1)Ice Cream & Sweets (17)Indian (3)Italian (16)Latin American (10)Mediterranean (11)Pizzerias (7)Seafood (13)Southern (44)Steak (13)Vegetarian & Vegan (16)

Drink (71)

Beer (49)Spirits (12)Wine (15)

Farmers Markets (6)Meal (36)

Breakfast & Brunch (19)Lunch (25)Dinner (25)Drinks & Late Night (8)

Tours (41)

Food Tours (7)Beer Tours (17)Distillery Tours (10)Wine Tours (10)

Back

Filter History & Heritage

Ghost Tours (20)Historic Sites & Gardens (47)Lighthouses & Pirates (1)Military History (13)Multicultural History (18)

Back

Filter Kids & Family

Gem & Gold Mining (1)Mini Golf & Fun Centers (10)Museums & Quirky (31)Theme Parks (4)Water Parks (0)Zoos & Animal Parks (10)

Back

Filter Natural Attractions

Beaches (5)Bird & Wildlife (16)Gardens (0)Scenic Drives (1)Parks (13)

State Parks (13)National Parks (1)

Rivers & Lakes (5)Waterfalls (3)

Back

Filter Outdoor Adventures

Aerial Fun (6)

Hang Gliding (0)Helicopters & Hot Air Balloons (2)Rock Climbing & Rappelling (2)Skydiving (0)Zip Lining & Canopy Tours (2)

Camping (13)Cycling (19)Fishing & Hunting (32)Hiking (41)Motorcycling (0)Winter Sports (0)

Ice Skating (0)Snow Sports (0)

Water Sports (42)

Diving (0)Paddle Sports (33)Swimming (10)Tubing & Whitewater (6)Watercraft (19)Wind Sports (1)

Back

Filter Romantic Getaways

Romantic Attractions (18)Spas & Wellness (13)

Back

Filter Sports

Equestrian (2)Golf (56)Motorsports (7)Racket Sports (2)

15 of the Coziest Spots to Eat and Drink

List

Atkinson Milling Co.

Selma

Tasting Moonshine

Firsts That Last

Attractions & Activities in this region

Places to Stay in this region

Go Urban Hiking: Reconnect with the Energy of Outdoor Museums, Parks and Paths

Trips That Transform

Rocky Mount, North Carolina

@vitulvarshney

Rocky Mount, North Carolina

@vitulvarshney

There's some fall color going on in Rocky Mount! My drive along the 64 was really pretty too this morning 😍 . . . Pixel XL ... .. . . . #hikenc #visitnc #northcarolinaisgorgeous #ncoutdoors #ncstateparks #discover_carolinas #raleigh #wanderlust #ig_color #canon_amateur #woods #northcarolina #outaboutnc #naturalnorthcarolina #tnc_nc #ncoutdoor_inc #welovenc #visitnc #ncstateparks #shotonpixel #sunset #sunsets #northcarolinaoutdoors #ncoutdoors #imagesofnorthcarolina #traillife #cycling #northcarolina #trails #onlyinnorthcarolina

#VisitNC @VisitNC

Places to Eat & Drink in this region

Breakfast Is Served: 11 Brunch Spots

List

Events in this region

7 Unique Urban Wedding Venues

List

Take an Ultimate Urban Excursion in Central North Carolina

Article

3 Days of Open-Air Shopping in Durham, Charlotte & Asheville

Trip Idea

See Sites from Critically Acclaimed Movies Filmed in North Carolina

List

The Redneck Barbecue Lab

Benson

Short-Track Racing in North Carolina

List

11/16/2024 - 1/12/2025

North Carolina Chinese Lantern Festival 2024

Cary

@jwdaniels23

Sunrise Father’s Day run.

Explore Raleigh, Durham & the Triangle

#VisitNC @VisitNC

Firsts That Last

Video

6 Hiking Spots in Central North Carolina

List

@kyleforemanphoto

Lucky Strike . . . . . #bullcity #bullcitync #durhamnc #durhamnorthcarolina #durm #northcarolina #visitnc #visitdurham #discoverdurham #discover_carolinas #northcarolinaisgorgeous #explorenc #exploredurham #durhamphotographer #ncsunsets #sky_clouds_sunsets #nchome #outaboutnc #luckystrike #americantobaccodistrict #luckystriketower #welovenc #killaframez #bestofbullcity #bestofthetarheelstate #findingnc #raw_community #raw_cityscapes #onlyinnorthcarolina

#VisitNC @VisitNC

15 Ways to Honor Year of the Trail

List

12/21/2024

Solstice Lantern Walk

Hillsborough

@lorastocker

Started my day with wildflowers and whirligigs thanks to the ncartmuseum Park! ___ #NCMA #NCMAPark #Sculpture #Whirligig #VollisSimpson #PublicArt #Flowers #Wildflowers #NCWalks #NorthCarolina #VisitNC #RaleighNC #VisitRaleigh #Nature #ArtNaturePeople #NCNature #Photography #Travel #Bees

Explore Raleigh, Durham & the Triangle

#VisitNC @VisitNC

@royalbengalhiker

Lower Haw River as seen from Bynum Bridge #visitnc visitnc pittsborocvb downtownpittsboro #northcarolina #graffiti #bynumbridge #trianglenc #weekends #rtpnc #ncstateparks #ncparks ncstateparks #optoutside #diversifyoutdoors #qpochikers #brownpeoplecamping #hikingadventures #hiking #hikenc

Explore Raleigh, Durham & the Triangle

#VisitNC @VisitNC

Caddy Shack Golf Facility

Durham

Filter

Cities & Regions

Raleigh, Durham & the Triangle

Look & Feel

Highlights

Weather

Getting Around

Municipalities

Getting There

Things To Do

Things To Do

Location

Interest

Season

Content Type

Filter Arts & Entertainment

Filter Eat & Drink

Filter History & Heritage

Filter Kids & Family

Filter Natural Attractions

Filter Outdoor Adventures

Filter Romantic Getaways

Filter Sports

15 of the Coziest Spots to Eat and Drink

List

Atkinson Milling Co.

Selma

Tasting Moonshine

Firsts That Last

Directory

Attractions & Activities in this region

Directory

Places to Stay in this region

Go Urban Hiking: Reconnect with the Energy of Outdoor Museums, Parks and Paths

Trips That Transform

Directory

Places to Eat & Drink in this region

Breakfast Is Served: 11 Brunch Spots

List

Directory

Events in this region

7 Unique Urban Wedding Venues

List

Take an Ultimate Urban Excursion in Central North Carolina

Article

3 Days of Open-Air Shopping in Durham, Charlotte & Asheville

Trip Idea

See Sites from Critically Acclaimed Movies Filmed in North Carolina

List

The Redneck Barbecue Lab

Benson

Short-Track Racing in North Carolina

List

North Carolina Chinese Lantern Festival 2024

Cary

Firsts That Last

Video

6 Hiking Spots in Central North Carolina

List

15 Ways to Honor Year of the Trail

List

Solstice Lantern Walk

Hillsborough

Caddy Shack Golf Facility

Durham