Visit Raleigh, NC

Raleigh, N.C., is more than a blossoming Southern metropolis. Savvy locals drive innovation and creativity from modern museums, galleries and sports venues to artisan food and beverage culture and thriving live music scene. See what the city inspires in you.

Raleigh, N.C., 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. A visit to Raleigh will leave you feeling enriched and energized, thanks to the area’s smart and welcoming locals.

Discover gifts and treasures from local boutiques, including many handmade and custom designs for truly eclectic finds, and broaden your horizons through an enticing array of museums and visual and performing arts exhibitions. Explore serene natural parks, lakes and vast greenways, take in a game at one of the area’s many sports venues or live life on the edge at an extreme sports park.

After hours, Raleigh beats to many different drums with more than 80 live music venues and the area’s largest outdoor amphitheaters, earning it recognition as one of the top music scenes in the country. From trolley bars and rare craft brews to food trucks and a James Beard award-winning chef, Raleigh has enough variety to delight every appetite.

Its originality is homegrown by passionate locals.