What to do and see in Raleigh, North Carolina (NC): The Best Things to do Good for Couples

April 18, 2022 Cedrick Jardin

If you're looking for a getaway that's fun for the whole family and easy on your pocket, look no further than Raleigh. With more than 20 free attractions, this stately and energetic capital city offers an affordable way to enjoy history, culture and the good old outdoors. Spend the day hopping between the three state museums of art, history and natural sciences: all offer free admission. Visitors are free to wander around the grounds of the State Capitol, where they can also observe the legislative process. Stroll past the graves of Civil War generals at a historic cemetery or meander along cobblestone streets of City Market. Shop for the greenest broccoli, reddest apples and tastiest homemade treats around at the State Farmers Market. With over 150 parks, lakes and green ways in Raleigh alone, there is ample opportunity to enjoy golf, biking, swimming, boating and other outdoor adventures.
Restaurants in Raleigh

1. Trolley Pub

Excellent
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5.0 based on 961 reviews

Trolley Pub

Trolley Pub is a pedal-powered, eco-friendly, pub-crawling trolley for up to 14 people at time. The Trolley Pub is powered by YOU and your fellow pedalers. It's hard not to smile on the Trolley Pub!

2. Carolina Touring Company

Excellent
90%
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5.0 based on 433 reviews

Carolina Touring Company

Since its founding in 2008, Carolina Touring Company has brought many firsts to Raleigh, most notably its signature electric guided tours. Among the company's top-rated sightseeing adventures are its electric Trikke (Tr-EYE-k) Tours featuring local history and landmarks, as well as history-themed Walking Tours, and private team-building events such as Trikke Treasure Hunts. All activities are operated year round. Reservations are required. Minimum age is 14 for Trikke Tours. Carolina Touring Company is an authorized Trikke dealer.

3. Triangle Food Tours

Excellent
84%
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5.0 based on 109 reviews

Triangle Food Tours

Walk, Talk, Taste, Sip - The original walking tour. Explore the Triangle one food tour at a time. Don't just see the city...taste it! An exciting way to sample the sights, sounds and tastes of the Triangle. Enjoy one of our guided walking food tours in Raleigh, Chapel Hill & Carrboro, Durham or Cary. We also offer private tours for small businesses, non-profits and corporate customers. Call us.

4. Tobacco Road Tours

Excellent
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5.0 based on 341 reviews

Tobacco Road Tours

The Triangle area's only daily walking/motorized guided tour operator, Tobacco Road Tours offers packaged tours to Historic Durham, Historic Raleigh, Piedmont Wine Country,Raleigh Haunted Footsteps Ghost, Pub Crawl & Haunted Adventure Tours, Raleigh City of Oaks Historic Walking Tour and our Curriculum Driven Student Living History Walking Tour. Additionally, TRT works with corporate clients to deliver great team building, award/incentive programs & much more. Key words: Nightlife in Raleigh Durham, things to do in Raleigh Durham, nightlife, tours, educational tours, lifelong learner, pub crawl, bar crawl, ghost, paranormal, haunted tour, sightseeing, relocation services, corporate services in Raleigh, company team building, family reunion, event planning, meeting planning, transportation.Historic neighborhoods, museums, Southern diners and global eats, green spaces, performance venues, breweries and nightlife spots work together to create one incredible, cultural hotspot.

5. Neuse River Trail

Raleigh, NC +1 919-977-5164 http://www.raleighnc.gov/parks/content/ParksRec/Articles/Greenways/NeuseRiverTrail.html
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5.0 based on 243 reviews

Neuse River Trail

Reviewed By jcornwell10 - Fuquay-Varina, United States

This trail is amazing spanning Wake County all the way to Johnston. Starts at Falls Dam and goes farther than I’ve yet to discover. Was able to train for many distance races of the half and full marathon variety. Course does not overwhelm with hills which is impressive considering the area. Plenty of access points in neighborhoods and running beside river is pretty cool experience. Only issue I have encountered is low spots can get a little wet and during cold months that means ice.

6. Go Ape Zipline & Adventure Park

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5.0 based on 176 reviews

Go Ape Zipline & Adventure Park

Go Ape is an unparalleled outdoor adventure experience in Raleigh-Durham, North Carolina. Guests tackle dangling obstacles, explore the trees from a new perspective and fly around on multiple ziplines from exciting heights. The Treetop Adventure and Treetop Journey ropes courses blend in with the forest environment, fostering a sense of natural wonder.

7. Tic Toc Escapes

2006 Fairview Rd 1/2, Raleigh, NC 27608-2316 +1 984-789-9978 [email protected] http://www.tictocescapes.com/
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5.0 based on 500 reviews

Tic Toc Escapes

Real-life, interactive games where players enter a themed, immersive room and work together to follow clues, solve puzzles and find the key to escape before time runs out...tic toc Book Online: please be aware that our games are available by appointment. our schedule of games and FAQ are posted on our site. please call ahead if you would like to play within two hours, and we will do our best to accommodate your request. thanks!

Reviewed By 424caitlinl

We did the green room and it was very challenging and was a lot of fun and thanks to Dorian for being so helpful and nice!

8. North Carolina Museum of Natural Sciences

11 W Jones St, Raleigh, NC 27601-1029 +1 919-707-9800 http://naturalsciences.org/
Excellent
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4.5 based on 2,284 reviews

North Carolina Museum of Natural Sciences

The Southeast's largest natural history museum features dinosaurs, whale skeletons, live animals, walk-through dioramas, special exhibits, hands-on science education and accessible scientists. IMLS National Medal Finalist, 2014.

Reviewed By sarahsavvy - Sevierville, United States

We spent multiple rainy Sundays here, we love this museum so many different sections, they have a butterfly exhibit,a sloth exhibit, dinosaurs, fossils,Arthropods and many other things highly recommend this museum the best in the state

9. Umstead State Park

8801 Glenwood Ave, Raleigh, NC 27617-7501 +1 919-571-4170 http://www.ncparks.gov/Visit/parks/wium/main.php
Excellent
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4.5 based on 457 reviews

Umstead State Park

Sandwiched between downtown Raleigh and the airport, this oasis of green features a stand of 300+ year-old hardwood trees, more than 32 miles of hiking, biking and horseback riding trails, camp sites and lots more for nature lovers.

Reviewed By 17campbellf - Raleigh, United States

Beautiful Umstead State Park is beautiful, quiet and refreshing on a hot Raleigh day (don’t forget your bug-spray!) and full of fall splendor when that time comes. Biking, hiking and walking trails abound and you’ll see determined bikers as well as families with littles enjoying the park.

10. JC Raulston Arboretum at NC State University

4415 Beryl Rd, Raleigh, NC 27606-1457 +1 919-515-3132 http://jcra.ncsu.edu
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4.5 based on 349 reviews

JC Raulston Arboretum at NC State University

Part of the North Carolina State University, this eight-acre garden contains a wide variety of cold hardy temperate zone plants.

Reviewed By 565elizabetham - Raleigh, United States

Lovely place to walk in any season. It’s small enough to cover most of it is about an hour. Benches located in pretty settings (e.g. rose garden!)

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