Things to Do in Raleigh and Cary

Here are some fun outings in Raleigh and Cary!

Map View Back To North Carolina Bests

Wonderful playground with dragon on little hills, many different play areas, winding paths, and landscaping.
Kids Together Playground, Marla Dorrell Park, Cary

Wonderful playground with dragon on little hills, many different play areas, winding paths, and landscaping.

Learn More
Airy modern architecture and many paintings. Cafe, gift shop, amazing landscaped grounds with sculptures and boulders to climb. Summer concerts.
North Carolina Museum of Art, Raleigh

Airy modern architecture and many paintings. Cafe, gift shop, amazing landscaped grounds with sculptures and boulders to climb. Summer concerts.

Learn More
Free state-of-the-art history museum with exhibits on pirates, the civil war, and World War II in North Carolina.
NC Museum of History, Raleigh

Free state-of-the-art history museum with exhibits on pirates, the civil war, and World War II in North Carolina.

Learn More
Downtown street with many blocks of bars, near NC State University.
Glenwood Ave, Downtown Raleigh

Downtown street with many blocks of bars, near NC State University.

Learn More
Concerts under the stars with tall pines reaching to the sky.
Koka Booth Amphitheater, Cary

Concerts under the stars with tall pines reaching to the sky.

Learn More
<p>Pullen Park is the central park of Raleigh, an enchanting place with some fun things to do.</p>
Pullen Park (central park), Raleigh

Pullen Park is the central park of Raleigh, an enchanting place with some fun things to do.

Learn More
Fun shop with aquarium and animals, especially nice at Christmastime or when they have a kids activity.
Bass Pro Shop, Cary

Fun shop with aquarium and animals, especially nice at Christmastime or when they have a kids activity.

Learn More
Pretty park in the forest, with good play equipment.
Harold D. Ritter Playground, Cary

Pretty park in the forest, with good play equipment.

Learn More
Lovely playground in a recessed forest area, with a greenway connecting to another great playground.
MacDonald Woods Playground and Trail, Cary

Lovely playground in a recessed forest area, with a greenway connecting to another great playground.

Learn More
Beautiful lake with small beach, kayak rentals, and 3 mile shady paved&nbsp;walking loop around the lake.
Lake Johnson Greenway

Beautiful lake with small beach, kayak rentals, and 3 mile shady paved walking loop around the lake.

Learn More
Beautiful plantings with huge flowers and large splashes of color!
JC Raulston Arboretum, Raleigh

Beautiful plantings with huge flowers and large splashes of color!

Learn More
Attractive mall with many upscale chain restaurants.
Crabtree Valley Mall, Raleigh

Attractive mall with many upscale chain restaurants.

Learn More
Two-mile paved walking loop around lake, in forest and open fields, past geese and bald eagles.
Shelley Lake Park, Raleigh

Two-mile paved walking loop around lake, in forest and open fields, past geese and bald eagles.

Learn More
Beautiful in spring, especially April! Lovely artistically laid out medium-sized garden.
WRAL Azalea Garden, Raleigh

Beautiful in spring, especially April! Lovely artistically laid out medium-sized garden.

Learn More
Beautiful, modern cathedral with colorful statues, the twelve stations of the cross, bright stained glass, light-filled rotunda, and amazing organ.
Holy Name of Jesus Cathedral, Raleigh

Beautiful, modern cathedral with colorful statues, the twelve stations of the cross, bright stained glass, light-filled rotunda, and amazing organ.

Learn More
Pleasant campus with lots of open spaces to hang out.
North Carolina State University, Raleigh

Pleasant campus with lots of open spaces to hang out.

Learn More
Small park with a dam and smooth sunny rocks to sit on.
Lassiter Mill Park, Raleigh

Small park with a dam and smooth sunny rocks to sit on.

Learn More
In early July, walk amid hundreds of sunflowers!
Dorothea Dix Park Sunflowers, Raleigh

In early July, walk amid hundreds of sunflowers!

Learn More
Historic downtown street with a few nice cafes.
Morgan Street, Downtown Raleigh

Historic downtown street with a few nice cafes.

Learn More
Stark French-style outdoor shopping center with large lawn for kids to play.
Lafayette Village, Raleigh

Stark French-style outdoor shopping center with large lawn for kids to play.

Learn More
Two beautiful modern buildings full of attractive exhibits including some live animals.
NC Museum of Natural Sciences, Raleigh

Two beautiful modern buildings full of attractive exhibits including some live animals.

Learn More
Fantastic children's museum with lots to do!
Marbles Kids Museum, Raleigh

Fantastic children's museum with lots to do!

Learn More
Watch water come rushing out of a dam, and then&nbsp; picnic on the grass or fish at the lake.
Falls Lake Dam, Raleigh

Watch water come rushing out of a dam, and then  picnic on the grass or fish at the lake.

Learn More
Nice development with cafes and every store you could need!
Beaver Creek Commons, Apex

Nice development with cafes and every store you could need!

Learn More
Inspiring walking path on Beaver Creak Lake.
Beaver Creek Lake Walkway, Apex

Inspiring walking path on Beaver Creak Lake.

Learn More
Shady greenway in forest between houses in suburban Apex.
Shepherd's Vineyard Greenway, Apex

Shady greenway in forest between houses in suburban Apex.

Learn More

Text and Image copyright: © 2006-2025 LotsaFunMaps.com.
Copying prohibited. Contact the editor | Facebook | Pinterest | Instagram
Blog | The Official Mug | Privacy Settings | About Us