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Raleigh
United States · RDU
Research triangle green space and Carolina barbecue.
About
Raleigh is the capital city of the U.S. state of North Carolina. It is the second-most populous city in the state, tenth most populous city in the Southeast, the largest city in the Research Triangle area, and the 39th-most populous city in the U.S. Known as the "City of Oaks" for its oak-lined streets, Raleigh covers 148.54 square miles (384.7 km2) and had a population of 467,665 at the 2020 census. It is the county seat of Wake County and is named after Sir Walter Raleigh, who founded the lost Roanoke Colony.
Known for
- family friendly · excellent
- affordability · good
- dining · good
- hiking · good
- live music · good
Ratings reviewed by a person, not generated.
Weather through the year
- Jan51°F9d wet
- Feb58°F10d wet
- Mar64°F10d wet
- Apr73°F9d wet
- May79°F13d wet
- Jun86°F13d wet
- Jul90°F16d wet
- Aug87°F14d wet
- Sep82°F12d wet
- Oct73°F7d wet
- Nov62°F7d wet
- Dec55°F9d wet
Monthly averages from long-run climate normals. Bars compare months here, not places.
Things to do
Raleigh Guided E-Bike Tour: Tacos, Margaritas, and HistoryFrom $106 · 5.0/5Book with Viator →
Raleigh Guided E-Bike Tour: Burgers, Cocktails, HistoryFrom $106 · 5.0/5Book with Viator →
Historic Oakwood: History & Architecture TourFrom $19 · 5.0/5Book with Viator →
Durham African-American Historic Walking TourFrom $19 · 5.0/5Book with Viator →
Durham Ghost WalkFrom $19 · 5.0/5Book with Viator →
Chapel Hill Ghost WalkFrom $19 · 5.0/5Book with Viator →
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Plan the trip
Fly into Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU), about 11 mi away.
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