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35 Highest-Rated Things to See in Raleigh, NC, Not to Miss

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35 Highest-Rated Things to See in Raleigh, NC, Not to Miss

Introduction - Wondering what to see in the capital of North Carolina? Check out these 35 highest-rated things to see in Raleigh...

 
 
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Discover local produce at a Raleigh farmers market

Thing To See 1 - One of the top things to do in Raleigh is stopping by the North Carolina State Farmers Market. Located ten...

 
 
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Tour the North Carolina Executive Mansion grounds

Thing To See 2 - Constructed in the 1890s, the North Carolina Executive Mansion is home to the state's governor and their family. The Queen...

 
 
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Go to the Joel Lane Museum House

Thing To See 3 - Joel Lane Museum House holds the title of being the oldest dwelling in Wake County, having been constructed in 1769...

 
 
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Stroll around the Ann and Jim Goodnight Museum Park

Thing To See 4 - The Ann and Jim Goodnight Museum Park is part of the North Carolina Museum of Art and is located next...

 
 
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Tour the North Carolina State Capitol

Thing To See 5 - One of the most significant buildings in Raleigh is the North Carolina State Capitol. This National Historic Landmark opened in...

 
 
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Learn new things at the North Carolina Museum of Natural Sciences

Thing To See 6 - Founded in 1879, the North Carolina Museum of Natural Sciences is the oldest museum in the state. It also happens...

 
 

Spend a day in Fayetteville

Thing To See 7 - Fayetteville is a small and charming town located one hour from Raleigh. Taking a short road trip to the area...

 
 
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Watch a show at the Martin Marietta Center for the Performing Arts

Thing To See 8 - Raleigh's primary performing arts venue is the Martin Marietta Center for the Performing Arts (formerly Duke Energy Center for the...

 
 

Smell the flowers at Raleigh Rose Garden

Thing To See 9 - Found on the Raleigh Little Theatre campus, the Raleigh Rose Garden has a variety of beautiful floral displays. The garden...

 
 

See an over 250-year-old mill at Historic Yates Mill County Park

Thing To See 10 - Yates Mill was built in 1756 and has been restored to its former glory. You can see the mill yourself...

 
 

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