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North Carolina Museum of Art
Ollie #1 of 45 attractions in Raleigh
4.5 of 5 stars 177 reviews
Owner description: This museum's collection spans more than 5,000 years, from ancient Egyptian artifacts to the latest in contemporary art. It is especially known for...... more » Owner description: This museum's collection spans more than 5,000 years, from ancient Egyptian artifacts to the latest in contemporary art. It is especially known for its European galleries, which boast works by the masters: Monet, Rubens and Raphael, to name only a few. « less
Attraction type  Art Museums
Distance  6.4 km from city centre
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Pullen Park
Ollie #2 of 45 attractions in Raleigh
4.5 of 5 stars 70 reviews
Attraction type  Parks
Distance  1.9 km from city centre
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Museum of Natural Sciences
Ollie #3 of 45 attractions in Raleigh
4.5 of 5 stars 117 reviews
Owner description: Willo, the only dinosaur in the world with a fossilized heart, is just one of the fascinating artifacts found at this museum, the largest of its kind...... more » Owner description: Willo, the only dinosaur in the world with a fossilized heart, is just one of the fascinating artifacts found at this museum, the largest of its kind in the Southeast. « less
Attraction type  Natural History Museums; Science Museums
Distance  0.5 km from city centre
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Marbles Kids Museum
Ollie #4 of 45 attractions in Raleigh
4.5 of 5 stars 81 reviews
Owner description: Marbles Kids Museum is a hands-on, interactive destination that inspires children to be creative thinkers, active learners and confident individuals...... more » Owner description: Marbles Kids Museum is a hands-on, interactive destination that inspires children to be creative thinkers, active learners and confident individuals in today's world. With five galleries and two outdoor escapes, there is no shortage of activity for kids birth to 12 and their families. The campus also features the Wachovia IMAX Theatre at Marbles Kids Museum. This 267-seat giant-screen experience is the only 3D capable IMAX theatre in North Carolina. « less
Attraction type  Children’s Museums; Science Museums; History Museums
Distance  1.0 km from city centre
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Umstead State Park
Ollie #5 of 45 attractions in Raleigh
4.5 of 5 stars 51 reviews
Owner description: 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...... more » Owner description: 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. « less
Attraction type  State Parks; Nature/ Wildlife Areas
Distance  14.8 km from city centre
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JC Raulston Arboretum
Ollie #6 of 45 attractions in Raleigh
4.5 of 5 stars 24 reviews
Part of the North Carolina State University, this eight-acre garden contains a wide variety of cold hardy temperate zone plants.
Attraction type  Gardens; Nature/ Wildlife Areas
Distance  5.2 km from city centre
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North Carolina Symphony
Ollie #7 of 45 attractions in Raleigh
5 of 5 stars 12 reviews
Attraction type  Symphonies
Distance  1.6 km from city centre
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RBC Center
Ollie #8 of 45 attractions in Raleigh
4.5 of 5 stars 78 reviews
Attraction type  Arenas/ Stadiums/ Fields
Distance  7.8 km from city centre
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Lake Johnson Park
Ollie #9 of 45 attractions in Raleigh
4.5 of 5 stars 13 reviews
Attraction type  Bodies of Water; Nature/ Wildlife Areas
Distance  7.3 km from city centre
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Raleigh Little Theatre Rose Garden
Ollie #10 of 45 attractions in Raleigh
4.5 of 5 stars 15 reviews
Scenic garden adjacent to a popular community theater is used frequently for weddings and other special events.
Attraction type  Gardens
Distance  2.5 km from city centre
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Historic Oakwood
Ollie #11 of 45 attractions in Raleigh
4.5 of 5 stars 11 reviews
Listed on the National Register of Historic Places, this scenic neighborhood features restored Victorian-style homes built between 1870 and 1912.
Attraction type  Neighbourhoods; Historic Walking Areas; Historic Sites
Distance  0.6 km from city centre
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State Capitol
Ollie #12 of 45 attractions in Raleigh
4.5 of 5 stars 30 reviews

One of the claims to fame of the North Carolina State Capital Building is that it is the most haunted of all state capitals.  When first occupied it held all three branches of the... more »

Attraction type  Government Buildings; Architectural Buildings
Distance  0.6 km from city centre
Historic Yates Mill County Park
Ollie #13 of 45 attractions in Raleigh
4.5 of 5 stars 13 reviews
Attraction type  Parks; Educational Sites
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Bentonville Battlefield State Historic Site
Ollie #14 of 45 attractions in Raleigh
4.5 of 5 stars 15 reviews
A Civil War battlefield that has remained nearly untouched since the war.
Attraction type  Battlefields
Distance  61.3 km from city centre
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North Carolina Museum of History
Ollie #15 of 45 attractions in Raleigh
4 of 5 stars 13 reviews
Owner description: Explore North Carolina's past and learn about its people. See exhibits highlighting the state's military history, decorative arts, sports heroes and...... more » Owner description: Explore North Carolina's past and learn about its people. See exhibits highlighting the state's military history, decorative arts, sports heroes and more. Admission is free. Special programs include craft demonstrations, music concerts and family events. The Museum Shop features North Carolina crafts. Free parking is available on weekends. The museum is a part of the Office of Archives and History, N.C. Department of Cultural Resources. « less
Distance  0.6 km from city centre
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Burning Coal Theatre
Ollie #16 of 45 attractions in Raleigh
5 of 5 stars 3 reviews

Burning Coal Theatre Company's  Murphey School Theatre offers an inspiring, interactive theatre experience.  Enjoy professional performances in an intimate setting. Tickets are... more »

Attraction type  Theatres
Distance  0.6 km from city centre
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Frankie's Fun Park
Ollie #17 of 45 attractions in Raleigh
4 of 5 stars 49 reviews

Frankie's Fun Park is an amusement park for all ages. It has two go cart tracks, laser tag, miniature golf, boat rides, batting cages, an above ground rope course, and an arcade... more »

Attraction type  Amusement/ Theme Parks
Distance  20.3 km from city centre
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Raleigh Convention Center
Ollie #18 of 45 attractions in Raleigh
4 of 5 stars 14 reviews
Attraction type  Convention Centres
Distance  1.2 km from city centre
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City Market
Ollie #19 of 45 attractions in Raleigh
4 of 5 stars 15 reviews

The quaint shopping area called City Market was built in 1915 and is only three blocks east of the main street in downtown Raleigh (Fayetteville St), so it's convenient to... more »

Attraction type  Historic Walking Areas; Neighbourhoods
Distance  1.2 km from city centre
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Executive Mansion
Ollie #20 of 45 attractions in Raleigh
4 of 5 stars 6 reviews
Owner description: This 37,500-square-foot grand mansion, built during the late 1800s in the Queen Anne-style of Victorian architecture, is home to the governor of North...... more » Owner description: This 37,500-square-foot grand mansion, built during the late 1800s in the Queen Anne-style of Victorian architecture, is home to the governor of North Carolina and his family. Although the mansion itself is currently closed to the general public, free tours of the grounds are still available. « less
Attraction type  Historic Sites; Architectural Buildings
Distance  0.7 km from city centre
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