1 day in Raleigh, Durham & The Triangle Itinerary

For those not from the South, Raleigh might be one of the region's better-kept travel secrets.

Kick off your visit on the 7th (Mon): learn more about the world around you at North Carolina Museum of Natural Sciences, engage your brain at Marbles Kids Museum, and then walk around Pullen Park.

To find where to stay, photos, and other tourist information, you can read our Raleigh vacation planner.

Charlotte to Raleigh is an approximately 3-hour car ride. You can also take a train; or fly. Expect a daytime high around 82°F in September, and nighttime lows around 63°F. Finish your sightseeing early on the 7th (Mon) so you can drive back home.