15 days in Raleigh Itinerary

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

Explore Raleigh's surroundings by going to Asheboro (North Carolina Zoo & Richland Creek Canopy Tours), Old Salem Museums & Gardens (in Winston Salem) and Greensboro (Greensboro Science Center, International Civil Rights Center & Museum, &more). There's still lots to do: learn more about the world around you at North Carolina Museum of Natural Sciences, test your team's savvy at popular escape rooms, take in the spiritual surroundings of Duke University Chapel, and explore the world behind art at North Carolina Museum of Art.

For traveler tips, where to stay, reviews, and more tourist information, read Raleigh road trip planner.

August in Raleigh sees daily highs of 88°F and lows of 69°F at night.