3 days in Raleigh Itinerary

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

Get out of town with these interesting Raleigh side-trips: Durham (Sarah P. Duke Gardens, Duke University Chapel, & more). There's much more to do: learn more about the world around you at North Carolina Museum of Natural Sciences, have fun and explore at Marbles Kids Museum, stroll through Pullen Park, and admire all the interesting features of Durham Bulls Athletic Park.

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If you are flying in from Thailand, the closest major airports are Raleigh Durham International Airport, Piedmont Triad International Airport and Roanoke–Blacksburg Regional Airport. In May, plan for daily highs up to 30°C, and evening lows to 17°C. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 1st (Fri) so you can travel back home.