30 days in Raleigh Itinerary

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

You'll visit kid-friendly attractions like North Carolina Museum of Natural Sciences and Sarah P. Duke Gardens. Explore Raleigh's surroundings by going to Fayetteville (Veterans Park, ZipQuest Waterfall & Treetop Adventure, &more), Durham (Golden Belt Historic District, Museum of Life + Science, &more) and Greensboro (Newbridge Bank Park, Guilford Courthouse National Military Park, &more). There's still lots to do: engage your brain at Marbles Kids Museum, look for all kinds of wild species at Umstead State Park, contemplate the long history of Old Salem Museums & Gardens, and find your balance on the water with Paddle Creek.

To find reviews, other places to visit, and more tourist information, use the Raleigh trip itinerary planner.

In September, daily temperatures in Raleigh can reach 82°F, while at night they dip to 63°F.