22 days in Raleigh Itinerary

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

Venture out of the city with trips to Durham (Duke University Chapel, Sarah P. Duke Gardens, &more), Greensboro (Greensboro History Museum, International Civil Rights Center & Museum, &more) and High Point City Lake Park (in High Point). The adventure continues: learn more about the world around you at North Carolina Museum of Natural Sciences, admire the masterpieces at North Carolina Museum of Art, examine the collection at North Carolina Museum of History, and contemplate the long history of Old Salem Museums & Gardens.

To find photos, maps, reviews, and more tourist information, read Raleigh trip planner.

If you are flying in from United Kingdom, the closest major aiports are Raleigh Durham International Airport, Piedmont Triad International Airport and Seymour Johnson Air Force Base. Expect a daytime high around 32°C in September, and nighttime lows around 20°C.