Raleigh, Capital city in Wake County, North Carolina.
The North Carolina State Capitol stands at the center of a grid-pattern city layout, surrounded by streets lined with oak trees throughout the downtown district.
In 1792, state planners established Raleigh as North Carolina's capital, naming it after Sir Walter Raleigh and creating one of the first planned cities in the United States.
The North Carolina Museum of Natural Sciences presents extensive collections of regional artifacts, while local restaurants serve traditional Southern dishes including barbecue specialties.
The Research Triangle Park connects Raleigh with Durham and Chapel Hill, providing employment opportunities in technology, research, and educational sectors across the region.
The Neuse River Greenway Trail extends 30 miles through the city, offering residents a paved path for cycling, running, and observing local wildlife in natural settings.
Location: Wake County
Inception: 1770
Elevation above the sea: 96 m
Website: https://raleighnc.gov/
Part of: Research Triangle
Website: https://raleighnc.gov
GPS coordinates: 35.78000,-78.64000
Latest update: May 27, 2025 20:49
Carter–Finley Stadium
7.5 km
WakeMed Soccer Park
10.4 km
North Carolina State Capitol
81 m
North Carolina Museum of Art
6.6 km
Coastal Credit Union Music Park at Walnut Creek
6.7 km
Dorton Arena
6.5 km
St. Augustine's University
1.9 km
North Carolina Executive Mansion
546 m
North Carolina Museum of Natural Sciences
247 m
Holy Name of Jesus Cathedral, Raleigh
2.8 km
Mordecai House
1.5 km
William B. Umstead State Park
12.4 km
North Carolina Museum of History
215 m
Historic Oakwood Cemetery
1.5 km
North Carolina Museum of Art
6.6 km
Sri Venkateswara Temple of North Carolina
15.1 km
Duke Energy Center for the Performing Arts
970 m
PNC Plaza
386 m
Pullen Park
2.1 km
North Carolina State Legislative Building
367 m
Red Hat Amphitheater
756 m
Two Progress Plaza
575 m
Frankie's Fun Park
20.8 km
Marbles Kids Museum
387 m
Yates Mill
8.1 km
Joel Lane House
1 km
J. C. Raulston Arboretum
5.6 km
Lonnie Poole Golf Course
4.3 kmReviews
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