6 Days Exploring Raleigh North Carolina Itinerary

Kick off your morning with a coffee and pastry at Brew Coffee Bar. Then embark on an exciting adventure with the Raleigh Private Scavenger Hunts. This activity is perfect for those who love puzzles and exploring new places.

For lunch, visit Tupelo Honey to enjoy some Southern-inspired dishes. Afterward, delve into Raleigh's darker history with the Raleigh True Crime History Guided Walking Tour. This tour will take you through some of the city's most infamous crime scenes.

Dine at Stanbury, known for its innovative American cuisine. Finish your evening with drinks at The Haymaker, a trendy bar offering creative cocktails.

Start your day with breakfast at Joule Coffee & Table, offering delicious breakfast options and great coffee. Then immerse yourself in history with the Raleigh African American History Tour, which provides insights into the contributions of African Americans to Raleigh's development.

Have lunch at Poole's Diner, renowned for its comfort food and retro ambiance. In the afternoon, get ready for another spooky experience with the Raleigh Ghosts and Ghouls Hauntings Walking Tour. This tour explores more haunted locations around Raleigh.

Enjoy dinner at Angus Barn, an iconic steakhouse in Raleigh. Conclude your evening with a visit to Dram & Draught, a whiskey bar offering an extensive selection of spirits.

Begin your day with breakfast at La Farm Bakery in Cary, known for its artisan breads and pastries. Afterward, take part in the informative Downtown Cary Historic Walking Tour, which covers Cary's historical landmarks.

Head back to Raleigh for lunch at Death & Taxes, where you can enjoy contemporary American cuisine. Spend your afternoon on an interactive adventure with the self-guided game from  Raleigh Scavenger Hunt Adventure Self-Guided City Game. It's a fun way to explore different parts of downtown Raleigh while solving puzzles.

Dine at  Crawford & Son for dinner; it's well-known for its seasonal menu featuring locally sourced ingredients. End your night on a high note by visiting  Neptunes Parlour for some unique cocktails.

Start early by driving to Durham (about 30 minutes from Raleigh). Have breakfast at  Elmo's Diner in Durham before exploring Duke University’s beautiful campus including Duke Chapel and Sarah P Duke Gardens.

Enjoy lunch at  Mateo Bar de Tapas for some Spanish-inspired tapas dishes before heading over to see exhibits related to civil rights movements & African-American culture/history housed within The Museum Of Life And Science.

For dinner head over towards Brightleaf Square area where you'll find several highly rated restaurants such as  { R-Mothers & Sons Trattoria } . Wrap up this lovely day trip by grabbing drinks from Alley Twenty Six cocktail bar.

Drive down towards Chapel Hill (approximate travel time: ~45 minutes). Grab brunch from popular spot                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  . Visit University Of North Carolina campus including Morehead Planetarium.

Lunch can be enjoyed from Mediterranean Deli before visiting Ackland Art Museum showcasing wide range collection spanning centuries across continents.

{ R-Farmers Market Restaurant } serves farm-to-table style meals making it perfect place dine-in after long day's exploration followed by drink session Local 506 music venue offers great vibe live performances.