Suggestions for Landmarks and Outdoors near Raleigh

Dan • August 3, 2018Lovely place to walk around or see a concert or outdoor movie.

Jenn K. • July 26, 2013Trail was great!!! Nice scenery, very nice people & challenging too! 😊

Bre • November 6, 2014The arboretum is a wonderful garden to visit. It's peaceful and has beautiful flowers.

Michal S. • April 13, 2016Really nice 3 mile loop with various overlooks to the lake. Great place to go for a run or just walk and enjoy the scenery.

Michal S. • March 13, 2016Beautiful lake with some well put together trails and a few spots to sit and hang out.

Alita W. • August 28, 2017Great place for dates, exercise, and Poke'mon Go

Crash Gregg • October 31, 2012Best place to live in Raleigh. Historic homes with plenty of hardwoods, high ceilings, big porches and great neighbors. All within a few blocks and a short walk or bike ride from downtown.

Keith G. • February 2, 2016Our kids had a great time! We will return for sure

Cecil D. • October 5, 2013I like the Loblolly trail the best but the Company Mill trail leads to some great rock climbing and white water viewing.

Paul C. • April 18, 2010A little slice of nature in the middle of the city ... great hiking, biking, and water activities! Plenty of shaded areas for picnics.

Jennifer F. • February 28, 2016Very peaceful...nice to walk around. Not too much to do besides enjoy the peace and scenery, but that's fine by me. There is a small museum/info center to visit as well.

hayden s. • September 4, 2016good area with nice paths. I don't reccomend going at night!!

Meredith D. • May 4, 2011There's a box of doggie bags near the Hargett & Dawson St entrance so it's easy to clean up after your pup!

Michael H. • September 13, 2015Great park to go for Sunday morning Taiji practice

John B. • June 19, 20136/18/13 New playground open, and it's awesome.

Kate • January 4, 2017Love walking around here! Lots of lil shops and places to eat!

Ashley S. • December 1, 2014This dog park is the best. Tons of room and the trees provide a lot of shade in the summer time.

Jeremy B. • August 28, 2011Got married here fifteen years ago (May'96)--my wife and the rose garden are both still beautiful!

Daniel C. • November 12, 2010Beautiful Lake, Great Place to Hike, I come to this place to relax and get away from Life..

Pam ☕️ O. • January 13, 2013When the weather is beautiful, get outside and do some work. There's free wifi!

Laura D. • February 3, 2012Raleigh's most recognizable WWI memorial. Graduating senior class rings spend the night here before commencement ceremonies, and after a Wolfpack win, this beautiful monument is lit up red at night!

Josh D. • July 22, 2016The paths leading from the community center flood when it rains; be careful!

Susan W. • December 2, 2017It's a gorgeous trail.

Noel Y. • September 26, 2017Overall we like this park. Plenty of open spaces for the kids to run and free play. Playground is above average. Biking/hiking trail by the river is great. Downside: sometimes sketchy people..

Cathy S. • August 30, 2012Small, but very shady park with community center, pool, trails, sports fields. Ample parking, restrooms avail.

Brenton M. • October 13, 2021Great setup for a park, lots of different options!

Jeffrey "Skidmatik B. • May 18, 2014It is a peaceful trail to walk...a lot of bike riding going on.

Laura A. • July 6, 2011The puppy loves it