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.

Royal B. • August 14, 2017Very beautiful views love it. And so peaceful and quiet, great place to clear your head and take in the scenery.

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.

Michael M. • September 3, 2017Fun for adults and kids. Beautiful park with lots to do.

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.

Daniel • April 3, 2012Good hiking and running trails in Raleigh. Great for an overnight camping trip if you don't want to take a road trip.

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.

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.

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

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

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

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!

@ExploreRaleigh • October 15, 2011Play with the motion activated water fountain. It's a lot of fun for a small group.

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

Austin B. • March 6, 2017Great playground area.

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!

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..

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.

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

The News & Observer • February 3, 2014The Mordecai Historic Park features historic structures relocated from Raleigh and surrounding areas. Importantly, President Andrew Johnson's birthplace is now located in Mordecai Park.

h • January 12, 2015Nice bouldering area, I prefer MV for lead climbing though

Alicia M. • April 27, 2014Great spot for a picnic or some frisbee!

Paul P. • December 31, 2015Beautiful scenery and a piece of history. You don't need to spend more than 15 minutes here, though. Hidden gem right down the road from North Hills. Love this spot!