Places worth the detour in Raleigh
13 places worth going out of your way for lie within 20 km of Raleigh, United States, across 4 kinds of detour; castles, monuments & landmarks are the largest group (5). Best known: North Carolina Museum of Art. 13 of them rank as little-known. Click any card to open it on the map.
All 13, ranked 13
Ranked by how many Wikipedia editions cover them.
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1.North Carolina Museum of Art
Museums & culture · 20th century · Hidden gem
State art museum in Raleigh, North Carolina
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2.North Carolina State Capitol
Built landmarks · 19th century · Hidden gem
State capitol building of the U.S. state of North Carolina
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3.Holy Name of Jesus Cathedral, Raleigh
Sacred sites · 21st century · Hidden gem
Church in North Carolina, United States
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4.Sacred Heart Cathedral
Sacred sites · 20th century · Hidden gem
Cathedral of the Roman Catholic Diocese of Raleigh
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5.Pullen Park
Parks & cemeteries · Hidden gem
Park in North Carolina, United States of America, United States of America
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6.Raleigh Water Tower
Built landmarks · 19th century · Hidden gem
Water tower in North Carolina, United States of America
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7.Raleigh National Cemetery
Built landmarks · 19th century · Hidden gem
Cemetery in Raleigh, North Carolina
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8.North Carolina Museum of History
Museums & culture · 20th century · Hidden gem
State museum focused on the history of North Carolina, located in Raleigh
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9.Joel Lane House
Museums & culture · 18th century · Hidden gem
Raleigh, North Carolina, listed on the NRHP in Wake County, North Carolina
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11.J. C. Raulston Arboretum
Parks & cemeteries · Hidden gem
Arboretum in Raleigh, North Carolina, United Stated
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12.Cloud Chamber for the Trees and Sky
Built landmarks · 21st century · Hidden gem
Outdoor exhibit in North Carolina
