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Things to do with kids in Raleigh

Things to do with kids in Raleigh — a working list of 15 places worth trying with kids, pulled from current ratings and community reviews in Raleigh. Each spot is chosen for the kind of things parents actually notice: room for strollers, staff who welcome families, and a shape of day that fits little ones.

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  1. 01

    North Carolina Museum of Natural Sciences

    4.8 (3,170)11 W Jones St, Raleigh, NC 27601, USA

    A well-rated museum in Raleigh.

  2. 02

    North Carolina Museum of Art

    4.8 (11,329)2110 Blue Ridge Rd, Raleigh, NC 27607, USA

    A well-rated art museum in Raleigh.

  3. 03

    Downtown Cary Park

    4.8 (4,051)327 S Academy St, Cary, NC 27511, USA

    A well-rated city park in Raleigh.

  4. 04

    Dix Park

    4.7 (2,306)1030 Richardson Dr, Raleigh, NC 27603, USA

    A well-rated park in Raleigh.

  5. 05

    Pullen Park

    4.7 (9,601)520 Ashe Ave, Raleigh, NC 27606, USA

    A well-rated park in Raleigh.

  6. 06

    Marbles Kids Museum

    4.8 (7,510)201 E Hargett St, Raleigh, NC 27601, USA

    A well-rated museum in Raleigh.

  7. 07

    Gipson Play Plaza

    4.6 (557)715 Biggs Dr, Raleigh, NC 27603, USA

    A well-rated park in Raleigh.

  8. 08

    Lake Johnson Park

    4.7 (5,010)4601 Avent Ferry Rd, Raleigh, NC 27606, USA

    A well-rated park in Raleigh.

  9. 09

    JC Raulston Arboretum

    4.8 (2,971)Ruby McSwain Education Center, 4415 Beryl Rd, Raleigh, NC 27606, USA

    A well-rated botanical garden in Raleigh.

  10. 10

    Shelley Lake Park

    4.7 (1,773)1400 W Millbrook Rd, Raleigh, NC 27612, USA

    A well-rated park in Raleigh.

  11. 11

    Historic Yates Mill County Park

    4.7 (653)4620 Lake Wheeler Rd, Raleigh, NC 27603, USA

    A well-rated park in Raleigh.

  12. 12

    Fred Fletcher Park

    4.7 (839)820 Clay St, Raleigh, NC 27605, USA

    A well-rated park in Raleigh.

  13. 13

    WRAL Azalea Garden

    4.8 (1,420)2619 Western Blvd, Raleigh, NC 27606, USA

    A well-rated garden in Raleigh.

  14. 14

    North Carolina State Capitol

    4.6 (1,348)1 E Edenton St, Raleigh, NC 27601, USA

    A well-rated historical landmark in Raleigh.

  15. 15

    Knightdale Station Park

    4.8 (2,784)810 N First Ave, Knightdale, NC 27545, USA

    A well-rated park in Raleigh.

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