Cheap Flight Reservations to Raleigh

Raleigh, North Carolina’s capital is named after Sir Walter Raleigh. Tourists taking cheap flights to Raleigh will discover many universities, world-class museums, excellent art galleries, fascinating historic sites, lovely nature parks, numerous performing arts venues, lively music scene and an exciting nightlife. This wonderful city has to offer something for everyone. With best flight deals to cheap tickets Raleigh being offered by FlyOfinder, make the most of your holidays here with astounding savings on your travel. 

Flying to Raleigh

Must see Places in Raleigh

North Carolina State Capitol: The North Carolina State Capitol was built in 1840. It is presently the seat of the North Carolina State Government. Its Greek architecture and the visage of George Washington, which shows up four times, are major attractions for tourists. Take a free guided tour to learn more about the building as well as North Carolina’s history.
North Carolina Museum of Natural Sciences: The North Carolina Museum of Natural Sciences is a popular attraction for families and kids. It’s surely the best place to learn about North Carolina through various exhibits such as “Coastal North Carolina”, “Living Conservatory”, “Investigative Labs” and “Windows on Research”. After spending a few hours satiate your hunger with reasonably priced delicious food at the café here.

JC Raulston Arboretum: The JC Raulston Arboretum, situated on the State University Campus, is a great place in Raleigh to see one of the largest collections of plants in the Southeast United States. The arboretum prominently features over 6,500 plants from different parts of the world. Tours of the Arboretum are conducted every Sunday between the months of March and October at 2 pm. The gardens here are open daily and offer free access to the people.

Raleigh is one of the most attractive and very liveable cities in the United States. Home to many parks, greenways, museums and great architecture, the “City of Oaks”, attracts tourists in large numbers every year. Some of the major attractions are ready to delight you. These include African American Cultural Center at North Carolina State, Pope House Museum, Dr. Martin Luther King Jr Memorial Gardens, Mount Hope Cemetery, Mordecai Historic Park, North Carolina Museum of Art, North Carolina Museum of History, Marbles Kids Museum, North Carolina Executive Mansion, City Cemetery, City Museum, and Clemmons Educational Forest.  

Best Time to Fly to Raleigh

The best time for taking flights to Raleigh are during fall (September-November) and spring (March-May). The temperatures are comfortable during both the seasons. The beautiful fall foliage and colorful spring blossoms will captivate you endlessly. The winters here tend to be cold and summertime quite humid, thus largely avoided by the tourists.

Getting Around in Raleigh

The best way for getting around in Raleigh is by taking a rental car. This allows navigation at your own pace. Taxis are also preferred by the tourists and a great alternative for exploration. A free bus system also serves Raleigh and a great way to visit around the city and its suburbs.

Best Things to Do in Raleigh

Raleigh is filled with plenty of attractions for all sorts of travellers. Whether you are an art lover, interested in science, nature enthusiast or history buff, there's a lot to see and do in this magnificent city. Here are some of the best things that will keep you entertained during your Raleigh vacation.

• Take a walking tour of the historic Oakwood neighborhood near downtown Raleigh. You will come across hundreds of 19th-century homes. The great architecture and beautiful gardens will keep you endlessly attracted
• Enjoy great outdoors at Pullen Park, which opened in 1887. Spread in an area of around 67 acres, the Pullen Park is ready to delight tourists with its arts center, amusement arcade, aquatic center, outdoor theatre and café, It’s a great place for picnicking, relaxing and playing basketball or tennis
• The J.S. Dorton Arena is great to visit. It was built in 1951 as a place of commerce for farmers and other industries. The building with a suspended roof without steel support now hosts concerts, circuses, athletics and the North Carolina State Fair
• Catch a play at the Raleigh Little Theater, which produces around 10 of its own productions each year. Built in 1936, the theatre is one of the best in the city and visited by performing arts lovers in large numbers

Take a tour of the Yates Mill, situated 5 miles outside of downtown Raleigh. It dates back to around 1756 and is currently the only one existing in Wake County. The tours of Yates Mill will consist of Corn Grinding Tours or Open Mill Tours. Spread in an area of 574 acres, you will also come across a park and a wildlife refuge.