Things to Do in Raleigh, NC

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Raleigh, NC is a renowned destination for people from Raleigh and around the globe. With loads of great restaurants, shopping, museums, and recreational activities, there is no shortage of fun things to do in Raleigh, NC! Hendrick Kia of Cary encourages you to get out and explore the great city of Raleigh. Check out some of our favorite destinations, below!

Museum of Natural Sciences

Looking for family activities in Raleigh, NC? The Museum of Natural Sciences is the most popular museum in the state. It features North Carolina’s fabulous SECU Daily Planet. The Daily Planet is a huge three-story multimedia program area that employs special audio and visual technologies to produce live programs for television and radio about our remarkable planet. It’s the biggest museum of its type in the entire southeast part of the U.S and is one of America’s most spectacular museums about natural science.

Shelley Lake Park

Shelley Lake Park is worth the drive from Durham. It’s situated along one of the Greenway paths that weave in and around Raleigh and has free parking. You can take in the view as you walk along a two-mile-long, eight-foot-wide path that circles the lake. It’s perfect for runners, walkers, and bicyclists with a paved, flat path that is easy to navigate. You’ll even find a few wooden bridges scattered here and there. Shelley Lake Park is the ideal spot for a family picnic to relax in nature.

Marbles Kids Museum

Kids love to play, and playing is one of the best ways for children to grow and explore. Marbles Kids Museum believes that learning should be educational and fun. Located in downtown Raleigh, its state-of-the-art hands-on exhibits, award-winning programs, and IMAX theater make it a perfect option for family activities in Raleigh, NC. There’s also a café, and lots of interesting programs to enjoy.

Places to Eat in Raleigh, NC

Looking for a place to grab some lunch during your big day out? There are plenty of places to eat in Raleigh, NC. A couple of popular options include Glenwood Grill and Poole’s Diner – two places where you can find tempting dishes like crab cakes, burgers, wings, and more.

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*0% APR up to 48 months. 0% Annual Percentage Rate (APR) up to 48 months. $20.83 per month per $1,000 financed at 48 months. 0.90% Annual Percentage Rate (APR) up to 60 months. $17.05 per month per $1,000 financed at 60 months. 2.99% Annual Percentage Rate (APR) up to 66 months. $16.45 per month per $1,000 financed at 66 months. 3.49% Annual Percentage Rate (APR) up to 72 months. $15.41 per month per $1,000 financed at 72 months. 4.49% Annual Percentage Rate (APR) up to 84 months. $13.90 per month per $1,000 financed at 84 months. APR financing subject to credit approval by Kia Finance America (KFA), through KFA, for well-qualified buyers and not available on balloon financing. Only a limited number of customers will qualify for advertised APR. Subject to vehicle availability and dealer participation. New vehicles only. This incentive is a limited-time offer on eligible Kia vehicles. Offers may not be combined except where specified. Must take delivery from a participating dealer and from retail stock by 8/03/2026. Dealer contribution may vary and could affect actual monthly payment. See your participating Kia dealer for more details. Finance contract must be signed and dated no later than 8/03/2026. Limited inventory available. **$3,999 due at Signing. Offer shown based on $3,999 due at signing including $329 first monthly payment, $3,020 capitalized cost reduction, $650 acquisition fee, plus tax, title, license and registration fees, dealer conveyance fee, processing fee or optional service fee and any emission testing charge. Lease offer is only available to well-qualified lessees that lease a 2026 Sorento (Model #7AC3225). No security deposit required. Actual payments may vary. Purchase option at lease end is $23,380.65. Subject to credit approval by Kia Finance. Lessee is responsible for insurance, maintenance, repairs, $0.20 per mile over 10,000 miles/year, excess wear, and a termination fee of up to $400. Subject to dealer participation. Offers may not be combined except where specified. Must take delivery by 8/03/2026. See dealer for warranty and lease details or go to kia.com. Limited inventory available. ***Well-qualified customers who purchase a new, used, or certified pre-owned vehicle, 4 model years or newer with less than 60K miles between June 2, 2026 and July 31, 2026, and finance through a participating dealer and lender have the option to defer monthly payments for 90 days from contract date. Excludes Hendrick Performance vehicles. Finance charges begin to accrue on the date you sign the Retail Installment Sale Contract at the Annual Percentage Rate (APR) disclosed in the contract. May not be combined with other preferred lender financing offers. 75 months maximum term limit. Equal monthly payments only. Not available to Pennsylvania residents; see your dealer for details. Must take retail delivery by July 31, 2026. See dealer for complete down payment and interest rate options and details. Financing available to qualified buyers. Some exclusions apply. See dealer for complete details.

*0% APR up to 48 months. 0% Annual Percentage Rate (APR) up to 48 months. $20.83 per month per $1,000 financed at 48 months. 0.90% Annual Percentage Rate (APR) up to 60 months. $17.05 per month per $1,000 financed at 60 months. 2.99% Annual Percentage Rate (APR) up to 66 months. $16.45 per month per $1,000 financed at 66 months. 3.99% Annual Percentage Rate (APR) up to 72 months. $15.64 per month per $1,000 financed at 72 months. 5.99% Annual Percentage Rate (APR) up to 84 months. $14.60 per month per $1,000 financed at 84 months. APR financing subject to credit approval by Kia Finance America (KFA), through KFA, for well-qualified buyers and not available on balloon financing. Only a limited number of customers will qualify for advertised APR. Subject to vehicle availability and dealer participation. New vehicles only. This incentive is a limited-time offer on eligible Kia vehicles. Offers may not be combined except where specified. Must take delivery from a participating dealer and from retail stock by 8/03/2026. Dealer contribution may vary and could affect actual monthly payment. See your participating Kia dealer for more details. Finance contract must be signed and dated no later than 8/03/2026. Limited inventory available. **$3,999 due at Signing. Offer shown based on $3,999 due at signing including $259 first monthly payment, $3,090 capitalized cost reduction, $650 acquisition fee, plus tax, title, license and registration fees, dealer conveyance fee, processing fee or optional service fee and any emission testing charge. Lease offer is only available to well-qualified lessees that lease a 2026 Sportage (Model #4AC2225). No security deposit required. Actual payments may vary. Purchase option at lease end is $21,502.35. Subject to credit approval by Kia Finance. Lessee is responsible for insurance, maintenance, repairs, $0.20 per mile over 10,000 miles/year, excess wear, and a termination fee of up to $400. Subject to dealer participation. Offers may not be combined except where specified. Must take delivery by 8/03/2026. See dealer for warranty and lease details or go to kia.com. Limited inventory available. ***Well-qualified customers who purchase a new, used, or certified pre-owned vehicle, 4 model years or newer with less than 60K miles between June 2, 2026 and July 31, 2026, and finance through a participating dealer and lender have the option to defer monthly payments for 90 days from contract date. Excludes Hendrick Performance vehicles. Finance charges begin to accrue on the date you sign the Retail Installment Sale Contract at the Annual Percentage Rate (APR) disclosed in the contract. May not be combined with other preferred lender financing offers. 75 months maximum term limit. Equal monthly payments only. Not available to Pennsylvania residents; see your dealer for details. Must take retail delivery by July 31, 2026. See dealer for complete down payment and interest rate options and details. Financing available to qualified buyers. Some exclusions apply. See dealer for complete details.

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*0% APR up to 48 months. 0% Annual Percentage Rate (APR) up to 48 months. $20.83 per month per $1,000 financed at 48 months. 0.90% Annual Percentage Rate (APR) up to 60 months. $17.05 per month per $1,000 financed at 60 months. 2.99% Annual Percentage Rate (APR) up to 66 months. $16.45 per month per $1,000 financed at 66 months. 3.99% Annual Percentage Rate (APR) up to 72 months. $15.64 per month per $1,000 financed at 72 months. 5.99% Annual Percentage Rate (APR) up to 84 months. $14.60 per month per $1,000 financed at 84 months. APR financing subject to credit approval by Kia Finance America (KFA), through KFA, for well-qualified buyers and not available on balloon financing. Only a limited number of customers will qualify for advertised APR. Subject to vehicle availability and dealer participation. New vehicles only. This incentive is a limited-time offer on eligible Kia vehicles. Offers may not be combined except where specified. Must take delivery from a participating dealer and from retail stock by 8/03/2026. Dealer contribution may vary and could affect actual monthly payment. See your participating Kia dealer for more details. Finance contract must be signed and dated no later than 8/03/2026. Limited inventory available. **Well-qualified customers who purchase a new, used, or certified pre-owned vehicle, 4 model years or newer with less than 60K miles between June 2, 2026 and July 31, 2026, and finance through a participating dealer and lender have the option to defer monthly payments for 90 days from contract date. Excludes Hendrick Performance vehicles. Finance charges begin to accrue on the date you sign the Retail Installment Sale Contract at the Annual Percentage Rate (APR) disclosed in the contract. May not be combined with other preferred lender financing offers. 75 months maximum term limit. Equal monthly payments only. Not available to Pennsylvania residents; see your dealer for details. Must take retail delivery by July 31, 2026. See dealer for complete down payment and interest rate options and details. Financing available to qualified buyers. Some exclusions apply. See dealer for complete details.

*Well-qualified customers who purchase a new, used, or certified pre-owned vehicle, 4 model years or newer with less than 60K miles between June 2, 2026 and July 31, 2026, and finance through a participating dealer and lender have the option to defer monthly payments for 90 days from contract date. Excludes Hendrick Performance vehicles. Finance charges begin to accrue on the date you sign the Retail Installment Sale Contract at the Annual Percentage Rate (APR) disclosed in the contract. May not be combined with other preferred lender financing offers. 75 months maximum term limit. Equal monthly payments only. Not available to Pennsylvania residents; see your dealer for details. Must take retail delivery by July 31, 2026. See dealer for complete down payment and interest rate options and details. Financing available to qualified buyers. Some exclusions apply. See dealer for complete details.

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Things to Do in Raleigh, NC

Museum of Natural Sciences

Shelley Lake Park

Marbles Kids Museum

Places to Eat in Raleigh, NC

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