Raleigh, North Carolina
Raleigh Map
Raleigh is North Carolina's capital — a growing city of museums, food halls, and one of the country's great urban greenway networks.
About the Raleigh map
Looking for a map of Raleigh, NC? This is the official, interactive Raleigh map, curated by Visit Raleigh and covering the whole of Wake County — museums, restaurants, parks, and hundreds of miles of greenway trails, all in one place. Start downtown, where the North Carolina Museum of Natural Sciences and the State Capitol sit within a few walkable blocks, then follow the map out to Dorothea Dix Park, the Museum Park at the North Carolina Museum of Art, and the greenways that thread the entire county — including the Neuse River Trail. When you're hungry, the same map covers Raleigh's food scene, from Transfer Co. Food Hall to Videri Chocolate Factory. Explore it right here in your browser, save the places you want, and take the map offline in the free Wander app.
things to do in Raleigh
Museums & downtown in Raleigh
The capital's museums and landmarks, most of them a short walk apart downtown.
- North Carolina Museum of Natural SciencesMuseumThe Southeast's largest natural history museum, right on the downtown museum blocks — free to visit.
- North Carolina State CapitolLandmarkThe restored 1840 Greek Revival capitol at the center of downtown Raleigh.
- North Carolina Museum of ArtMuseumA major art collection surrounded by the Ann and Jim Goodnight Museum Park, laced with trails and outdoor sculpture.
Raleigh greenway map
Parks & greenways in Raleigh
Raleigh's park system and the greenway network that connects it — all traced on the map.
- Dorothea Dix ParkParkRaleigh's big destination park on a hill above downtown, with sweeping skyline views.
- William B. Umstead State ParkParkThousands of wooded acres of hiking and biking trails between Raleigh and the airport.
- Neuse River Greenway TrailTrailThe crown jewel of the Capital Area Greenway — a long, paved riverside ride along the Neuse.
Raleigh restaurants map
Food & local flavor in Raleigh
Where locals actually eat — food halls, makers, and neighborhood spots across the county.
Before you go
Common questions about the Raleigh map.
- Is there an official Raleigh map?
- Yes. This is Visit Raleigh's own curated map on Wander — it covers Raleigh and all of Wake County, from downtown museums to the greenway network, and it's free to explore in your browser or in the app.
- What are the best things to do in Raleigh?
- Start with the free downtown museums — the Museum of Natural Sciences is one of the best in the Southeast — then Dorothea Dix Park, the Museum Park at the NC Museum of Art, and a ride or walk on the greenways. The map above has all of them pinned.
- Does Raleigh have a greenway trail map?
- Yes — the map traces the Capital Area Greenway network across Wake County, including the Neuse River Trail, so you can pick an access point near you and go.
- Can I use the Raleigh map offline?
- Yes. Download the map in the free Wander app and it keeps working with no signal — handy on long greenway rides.
Get the official Raleigh map, free.
Save the places you want, then download the map to use without signal.
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