Raleigh Hire Car Tips, Experiences & Comparison

Exploring RALEIGH WITH A HIRE CAR

Raleigh the capital of the American state of North Carolina, was founded by English colonists more than 240 years ago.

Because of the location for many companies in the field of high-tech and the associated high incomes of employees, Raleigh is of its infrastructure, one of the most advanced in the entire United States.

Thanks to interesting museums, a downtown with a bustling pedestrian mall, and numerous good restaurants, Raleigh is a pleasant and interesting destination.

However, the surrounding countryside of the capital of North Carolina is also worth seeing and can be easily explored by hire car.

VIEWS TO SEE IN RALEIGH

It is useful to first get information material about current events and a city map. The Capital Area Visitor Center is happy to help.

An extensive collection of Baroque and Renaissance paintings awaits you when you visit the North Carolina Museum of Art. But there’s also American art from the 18th to 20th centuries on display. The museum is open from Tuesday to from 10:00 am to 5:00 pm. On Friday, you can even visit the exhibition from 10:00 am to 9:00 pm. Admission is free

Only special exhibitions sometimes charge a fee.

The North Carolina Museum of History provides information about the history of the region. The permanent exhibition shows pictures from the Civil War and historical flags. Thematic temporary exhibitions are also organized from time to time, such as on the Watergate affair. The museum is open Monday through Saturday from 9:00 am to 5:00 pm and on Sunday from 12:00 pm to 5:00 pm. Admission is free.

You can encounter giant dinosaur skeletons when you head to the North Carolina Museum of Natural Sciences. Or stroll through a tropical rainforest and view thousands of colorful butterflies. The museum is open Monday through Saturday from 9:00 am to 5:00 pm. On Sunday, you can visit it from 12:00 pm. Free admission to this one as well.

Especially if you are travelling with children, it is worthwhile to have a look at the interactive Marbles Kids Museum. There, the little ones can climb through a replica of a ship, for example, or watch exciting films in the IMAX cinema. The museum is open Tuesday through Sunday from 9:00 am to 5:00 pm. A ticket costs five dollars. IMAX theater prices range from five to 14 dollars, depending on the show.

If you happen to be in town on the weekend, a stroll through the Raleigh Flea Market is recommended. It runs from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Saturday and Sunday. There are countless booths where vendors offer their wares. From real junk to valuable antiques, everything is there.

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FIND A GOOD RESTAURANT

Lovers of fresh seafood can visit the 42nd St. Oyster Bar. Since 1931, fresh fish and the finest oysters have been served here. On weekends, there’s often live music to go with it.

DISCOVERING A BEAUTIFUL HOTEL

Many tourists visit Raleigh just passing through. As a result, the number of good hotels is limited. We recommend the Oakwood Inn B&B, where you’ll stay in a charming Victorian house and enjoy individually decorated rooms with good amenities.

A REWARDING DESTINATION IN THE SURROUNDINGS

Maybe you’re drawn to the coast. If so, you can steer that hire car to Wilmington. In just under two hours, you’ll be there. In Wilmington, you can expect a pretty old town, a worthwhile art museum with numerous works by American painters, and the Screen Gems film studios, where American television series are still made today. And when you steer the hire car back to Raleigh after an eventful day, you can consider which destination to head to next.