How to Spend 24 Hours in Raleigh, North Carolina (Updated 2025)
"As part of the North Carolina Museum of Art experience I like walking the Ann and Jim Goodnight Museum Park’s trails through natural areas to see more than a dozen commissioned works of art and enjoy the outdoor gallery setting." - Matthew Kepnes
Plenty of trails to walk on, I just get tangled up what trail leads where 😵💫 But I know the more I walk on them I'll get the hang of the area. All and all beautiful place to walk around, and there's a café inside the museum for food and drinks, a perfect way to end the walk.
Patricia Berry
Google
Comfortable walking, beautiful park for learning about the native plants of North Carolina. I now understand the charm of the magnolia tree, the taste of a mulberry and the steamy heat of a Southern summer day.
Deborah Oronzio
Google
Lots of walking trails spread amongst numerous outdoor sculptures. Most good for pedestrians and cyclists. Leashed dogs allowed. Plenty of places to hang out and picnic
Helga Grimm
Google
Great park, well kept. Wonderful tracks
Amber Cox
Google
Excellent paths for strolling, jogging or biking. Many of the beautiful plants are labeled which is great for amateur gardeners like myself!
Dan G
Google
Random thing to share, but they have amazing public restrooms here. They're outside in their walkable art garden area. No purchase necessary. Individual locking single stall bathrooms that are clean and well stocked.
Kristen Mannion
Google
I'm taken back by how gorgeous this park is! It has a variety of trails that are paved, dirt, or gravel with a range of environments from meadows to forests to playgrounds and ponds. The integration of nature and art is amazing and perfect for a leisurely stroll or a little hike. This park has a little bit of everything for everyone
Kelly Umstead
Google
Beautiful outdoor art museum. Over 5 miles of clear walking trails, plenty of grassy and seating areas. Clean welcome center with restrooms. Perfect for a nice day out and it’s free!