The 10 Best Fun Activities & Games in Raleigh, North Carolina (NC)

November 8, 2021 Leida Jutras

If you're looking for a getaway that's fun for the whole family and easy on your pocket, look no further than Raleigh. With more than 20 free attractions, this stately and energetic capital city offers an affordable way to enjoy history, culture and the good old outdoors. Spend the day hopping between the three state museums of art, history and natural sciences: all offer free admission. Visitors are free to wander around the grounds of the State Capitol, where they can also observe the legislative process. Stroll past the graves of Civil War generals at a historic cemetery or meander along cobblestone streets of City Market. Shop for the greenest broccoli, reddest apples and tastiest homemade treats around at the State Farmers Market. With over 150 parks, lakes and green ways in Raleigh alone, there is ample opportunity to enjoy golf, biking, swimming, boating and other outdoor adventures.
Restaurants in Raleigh

1. Tic Toc Escapes

2006 Fairview Rd 1/2, Raleigh, NC 27608-2316 +1 984-789-9978 [email protected] http://www.tictocescapes.com/
Excellent
91%
Good
7%
Satisfactory
1%
Poor
0%
Terrible
1%
Overall Ratings

5.0 based on 500 reviews

Tic Toc Escapes

Real-life, interactive games where players enter a themed, immersive room and work together to follow clues, solve puzzles and find the key to escape before time runs out...tic toc Book Online: please be aware that our games are available by appointment. our schedule of games and FAQ are posted on our site. please call ahead if you would like to play within two hours, and we will do our best to accommodate your request. thanks!

Reviewed By 424caitlinl

We did the green room and it was very challenging and was a lot of fun and thanks to Dorian for being so helpful and nice!

2. Jellybeans Super Skate Center

1120 Buck Jones Rd, Raleigh, NC 27606-3325 +1 919-467-5283 http://www.skatejellybeans.com
Excellent
100%
Good
0%
Satisfactory
0%
Poor
0%
Terrible
0%
Overall Ratings

5.0 based on 2 reviews

Jellybeans Super Skate Center

3. Artistic Thirst

13200 Falls of Neuse Rd #133, Raleigh, NC 27614-8239 +1 919-610-2989 [email protected] http://www.artisticthirst.com
Excellent
100%
Good
0%
Satisfactory
0%
Poor
0%
Terrible
0%
Overall Ratings

5.0 based on 3 reviews

Artistic Thirst

Satisfy your creativity! Adult paint and sip events, children's after school and Saturday mornings, private parties and special events!

4. Room 5280

123 Glenwood Ave, Raleigh, NC 27603-1703 +1 919-421-7007 [email protected] http://Raleigh.escaperoom5280.com
Excellent
83%
Good
13%
Satisfactory
4%
Poor
0%
Terrible
0%
Overall Ratings

5.0 based on 23 reviews

Room 5280

Room 5280 is a fun, interactive entertainment concept. While it looks like any other ordinary room, it’s actually a real life adventure game designed for small groups of friends, families, co-workers or strangers. Find the hidden objects, figure out the clues and solve the puzzles to escape Room 5280. You have 60 minutes, so be quick! Book today to see if you have what it takes to escape.

Reviewed By LNN5500 - Fuquay-Varina, United States

This was our first time doing an escape room and it was lots of fun! Staff are very friendly and helpful when needed, otherwise, you are left to your own whits to escape. It wasn’t easy, but it was a lot of fun.

5. Wells Fargo Imax Theatre

201 E Hargett St, Raleigh, NC 27601-1437 +1 919-882-4629 http://www.imaxraleigh.org/
Excellent
59%
Good
26%
Satisfactory
13%
Poor
0%
Terrible
2%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 86 reviews

Wells Fargo Imax Theatre

6. Sky Zone Trampoline Park Raleigh

2101 Westinghouse Blvd Suite 111, Raleigh, NC 27604-2476 +1 919-948-4450 http://www.skyzone.com/Raleigh
Excellent
75%
Good
21%
Satisfactory
4%
Poor
0%
Terrible
0%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 24 reviews

Sky Zone Trampoline Park Raleigh

Reviewed By MrsRose1 - Cary, United States

This a great place for families to have fun. We took our son for his birthday. He had a blast. He jumped for the full 60 minutes and still didn't want to leave. They have a great staff and I love the socks. You have to buy them but there are great.

7. Boxcar Bar + Arcade

330 W Davie St, Raleigh, NC 27601-1746 +1 919-803-2796 [email protected] http://theboxcarbar.com/raleigh
Excellent
62%
Good
30%
Satisfactory
4%
Poor
0%
Terrible
4%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 92 reviews

Boxcar Bar + Arcade

Boxcar Bar + Arcade in downtown Raleigh is home to over 100 arcade-style games, including classic and modern arcades and pinball favorites, Skeeball, air hockey, free game consoles and more! We offer a full bar (including 24 craft drafts), a covered patio complete with an outdoor bar and live music stage, a dog friendly environment and so much more. We serve fresh, free popcorn daily and outside food is welcome.

8. Launching Pad Trampoline Park

6421 Hilburn Dr, Raleigh, NC 27613-1906 +1 919-390-6700 http://www.launchingpadraleigh.com
Excellent
55%
Good
36%
Satisfactory
0%
Poor
9%
Terrible
0%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 11 reviews

Launching Pad Trampoline Park

9. Doak Field

1081 Varsity Drive, Raleigh, NC 27606 http://gopack.com/facilities/
Excellent
67%
Good
0%
Satisfactory
33%
Poor
0%
Terrible
0%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 6 reviews

Doak Field

10. Buffaloe Lanes North

5900 Oak Forest Dr, Raleigh, NC 27616-2903 +1 919-876-5681 [email protected] http://buffaloelanes.com/
Excellent
25%
Good
75%
Satisfactory
0%
Poor
0%
Terrible
0%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 8 reviews

Buffaloe Lanes North is one of four Buffaloe Lanes Family Entertainment Centers. There are 3 locations in the triangle with centers also in North Raleigh and Cary, NC. Buffaloe Lanes Family Bowling Entertainment Centers, have been devoted to the community for more than 30 years. All Buffaloe Lanes Centers are alcohol free and are now smoke-free, family based facilities dedicated to family values,

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