Explore Raleigh on foot with a self-guided loop from Boylan Heights across Boylan Bridge into a compact core of museums and public art: the City of Raleigh Museum, Black Main Street sidewalk art on Hargett Street, historic squares, and City Market—easy walking with photo stops and history at every turn. 

Raleigh blends Southern charm with a fresh, creative pulse. Use this guide for why to go now—free world-class museums, a compact walkable core packed with murals, breweries, and smart dining, plus green spaces and easy day-trip ideas in the Triangle.