The Ultimate Weekend in Raleigh, North Carolina for a Sports Fan

Raleigh has exploded over the last 20 years from a small Southern town into a modern metro market in the heart of North Carolina. Along with the expansion has come an incredible influx of culture. The biggest challenge–which won’t feel like one to anyone from a truly “big” city–is the location of various entertainment opportunities because of the city’s geographical sprawl. It’s not as extreme as LA for example but to maximize your enjoyment, you may find yourself technically outside Raleigh’s city limits.

The Raleigh region is well-known across the country for its deep history of college athletics. In particular, the Duke-UNC rivalry almost always features future NBA stars and is one of America’s most intense competitions. NC State is the younger sibling in-state but still boasts an extensive list of national titles. ‘Stick sports’ are also huge in the area; North Carolina has some of the best golf in the country and both field hockey and baseball maintain locals’ attention during postseason time.

You’ll find Raleigh’s growth has turned it into a jam-packed sports region – here, we’ve got your sports-specific guide to the City of Oaks.