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The FieldTripDirectory.com is a resource for field trips for students, camp groups, homeschool groups and scout troops for day field trips, overnight field trips and youth retreats. Learn about North Carolina’s museums, zoos and aquariums, botanic gardens, nature centers, historic sites, amusement parks, recreation, performing arts and more in Raleigh. CLICK on the ACTIVITY FILTER below to learn about these types of field trips.

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North Carolina State Capitol

Tours of the North Carolina State Capitol where groups will see plaques, portraits and busts that honor important people and events in North Carolina’s history, visit the House of Representatives chamber and the Senate chamber.

GRADE LEVEL - All Grades PROGRAM TYPE - Day Trips, Guided Tours. COST - Free GROUP TYPE - School, Camp, Homeschool NORTH CAROLINA
RaleighTEL - 919-807-7950 Read More

African American Cultural Center

The African American Cultural Center hosts nationally and internationally recognized artists known for capturing various historical and contemporary happenings related to African American and African diaspora cultures.

GRADE LEVEL - Elementary School, Middle School, High School, College PROGRAM TYPE - Day Trips, Self-Guided Tours, Guided Activities COST - Free GROUP TYPE - School, Scout, Camp, Homeschool NORTH CAROLINA
RaleighTEL - 919-515-5210

Blue Jay Center

The Blue Jay Center houses an exhibit hall that explores many environmental and natural resource themes such as water, plants, animals and ecology of the fields, forests and streams of the park. 

GRADE LEVEL - Early Childhood, Elementary School, Middle School, High School PROGRAM TYPE - Day Trips, Self-Guided Tours, Guided Activities COST - Fee GROUP TYPE - School, Scout, Camp, Homeschool NORTH CAROLINA
RaleighTEL - 919-870-4330

Carolina Ballet

Groups will marvel at the beauty, wonder, and athleticism of ballet as they watch the dancers glide across the Carolina Ballet stage. Carolina Ballet offers student matinees on weekday mornings each season.

GRADE LEVEL - Elementary School, Middle School PROGRAM TYPE - Day Trips, Performances COST - Fee GROUP TYPE - School, Homeschool NORTH CAROLINA
RaleighTEL - 919-719-0800

City of Raleigh Museum

The City of Raleigh Museum features exhibits on the people, history, and culture of Raleigh. The City of Raleigh Museum is an integral part of the community. As the state capital and as its own municipality, Raleigh has a unique history that is worth recognizing and sharing.  

GRADE LEVEL - All Grades PROGRAM TYPE - Day Trips, Self-Guided Tours, Guided Activities COST - Free GROUP TYPE - School, Scout, Camp, Homeschool NORTH CAROLINA
RaleighTEL - 919-996-2220

Contemporary Art Museum Raleigh

Contemporary Art Museum Raleigh includes contemporary art,  architecture, installation art, and photography. Youth programs include the student docent program, and hands-on programs. 

GRADE LEVEL - Middle School, High School, College PROGRAM TYPE - Day Trips, Guided Tours, Guided Activities COST - Fee GROUP TYPE - School, Scout, Camp, Homeschool NORTH CAROLINA
RaleighTEL - 919-261-5920

Gregg Museum of Art & Design

The Gregg Museum of Art & Design is a collecting museum at North Carolina State University, that features textiles, ceramics, folk art, architectural drawings, furniture, and more.

GRADE LEVEL - Elementary School, Middle School, High School, College PROGRAM TYPE - Day Trips, Self-Guided Activities, Guided Activities COST - Free GROUP TYPE - School, Homeschool NORTH CAROLINA
RaleighTEL - 919-515-3503

Historic Oakwood

Historic Oakwood is North Carolina’s largest, intact 19th century residential neighborhood. On a tour Historic Oakwood see 19th and early 20th century Victorian, Queen Anne, and Neoclassical Revival homes.

GRADE LEVEL - All Grades PROGRAM TYPE - Day Trips, Guided Tours COST - Fee GROUP TYPE - School, Scout, Camp, Homeschool NORTH CAROLINA
RaleighTEL - 919-828-2005

JC Raulston Arboretum

Immerse yourself in a world of horticulture at NC State University’s JC Raulston Arboretum, known for its varied collection of landscape flora.

GRADE LEVEL - All Grades PROGRAM TYPE - Day Trips, Self-Guided Tours, Guided Activities COST - Fee GROUP TYPE - School, Scout, Camp, Homeschool NORTH CAROLINA
RaleighTEL - 919-515-3132

Joel Lane Museum House

Built in 1769, the Joel Lane Museum House is a restored, historic home and museum considered to be the “birthplace of North Carolina’s capital city”.

GRADE LEVEL - All Grades PROGRAM TYPE - Day Trips, Guided Tours, Guided Activities COST - Fee GROUP TYPE - School, Scout, Camp, Homeschool NORTH CAROLINA
RaleighTEL - 919-833-3431

Marbles Kids Museum

The goal at Marbles Kids Museum is to inspire imagination, discovery, and learning in young learners. Visitors will enjoy the museum’s exhibits, hands-on activities, STEM and IMAX experiences.

GRADE LEVEL - Elementary School, Middle School PROGRAM TYPE - Day Trips, Guided Activities, Self-Guided Tours. COST - Fee, Free GROUP TYPE - School, Scout, Camp, Homeschool NORTH CAROLINA
RaleighTEL - 919-857-1049

NC State LIVE

NC State LIVE (formerly NCSU Center Stage) has established a regional and national reputation for presenting a professional performing arts season of the highest artistic excellence. Student Matinees available.

GRADE LEVEL - Elementary School, Middle School PROGRAM TYPE - Day Trips, Performances COST - Fee GROUP TYPE - School NORTH CAROLINA
RaleighTEL - 919-513-1800
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FieldTripDirectory.com (formerly ClassTrips.com and CampDirectorsResources.com) offers field trip ideas for class trips, scout group trips, camp group field trips, and homeschool group field trips in Raleigh—early childhood through college. Search for class trips in Raleigh by by group type, cost, activity/curriculum type, grade level, distance, and venue name or keyword.

Day class trips are divided by curriculum and subject area:

  • ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT
    Find Raleigh art museums, theater, dance, and music concert field trips.
  • EARLY CHILDHOOD
    Find Raleigh class trips to children’s museums, petting zoos, and kids’ shows.
  • HISTORY/SOCIAL STUDIES
    View Raleigh history museums, government & civics, historic sites, living history museums, and multicultural field trip ideas.
  • LIFE SKILLS
    Find Raleigh team building field trips, health & safety exhibits, and character education experiences.
  • SCIENCE & NATURE
    Find Raleigh aquariums, botanical gardens, environmental studies & nature centers, farms & mazes, planetariums, science museums, STEAM & STEM field trips, dinosaur exhibits, and zoos.
  • RECREATION
    Find Raleigh field trip ideas for adventure parks, ropes courses, ziplines, boat excursions, amusement parks, waterparks, kayaking, rafting, tubing, laser tag paintball, roller skating rinks, ice-skating rinks, mini-golf attractions, indoor amusement & recreation centers, and outdoor amusement & recreation centers.


Overnight field trips include trips to NYC, trips to Boston, trips to Philadelphia, trips to Washington, DC, trips to Chicago, trips to Atlanta, trips to Austin, and other historic cities throughout the US. Retreats are available for environmental education, team building, and recreation.

We created field trip lesson plans to help teachers, scout leaders, camp counselors, and homeschool parents provide an enriching experience for their groups. We know funds for class trips are limited, so we’ve included grants for field trips that cover admission, transportation, and more.

It’s important that students and youth explore new environments, learn about other cultures, and develop an understanding of inclusivity as part of the educational process. People learn in different ways—through hearing, seeing, touching, talking, or doing. Class trips can provide a multi-dimensional learning experience. FieldTripDirectory.com can help you find the right trip for your group. A world of experiences is just a click away at FieldTripDirectory.com.

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