Worth the ride near Raleigh, NC
We list 4 places worth riding to around Raleigh, NC, across views, food, and coffee.
3 more nearby in Durham, NC.
Views
Raven Rock State Park
Viewpoint
Ride the pine backroads up through Lillington, park easily, and walk a short way to the overlook.
William B. Umstead State Park
Viewpoint
Large forested park inside the Raleigh, Durham and Chapel Hill triangle, popular for scenic riding.
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Food
Big Ed's City Market Restaurant
Breakfast
Arrive by 2pm any day but Monday, then ride out toward Falls Lake or Jordan Lake on biscuits and ham.
Coffee
Jubala Coffee
Coffee
Weekday coffee from 7am with its own lot, then north on the run toward Falls Lake and Wake Forest.