Historic Glenwood South
Popular restaurant and bar scene
Best time
March-June, September-November (mild weather), NCCU Homecoming
Currency
USD
Language
English
Mid-range / day
USD 200
Is Raleigh safe for Black travelers?
Raleigh scores 3.3/5 (Mixed) on the ROAM BLK safety index for Black travelers. Raleigh is generally very safe. Downtown, Glenwood South, and Five Points are accessible. Durham's Hayti district nearby is historically significant.
Community welcome
4/5
Police climate
3/5
Discrimination risk
3/5
Black-owned presence
3/5
Why this score: Research Triangle; Shaw University HBCU; growing Black community
Neighborhoods to Know
Five Points
Upscale neighborhood popular with Black professionals
South Raleigh
Historic Black Raleigh neighborhoods
Durham (nearby)
Hayti District — North Carolina Mutual Life Insurance, the 'Capital of the Black Middle Class'
Must-Visit Places
North Carolina Museum of History
Includes significant African American history of North Carolina
Raleigh, North Carolina
Shaw University
First HBCU in the South (1865) — birthplace of SNCC
Raleigh, North Carolina
North Carolina Central University (Durham)
HBCU in Durham with museum and performing arts center
Raleigh, North Carolina
Hayti Heritage Center (Durham)
Documents Durham's historic Hayti Black business district
Raleigh, North Carolina
Beasley's Chicken + Honey
Ashley Christensen's acclaimed fried chicken restaurant in Raleigh
Raleigh, North Carolina
Durham Farmer's Market
Excellent local market with diverse vendors
Raleigh, North Carolina
Visa
No visa required for US citizens
Frequently asked questions
Is Raleigh safe for Black travelers?
Raleigh scores 3.3 out of 5 (Mixed) on the ROAM BLK safety index for Black travelers. Raleigh is generally very safe. Downtown, Glenwood South, and Five Points are accessible. Durham's Hayti district nearby is historically significant.
Which neighborhoods in Raleigh are good for Black travelers?
Historic Glenwood South, Five Points, South Raleigh, Durham (nearby). Popular restaurant and bar scene
Are there Black-owned businesses in Raleigh?
Black-owned presence in Raleigh is moderate. ROAM BLK maps Black-owned businesses in the app, added by the community.
When is the best time to visit Raleigh?
March-June, September-November (mild weather), NCCU Homecoming
How much does a day in Raleigh cost?
Budget: USD 100 · Mid-range: USD 200 · Luxury: USD 400 per day, per ROAM BLK estimates.
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