Must See Instagram Spots & Murals in Raleigh NC

Enjoy Raleigh mural in North HIlls- The top 10 best Raleigh NC street art featured by top NC travel blog More than Main Street.

Must See Raleigh NC Murals

Searching for the best Raleigh NC murals? Whether you’re looking for the best street art, the best Instagram spots, or just love public art like me…you definitely should check out the art scene in Raleigh, North Carolina!

More and more murals have begun to pop up all over Raleigh! And while it’s difficult to choose the top ten Raleigh NC murals, I’m going to do my best to share with you some of my favorite picks. Of course “the best” is subjective, so just know there are more murals throughout the city that are beautiful and special too!

So are you ready? Let’s take a Raleigh mural tour!

Downtown Raleigh Murals

Searching for street art is such a fun activity in Raleigh and one of the most unique things to do in North Carolina! You can find a bunch of street art in downtown Raleigh and while you can find quite a few of the murals within walking distance of each other, it may be difficult to find all of them on walking tour. I’ve noted which ones are within walking distance of each other.

BONUS: I love randomly finding different beautiful pieces of street art…but you can easily turn mural hunting into a fun scavenger hunt too! Simply subscribe below if you’d like a printable PDF scavenger hunt for the downtown Raleigh murals you can find within walking distance of one another!

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UPDATE! There are so many new Raleigh wall murals popping up all over town! So I’ve added a bunch more photographs of Raleigh street art here! I mean who needs a top ten list anyways!

Top 10 Raleigh NC Murals to Visit with your Family featured by top US travel blog More than Main Street; Color pop wall at Marbles Kids Museum.
Color Pop Corner behind Marbles Kids Museum.

I love anything bright and colorful! So “Color Pop Corner” is one of my all time favorites! It’s so happy and cheerful and you just can’t walk past it without smiling. Location: 101 S. Blount St. This mural is located on the backside of Marbles Kids Museum and if you are visiting Raleigh with children then Marbles should be top of your list of fun things to do!

Faded butterfly mural in downtown Raleigh NC featured by NC local and top US travel blog More than Main Street
Butterfly Mural

This butterfly mural is also right by Marbles Kids Museum, so you can easily walk to both murals within a matter of minutes. The butterfly mural has faded over the years but it’s still a beauty and makes my favorites list! Location: 126 S. Blount St. I mean who doesn’t love butterflies??

All are Welcome Mural in downtown Raleigh photographed by NC blogger, More than Main Street.
“All are Welcome” mural in downtown Raleigh NC.

The “All are Welcome” mural has recently received a face lift. Although it has the same message it looks just a tad different. Either way, I love it and its message. Location: 432 S. McDowell St. On the side of the Poolside Pies building (right near the Raleigh Convention Center and Red Hat Amphitheater).

Another recent addition right next to the “All are welcome” mural in Raleigh is this lovely piece…I mean Raleigh is “The City of Oaks.”

Definitely two of the best instagram spots in Raleigh NC!

Raleigh city of oaks mural next to the All are Welcome mural in downtown Raleigh.
The newest addition right next to the “All are Welcome” mural.

You can easily walk to the next mural, it’s only five minutes away!

Top 10 Raleigh NC Murals to Visit with your Family featured by top US travel blog More than Main Street: Ouizi flower mural downtown Raleigh.
Indian Summer by Ouizi.

I’m a big fan of flowers so it totally makes sense that I’m obsessed with all murals by Ouizi (Louise Jones). And Raleigh is super lucky to have not one but two of her murals! This one called Indian summer is located downtown while her other piece is at the NC Museum of Art. Location: 227 W. Davie St. (right next to Benchmark Autoworks).

INSIDER TIP: While you’re in the area of the two murals above, grab a meal from Poole’side Pies or the Pit Authentic Barbecue.

It’s only a three minute walk to the next mural!!

Top 10 Raleigh NC Murals to Visit with your Family featured by top US travel blog More than Main Street: girl power mural.
No Damsel mural near CAM Raleigh.

These modern Disney princesses are always a huge hit with the Instagram seekers! I love them too and think they definitely belong on a list of best Raleigh NC murals. While you’re in the area pop in to see what’s going on at the Contemporary Museum of Art Raleigh. Location: 409 W. Martin St. Heads up…walk just five minutes to the next mural!

Top 10 Raleigh NC Murals to Visit with your Family featured by top US travel blog More than Main Street.
The fun color block wall in downtown Raleigh, NC.

This color block wall is super simple yet super fun! Location: 119 S. Harrington St. While you’re in the area grab some seriously good food from Morgan Street Food Hall and pop into one of my all time favorite boutiques, The Flourish Market. The next mural is still walkable but it’s a bit further than the previous murals. If you’re up for it, Sprinkles is about .7 miles walking distance.

Top 10 Raleigh NC Murals to Visit with your Family featured by top US travel blog More than Main Street: bobcat mural.
Sprinkles the Bobcat in the Glenwood South District of Raleigh, NC.

I would be remiss by not mentioning the iconic “Sprinkle the Bobcat” in the Glenwood South District of Raleigh by Lisa Gaither. Location: 407 Glenwood Ave. Hit up the very popular and fun Raleigh Beer Garden while you’re in the area (they’re kid and pet friendly)!

Two more awesome murals literally on the same building and a three minute walk further down Glenwood Ave are the “Peacock” and the “I Love NC” murals on the Drink building. I mean how gorgeous are these two pieces of street art? Location: 215 S. Glenwood Ave.

The Peacock mural in downtown Raleigh featured by NC blogger, More than Main Street.
The vibrant Peacock mural is one of my favorites!
I Love NC street art in downtown Raleigh.
“I love NC”

Murals Beyond Downtown Raleigh

Top 10 Raleigh NC Murals to Visit with your Family featured by top US travel blog More than Main Street; Ouizi mural at NC Museum of Art.
“Summer’s where you’ll find me” is another Ouizi mural at the NC Museum of Art.

This second Ouizi mural is located at the NC Museum of Art. Commissioned during the George O’Keefe exhibit, it’s another stunning and classic Ouizi piece. Of course, while you’re at the museum, you should definitely take advantage of the inside and outside art! The NC Museum of Art is unique in that in addition to the inside exhibits, there are also many trails for walking, running, and biking. Location: 2210 Blue Ridge Rd.

North Hills Raleigh

Top 10 Raleigh NC Murals to Visit with your Family featured by top US travel blog More than Main Street.
“You’re stronger than you know” at North Hills.

The “You’re stronger than you know” mural is probably one of my all time favorites just because I love a positive message. This and the “Enjoy Raleigh” featured in the very beginning of this post are right near each other in the North Hills shopping center specifically right near Sur La Table. Location: 4421 Six Forks Rd.

Wish you were here mural at North Hills in Raleigh North Carolina.
“Wish you were here” at North Hills.

The “Wish you were here” mural is located right next to Charlotte’s and Firebirds in North Hills. UPDATE: This one is no longer here.

Kelsey Montague wall mural at Cowfish in North Hills in Raleigh NC.
Kelsey Montague wall mural at Cowfish in North Hills in Raleigh NC.

Kelsey Montague is one of my favorite street artists- you might know her from her “What lifts you” murals all over the country but most famously in Nashville Tennessee.

INSIDER TIP: North Hills is one of the best areas in Raleigh for food and shopping!

Amazing sidewalk art (street art) at North Hills shopping center in Raleigh, NC featured by top NC travel blog, More than Main Street.
Sidewalk street art at North Hills.

More Murals in Raleigh

These last few murals are all really new additions to Cameron Village. Cameron Village has just been renamed to Village District, but it might be awhile before locals start remembering it’s new name. I absolutely love the positive messages and vibrant colors they’ve added to this area. This is another favorite place in Raleigh to eat and shop!

Hand out happiness mural at Cameron Village in Raleigh NC- beautiful mural in orange and pink with a blue background!
Hand Out Happiness mural located right by The Flying Biscuit- YUM!
Be a smile mural at Cameron Village in Raleigh NC.
Be a Smile- across from Chick-fil-A at Cameron Village.
Love Conquers Y'all wall mural at Cameron Village in Raleigh NC.
Love Conquers Y’all wall mural at Cameron Village in Raleigh NC. (Right next to the wine store and the Which Wich.)

Last but not least…two more amazing murals in NC!

Heart hands mural by Crumbl cookies in Raleigh NC.
Check out this gorgeous mural on the side of the Crumbl Cookies building!

Location: 2920 Sherman Oak Pl Suite 100, Raleigh, NC on the side of the Crumble Cookies (Have you had these by the way?? They are so freaking good! I’m addicted.)

I Believe in Raleigh mural at Sola Coffee Cafe in Raleigh NC along with ten other fun pieces of street art in the Triangle area of NC.
I Believe in Raleigh mural at Sola Coffee Cafe.

Last, but certainly not least, is the “I Believe in Raleigh” wall mural at Sola Coffee Cafe in North Raleigh. I LOVE this coffee shop and it’s not just me because they’re typically pretty busy! INSIDER TIP: Try the avocado toast, a vanilla latte, and their mini donuts. You won’t regret it!

Visiting Raleigh, North Carolina

Raleigh is one of the best cities to visit in North Carolina! After you’ve checked off these amazing Raleigh NC murals, here are a few other ideas of fun things to do:

Want more Triangle street art? Check out my guide to all the amazing murals in Durham NC!

So what do you think? Do you agree with my favorite picks? Like I said previously, picking a top ten is really hard, but this will give you a start if you’re searching for street art. Which mural will you check out first?

Top 10 Raleigh NC Murals to Visit with your Family featured by top US travel blog More than Main Street.
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15 Comments

  1. Street art is so fun to explore! Looks like Raleigh has some awesome pieces – I especially love the bobcat! 🙂

  2. I love the range of mural art, particularly the more modern bright geometric shapes. The colourful walkway is my favourite.

  3. I love how street art seems to be taking over the world. Raleigh’s murals are gorgeous, I love all the flowers.

    1. I love it popping up everywhere!! It’s like a pop of color or art just makes me smile!

  4. These murals are absolutely fabulous! Dare I say, better than the ones that I recently saw in Austin, Texas? That is so awesome that Raleigh is distinguishing themselves with art in this way!

  5. As an art lover, I love to see street murals and these ones are exceptional. My favourite one is No Damsel mural. It speaks to me.

  6. okay these are pretty freakin cool! I would love to have so many different photoshoots next to all of these! Saving these locations for when we travel to Raleigh 🙂