I dropped my bags at the hotel, laced up my shoes, and hit the trail. My destination wasn’t a mountain meadow or seaside walk, but an urban art trail. Raleigh’s new Outdoor Mural Trail digital passport gives visitors an easy way to wander the city and view some of the best artwork, guided by a smart phone. With a tap on your mobile device, your screen will reveal the murals closest to you.
To get your mobile, digital mural trail passport, go to www.visitraleigh/muraltrail. The passport will be sent to you by text, and you can store it easily on your phone. There’s a list of curated murals to visit, with information on each one. Navigate with the map function and check in as you arrive at each mural. After visiting 15 murals, you’ll be entered into a drawing to win a $250 gift certificate to The Umstead Hotel and Spa in nearby Cary, North Carolina.
Kirsten Harrington 