Guidebook for Raleigh
Food Scene
Seasonal ingredients with great pizza, salads, tacos, and delicious cocktails
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Tazza Kitchen Cameron Village
432 Woodburn RdSeasonal ingredients with great pizza, salads, tacos, and delicious cocktails
Kimbap Cafe
Korean inspired dishes made with local ingredients
Trophy Brewing
827 W Morgan StLocally brewed beer & delicious pizza
Escazu Chocolates
936 N Blount StArtisan chocolates
Bida Manda
222 S Blount StDelicious Laotian restaurant
Favorite spot for Lebanese food - delicious hot, fresh pita. I recommend sharing lots of small plates!
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Sitti
137 S Wilmington StFavorite spot for Lebanese food - delicious hot, fresh pita. I recommend sharing lots of small plates!
Boulted Bread
328 W South StArtisan bakery known for heirloom grains & its own mill
Brewery/dim sum/flower shop/book store...named one of Bon Appetit's 10 best new restaurants in the country 2017!
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Brewery Bhavana
218 S Blount StBrewery/dim sum/flower shop/book store...named one of Bon Appetit's 10 best new restaurants in the country 2017!
Classic spot known for their burgers, fries, and thick milkshakes - been around since 1960! No indoor seating.
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Char Grill
618 Hillsborough StClassic spot known for their burgers, fries, and thick milkshakes - been around since 1960! No indoor seating.
Drinks & Nightlife
Fox Liquor Bar
East Martin StreetCozy spot with delicious cocktails
FOUNDATION
213 Fayetteville StSmall basement bar with the best cocktails in Raleigh
Kings
14 W Martin StMusic venue/bar
LGBT club with a dance floor, video bar, game room, patio & performance theater.
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Legends Nightclub Complex
330 W Hargett StLGBT club with a dance floor, video bar, game room, patio & performance theater.
Arts & Culture
I-Museum yezolimo ze-North Carolina
11 W Jones StNorth Carolina Museum of History
5 E Edenton StJoel Lane Museum House
160 S St Mary's StGuided tours offered - Within walking distance
Marbles Kids Museum
201 E Hargett StInteractive kids museum
Located on NCSU's Centennial Campus & known as the library of the future. Worth stopping by to check out the architecture, creative use of space, use of technology, and incredible collection of modern chairs. Amazing views of the sunset!
D. H. Hill Jr. Library
2 West Broughton DriveLocated on NCSU's Centennial Campus & known as the library of the future. Worth stopping by to check out the architecture, creative use of space, use of technology, and incredible collection of modern chairs. Amazing views of the sunset!
Gregg Museum of Art & Design
1903 Hillsborough StOpening in 2017!
CAM Raleigh
409 W Martin StContemporary art museum within walking distance
Sightseeing
Gorgeous historic neighborhood. Pick up a walking tour brochure at the Capital Area Visitor Center (or download online) and take a self-guided tour. Don't miss the cemetery!
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Historic Oakwood
Gorgeous historic neighborhood. Pick up a walking tour brochure at the Capital Area Visitor Center (or download online) and take a self-guided tour. Don't miss the cemetery!
Shopping
Huge farmers' market open daily, with NC produce, jams, baked goods, and more
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North Carolina State Farmers Public Market
1201 Agriculture StHuge farmers' market open daily, with NC produce, jams, baked goods, and more
Great spot for mid century modern furniture, vintage clothes, and much more
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Father & Son Antiques
302 S West StGreat spot for mid century modern furniture, vintage clothes, and much more
Deco Raleigh
207 S Salisbury StGift shop with a focus on locally made items
Independently owned and nationally recognized bookstore located near North Hills Shopping Center. Lots of author readings and special events. Great book clubs!
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Quail Ridge Books
4209-100 Lassiter Mill RdIndependently owned and nationally recognized bookstore located near North Hills Shopping Center. Lots of author readings and special events. Great book clubs!
Edge of Urge
18 Market StTrendy spot for clothing, jewelry, candles, and more
Read With Me, A Children's Book & Art Shop
111 E Hargett StChildren's book store
Outdoor shopping mall with a mix of chain and independently owned shops and restaurants
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Cameron Village
Outdoor shopping mall with a mix of chain and independently owned shops and restaurants
Unique handmade vinyl bags and purses. You won't make it a day in Raleigh without seeing someone with a Holly Aiken bag!
Holly Aiken Bags / Stitch
7232 Wrightsville AvenueUnique handmade vinyl bags and purses. You won't make it a day in Raleigh without seeing someone with a Holly Aiken bag!
One of the biggest flea markets on the east coast - lots of vintage finds!
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Raleigh Flea Market
4285 Trinity RdOne of the biggest flea markets on the east coast - lots of vintage finds!
The Art of Style
21 W Hargett StNice clothing for men and women
Parks & Nature
Don't miss the walking trails at the NC Museum of Art - features public art installations by international artists, environmentally sustainable landscapes, colorful and contemporary gardens, miles of recreational trails, terraced pond
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North Carolina Museum of Art
2110 Blue Ridge RdDon't miss the walking trails at the NC Museum of Art - features public art installations by international artists, environmentally sustainable landscapes, colorful and contemporary gardens, miles of recreational trails, terraced pond
Beautiful 6.5 acre garden with 60 beds of roses, open areas, and amphitheater
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Rose Garden
301 Pogue StBeautiful 6.5 acre garden with 60 beds of roses, open areas, and amphitheater
Dorothea Dix Park
1985 Umstead Dr10-acre arboretum and botanical garden
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JC Raulston Arboretum ku-NC State University
4415 Beryl Rd10-acre arboretum and botanical garden
Essentials
Whole Foods Market
621 Broad St
Standard Foods
205 E Franklin StNeighborhood grocery store with lots of local products
Great wine store. Free wine tastings on Saturdays 12-3
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Wine Authorities Raleigh ~ Wine Shop
211 E Franklin StGreat wine store. Free wine tastings on Saturdays 12-3
Harris Teeter
500 Oberlin Rd