Guidebook for Raleigh
Everything Else
Mordecai Historic Park
1 Mimosa StHistoric plantation with guided tours.
Marbles IMAX
201 E Hargett StIf you have kids, this is a great rainy day activity.
Seaboard Wine at HighPark Village
1914 Bernard StFree tastings!
Best wine shop in town and free tastings!
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Wine Authorities Raleigh ~ Wine Shop
211 E Franklin StBest wine shop in town and free tastings!
Oak City Cycling
707 N Person StBike rentals and cool stuff
I-Museum yezolimo ze-North Carolina
11 W Jones StInteresting and interactive exhibits.
Awesome indoor and outdoor exhibits, music, and bike/walk path.
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North Carolina Museum of Art
2110 Blue Ridge RdAwesome indoor and outdoor exhibits, music, and bike/walk path.
North Carolina State University
2310 Stinson DrGreat campus atmosphere
North Carolina Museum of History
5 E Edenton StGreat local history
City of Raleigh Museum
220 Fayetteville StSmall but super well curated museum
Moore Square
201 E Martin StOften lots of festivals happen in this area.
Really fun area to roam around in. Check out the chocolate shop and Crank Arm Brewery for sure.
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Warehouse District
Really fun area to roam around in. Check out the chocolate shop and Crank Arm Brewery for sure.
Videri Chocolate Factory
327 W Davie StArtisanal chocolates. Free samples!
Fun bike-themed brewery. Often has food trucks parked out front.
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Crank Arm Brewing Company
319 W Davie StFun bike-themed brewery. Often has food trucks parked out front.
Artsy, funky store that's a blast to browse. Have dessert around the corner at Lucette.
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Deco Raleigh
207 S Salisbury StArtsy, funky store that's a blast to browse. Have dessert around the corner at Lucette.
lucettegrace
235 S Salisbury StDivine french-style desserts and coffee.
This is the main street in downtown Raleigh. Lots of restaurant and bar options abound as well as festivals and such.
Fayetteville Street
Fayetteville StreetThis is the main street in downtown Raleigh. Lots of restaurant and bar options abound as well as festivals and such.
Amphitheater ye-Red Hat
500 S McDowell StLive music venue that hosts national acts. Outdoors.
Open 365 days a year! Don't miss the seafood restaurant and the import store.
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North Carolina State Farmers Public Market
1201 Agriculture StOpen 365 days a year! Don't miss the seafood restaurant and the import store.
Farm to table restaurant, grocery, and take away. Upscale, but delightful, even for an appetizer at the bar. Celebrity chef Scott Crawford's new restaurant. $$$
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Standard Foods
205 E Franklin StFarm to table restaurant, grocery, and take away. Upscale, but delightful, even for an appetizer at the bar. Celebrity chef Scott Crawford's new restaurant. $$$
Fancy a nice walkabout after all that food? Flowers and summer time music series.
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Fred Fletcher Park
820 Clay StFancy a nice walkabout after all that food? Flowers and summer time music series.
Nightlife venue with live shows and quirky events, like dog shows featuring local mutts. Check out their website for events.
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Kings
14 W Martin StNightlife venue with live shows and quirky events, like dog shows featuring local mutts. Check out their website for events.
My favorite local brewery and oh so close to home--and also 4 other breweries, so you can make your own tour.
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Neuse River Brewing Company
518 Pershing RdMy favorite local brewery and oh so close to home--and also 4 other breweries, so you can make your own tour.
Right next to Neuse River Brewing and usually a tasty food truck or two can also be found.
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Nickelpoint Brewing Co
506 Pershing RdRight next to Neuse River Brewing and usually a tasty food truck or two can also be found.
Yes, another brewery near by, lots of choices here and more tasty food trucks.
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Lynnwood Brewing Concern
1053 E Whitaker Mill RdYes, another brewery near by, lots of choices here and more tasty food trucks.
Sub Noir Brewing Company
2039 Progress CtOnly open on the weekends, I think, but nice boutique brewery.
The oldest and most entertaining vibe of all the local breweries--check out the shuffleboard and ping pong.
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Big Boss Brewing Company
1249 Wicker DrThe oldest and most entertaining vibe of all the local breweries--check out the shuffleboard and ping pong.
Delicious breakfast and lunch with farm fresh, high end ingredients, cozy and local vibe, great coffee and old fashioned sodas. Open 9-6pm most days, until noon on Saturday, and closed on Sunday.
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Person Street Pharmacy
702 N Person StDelicious breakfast and lunch with farm fresh, high end ingredients, cozy and local vibe, great coffee and old fashioned sodas. Open 9-6pm most days, until noon on Saturday, and closed on Sunday.
Food Scene
One of the best/most hyped restaurants in Raleigh. Read the NYT's review: http://www.nytimes.com/2014/03/09/travel/36-hours-in-raleigh-nc.html?_r=0
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Stanbury
938 N Blount StOne of the best/most hyped restaurants in Raleigh. Read the NYT's review: http://www.nytimes.com/2014/03/09/travel/36-hours-in-raleigh-nc.html?_r=0
Capital Club 16
16 W Martin StOne of our faves.
The BEST BBQ. Simple atmosphere. Located right on Fayetteville, close to museums and nightlife.
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Clyde Cooper's Barbeque
327 S Wilmington StThe BEST BBQ. Simple atmosphere. Located right on Fayetteville, close to museums and nightlife.
Berkeley Cafe
428 W Martin StFun low-priced eats with live music offered on most nights.
Delicious breakfast/brunch option. Pimento cheese fried green tomato biscuit, lemon old fashioned cake doughnuts. Yes, please.
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Rise Cameron Village
530 Daniels StDelicious breakfast/brunch option. Pimento cheese fried green tomato biscuit, lemon old fashioned cake doughnuts. Yes, please.
One of my faves, especially for asian/indian flavors. Hip vibe and King's nightclub is right upstairs.
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Garland
14 W Martin StOne of my faves, especially for asian/indian flavors. Hip vibe and King's nightclub is right upstairs.
Drinks & Nightlife
Person Street Bar
805 N Person StBest neighborhood bar.
The Station at Person Street
701 N Person StHello outdoor dining!
Bittersweet
16 E Martin StAwesome desserts and cocktails!
James Beard award nominated asian/indian feel, beautiful interior and fine cocktails.
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Bida Manda
222 S Blount StJames Beard award nominated asian/indian feel, beautiful interior and fine cocktails.
Southern-style pub food in historic location with rooftop bar. Great beer and cocktail list.
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The Raleigh Times
14 E Hargett StSouthern-style pub food in historic location with rooftop bar. Great beer and cocktail list.
Fun 80s arcade-style bar and free games on Sunday--I don't recommend the food, but try the tacos downstairs.
Level Up
126 S Salisbury StFun 80s arcade-style bar and free games on Sunday--I don't recommend the food, but try the tacos downstairs.
Entertainment & Activities
Don't forget to read the story of this place on the menu.
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The Pit Authentic Barbecue
328 W Davie StDon't forget to read the story of this place on the menu.