Guidebook for Raleigh
Food Scene
Want authentic tacos? Go here! Just don't be intimidated if many things are not in English.
Taqueria El Toro
3600 Junction BlvdWant authentic tacos? Go here! Just don't be intimidated if many things are not in English.
The Pit Authentic Barbecue
328 W Davie StAuthentic NC BBQ right around the corner!
This is our very favorite restaurant in Raleigh! Amazing Lao food with a great atmosphere! The pork belly soup is fantastic!
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Bida Manda
222 S Blount StThis is our very favorite restaurant in Raleigh! Amazing Lao food with a great atmosphere! The pork belly soup is fantastic!
Café de los Muertos
Cool coffee place with artful design.
Papa John's Pizza
3600 N Duke StNeed food delivered? - this place will do it!
Drinks & Nightlife
Tasty Beverage Company
327 W Davie StLike good beer? This is the place in Raleigh to go!
The Raleigh staple where you can get a great burger and grab a drink at one of their 4 bars.
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The Raleigh Times
14 E Hargett StThe Raleigh staple where you can get a great burger and grab a drink at one of their 4 bars.
Ruckus Pizza and Bar
2233 Avent Ferry RdAwesome pizza with a college vibe.
Entertainment & Activities
Great place to take young kids for the day and wear them out! Also has an IMAX theater.
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Marbles IMAX
201 E Hargett StGreat place to take young kids for the day and wear them out! Also has an IMAX theater.
Carolina Pines Community Center
2305 Lake Wheeler RdPlayground, tennis courts, indoor basketball and more!
Arts & Culture
Closest movie theater. Old school/college vibe and vey laid back. Cheap beer on draft as well.
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Mission Valley Shopping Center
2233 Avent Ferry RdClosest movie theater. Old school/college vibe and vey laid back. Cheap beer on draft as well.
Also known as Memorial Auditorium, there are always ballets, plays and other traveling acts coming here!
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I-Center ye-Duke Energy for the Performing Arts
2 E South StAlso known as Memorial Auditorium, there are always ballets, plays and other traveling acts coming here!
Sightseeing
Lake Johnson Park
4601 Avent Ferry RdGreat walking path around the lake. 2.7 miles.
Essentials
Food Lion
3415 Avent Ferry RdClosest grocery store
Grocery Boy Jr
2101 Lake Wheeler RdWalkable gas station that has drinks, snacks and an ice cream bar!!