Guidebook for Raleigh
Essentials
Harris Teeter
500 Oberlin RdWalgreens Pharmacy
1900 Cameron StCAPSTONE CLEANERS
111 Seaboard AveO2 Fitness Seaboard Station
802 Semart DrShopping
Crabtree Valley Mall
4325 Glenwood AveNorth Hills
Cameron Village
Arts & Culture
They have a free permanent collection, a temporary collect which usually has a fee, and a great outdoor sculpture track which is also free.
437 locals recommend
North Carolina Museum of Art
2110 Blue Ridge RdThey have a free permanent collection, a temporary collect which usually has a fee, and a great outdoor sculpture track which is also free.
CAM Raleigh
409 W Martin StContemporary Art Museum
Artsplosure
19 W Hargett StThis is in Durham (30 minute drive) - has a cool lounge to get drinks and you can walk around the bottom, first, and second floors as it doubles as an old bank converted into a museum (hotel on the upper floors).
62 locals recommend
21c Museum Hotel Durham
111 North Corcoran StThis is in Durham (30 minute drive) - has a cool lounge to get drinks and you can walk around the bottom, first, and second floors as it doubles as an old bank converted into a museum (hotel on the upper floors).
Sightseeing
Best view of Raleigh! There is parking on streets before and after the bridge.
18 locals recommend
Boylan Bridge
234 S Boylan AveBest view of Raleigh! There is parking on streets before and after the bridge.
Parks & Nature
State park - good for trail hiking, running, biking, and horseback riding.
William B Umstead State Park Road
William B Umstead State Park RoadState park - good for trail hiking, running, biking, and horseback riding.
Cute waterfall with sand and stone surrounding. Ideal for a picnic, and also is a trail head for a "greenway" which are local paved running/biking paths.
Lassiter Mill Park
3362 Lassiter Falls CirCute waterfall with sand and stone surrounding. Ideal for a picnic, and also is a trail head for a "greenway" which are local paved running/biking paths.
Lake Raleigh
Small lake - Frisbee golf course, sitting areas, running paths
Lake Johnson Park
4601 Avent Ferry RdSmall lake, sitting and charcoal grilling areas, running paths
Drinks & Nightlife
Bar + Arcade - one of the most popular spots in downtown Raleigh
124 locals recommend
Boxcar Bar + Arcade
621 Foster StBar + Arcade - one of the most popular spots in downtown Raleigh
Cornerstone Tavern
603 Glenwood Ave12 minute walk from my condo. They have a wine/cocktail lounge, a section dedicated to NC craft beer, and they hold the world record for the most beer on tap! They also have some corn hole boards out back. It is on Glenwood Ave which is one of the top nightlife spots. They have food as well!
109 locals recommend
Raleigh Beer Garden
614 Glenwood Avenue12 minute walk from my condo. They have a wine/cocktail lounge, a section dedicated to NC craft beer, and they hold the world record for the most beer on tap! They also have some corn hole boards out back. It is on Glenwood Ave which is one of the top nightlife spots. They have food as well!
Fox Liquor Bar
East Martin StreetGoing for the speakeasy vibe. $1 entry.
Parliament
Raleigh Brewing Company
3709 Neil StFood Scene
Brewery Bhavana
218 S Blount St Voted one of the top restaurants in the USA!
Double drive thru + walk-up window - My personal favorite late night food / milkshake spot. Get a "tray" if you are getting food. They also have ~40 types of milkshakes.
22 locals recommend
Cook Out
3930 Western BlvdDouble drive thru + walk-up window - My personal favorite late night food / milkshake spot. Get a "tray" if you are getting food. They also have ~40 types of milkshakes.
Trophy Brewing
827 W Morgan StLilly's Pizza
1813 Glenwood AveHayes Barton Cafe & Dessertery
2000 Fairview RdBida Manda
222 S Blount StBreakfast - expect a bit of a line, but it moves quickly!
51 locals recommend
Big Ed’s City Market Restaurant
220 Wolfe StreetBreakfast - expect a bit of a line, but it moves quickly!
The Pit Authentic Barbecue
328 W Davie StWhiskey Kitchen
201 W Martin StGreat decor space and even better food. Right downtown.