Favorite Places Around Raleigh

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Favorite Places Around Raleigh

Sweets

Fun place to learn about chocolate-making at this cafe and sweet shop. Try the frozen hot chocolate or handmade bonbons!
43 locals recommend
Videri Chocolate Factory
327 W Davie St
43 locals recommend
Fun place to learn about chocolate-making at this cafe and sweet shop. Try the frozen hot chocolate or handmade bonbons!
Simply can't go wrong with a treat and a coffee at this adorable cupcake cafe.
9 locals recommend
The Cupcake Shoppe Bakery
104 Glenwood Ave
9 locals recommend
Simply can't go wrong with a treat and a coffee at this adorable cupcake cafe.
Amazing homemade ice cream!
13 locals recommend
FRESH. Local Ice Cream
6033 Glenwood Ave
13 locals recommend
Amazing homemade ice cream!
A hidden gem, this beautiful cafe features amazing desserts, coffees and teas. Try the baclava cheesecake!
Asali Desserts & Cafe
107 Edinburgh South Drive
A hidden gem, this beautiful cafe features amazing desserts, coffees and teas. Try the baclava cheesecake!

Sightseeing

The main "Story of NC" exhibit is a fascinating look into local history. Very detailed and thoughtfully presented, well worth a visit!
142 locals recommend
North Carolina Museum of History
5 E Edenton St
142 locals recommend
The main "Story of NC" exhibit is a fascinating look into local history. Very detailed and thoughtfully presented, well worth a visit!
22 locals recommend
Neuse River Trail
lot 1721 Riverview Road
22 locals recommend
119 locals recommend
William B. Umstead State Park
8801 Glenwood Ave
119 locals recommend
Lovely museum both inside and out with beautiful gardens and walking trails.
437 locals recommend
North Carolina Museum of Art
2110 Blue Ridge Rd
437 locals recommend
Lovely museum both inside and out with beautiful gardens and walking trails.

Food scene

Southern specialties featuring locally-sourced ingredients and a menu that changes seasonally.
22 locals recommend
Lucky 32 Southern Kitchen
7307 Tryon Rd
22 locals recommend
Southern specialties featuring locally-sourced ingredients and a menu that changes seasonally.
28 locals recommend
Neuse River Brewing Company
518 Pershing Rd
28 locals recommend
Great food and atmosphere for a night out with friends or family with a few different locations around town.
32 locals recommend
Gonza Tacos Y Tequila
7713 Lead Mine Rd
32 locals recommend
Great food and atmosphere for a night out with friends or family with a few different locations around town.
Fantastic ambience for a date night or out with friends. Excellent food and drinks.
113 locals recommend
Brewery Bhavana
218 S Blount St
113 locals recommend
Fantastic ambience for a date night or out with friends. Excellent food and drinks.
Delightful family-run Indian cafe featuring authentic dishes, small plates, and rotating specials. Also hosts fun events like cooking demos and sells a lovely selection of gift items and cookbooks. Try the excellent Masala Chai and Aloo Chaat.
Cheeni Indian Food Emporium
1141 Falls River Avenue
Delightful family-run Indian cafe featuring authentic dishes, small plates, and rotating specials. Also hosts fun events like cooking demos and sells a lovely selection of gift items and cookbooks. Try the excellent Masala Chai and Aloo Chaat.
Raleigh Beer Garden
Great cafe restaurant with delicious southern comfort faves and nice outdoor seating area.
19 locals recommend
Relish Craft Kitchen & Bourbon Bar
5625 Creedmoor Rd
19 locals recommend
Great cafe restaurant with delicious southern comfort faves and nice outdoor seating area.