Guidebook for Raleigh
Arts & Culture
The Fairgrounds has a weekly flea market on Saturday & Sunday, and special events featuring hobbies and life in NC.
15 locals recommend
NC State Fair
4285 Trinity RdThe Fairgrounds has a weekly flea market on Saturday & Sunday, and special events featuring hobbies and life in NC.
Carter Finley Stadium
4600 Trinity RdHome to NCSU football and basketball teams.
Home to the Carolina Hurricanes hockey team, while also showcasing famous acts on tour.
108 locals recommend
PNC Arena
1400 Edwards Mill RdHome to the Carolina Hurricanes hockey team, while also showcasing famous acts on tour.
Everything Else
This Horse Complex is the busiest equine facility in North Carolina and Virginia.
Governor James B. Hunt Jr. Horse Complex
4601 Trinity RdThis Horse Complex is the busiest equine facility in North Carolina and Virginia.
Beautiful art collection, inside and out. I love to walk here, too.
437 locals recommend
North Carolina Museum of Art
2110 Blue Ridge RdBeautiful art collection, inside and out. I love to walk here, too.
The Player's Retreat
105 Oberlin RdGreat bar!
Lake Johnson Park
4601 Avent Ferry Rdgreat place to walk or run.
Sightseeing
JC Raulston Arboretum at NC State University
4415 Beryl RdJust beautiful!
One of my favorite places for a walk, run, bird watching, seeking wildflower or just getting into the woods.
Carl Alwin Schenck Memorial Forest
Reedy Creek RoadOne of my favorite places for a walk, run, bird watching, seeking wildflower or just getting into the woods.
One of my favorite places for a walk, run, bird watching, seeking wildflower or just getting into the woods.
119 locals recommend
William B. Umstead State Park
8801 Glenwood AveOne of my favorite places for a walk, run, bird watching, seeking wildflower or just getting into the woods.
Meredith College
3800 Hillsborough StGreat place for walk or picnic by the pond.
North Carolina State University
2310 Stinson DrGreat place to walk around!
Dorothea Dix State Hospital
1030 Richardson DrGreat place for a walk, run, picnic, ... lovely open space
a rose garden, perfect for a picnic, a short stroll, or a quiet place in the city.
26 locals recommend
Rose Garden
301 Pogue Sta rose garden, perfect for a picnic, a short stroll, or a quiet place in the city.
Fred Fletcher Park
820 Clay StOne of my favorite parks in the city.
Food Scene
Garland
14 W Martin StAwesome food!
Beansprout Chinese Restaurant
3721 Hillsborough Stquick and good food.
Ole Time Barbecue
6309 Hillsborough StThis is for real old time barbecue, everything about it
WIFI - there is another one on Hillsborough closer to my place (beside Nice Price).
40 locals recommend
Cup a Joe!
2109 Avent Ferry RdWIFI - there is another one on Hillsborough closer to my place (beside Nice Price).
The Fiction Kitchen
2409 S Dawson StVegetarian friendly
Capital Club 16
16 W Martin Stgood food
Herons
100 Woodland Pond Drspecial place
Poole's
426 S McDowell StRaleigh staple, and James Beard awarded chef!
Drinks & Nightlife
Person Street Bar
805 N Person StAwesome bar!
Essentials
Nice Price Books & Records
3106 Hillsborough Stgreat music selection and scene. WIFI and coffee next door.
North Carolina State Farmers Public Market
1201 Agriculture StNC food!