Sightseeing
The North Carolina Executive Mansion
200 N Blount StPrime real estate.
A lovely way to learn local history.
13 locals recommend
Society for the Preservation of Historic Oakwood
418 N Person StA lovely way to learn local history.
Entertainment & Activities
Marbles IMAX
201 E Hargett StA parent's best friend.
Food Scene
Krispy Kreme Raleigh
549 N Person StAsk for one hot off the belt!
The best of southern breakfasts. Try the red-eye gravy on your grits!
14 locals recommend
Moore Square
201 E Martin StThe best of southern breakfasts. Try the red-eye gravy on your grits!
Cobblestones and cafes -- a quaint combination! Benelux Cafe has the best lattes in town.
15 locals recommend
City Market
306 Parham StCobblestones and cafes -- a quaint combination! Benelux Cafe has the best lattes in town.
Exotic fare from around the globe. Try a few small plates for an international smorgasboard!
17 locals recommend
bu•ku Global Street Food
Exotic fare from around the globe. Try a few small plates for an international smorgasboard!
Better-than-pub fare and an encyclopedic Belgian brew list. Join the local crush at lunch and dinner.
105 locals recommend
The Raleigh Times
14 E Hargett StBetter-than-pub fare and an encyclopedic Belgian brew list. Join the local crush at lunch and dinner.
Morning Times
10 E Hargett StA great place to start the morning.
A fast fried-chicken fix within walking distance (avoid walking there at night, though).
13 locals recommend
Bojangles' Famous Chicken 'n Biscuits
3808 Western BlvdA fast fried-chicken fix within walking distance (avoid walking there at night, though).
Everything Else
Boylan Bridge Brewpub
201 South Boylan AvenueLocal brews with a view.
North Carolina State University
2310 Stinson DrThe man of the house teaches here. Go Wolfpack!
William Peace University
15 E Peace StSee it before it goes co-ed.
Saint Augustine’s University
1315 Oakwood AveGo Falcons!
Meredith College St
Meredith College StreetSoon to be the only all-women's college in Raleigh.
Many of our guests are destined for the Raleigh Convention Center.
36 locals recommend
Raleigh Convention Center
500 S Salisbury StMany of our guests are destined for the Raleigh Convention Center.