Guidebook for Raleigh
Essentials
Target
8210 Renaissance PkwyGroceries and other items nearby
Harris Teeter
885 Walnut StGroceries and RedBox nearby
Everything Else
Nice park with walking trails and canoe and kayak rentals when weather is warm! (Cheap!)
112 locals recommend
Lake Johnson Park
4601 Avent Ferry RdNice park with walking trails and canoe and kayak rentals when weather is warm! (Cheap!)
Neat Farmer's Market, really cool to walk around and see. Very busy on Saturdays, but open everyday of the week
114 locals recommend
North Carolina State Farmers Public Market
1201 Agriculture StNeat Farmer's Market, really cool to walk around and see. Very busy on Saturdays, but open everyday of the week
Umstead State Park has tons of trails and other outdoor activities. Bike Riding, horseback riding, etc
Umstead State Park South Turkey Creek Trail access point
South Turkey Creek TrailUmstead State Park has tons of trails and other outdoor activities. Bike Riding, horseback riding, etc
PNC Arena
1400 Edwards Mill RdProfessional Hockey Team in Raleigh
Very nice art museum, one of the nicest in the country. Often have special exhibits. Nice grounds to walk around and in summer they have outdoor movies
437 locals recommend
North Carolina Museum of Art
2110 Blue Ridge RdVery nice art museum, one of the nicest in the country. Often have special exhibits. Nice grounds to walk around and in summer they have outdoor movies
Arts & Culture
Regal Crossroads Stadium 20 & IMAX
501 Caitboo AveMovie Theater very nearby
Food Scene
Angus Barn
9401 Glenwood AveVery nice high-end steakhouse
Bida Manda
222 S Blount StDelicious restaurant for a nicer evening
One of the nicest restaurants in Raleigh -- very, very high-end, dress code enforced
7 locals recommend
Herons
100 Woodland Pond DrOne of the nicest restaurants in Raleigh -- very, very high-end, dress code enforced
Gravy
135 S Wilmington StGood Italian restaurant
Good meals, very original mixed drinks. Entrees ~$13 and sides 3.50 each
107 locals recommend
Beasley's Chicken + Honey
237 S Wilmington StGood meals, very original mixed drinks. Entrees ~$13 and sides 3.50 each
Sitti
137 S Wilmington StNicer Mediterranean restaurant, good for dates
Nice Mexican restaurant, walking location to chocolate factory and a barcade
19 locals recommend
Jose and Sons Bar and Kitchen
4112 Pleasant Valley RoadNice Mexican restaurant, walking location to chocolate factory and a barcade
Bar and restaurant with good drinks and great food. Nice outdoor seating
39 locals recommend
The Station at Person Street
701 N Person StBar and restaurant with good drinks and great food. Nice outdoor seating
Tupelo Honey
425 Oberlin RdGreat for brunch!
treat ice cream & coffee
305 S Blount StIce Cream!
lucettegrace
235 S Salisbury StUnique French desserts!
Trophy Brewing
827 W Morgan StGreat beer and pizza
State Farmers Market Restaurant
1240 Farmers Market DrDelicious Southern Food!
Drinks & Nightlife
Bittersweet
16 E Martin StGreat unique drinks and desserts!
Great spot to try many different wines. Often have wine tastings, can purchase cheese and meats and sit and enjoy company!
23 locals recommend
Wine Authorities Raleigh ~ Wine Shop
211 E Franklin StGreat spot to try many different wines. Often have wine tastings, can purchase cheese and meats and sit and enjoy company!
World-record beer garden with nearly 400 different beer options. Glenwood Ave has lots of different nightlife and restaurant options
109 locals recommend
Raleigh Beer Garden
614 Glenwood AvenueWorld-record beer garden with nearly 400 different beer options. Glenwood Ave has lots of different nightlife and restaurant options
Unique bar with hidden room. Lots of nightlife options downtown and on Fayetteville St
11 locals recommend
The Architect Bar & Social House
108 1/2 E Hargett StUnique bar with hidden room. Lots of nightlife options downtown and on Fayetteville St
Great brewery to sit and enjoy. Darts and other activities. Dogs Welcome!
25 locals recommend
Raleigh Brewing Company
3709 Neil StGreat brewery to sit and enjoy. Darts and other activities. Dogs Welcome!