Meghan’s guidebook
Free Activities
Nice relaxing stroll through the free arboretum.
63 locals recommend
JC Raulston Arboretum at NC State University
4415 Beryl RdNice relaxing stroll through the free arboretum.
The outdoor sculpture garden trail is really peaceful and the free indoor galleries are a great variety. Check for featured exhibits and special events.
NCMA Ann and Jim Goodnight Museum Park
1800 Blue Ridge RdThe outdoor sculpture garden trail is really peaceful and the free indoor galleries are a great variety. Check for featured exhibits and special events.
Hunt for vintage treasures every Saturday and Sunday from 9am to about 4pm.
37 locals recommend
Raleigh Flea Market
4285 Trinity RdHunt for vintage treasures every Saturday and Sunday from 9am to about 4pm.
North Carolina Museum of Natural Sciences at Whiteville
415 S Madison StThis is a great museum for all ages!
Lake Raleigh
The docks of Lake Raleigh are only .2 miles from our doorstep!
Go shopping and dining at one of the nicest outdoor shopping areas in the city.
128 locals recommend
Cameron Village
Go shopping and dining at one of the nicest outdoor shopping areas in the city.
A great running and biking trail that goes over the lake to a dock with rocking chairs. In warm weather you can rent paddle boats and kayaks.
112 locals recommend
Lake Johnson Park
4601 Avent Ferry RdA great running and biking trail that goes over the lake to a dock with rocking chairs. In warm weather you can rent paddle boats and kayaks.
The largest indoor/outdoor farmers market in the state. Great local produce and homemade baked goods.
114 locals recommend
North Carolina State Farmers Public Market
1201 Agriculture StThe largest indoor/outdoor farmers market in the state. Great local produce and homemade baked goods.
About a mile away is the city's largest park. It has great open spaces for a nice afternoon picnic.
91 locals recommend
Dorothea Dix Park
1985 Umstead DrAbout a mile away is the city's largest park. It has great open spaces for a nice afternoon picnic.
This food hall has a great variety including poke bowls, fish and chips, lebanese, and lobster rolls with lots of outdoor (covered) seating.
98 locals recommend
Morgan Street Food Hall
411 W Morgan StThis food hall has a great variety including poke bowls, fish and chips, lebanese, and lobster rolls with lots of outdoor (covered) seating.
This is a Raleigh legacy, fantastic seafood and worth the trip!
37 locals recommend
42nd Street Oyster Bar
508 W Jones StThis is a Raleigh legacy, fantastic seafood and worth the trip!
Clyde Cooper's Barbeque
327 S Wilmington StThe most authentic NC BBQ you'll find in Raleigh.
Great lebanese food right in downtown close to the natural sciences and state history museums.
58 locals recommend
Sitti
137 S Wilmington StGreat lebanese food right in downtown close to the natural sciences and state history museums.
Poole's
426 S McDowell StAMAZING! Make sure you call ahead because this place is always busy.
Such good comfort food and right downtown near the natural sciences and state history museum
107 locals recommend
Beasley's Chicken + Honey
237 S Wilmington StSuch good comfort food and right downtown near the natural sciences and state history museum
Fox Liquor Bar
East Martin StreetFantastic cocktails and swanky atmosphere.
Guasaca
2512 Hillsborough StreetGreat arepas for a quick eat close by. Love the chicken avocado salad!
Authentic homemade custard. You have to try the concretes they are SO good!
24 locals recommend
Goodberry's Frozen Custard
2042 Clark AveAuthentic homemade custard. You have to try the concretes they are SO good!
Flying Biscuit Café
2016 Clark AveGreat brunch any day of the week :)
One of my absolute favorites for a quick and healthy bite. Try the lamb meatballs they are great!
6 locals recommend
CAVA
403 Daniels StOne of my absolute favorites for a quick and healthy bite. Try the lamb meatballs they are great!
Trophy Brewing
827 W Morgan StGreat pizza and fantastic beers!
Capital Club 16
16 W Martin StGreat weekend brunch and right downtown.
This casual food hall has an oyster bar, bagel shop, (amazing) empanadas, indian, and mexican.
84 locals recommend
Transfer Co Food Hall
500 E Davie StThis casual food hall has an oyster bar, bagel shop, (amazing) empanadas, indian, and mexican.