Guidebook for Raleigh
Food Scene
BRASA is an authentic Brazillian rodizio style restaurant. They serve unlimited skewered fire-roasted meat table side. Visit the Salad Bars for wide selection of shrimp, salmon, grilled and steamed vegetables, salads, marinated mushrooms and more! Their Brazilian Cheese Bread is unlike any other!
Check out the Small Plates Menu in the Lounge available at 3:00. They also have unlimited Sunday Brunch special with hot and cold bars, meats, waffles and omletes. Live music Wed - Sat evenings. Phone: 919.544.3344
12 locals recommend
Brasa Steakhouse
8551 Brier Creek PkwyBRASA is an authentic Brazillian rodizio style restaurant. They serve unlimited skewered fire-roasted meat table side. Visit the Salad Bars for wide selection of shrimp, salmon, grilled and steamed vegetables, salads, marinated mushrooms and more! Their Brazilian Cheese Bread is unlike any other!
Check out the Small Plates Menu in the Lounge available at 3:00. They also have unlimited Sunday Brunch special with hot and cold bars, meats, waffles and omletes. Live music Wed - Sat evenings. Phone: 919.544.3344
Nantucket Grill & Bar
1145 Falls River AveTexas Roadhouse
11440 Capital BlvdPanera Bread
8511 Colonnade Center DrEach month they have a special Oct. is the most popular pancake special every year and it will be available this year for two full months! Their famous Pumpkin Pancakes are served moist and fluffy and topped with real whipped cream! They’re the best!
10 locals recommend
Brigs Great Beginnings Restaurant
8111 Creedmoor RdEach month they have a special Oct. is the most popular pancake special every year and it will be available this year for two full months! Their famous Pumpkin Pancakes are served moist and fluffy and topped with real whipped cream! They’re the best!
Dunkin'
5265 Six Forks RdShopping
Indoor and outdoor shopping with lots of restaurants. On rainy days visit the large Barnes and Noble book store with internet and Starbucks. In the summer, there's music at the pond as well.
47 locals recommend
Triangle Town Center
5959 Triangle Town BlvdIndoor and outdoor shopping with lots of restaurants. On rainy days visit the large Barnes and Noble book store with internet and Starbucks. In the summer, there's music at the pond as well.
Crabtree Valley Mall
4325 Glenwood AveShop beautifully appointed boutiques owned by designers, artists, and collectors offering fresh and fabulous finds for the home, one-of-a-kind decorative accessories, furniture, lighting, and fine art. Have fun browsing aisles and aisles of ever-changing gifts and home decor.
The Shops Of Baileywick
9650 Strickland RdShop beautifully appointed boutiques owned by designers, artists, and collectors offering fresh and fabulous finds for the home, one-of-a-kind decorative accessories, furniture, lighting, and fine art. Have fun browsing aisles and aisles of ever-changing gifts and home decor.
The Cotton Company has 50 booths stocked with the latest styles and brands including National Brands like Lokai, Melissa & Doug, Burton & Burton, Glory Haus, and Mud Pie; as well as local, handmade artisan products ranging from pottery, candles, bath and body, to jewelry, sweet snacks, and signs. Also enjoy visiting the resident artists and 1 photographer who have an eclectic assortment of art to fit many different styles.
10 locals recommend
The Cotton Company
306 S White StThe Cotton Company has 50 booths stocked with the latest styles and brands including National Brands like Lokai, Melissa & Doug, Burton & Burton, Glory Haus, and Mud Pie; as well as local, handmade artisan products ranging from pottery, candles, bath and body, to jewelry, sweet snacks, and signs. Also enjoy visiting the resident artists and 1 photographer who have an eclectic assortment of art to fit many different styles.
City Market
306 Parham Stwww.historiccitymarket.com
Seven days a week, serious food connoisseurs and regular folks, carefully pick through mounds of gorgeously presented fresh local produce at this popular open market, which is owned by the State of North Carolina.
www.ncagr.gov/markets/facilities/markets/raleigh/
114 locals recommend
North Carolina State Farmers Public Market
1201 Agriculture StSeven days a week, serious food connoisseurs and regular folks, carefully pick through mounds of gorgeously presented fresh local produce at this popular open market, which is owned by the State of North Carolina.
www.ncagr.gov/markets/facilities/markets/raleigh/
North Hills is an outdoor shopping area located in midtown Raleigh. Something is always happening at North Hills - Beach music, shops, restaurants, hotels, office space, apartments, amphitheater, grocery...it is all here.
www.visitnorthhills.com/
34 locals recommend
North Hills
4321 Lassiter at North Hills AveNorth Hills is an outdoor shopping area located in midtown Raleigh. Something is always happening at North Hills - Beach music, shops, restaurants, hotels, office space, apartments, amphitheater, grocery...it is all here.
www.visitnorthhills.com/
Entertainment & Activities
Marquee Cinemas Raleigh, NC
10600 Common Oaks DrCinemark Raleigh Grande
4840 Grove Barton RdGo-karts, laser tag, batting cages, bumper boats, flight simulators, mini-golf, arcade games, cafe food & more.
65 locals recommend
Frankie's Fun Park
11190 Fun Park DrGo-karts, laser tag, batting cages, bumper boats, flight simulators, mini-golf, arcade games, cafe food & more.
This indoor go-kart track with adult & junior cars features a sports bar with an arcade. Fri & Sat open late.
8 locals recommend
Rush Hour Karting
5335 Raynor RdThis indoor go-kart track with adult & junior cars features a sports bar with an arcade. Fri & Sat open late.
Getting Around
Enterprise Rent-A-Car
5105 Capital BlvdDrinks & Nightlife
Lincoln Theater
126 E Cabarrus StVenue for regional & touring music acts on 2 levels, plus a bar with dozens of craft beers on tap.
29 locals recommend
The Pour House Music Hall
224 S Blount StVenue for regional & touring music acts on 2 levels, plus a bar with dozens of craft beers on tap.
Casual seafood spot & raw bar dating back to 1931, with live music on Fridays & Saturdays
37 locals recommend
42nd Street Oyster Bar
508 W Jones StCasual seafood spot & raw bar dating back to 1931, with live music on Fridays & Saturdays
Real McCoy's
3325 Rogers RdLive music Saturday
Good Food
52 Draft beers
Essentials
Food Lion
3151 Capital BlvdTroutman Beauty Affaire...The Legacy Salon
200 Sawmill RdSheetz #361
4801 Thornton RdHarris Teeter
14520 John Rex BlvdOpen 24 hours
Duke Raleigh Hospital
3400 Wake Forest RdWakeMed Raleigh Campus
3000 New Bern AveHospital
Parks & Nature
A pleasant, green space good for walking, biking, or a place to relax; it also connects with the extensive county-wide green-way system.
36 locals recommend
Shelley Lake Park
1400 W Millbrook RdA pleasant, green space good for walking, biking, or a place to relax; it also connects with the extensive county-wide green-way system.
237 acre preserve with woodlands, lakes & wildlife.
5 miles of hiking & some designated mountain biking trails.
Maps are at key interesections or online.
There is a restroom and also a playground.
There are 3 shelters that you can rent: Sassafras Picnic Shelter, Sweetgum Picnic Shelter & Sycamore Picnic Shelter. No electric.
More Info: 919-870-2871
Park hours vary throughout the year.
18 locals recommend
Durant Nature Preserve
8305 Camp Durant Rd 237 acre preserve with woodlands, lakes & wildlife.
5 miles of hiking & some designated mountain biking trails.
Maps are at key interesections or online.
There is a restroom and also a playground.
There are 3 shelters that you can rent: Sassafras Picnic Shelter, Sweetgum Picnic Shelter & Sycamore Picnic Shelter. No electric.
More Info: 919-870-2871
Park hours vary throughout the year.
Located between downtown Raleigh and airport there are 32 miles of hiking biking and more for nature lovers.
119 locals recommend
William B. Umstead State Park
8801 Glenwood AveLocated between downtown Raleigh and airport there are 32 miles of hiking biking and more for nature lovers.
This park has trails that lead to great little hiding spots along the lake. Park also has bathrooms & small playground
8 locals recommend
Blue Jay Point County Park
3200 Pleasant Union Church RdThis park has trails that lead to great little hiding spots along the lake. Park also has bathrooms & small playground