Guidebook for Raleigh
Food Scene
Delicious fried chicken, soul food sides, reasonably priced.
107 locals recommend
Beasley's Chicken + Honey
237 S Wilmington StDelicious fried chicken, soul food sides, reasonably priced.
Drinks & Nightlife
Great back patio, friendly bartenders, always great tunes. Best during the week; gets crowded on weekends.
24 locals recommend
Landmark Tavern
117 E Hargett StGreat back patio, friendly bartenders, always great tunes. Best during the week; gets crowded on weekends.
Everything Else
With a basement bar for latenight dancing, groundfloor restaurant for excellent eating, and an upstairs for watching great shows, the Kings/Garland/Neptune's complex has it all.
23 locals recommend
Kings
14 W Martin StWith a basement bar for latenight dancing, groundfloor restaurant for excellent eating, and an upstairs for watching great shows, the Kings/Garland/Neptune's complex has it all.
To be honest, I've never been to the museum. But I see kids go there all the time. And the IMAX theater right behind the museum is a great place to watch the latest fancy film.
72 locals recommend
Marbles IMAX
201 E Hargett StTo be honest, I've never been to the museum. But I see kids go there all the time. And the IMAX theater right behind the museum is a great place to watch the latest fancy film.
Fantastic museum, especially since its recent expansion. Great food in the Daily Planet Cafe, too.
288 locals recommend
North Carolina Museum of Natural Sciences
11 W Jones StFantastic museum, especially since its recent expansion. Great food in the Daily Planet Cafe, too.
Parks & Nature
William B. Umstead State Park
8801 Glenwood AveGreat spot for a woodsy hike or bike ride.
Shopping
Records, vintage duds, mid-century modern furnishings and knick-knacks.
29 locals recommend
Father & Son Antiques
302 S West StRecords, vintage duds, mid-century modern furnishings and knick-knacks.