Welcome to Raleigh!

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Welcome to Raleigh!

Museums

A free and fun educational activity. Learn about the history of Raleigh.
142 locals recommend
North Carolina Museum of History
5 E Edenton St
142 locals recommend
A free and fun educational activity. Learn about the history of Raleigh.
Admission is $9 and tickets must be purchased in advance.
171 locals recommend
Marbles Kids Museum
201 E Hargett St
171 locals recommend
Admission is $9 and tickets must be purchased in advance.
Southeast largest natural history museum. Admission: FREE
288 locals recommend
North Carolina Museum of Natural Sciences
11 W Jones St
288 locals recommend
Southeast largest natural history museum. Admission: FREE
Admission: FREE Weekly guided tours every Sunday at 2pm. Enjoy food trucks and other entertainment on the first Friday of every month!
87 locals recommend
CAM Raleigh
409 W Martin St
87 locals recommend
Admission: FREE Weekly guided tours every Sunday at 2pm. Enjoy food trucks and other entertainment on the first Friday of every month!
Admission: FREE Exhibits change throughout the year. Features a tin ceiling in the museum gallery.
20 locals recommend
City of Raleigh Museum
220 Fayetteville St
20 locals recommend
Admission: FREE Exhibits change throughout the year. Features a tin ceiling in the museum gallery.
The only African-American house museum in the state.
Pope House Museum
511 S Wilmington St
The only African-American house museum in the state.
A Victorian-style mansion
20 locals recommend
The North Carolina Executive Mansion
200 N Blount St
20 locals recommend
A Victorian-style mansion

Sightseeing

Self-guided tours Mon.-Sat and guided tours every Sat at 11am and 2pm.
20 locals recommend
Capitol Building
20 locals recommend
Self-guided tours Mon.-Sat and guided tours every Sat at 11am and 2pm.

Food scene

Mexican food at its best!
31 locals recommend
Gringo A Go Go
100 N Person St
31 locals recommend
Mexican food at its best!
A unique dining experience. Enjoy the flavors of Italy will sitting outside in the courtyard, next to a pool!
11 locals recommend
Mulino Italian Kitchen & Bar
309 N Dawson St
11 locals recommend
A unique dining experience. Enjoy the flavors of Italy will sitting outside in the courtyard, next to a pool!
47 locals recommend
Irregardless Cafe & Catering
901 W Morgan St
47 locals recommend
For those who like surprises this restaurant is for you. The menu changes daily!
75 locals recommend
Stanbury
938 N Blount St
75 locals recommend
For those who like surprises this restaurant is for you. The menu changes daily!
You must try the mac and cheese!
102 locals recommend
Poole's
426 S McDowell St
102 locals recommend
You must try the mac and cheese!
54 locals recommend
Crawford and Son
618 N Person St
54 locals recommend
Casual, but elevated menu of Mexican and Latin American dishes. Must try the Mole Poblano.
28 locals recommend
Centro
106 S Wilmington St
28 locals recommend
Casual, but elevated menu of Mexican and Latin American dishes. Must try the Mole Poblano.
Garland Elevated and unique takes of Indian and Asian flavors.
14 W Martin St
14 West Martin Street
Garland Elevated and unique takes of Indian and Asian flavors.
An unforgettable experience of enjoying an amazing cuisine inside a beautifully, renovated historic building.
33 locals recommend
Second Empire Restaurant and Tavern
330 Hillsborough St
33 locals recommend
An unforgettable experience of enjoying an amazing cuisine inside a beautifully, renovated historic building.
98 locals recommend
Morgan Street Food Hall
411 W Morgan St
98 locals recommend
Asian-inspired cuisine.
8 locals recommend
Heirloom - Coffee, Tea, Sake
219 S West St
8 locals recommend
Asian-inspired cuisine.
16 locals recommend
Plates Neighborhood Kitchen
301 Glenwood Ave
16 locals recommend
37 locals recommend
42nd Street Oyster Bar
508 W Jones St
37 locals recommend

Neighborhoods

The neighborhood is safe and close to everything. Since this is a bustling neighborhood there is a lot of foot traffic and noise from passing vehicles. Although many places are within walking distance, there is a bus stop nearby if you need to use to get around the city.
86 locals recommend
Raleigh
86 locals recommend
The neighborhood is safe and close to everything. Since this is a bustling neighborhood there is a lot of foot traffic and noise from passing vehicles. Although many places are within walking distance, there is a bus stop nearby if you need to use to get around the city.

Activities

PULLEN PARK Amusement park with free admission. However, must buy tickets to ride on amusement rides. The park includes a carousel, miniature train that rides through the park, pedal boats, sports fields, and more!
520 Ashe Ave
520 Ashe Avenue
PULLEN PARK Amusement park with free admission. However, must buy tickets to ride on amusement rides. The park includes a carousel, miniature train that rides through the park, pedal boats, sports fields, and more!
An escape room located within a historic building.
The Tower Escapes
115 West Morgan Street
An escape room located within a historic building.
7 locals recommend
Carolina Touring Company
West Martin Street
7 locals recommend
124 locals recommend
Boxcar Bar + Arcade
621 Foster St
124 locals recommend
Large green lawn surrounded by restaurants, also has a splash pad for kids to enjoy.
16 locals recommend
Moore Square
16 locals recommend
Large green lawn surrounded by restaurants, also has a splash pad for kids to enjoy.
9 locals recommend
Triangle Rock Club - Raleigh
6022 Duraleigh Rd
9 locals recommend

Places to Drink

A basement bar that is locally owned
FOUNDATION
213 Fayetteville Street
A basement bar that is locally owned
42 locals recommend
Watts & Ward
200 S Blount St
42 locals recommend
Located within a 100 year old building.
105 locals recommend
The Raleigh Times
14 E Hargett St
105 locals recommend
Located within a 100 year old building.
Rooftop bar with great views of downtown Raleigh.
10th and Terrace
616 South Salisbury Street
Rooftop bar with great views of downtown Raleigh.
The Willard Rooftop Lounge
9 Glenwood Avenue
For the beer connoisseur. This place holds the world record for the largest selection of craft beer.
109 locals recommend
Raleigh Beer Garden
614 Glenwood Avenue
109 locals recommend
For the beer connoisseur. This place holds the world record for the largest selection of craft beer.
A coffee shop with indoor and outdoor seating.
11 locals recommend
42 & Lawrence
134 E Martin St
11 locals recommend
A coffee shop with indoor and outdoor seating.
Coffee shop
45 locals recommend
Morning Times
10 E Hargett St
45 locals recommend
Coffee shop
Young Hearts Distilling
225 South Wilmington Street

Live music

35 locals recommend
Lincoln Theater
126 E Cabarrus St
35 locals recommend
98 locals recommend
Red Hat Amphitheater
500 S McDowell St
98 locals recommend
20 locals recommend
Slims Raleigh
227 S Wilmington St
20 locals recommend