Guidebook for Raleigh
Entertainment & Activities
Interactive museum with 5 themed exhibits for kids 10 & under, plus an IMAX theater.
72 locals recommend
Marbles IMAX
201 E Hargett StInteractive museum with 5 themed exhibits for kids 10 & under, plus an IMAX theater.
Kings Bowl-North Hills
141 Park at N Hills StFood Scene
Southern country cooking for breakfast, lunch & brunch in rustic digs adorned with sundry antiques.
51 locals recommend
Big Ed’s City Market Restaurant
220 Wolfe StreetSouthern country cooking for breakfast, lunch & brunch in rustic digs adorned with sundry antiques.
Retro-chic update of a circa-1945 diner serving chalkboard menus of seasonal American comfort food.
102 locals recommend
Poole's
426 S McDowell StRetro-chic update of a circa-1945 diner serving chalkboard menus of seasonal American comfort food.
Cajun/Creole fare & live music in a New Orleans-themed setting with exposed brick & wrought iron.
23 locals recommend
The Big Easy NC
222 Fayetteville StCajun/Creole fare & live music in a New Orleans-themed setting with exposed brick & wrought iron.
Alternative diner serving a vegetarian- & vegan-friendly comfort-food menu, plus local craft beers.
20 locals recommend
The Remedy Diner
927 W Morgan StAlternative diner serving a vegetarian- & vegan-friendly comfort-food menu, plus local craft beers.
Pit-smoked free-range pork, Texas-style brisket & other BBQ staples in a smart-casual setting.
88 locals recommend
The Pit Authentic Barbecue
328 W Davie StPit-smoked free-range pork, Texas-style brisket & other BBQ staples in a smart-casual setting.
Casual hangout with a large patio serving burgers along with wings & pub-style appetizers. This is very good and cheap food.
18 locals recommend
MoJoe's Burger Joint
620 Glenwood AveCasual hangout with a large patio serving burgers along with wings & pub-style appetizers. This is very good and cheap food.
Old-timey, family-owned mainstay serving Southern comfort food & drinks since the 1930s
13 locals recommend
Mecca Restaurant
13 E Martin StOld-timey, family-owned mainstay serving Southern comfort food & drinks since the 1930s
Caffe Luna
136 E Hargett StItalian Cuisine with a Tuscan Flair
Gourmet burgers, pickle fries, craft beers, Cheerwine & more in a smart, understated setting.
25 locals recommend
Chuck's Burgers
237 S Wilmington StGourmet burgers, pickle fries, craft beers, Cheerwine & more in a smart, understated setting.
Shopping
mid century modern furniture vintage clothing records books and a little kitschtoo
29 locals recommend
Father & Son Antiques
302 S West Stmid century modern furniture vintage clothing records books and a little kitschtoo
City Market
306 Parham StDeco Raleigh
207 S Salisbury StCrabtree Valley Mall
4325 Glenwood AveTriangle Town Center
5959 Triangle Town BlvdSightseeing
Since its founding in 1902, the North Carolina Museum of History has preserved local, state, and regional history for future generations.
142 locals recommend
North Carolina Museum of History
5 E Edenton StSince its founding in 1902, the North Carolina Museum of History has preserved local, state, and regional history for future generations.
The North Carolina Museum of Natural Sciences is the largest museum of its kind in the Southeast.
288 locals recommend
North Carolina Museum of Natural Sciences
11 W Jones StThe North Carolina Museum of Natural Sciences is the largest museum of its kind in the Southeast.
Carolina Touring Company
West Martin StreetDrinks & Nightlife
Raleigh Beer Garden
614 Glenwood AvenueThe Raleigh Times
14 E Hargett StCarolina Ale House
500 Glenwood AveParks & Nature
William B. Umstead State Park
8801 Glenwood AveArts & Culture
North Carolina Museum of Art
2110 Blue Ridge Rd