The Birdhouse
Food scene
The Raleigh Times is a great downtown lunch/dinner or just hang out-indoor/outdoor bar and restaurant. A locals favorite!
105 locals recommend
The Raleigh Times
14 E Hargett StThe Raleigh Times is a great downtown lunch/dinner or just hang out-indoor/outdoor bar and restaurant. A locals favorite!
Located at Glenwood South- just a couple of miles from the Birdhouse in downtown Raleigh-The Hibernian offers great pub food and drink-with an Irish flair+ a unique blend of local folks and travelers as well. Glenwood South is a 5 block area in downtown Raleigh that offers multiple bars and restaurants.
18 locals recommend
Hibernian Pub
311 Glenwood AveLocated at Glenwood South- just a couple of miles from the Birdhouse in downtown Raleigh-The Hibernian offers great pub food and drink-with an Irish flair+ a unique blend of local folks and travelers as well. Glenwood South is a 5 block area in downtown Raleigh that offers multiple bars and restaurants.
Sullivan's is one fantastic steakhouse! If you don't feel like eating-belly up to the bar maybe. Located at Glenwood South near downtown Raleigh. Call ahead for reservations though!
37 locals recommend
Sullivan's Steakhouse
410 Glenwood AveSullivan's is one fantastic steakhouse! If you don't feel like eating-belly up to the bar maybe. Located at Glenwood South near downtown Raleigh. Call ahead for reservations though!
Watch the hot doughnuts come of the assembly line and have some great coffee. Truly one of Raleigh's great landmarks. 1 mile from the birdhouse.
27 locals recommend
Krispy Kreme Raleigh
549 N Person StWatch the hot doughnuts come of the assembly line and have some great coffee. Truly one of Raleigh's great landmarks. 1 mile from the birdhouse.
Nice outdoor drinking and dining environment-summer or outdoor fireplaces in the winter. Indoor seating as well. 1 mile from the Birdhouse and next to Krispy Kreme doughnuts
39 locals recommend
The Station at Person Street
701 N Person StNice outdoor drinking and dining environment-summer or outdoor fireplaces in the winter. Indoor seating as well. 1 mile from the Birdhouse and next to Krispy Kreme doughnuts
A Landmark establishment and one of my personal favorites! One of Raleigh locals personal favorites for beer, burgers, drinks and people watching near NC State University. Their burgers are amazing! A 10 minute UBER away!
18 locals recommend
The Player's Retreat
105 Oberlin RdA Landmark establishment and one of my personal favorites! One of Raleigh locals personal favorites for beer, burgers, drinks and people watching near NC State University. Their burgers are amazing! A 10 minute UBER away!
Neighborhoods
Located one mile from The Birdhouse is Raleigh's own- Historic Oakwood and Oakwood Cemetery. This is a great place to bring a coffee and just take a stroll-look at Historic Houses-and pop into the cemetery and look at monuments and markers of days gone by. The Governors mansion is adjacent to Historic Oakwood. The City Market, Museums and downtown proper are a few blocks away.
46 locals recommend
Historic Oakwood
Located one mile from The Birdhouse is Raleigh's own- Historic Oakwood and Oakwood Cemetery. This is a great place to bring a coffee and just take a stroll-look at Historic Houses-and pop into the cemetery and look at monuments and markers of days gone by. The Governors mansion is adjacent to Historic Oakwood. The City Market, Museums and downtown proper are a few blocks away.
Sightseeing
Remnants of an old mill with a waterfall. Small beach for a picnic lunch-adjacent to Raleigh's Greenway-a city long paved trail for walking or cycling. Peaceful.
Lassiter Mill Park
3362 Lassiter Falls CirRemnants of an old mill with a waterfall. Small beach for a picnic lunch-adjacent to Raleigh's Greenway-a city long paved trail for walking or cycling. Peaceful.
Great family environment. Prepare to stay awhile.
288 locals recommend
North Carolina Museum of Natural Sciences
11 W Jones StGreat family environment. Prepare to stay awhile.
Plant and bird lovers paradise-full of nature trails, benches and picnic areas.
63 locals recommend
JC Raulston Arboretum at NC State University
4415 Beryl RdPlant and bird lovers paradise-full of nature trails, benches and picnic areas.
City/town information
A popular tourist destination in the NC Blue Ridge mountains-roughly 4 hours away. Home to The Biltmore House as well as many great breweries and restaurants. Great live music-festive downtown-close to the scenic Blue Ridge Parkway. Great Hiking trails nearby.
904 locals recommend
Asheville
A popular tourist destination in the NC Blue Ridge mountains-roughly 4 hours away. Home to The Biltmore House as well as many great breweries and restaurants. Great live music-festive downtown-close to the scenic Blue Ridge Parkway. Great Hiking trails nearby.
A 3 hour drive from Raleigh- a great beach-mildly crowded in the Summer, desolate in the Winter. Perfect in the Spring and Fall. Great fishing, swimming, hiking and birdwatching.
61 locals recommend
Emerald Isle
A 3 hour drive from Raleigh- a great beach-mildly crowded in the Summer, desolate in the Winter. Perfect in the Spring and Fall. Great fishing, swimming, hiking and birdwatching.
Music Scene
Great live local and garage band music Located in Moore Square in downtown Raleigh. 2 miles from The Birdhouse.
29 locals recommend
The Pour House Music Hall
224 S Blount StGreat live local and garage band music Located in Moore Square in downtown Raleigh. 2 miles from The Birdhouse.
Live music! Downtown Raleigh. Old theater converted to a live music venue-check bands and availability!
35 locals recommend
Lincoln Theater
126 E Cabarrus StLive music! Downtown Raleigh. Old theater converted to a live music venue-check bands and availability!
Parks
Have a great walk around the lake-bring your Kayak if you want too. About 15 minutes from the Birdhouse.
112 locals recommend
Lake Johnson Park
4601 Avent Ferry RdHave a great walk around the lake-bring your Kayak if you want too. About 15 minutes from the Birdhouse.
Great place for walking, jogging and working out. Work out stations on trails include inclined sit up stations as well as ring and pull up bars.-interaction with a bit of the North Raleigh folks. About a 15 minute drive from your place. Sertoma Arts Center (at Shelley Lake)has all kinds of classes for artists and children alike. Pack a lunch-bring a soccer ball! Also-great birdwatching. Spot the Eagles nest!
36 locals recommend
Shelley Lake Park
1400 W Millbrook RdGreat place for walking, jogging and working out. Work out stations on trails include inclined sit up stations as well as ring and pull up bars.-interaction with a bit of the North Raleigh folks. About a 15 minute drive from your place. Sertoma Arts Center (at Shelley Lake)has all kinds of classes for artists and children alike. Pack a lunch-bring a soccer ball! Also-great birdwatching. Spot the Eagles nest!
If the Roses are in bloom-you are in luck. if they aren't-still a great place to take a picnic lunch and relax. Right near NC State University.
26 locals recommend
Rose Garden
301 Pogue StIf the Roses are in bloom-you are in luck. if they aren't-still a great place to take a picnic lunch and relax. Right near NC State University.
Grocery Stores
+Food Lion/Harris Teeter/Trader Joes/Liquor Stores all within 4 miles of your location. Plus many more!
27 locals recommend
Wegmans
1200 Wake Towne Dr+Food Lion/Harris Teeter/Trader Joes/Liquor Stores all within 4 miles of your location. Plus many more!
Trader Joe's
3000 Wake Forest Rd