Guidebook for Raleigh
Lake Wheeler Park
Great place to picnic, take the kids, hike, relax and boat.
Lake Johnson has 3 miles of walking and running trails around it. They also have boat rentals and fishing.
112 locals recommend
Lake Johnson Park
4601 Avent Ferry RdLake Johnson has 3 miles of walking and running trails around it. They also have boat rentals and fishing.
Do you love plants & nature? This great arboretum is very close by (2 miles away).
63 locals recommend
JC Raulston Arboretum at NC State University
4415 Beryl RdDo you love plants & nature? This great arboretum is very close by (2 miles away).
Hikers, trail runners, bicyclists and equestrians cherish the extensive network of hiking and multi-use trails at William B. Umstead State Park. Trailheads on both sides of the park—accessible from Interstate 40 and US 70—surround three manmade lakes. The largest is Big Lake, offering canoe and rowboat rentals. Fishing is welcome at all the lakes and connecting tributaries. At both access areas, picnic grounds surround shelters with fireplaces that can be reserved. For organizations and nonprofit groups, primitive group campsites are available as well as two group camps with cabins, mess halls, and washhouses. Historic Maple Hill Lodge can be reserved for overnight group gatherings.
19 locals recommend
William B. Umstead State Park
8801 N Harrison AveHikers, trail runners, bicyclists and equestrians cherish the extensive network of hiking and multi-use trails at William B. Umstead State Park. Trailheads on both sides of the park—accessible from Interstate 40 and US 70—surround three manmade lakes. The largest is Big Lake, offering canoe and rowboat rentals. Fishing is welcome at all the lakes and connecting tributaries. At both access areas, picnic grounds surround shelters with fireplaces that can be reserved. For organizations and nonprofit groups, primitive group campsites are available as well as two group camps with cabins, mess halls, and washhouses. Historic Maple Hill Lodge can be reserved for overnight group gatherings.
Drinks & Nightlife
Solas
419 Glenwood AveGreat place for dancing, food and drinking!
This is not my thing but I'm taking it from the web and many of the bars are with in walking distance in the Glenwood south area.
"Alchemy fuses the appeal of a lavish patio bar outside and a high-energy nightclub on the interior. Setting the stage for the ultimate nightlife experience, Alchemy features a variety of music formats during It's three weekly nights, Thursday, Friday and Saturday including two full-service bars and wide selection of craft beers."
12 locals recommend
Alchemy
606 Glenwood AveThis is not my thing but I'm taking it from the web and many of the bars are with in walking distance in the Glenwood south area.
"Alchemy fuses the appeal of a lavish patio bar outside and a high-energy nightclub on the interior. Setting the stage for the ultimate nightlife experience, Alchemy features a variety of music formats during It's three weekly nights, Thursday, Friday and Saturday including two full-service bars and wide selection of craft beers."
Not my scene any more but the pics make me think it's a pretty diverse crowd that hangs there.
Mosaic Wine Lounge
517 W Jones StNot my scene any more but the pics make me think it's a pretty diverse crowd that hangs there.
Raleigh Room Escapes, LLC
442 Brookside DrNever been here but the reviews look great and it looks like fun!
Shopping
Tons of restaurants, stores, parking all within 4.5 miles away. I love Sugarland for cupcakes and confections, Penzeys for spices, and Nadeau for eclectic furniture.
128 locals recommend
Cameron Village
Tons of restaurants, stores, parking all within 4.5 miles away. I love Sugarland for cupcakes and confections, Penzeys for spices, and Nadeau for eclectic furniture.
Crabtree Valley Mall
4325 Glenwood AveVery nice BIG typical mall.
The Streets at Southpoint
Newest really big mall. They have a Nordstroms there.
This is a really GREAT farmers market with an amazing array of vegetables, flowers, baked goods, ect. Depending on the time of year you can find Christmas trees, pumkins & gords, plants for your garden and more. Plus it's only 3 miles away!
27 locals recommend
State Farmers Market Restaurant
1240 Farmers Market DrThis is a really GREAT farmers market with an amazing array of vegetables, flowers, baked goods, ect. Depending on the time of year you can find Christmas trees, pumkins & gords, plants for your garden and more. Plus it's only 3 miles away!
Essentials
Food Lion
3415 Avent Ferry RdLess than 1 mile away so it's very walkable.
Not only a great grocery store but they have a HUGE buffet day & night. It's only 2.5 miles away.
199 locals recommend
Whole Foods Market
621 Broad StNot only a great grocery store but they have a HUGE buffet day & night. It's only 2.5 miles away.
Arts & Culture
This is a great art museum with indoor exhibits and great outdoor exhibits and walking trials as well. Plus its free except for special exhibits.
437 locals recommend
North Carolina Museum of Art
2110 Blue Ridge RdThis is a great art museum with indoor exhibits and great outdoor exhibits and walking trials as well. Plus its free except for special exhibits.
Nice natural history museum with dinosaur and whale skeletons!
288 locals recommend
North Carolina Museum of Natural Sciences
11 W Jones StNice natural history museum with dinosaur and whale skeletons!
This is a cool kids museum in down town Raleigh. There are many cool dining places within walking distance but I'm not sure how kid friendly they are.
171 locals recommend
Marbles Kids Museum
201 E Hargett StThis is a cool kids museum in down town Raleigh. There are many cool dining places within walking distance but I'm not sure how kid friendly they are.
Everything Else
This library is in the center of NCSU Centenial campus and is 2 miles away. The $115 million facility opened in January 2013 and is best known for its architecture and technological integration, including a large robotic book storage and retrieval system which houses most of the university's engineering, textiles, and hard sciences collections.
15 locals recommend
James B. Hunt Jr. Library
1070 Partners WayThis library is in the center of NCSU Centenial campus and is 2 miles away. The $115 million facility opened in January 2013 and is best known for its architecture and technological integration, including a large robotic book storage and retrieval system which houses most of the university's engineering, textiles, and hard sciences collections.
Entertainment & Activities
Not only is this a small intimate theater but behind it is an amazing public rose garden!
16 locals recommend
Raleigh Little Theatre
301 Pogue StNot only is this a small intimate theater but behind it is an amazing public rose garden!