Alicia’s guidebook
Food scene
Dos Taquitos
6101 Glenwood AveThis has been one of my family's favorite for years.
THE best ice cream in the area if you stay during the summer months! And within walking distance.
13 locals recommend
FRESH. Local Ice Cream
6033 Glenwood AveTHE best ice cream in the area if you stay during the summer months! And within walking distance.
This is also another of my family's favorites. Recently renovated, same great food as always.
Viva Mexican Kitchen
4112 Pleasant Valley RoadThis is also another of my family's favorites. Recently renovated, same great food as always.
First Watch
6109 Glenwood AveGREAT breakfast/brunch place. Vegetarian friendly.
Things to do in Raleigh
If you're looking for something fun to do, my family and I have gone bowling here for years. Decent prices, attentive staff.
AMF Pleasant Valley Lanes
5501 Commercial AveIf you're looking for something fun to do, my family and I have gone bowling here for years. Decent prices, attentive staff.
As an animal lover, this place is always exciting to visit. I especially love the dinosaur room on the third floor (I think?). It's downtown, so a lot of other places to explore around there as well.
288 locals recommend
North Carolina Museum of Natural Sciences
11 W Jones StAs an animal lover, this place is always exciting to visit. I especially love the dinosaur room on the third floor (I think?). It's downtown, so a lot of other places to explore around there as well.
Sightseeing
Great place to walk dogs, or just enjoy nature for the day. Lots of trails that make easy hikes.
6 locals recommend
William B. Umstead State Park
8801 Glenwood AvenueGreat place to walk dogs, or just enjoy nature for the day. Lots of trails that make easy hikes.