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Food scene
Great atmosphere and BOGO sushi! Five minute drive, located on the trendy Glenwood South corridor!
19 locals recommend
Sushi Blues Cafe
301 Glenwood AveGreat atmosphere and BOGO sushi! Five minute drive, located on the trendy Glenwood South corridor!
Arguably the BEST restaurant in Raleigh, and even though the wait might be long (they don't take reservations!) it is ALWAYS worth it. Plus the outdoor seating and excellent cocktails always makes the wait go faster.
75 locals recommend
Stanbury
938 N Blount StArguably the BEST restaurant in Raleigh, and even though the wait might be long (they don't take reservations!) it is ALWAYS worth it. Plus the outdoor seating and excellent cocktails always makes the wait go faster.
Speakeasy in the heart of Raleigh at Moore Square! Everything about this place is fun, from the velvet rope and doorman to the steps that lead you underground and through a maze of corridors before you arrive at a grand carved out space that leads to the best outdoor patio in Raleigh.
42 locals recommend
Watts & Ward
200 S Blount StSpeakeasy in the heart of Raleigh at Moore Square! Everything about this place is fun, from the velvet rope and doorman to the steps that lead you underground and through a maze of corridors before you arrive at a grand carved out space that leads to the best outdoor patio in Raleigh.
Neighborhoods
Great little neighborhood just a five minute drive from the townhouse! Person St. has the best pizza (Oakwood Pizza Box), the best doughnuts, (Krispy Kreme) and the prize-winning Two Roosters Ice Cream not to mention Standard Beer and Food, Edge of Urge and Unlikely Professionals (two of the best and most interesting clothing and gift boutiques in the area). Person Street is also home to The Station, (great burgers) and the Person Street Bar (pinball and pool), Jolie/Crawford and Son (upscale dining), William and Company and Pelagic (two cozy neighborhood bars). For more information on N. Person Street: https://thisisraleigh.com/north-person-street-raleigh/
North Person Street
North Person StreetGreat little neighborhood just a five minute drive from the townhouse! Person St. has the best pizza (Oakwood Pizza Box), the best doughnuts, (Krispy Kreme) and the prize-winning Two Roosters Ice Cream not to mention Standard Beer and Food, Edge of Urge and Unlikely Professionals (two of the best and most interesting clothing and gift boutiques in the area). Person Street is also home to The Station, (great burgers) and the Person Street Bar (pinball and pool), Jolie/Crawford and Son (upscale dining), William and Company and Pelagic (two cozy neighborhood bars). For more information on N. Person Street: https://thisisraleigh.com/north-person-street-raleigh/
Trendy, always happening on the weekends with bars and live music. Location of two of our favorites, C. Grace and Sushi Blues, not to mention the Hibernian, Raleigh Beer Garden, Tin Roof and so many others.
35 locals recommend
Glenwood South
Trendy, always happening on the weekends with bars and live music. Location of two of our favorites, C. Grace and Sushi Blues, not to mention the Hibernian, Raleigh Beer Garden, Tin Roof and so many others.
Recently re-named The Village District, this area was built the same time as our townhouse and remains the go-to shopping and dining destination for Raleigh. Our favorite dining spots include: Tazza (farm to table), Cantina 18 (TexMex), and The Village Drafthouse (burgers and beers). But that just scratches the surface! The Village District is also home to a Starbucks with arguably the best patio in all of Raleigh (you can see the Raleigh skyline from there), Fresh Market, Harris Teeter, Walgreens and of course the amazing and much loved Village Library. Don't forget to do some shopping! From outdoor gear at The Outdoor Provision Company to fancy dress at Kannon's they have it all, and best of all it's a delightful 5-minute stroll from the townhouse! More information at: shopvillagedistrict.com
128 locals recommend
Cameron Village
Recently re-named The Village District, this area was built the same time as our townhouse and remains the go-to shopping and dining destination for Raleigh. Our favorite dining spots include: Tazza (farm to table), Cantina 18 (TexMex), and The Village Drafthouse (burgers and beers). But that just scratches the surface! The Village District is also home to a Starbucks with arguably the best patio in all of Raleigh (you can see the Raleigh skyline from there), Fresh Market, Harris Teeter, Walgreens and of course the amazing and much loved Village Library. Don't forget to do some shopping! From outdoor gear at The Outdoor Provision Company to fancy dress at Kannon's they have it all, and best of all it's a delightful 5-minute stroll from the townhouse! More information at: shopvillagedistrict.com
Live music
Do you like live music? Partial to jazz and songstresses and smoky quartets with martinis and whisky neat? This place is for you (and anyone else for that matter, check out their website if you don't believe me!) https://www.cgracebar.com
Located on Glenwood South, this is a very easy 5 minute drive from the townhouse!
Hot tip: Get there by 7:30 on a Tuesday/Wednesday/Thursday to get a table. On weekends the music starts later...but you should still arrive by 7:30 if you want a good seat!
40 locals recommend
C. Grace
407 Glenwood AveDo you like live music? Partial to jazz and songstresses and smoky quartets with martinis and whisky neat? This place is for you (and anyone else for that matter, check out their website if you don't believe me!) https://www.cgracebar.com
Located on Glenwood South, this is a very easy 5 minute drive from the townhouse!
Hot tip: Get there by 7:30 on a Tuesday/Wednesday/Thursday to get a table. On weekends the music starts later...but you should still arrive by 7:30 if you want a good seat!
Live music all weekend long, usually starts at 3 pm and they'll have 3 performers through the night. Great location overlooking Glenwood South, outside seating as well.
10 locals recommend
Tin Roof
300 Glenwood AveLive music all weekend long, usually starts at 3 pm and they'll have 3 performers through the night. Great location overlooking Glenwood South, outside seating as well.
Kids
Dinosaurs. Free entry. Dinosaurs. Honestly, what else do you need?
288 locals recommend
North Carolina Museum of Natural Sciences
11 W Jones StDinosaurs. Free entry. Dinosaurs. Honestly, what else do you need?
This place will keep you AND your kids entertained for hours. Afterwards, relax in Moore Square Park right outside the museum doors, and maybe get a bite to eat at one of the many amazing restaurants that surround the square.
171 locals recommend
Marbles Kids Museum
201 E Hargett StThis place will keep you AND your kids entertained for hours. Afterwards, relax in Moore Square Park right outside the museum doors, and maybe get a bite to eat at one of the many amazing restaurants that surround the square.
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