Downtown Raleigh!
Food Scene
Two blocks away from the home with a wide variety of food vendors. From Dank Burrito, Bul Box Asian Cuisine & Boba Teas, Mama Crows Burgers, to Oyster Bars, Pizza and Desserts. Take your pick!
84 locals recommend
Transfer Co Food Hall
500 E Davie StTwo blocks away from the home with a wide variety of food vendors. From Dank Burrito, Bul Box Asian Cuisine & Boba Teas, Mama Crows Burgers, to Oyster Bars, Pizza and Desserts. Take your pick!
Morgan Street Food Hall
411 W Morgan StAn alternative to various cuisine all in one spot!
A quaint option for healthy cuisine and many vegetarian choices.
47 locals recommend
Irregardless Cafe & Catering
901 W Morgan StA quaint option for healthy cuisine and many vegetarian choices.
Poole's
426 S McDowell StYou've gotta try their mac & cheese!
Stanbury
938 N Blount StNeighborhood vibes and unique dishes!
Famous for their chicken & waffles, shrimp & grits and other dishes served within Cameron Village.
30 locals recommend
Tupelo Honey
425 Oberlin RdFamous for their chicken & waffles, shrimp & grits and other dishes served within Cameron Village.
What could be better than scrumptious Tacos combined with DELICIOUS drinks! 🍹🌮
Chido Taco Mercado Style Taqueria
2330 Bale StreetWhat could be better than scrumptious Tacos combined with DELICIOUS drinks! 🍹🌮
A simple Order Up or Take Out but same delicious Food Truck taste!!! Seafood & Burgers!!
FatBoys Kitchen
4511 New Bern AvenueA simple Order Up or Take Out but same delicious Food Truck taste!!! Seafood & Burgers!!
if you're into IPAs definitely check it out with the world's largest draft beer selection!!🍺🍻
109 locals recommend
Raleigh Beer Garden
614 Glenwood Avenueif you're into IPAs definitely check it out with the world's largest draft beer selection!!🍺🍻
The Merchant NC
126 South Salisbury StreetCheck out this Secret Speak Easy! 🤫🍸
Great service, delicious food, great drinks upscale downtown vibe!
7 locals recommend
Oak Steakhouse Raleigh
417 W Hargett StGreat service, delicious food, great drinks upscale downtown vibe!
If you enjoy ramen or a good poke bowl try this dimlit spot. With seating upstairs you can overlook downtown, or enjoy some anime by the bar!
Tonbo Ramen
If you enjoy ramen or a good poke bowl try this dimlit spot. With seating upstairs you can overlook downtown, or enjoy some anime by the bar!
Local Fun
Boxcar Bar + Arcade
621 Foster StDrinks, food, and arcade games. What could be better?
Located within W. Morgan St. Food Hall, a 2nd strip of various food vendors, try something new with axe throwing!
Epic Axe
411 W Morgan StLocated within W. Morgan St. Food Hall, a 2nd strip of various food vendors, try something new with axe throwing!
Are you an 80s baby or enjoy retro theme? Do you like IPAs? or Dinner + a movie at the same time? Check them out, just a quick drive away!
41 locals recommend
Alamo Drafthouse Cinema Raleigh
2116-D New Bern AveAre you an 80s baby or enjoy retro theme? Do you like IPAs? or Dinner + a movie at the same time? Check them out, just a quick drive away!
ROOM 5280 - Raleigh Live Escape Games
123 Glenwood AveA fun way to exercise the brain!
Eat, drink and laugh at this small town feeling comedy club. Be sure to book tickets ahead of time.
26 locals recommend
Goodnights Comedy Club
401 W Morgan StEat, drink and laugh at this small town feeling comedy club. Be sure to book tickets ahead of time.
Are you a music lover? Plan your trip ahead and buy tickets to the show in town with outside seating 🎵🎶
44 locals recommend
Coastal Credit Union Music Park at Walnut Creek
3801 Rock Quarry RdAre you a music lover? Plan your trip ahead and buy tickets to the show in town with outside seating 🎵🎶
Want to see a live show within walking distance? Book tickets ahead of time and be entertained while outdoors 🎵🎶
98 locals recommend
Red Hat Amphitheater
500 S McDowell StWant to see a live show within walking distance? Book tickets ahead of time and be entertained while outdoors 🎵🎶
Walk up and down Glenwood Avenue for the nightlife with an array of bars and clubs.
11 locals recommend
Glenwood Avenue
Glenwood AvenueWalk up and down Glenwood Avenue for the nightlife with an array of bars and clubs.
Plan ahead and book a private paint and sip class in the town where "Wine & Design" started! Take your kids or plan a fun night with your friends. Under 2 miles away from the Compass Garden.
Wine & Design
510 Glenwood AvePlan ahead and book a private paint and sip class in the town where "Wine & Design" started! Take your kids or plan a fun night with your friends. Under 2 miles away from the Compass Garden.
Botanical Lounge
419 Glenwood AvenueThis bar lounge is edgy with it's indoor and outdoor set up! 🪴🌱🌿🌷
The main happening spot for events like "Animazement" , "Galaxy Con", or if you're visiting for business
36 locals recommend
Raleigh Convention Center
500 S Salisbury StThe main happening spot for events like "Animazement" , "Galaxy Con", or if you're visiting for business
Kid- Friendly
A fun way to keep kids intrigued with various indoor spaces to learn through play.
171 locals recommend
Marbles Kids Museum
201 E Hargett StA fun way to keep kids intrigued with various indoor spaces to learn through play.
Read With Me, A Children's Book & Art Shop
111 E Hargett StA little special trip for reading time.
Take advantage of the newly renovated playgrounds, walking trails and track on the same street as the Compass Garden home.
10 locals recommend
John Chavis Memorial Park
505 Martin Luther King Jr BlvdTake advantage of the newly renovated playgrounds, walking trails and track on the same street as the Compass Garden home.
Get creative with a pre-planned paint class and go home with a one of a kind masterpiece!
Wine & Design
510 Glenwood AveGet creative with a pre-planned paint class and go home with a one of a kind masterpiece!
Sightseeing
North Carolina Museum of Natural Sciences
11 W Jones StExperience up scale shopping, multiple restaurant choices, bowling and movies.
34 locals recommend
North Hills
4321 Lassiter at North Hills AveExperience up scale shopping, multiple restaurant choices, bowling and movies.
City of Raleigh Museum
220 Fayetteville StTake a look at Raleigh's History.
CAM Raleigh
409 W Martin StCheck out their display of contemporary art.
Warehouse District
A view of unique art exhibitions.
Built in 1769, this landmark is Wake County’s oldest home. It became the “Birthplace of N.C.’s Capital" when Joel Lane sold 1,000 acres to the state in 1792 to be used as the new state capital. Pre-arranged tours are provided by costumed docents.
9 locals recommend
Joel Lane Museum House
160 S St Mary's StBuilt in 1769, this landmark is Wake County’s oldest home. It became the “Birthplace of N.C.’s Capital" when Joel Lane sold 1,000 acres to the state in 1792 to be used as the new state capital. Pre-arranged tours are provided by costumed docents.
Father & Son Antiques
302 S West StEnjoy thrift shopping!
High end shopping and restaurants. A 3.5 mile drive from the Compass Garden.
128 locals recommend
Cameron Village
High end shopping and restaurants. A 3.5 mile drive from the Compass Garden.
Visit the only African-American house museum in the state of North Carolina, the Pope House offers a glimpse into the life of one of Raleigh’s most intriguing citizens, Dr. Manassa Thomas Pope, who was the only African-American man to run for mayor of a Southern capital in the midst of the Jim Crow Era.
Pope House Museum
511 S Wilmington StVisit the only African-American house museum in the state of North Carolina, the Pope House offers a glimpse into the life of one of Raleigh’s most intriguing citizens, Dr. Manassa Thomas Pope, who was the only African-American man to run for mayor of a Southern capital in the midst of the Jim Crow Era.
Discover live music at this local venue with a bar on site. (Grab tickets ahead)
35 locals recommend
Lincoln Theater
126 E Cabarrus StDiscover live music at this local venue with a bar on site. (Grab tickets ahead)
City advice
Getting around
Rent a scooter or a bike
Bikes and scooters are around the city for easy access. Just pay and away!