Guidebook for Raleigh
Drinks & Nightlife
The Raleigh Times
14 E Hargett StPopular local bar. Casual place for lunch and dinner.
Landmark Tavern
117 E Hargett StFavorite place to get a beer and sit on the back patio
Woody's at City Market
205 Wolfe StSports bar with amazing wings
Bida Manda
222 S Blount StGreat atmosphere for a well made drink
Food Scene
El Rodeo Mexican Restaurant
329 S Blount StClassic inexpensive Mexican!
Gravy
135 S Wilmington StGreat Italian Resaurant
Calavera Empanadas and Tequila
615 W Morgan StMood lighting, Empanadas and Tequila
Clyde Cooper's Barbeque
327 S Wilmington StFast casual historic bbq joint
The Pit Authentic Barbecue
328 W Davie StArguably the best BBQ in Raleigh
Mecca Restaurant
13 E Martin StCasual, lower key place to get a beer lunch or late night food
Big Ed’s City Market Restaurant
220 Wolfe StreetClassic country cooking
Vic's Ristorante Italiano
331 Blake StPizza
Bojangles' Famous Chicken 'n Biscuits
3808 Western BlvdBest Fast Food on Earth
Morning Times
10 E Hargett StClosest coffee joint
Huge daily farmers market. You an get here from the Greenway next to the front door
27 locals recommend
State Farmers Market Restaurant
1240 Farmers Market DrHuge daily farmers market. You an get here from the Greenway next to the front door
Arts & Culture
Marbles IMAX
201 E Hargett StWorth checking out if you're visiting with a child
Everything Else
Marbles IMAX
201 E Hargett StIMAX movie theater
Crank Arm Brewing Company
319 W Davie StGreat local brewery
Raleigh Convention Center
500 S Salisbury StCheck out the CREE tree
Very cool, state of the art Science museum. Free Admission
288 locals recommend
North Carolina Museum of Natural Sciences
11 W Jones StVery cool, state of the art Science museum. Free Admission
Well worth the trip. Easy bus ride or you can even take the Greenway there! Often has amazing exhibits, galas and events!
437 locals recommend
North Carolina Museum of Art
2110 Blue Ridge RdWell worth the trip. Easy bus ride or you can even take the Greenway there! Often has amazing exhibits, galas and events!
Moore Square
201 E Martin St1 of 4 Historic Squares in Downtown Raleigh
North Carolina Museum of History
5 E Edenton StNC History Museum
The Pour House Music Hall
224 S Blount StLive music everynight
Yellow Dog Bread Company
219 E Franklin StDelicious local bakery
Historic neighborhood in Downtown Raleigh with beautifully preserved and restored homes
46 locals recommend
Historic Oakwood
Historic neighborhood in Downtown Raleigh with beautifully preserved and restored homes
GoRaleigh Station
214 S Blount StBus station to anywhere in Raleigh only $1.25
Wine Authorities Raleigh ~ Wine Shop
211 E Franklin StLocal Wine Shop
Taz's
335 S Wilmington StClosest convenience store
Brookside Market & Pizza
1000 Brookside DrNice convenient store for most needs
Cameron Village
2068 Cameron StNice outdoor mall full of shopping boutiques and delicious food
CAM Raleigh
409 W Martin StRotating exhibits worth a visit
Shopping
Café de los Muertos
Great coffee shop worth the walk on a nice day