Glenwood South

Burgeoning with eclectic restaurants and spirited nightlife, this corner of town attracts the young, the hip, the still-want-to-be-hip. Raleigh's trendiest district defines what it means to live for weekends—early evenings find families strolling along the main strip, but by nightfall this district surrenders to a street party. The night air is charged with energy, and live music spills out of bars and gives Glenwood Avenue a soundtrack all its own.

Where it is: In the northwest area of downtown Raleigh, west of Harrington Street and north of Hillsborough Street.

What's there:
42nd Street Oyster Bar
518 West Italian Cafe
Amra's
April & George Gallery and Wine Bar
Armadillo Grill
Aura
Bistro 607
Blue Martini
Bogart's American Grill
Cupcake Shoppe
Enoteca Vin
Firefly
Glenwood South Antiques
Hard Times Cafe
Helios Coffee Company
Hi5
Hibernian Pub
Lee Hansley Gallery
Mellow Mushroom
Mojoe's Burger Joint
Mosaic
Napper Tandy's Irish Pub
Playspace Children's Museum
Prime Only
The Red Room Tapas Lounge
Rockford
Rush Lounge
Stool Pigeons Coop & Grill
Sullivan's Steakhouse
Sushi Blues Café
Wag
Zely & Ritz

To make the most of your visit, check out our weekend experiences at VisitRaleigh.com/weekends, and plan your getaway today.