Moore Square

There's a certain charm associated with this small city square, where creative-types exploring art galleries mingle with families just back from dinner. On the first Friday of every month, Moore Square thrives on a burst of activity as galleries and restaurants cater to the after-hours crowd. Across the street, Moore Square Park provides an urban escape with its manicured landscaping and statue of a giant copper acorn symbolizing the “City of Oaks.” The Moore Square district inspires Raleigh to show its colors in a more diverse way, from the romance of old-fashioned lampposts and cobblestone streets to the after-hours excitement spilling from live-music venues and local pubs. During the summer, this area also hosts one of the city's most popular concert series.

Where it is: In the southeast corner of downtown Raleigh, bounded by Hargett Street, Blount Street, Cabarrus Street and Chavis Street.

What's there:
Angelos
Artspace
Big Ed's City Market Restaurant
Caffe Luna
City Market
City Market Produce
The Duck & Dumpling
El Rodeo Mexican Restaurant
Marbles Kids Museum
Wachovia IMAX Theatre at Exploris
Moore Square Farmers Market
Moore Square Park
Mo's Diner
Peche Fine Chocolate & Gifts
The Pour House
Rum Runners
Tir na Nog
Visual Art Exchange
Whimsical Cookies
Woody's at City Market
Zydeco

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