Right Now in Raleigh
As the official destination organization for Raleigh, N.C., we have the well-being of all visitors and residents of Wake County as our highest priority. We have been and will continue to gather information working with local, state and national agencies and encourage...
While sunny summer days have given way to crisp autumn air, outdoor dining in the Raleigh area is still ramping up. With many diners looking to support local restaurants in a safe manner, takeout...
The Neuse River Greenway Trail—a 30-mile paved, uninterrupted greenway that stretches from Falls Lake in North Raleigh to the Wake County line in southeast Raleigh—is a year-round haven for outdoor...
Downtown Raleigh, N.C., is where historic neighborhoods, world-class museums, Southern diners, outdoor green spaces, performing arts venues, local shops, breweries and underground cocktail spots all...
While museums, indoor attractions, playgrounds and historic sites have been largely closed across the country since March, some good news has arrived in Raleigh, N.C. Beginning in early Sept., these...
The great outdoors are still great. That statement rings true in the Raleigh area more than ever right now as the area's parks, greenways, lakes, favorite hammock spots and other outdoor spaces have been a welcome escape from homes, office buildings, cars and crowds this year. And while hikers, bikers and kayakers have been out in record numbers, there are still quiet places to explore thanks to the sheer size and space available in the City of Oaks. Below, you'll find some of our favorite hikes, favorite family picnic spots and a favorite hidden kayaking gem, all found within dedicated nature preserves in Raleigh and Wake County.
Many hotels in the Raleigh area have been certified under the statewide Count On Me NC program, a public health initiative that specifically trains businesses to help keep everyone—both employees and guests—safe from COVID-19.
There's no shortage of ways to find peaceful escapes in order to explore the outdoors in the City of Oaks. Use any of the Raleigh area’s 180 miles of greenways—many of them connecting to attractions...
Find new favorites and rediscover longtime treasures by visiting these black-owned restaurants and retail shops in Raleigh, N.C. Clothing shops, burger spots, baked goodies and more!
