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It's more than a trip to a blossoming Southern metropolis—you'll feel enriched and energized the instant you're warmly welcomed by its smart, savvy locals. RALEIGH'S BRIGHT MINDS head top-tier technology, education and life science institutions; its artists create a bevy of cultural and culinary touchstones; and its storytellers proudly carry on the collective heritage of a rich, historic capital city.

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Jolie—Scott Crawford's New Restaurant—is Here

Chef Scott Crawford is ready to open his next restaurant. Jolie, a French bistro named for his daughter, opened on Fri., Aug. 23. Crawford—a five-time James Beard Foundation semifinalist for Best Chef: Southeast—has more than made his mark on Raleigh's booming food...

15 Fun Summer Date Ideas in Raleigh, N.C.

The weather is heating up, and summer romance is straight ahead! Check out these 15 summer date ideas in the Raleigh area, from baseball game dates, to strolls through art museums, to coffee dates and...

Drive Shack is Now Open in Raleigh, N.C.

Ready for some big entertainment news? A major new attraction is ready to swing into action in the City of Oaks! Drive Shack—the interactive golf complex that caters to big groups looking for big...

Meet MOFU Shoppe's Sophia Woo

It started with a food truck and has grown into one of the standout stars among downtown Raleigh's booming food scene. Sophia Woo and her business partner Sunny Lin launched a popular food truck...

Raleigh's New Moore Square is a Gorgeous Public Space

Moore Square—a four-acre, downtown urban park that was originally conceived as one of four public green spaces for the city way back in 1792—has reopened to the public with a brand-new look, new...

Nine of the Best New Restaurants in Raleigh

The Raleigh, N.C., food scene just keeps getting better! From seafood to empanadas, cocktails to boba tea, here are nine new restaurants to check out for a tasty meal (or three!) on your next visit to the City of Oaks.

Cheetie Kumar

Garland, KINGS and Neptunes Parlour

For Garland restaurant owner Cheetie Kumar, music, food and creating a good time go hand in hand. The rocker-turned-restaurateur has her hands full as head chef at Garland while still taking center stage as guitarist in her band, Birds of Avalon.

“You can hang out in Raleigh and walk around and hit a bunch of different spots that are very well-thought-out and beautifully executed.”

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Meet More of Raleigh's Passionate Minds

Pam Blondin

DECO Raleigh

Pam's shop, DECO Raleigh, boasts a sharply curated collection of gifts and items from more than 80...

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Ashley Christensen

AC Restaurants

Rockstar Chef. James Beard Award-winner. Empire Builder. Chef of the Year. Chef and proprietor of AC...

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Scott Crawford

Crawford and Son

Scott Crawford's talent and vision have helped to shape and further Raleigh, N.C.'s growing,...

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Linda Dallas

Linda Dallas's Art Studio

Raleigh, N.C., artist and illustrator Linda Dallas draws inspiration from the kitchen, using color,...

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Daniel Dhers

Daniel Dhers Action Sports Complex

As a five-time X Games gold medalist, Daniel knows a thing or two about designing a world-class...

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Sally Edwards

Marbles Kids Museum

“Play with purpose” is one of the smart ideas fueling Raleigh’s innovation pipeline, with community...

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Joel Graybeal

Triangle Rock Club

Joel Graybeal knows a thing or two about heights, starting his career as a rocket scientist working...

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Niall Hanley

Hibernian Hospitality

Growing up in Ireland, Niall pulled his first draft at age 10, laying the groundwork for his...

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Cheetie Kumar

Garland, KINGS and Neptunes Parlour

For Garland restaurant owner Cheetie Kumar, music, food and creating a good time go hand in hand....

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Vanvisa Nolintha

Brewery Bhavana and Bida Manda

Born in Laos, siblings Van and Vanvisa Nolintha founded two thriving businesses next door to one...

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Paul Seiler

USA Baseball

As the executive director and CEO of USA Baseball, Paul Seiler lives and breathes the game. His team...

Catch a Game

Kelly Shatat

Moon and Lola

Kelly Shatat's hobby-turned-booming-business has helped put Raleigh, N.C., on the map among...

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Gab Smith

CAM Raleigh

For four years, Gab Smith has been at the helm of this contemporary art museum that’s at the...

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Lionel Vatinet

La Farm Bakery

Lionel Vatinet has traveled the world learning to bake fantastic breads. When he decided to plant...

Visit the Bakeries

Sumit Vohra

Lonerider Brewing Company

Ten years ago, Sumit Vohra quit his day job and started doing what he was passionate about: crafting...

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Ira David Wood III

Theatre In The Park

Ira David Wood III founded Raleigh's Theatre In The Park. Believing theater should not only...

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Victor Lytvinenko

Raleigh Denim Workshop

What began as a personal quest to create the perfect pair of jeans has turned into the bustling...

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Catch all the events and things to do around Raleigh!

Raleigh, N.C., hosts thousands of events every year, including many enriching experiences for your visit. We've got the most music in N.C., a hopping collegiate and professional sports scene and a host of accolade-worthy, homegrown culinary and cultural festivities.

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Aug 25

43rd Annual Lazy Daze Arts and Crafts Festival

Dates: August 25, 2019
Venue: Cary Town Hall Campus

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Aug 31

African American Cultural Festival of Raleigh and Wake County

Dates: August 31, 2019 - September 01, 2019
Venue: City Plaza

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Aug 31

College Football: NC State vs. East Carolina

Dates: August 31, 2019
Venue: Carter-Finley Stadium (North Carolina State University)

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Sep 05

Hopscotch Music Festival

Dates: September 5 - 7, 2019
Venue: Various locations around Downtown Raleigh

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The Most Live Music

Having the most music in the state isn't something that Raleigh, N.C., has happened upon by accident. You can find a show here every day of the year and from one end of the destination to the other.

Big bands, small bands, slow bands, fast bands, hard rock and soft ballads. Large-scale arenas, mid-sized concert halls, mom-and-pop playhouses and undiscovered, only-the-locals-know-about dives. All. Found. Here.

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Dining & Drinks

The Best Restaurants in Raleigh, N.C. (According to OpenTable Diners!)

It's a great time to be a foodie in Raleigh, N.C.! Travel and Leisure named Raleigh one of America's favorite cities for barbecue, Zagat called the capital city one of the “Hottest Food Cities" of the year and Forbes even named Raleigh one of 12 global destinations to travel to (thanks to our

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Your Guide to Five Points Neighborhood's Beer District in Raleigh, N.C.

Located north of Raleigh, N.C.'s bustling downtown is the quirky Five Points neighborhood, and though a bit unassuming at first, the area features a great array of its own unique coffee shops,...

Beer

A Guide to Raleigh, N.C.'s Rooftop, Hidden and Underground Bars

Looking for a fun spot to spend a night on the town in Raleigh, N.C.? These bars, all with unique features and their own character, are some of the most popular, most loved-by-locals and sometimes...

Arts

Yayoi Kusama's "Light of Life" is a Brilliant Infinity Experience in Raleigh, N.C.

A major new work of art made its debut at the North Carolina Museum of Art in 2018. First put on display for the public as part of "You Are Here"—a ticketed exhibit that attracted...

Dining & Drinks

Herons at The Umstead Hotel and Spa: One of America's Best Restaurants!

Big news, foodies—Herons at The Umstead Hotel and Spa, the critically-acclaimed restaurant known for precise techniques and extraordinary presentation, has been named one of the best 30...

Things to Do

Things to Do in Downtown Fuquay-Varina, N.C.

Originally, visitors from near and far traveled to the quaint little town near Raleigh seeking the healing powers of the Fuquay Mineral Spring. Today, Fuquay-Varina, located just 15 minutes south of the capital city, remains a rewarding destination for those looking for...

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Raleigh, N.C.

Raleigh is home to seven different areas, each with their own personalities and stand-out things to do. Plus, there are 11 charming towns in the Raleigh area to explore!