2019 Accolades

• Bronze Winner for Best CVBs/DMOs (Regional) in the Southeast (Greater Raleigh Convention and Visitors Bureau/Visit Raleigh) - The Stella Awards, November 2019
• #14 Among America’s Top 150 Most Dynamic Urban Centers (Raleigh) - Point2 Homes, November 2019
• #5 Among America’s Top 10 Most Dynamic Mid-Sized Cities (Raleigh) - Point2 Homes, November 2019
• 2019 Platinum Choice Award Winner (Greater Raleigh Convention and Visitors Bureau/Visit Raleigh) - Smart Meetings, October 2019
• The Best Weekend Getaways Near Atlanta: Best Food Getaway (Raleigh) - Thrillist, October 2019
• 2020 Center of Excellence (Raleigh Convention Center) - EXHIBITOR Magazine, October 2019
• #5 Among 2019 North America Airport Satisfaction Study (RDU International Airport) - J.D. Power, September 2019
• Most Instagrammable Restaurants in America (Brewery Bhavana) - Food Network, September 2019
• Among 50 Nominees for America's Best New Restaurants 2019 (Benchwarmer's Bagels) - Bon Appétit, September 2019
• Among 50 Nominees for America's Best New Restaurants 2019 (Heirloom Brewshop) - Bon Appétit, September 2019
• Named NC's First Monarch Town USA (Wake Forest) - Monarch City USA, August 2019
• Among 10 Best Ice Cream Parlors Across America (Two Roosters Ice Cream) - USA TODAY 10Best, July 2019
• #4 Among 6 Incredible U.S. Cities Hiding in Plain Sight (Raleigh) - Matador Network, July 2019
• Most Educated City Award for the State of North Carolina (Raleigh) - Insurify, July 2019
• Silver medal in Scottish Ale category (Scott's View at Compass Rose Brewery) - U.S. Open Beer Championship, July 2019
• Bronze medal in West Coast IPA category (Tidal Break IPA at Compass Rose Brewery) - U.S. Open Beer Championship, July 2019
• Silver medal in American Style Fruit Beer category (DreamCycle at Crank Arm Brewing) - U.S. Open Beer Championship, July 2019
• Silver medal in American IPA category (R&D Brewing's Seven Saturdays IPA) - U.S. Open Beer Championship, July 2019
• Silver medal in International Style Pilsner Lager category (R&D Brewing's Riviera Lager) - U.S. Open Beer Championship, July 2019
• Bronze medal in the Fruit IPA category (R&D Brewing's Remix) - U.S. Open Beer Championship, July 2019
• Silver medal in English Brown Ale category (Sweet Josie at Lonerider Brewing Company) - U.S. Open Beer Championship, July 2019
• Bronze medal in International Style Pale Ale category (Tropikol IPA at Southern Peak Brewery, Apex) - U.S. Open Beer Championship, July 2019
• Among Three Best Day Trips from Charlotte (Raleigh and Cary) - Condé Nast Traveler, June 2019
• #26 Among 30 Best Restaurants in America (Herons at The Umstead Hotel and Spa, Cary) - USA TODAY, April 2019
• Greenest City Award for the State of North Carolina (Morrisville) - Insurify, April 2019
• Best Driving Vacations (Raleigh) - Columbus Monthly, March 2019
• #1 Among 2018 Top N.C. Tourist Attractions (North Carolina Museum of Natural Sciences) - Carolina Publishing Associates, March 2019
• #6 Among 2018 Top N.C. Tourist Attractions (Marbles Kids Museum) - Carolina Publishing Associates, March 2019
• #7 Among 2018 Top N.C. Tourist Attractions (North Carolina Museum of Art) - Carolina Publishing Associates, March 2019
• #8 Among 2018 Top N.C. Tourist Attractions (North Carolina Museum of History) - Carolina Publishing Associates, March 2019
• #1 Among the Best Airport Shop for Local Merchandise (RDU International Airport) - USA TODAY 10Best, March 2019
• #3 Among the Top Cities for the Best Quality of Life in the World (Raleigh) - Numbeo.com, February 2019
• #2 Among the Most Family-Friendly Cities of 2019 (Raleigh) - Homes.com, February 2019
• Among the Best Cities for Singles in the United States (Raleigh) - Insurify.com, February 2019
• Best Festival in North Carolina (Artsplosure) - GO Magazine Members' Choice Awards, January/February 2019
• #3 Among 2019 Best New Food Halls (Morgan Street Food Hall) - USA TODAY 10Best, January 2019
• Among Top 5 North Carolina's Pet-Friendly Hotels (Aloft Raleigh) - WRAL, January, 2019
• #6 Among World's Top 10 Beer Destinations for 2019 (Raleigh) - Vinepair, January, 2019
• #3 in 2019 Quality of Life Ranking (Raleigh) - Numbeo, January 2019