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Just a few miles outside of downtown Raleigh, N.C., The Ritz has a long and storied history. Opened in the 1970s as a disco, the music venue has evolved over the years, with long stints as a popular rock music venue and Latin nightlife hotspot. More recently, a change in ownership and a $1 million

Do you have conference clients who are looking to enhance their time together by giving back? In response to an increasing number of planners asking about such "voluntourism" opportunities, the Destination Services team at Visit Raleigh partnered with Activate Good, a Raleigh, N.C.-based

Visit Raleigh’s fifth annual Meeting Professionals Summit took place at The Umstead Hotel and Spa in Cary, N.C., on July 14, 2023. The day was full of interactive sessions, important insights and networking. Local speakers, Larry Long Jr., Tracy Stuckrath, CSEP, CMM, CHC, and Sharon Delaney...

For your next meeting in the City of Oaks, work a hands-on People-First Tourism Signature Experience into your group’s plans and jump into all Raleigh, N.C., has to offer. Explore the collection of tours and activities available—this carefully curated collection of tours and hands-on...

North Carolina has a fascinating history, and if you want to discover all of it in a dynamic and immersive setting, then the North Carolina Museum of History is the place to go. Located in downtown Raleigh—along with the Raleigh Convention Center, North Carolina Museum of Natural Sciences,...

Brand new to Raleigh, N.C., Drive Shack, a three-level, interactive golf range has opened its doors just 10 miles west of downtown. The super range features 96 full-service, all-weather bays across three levels, a bar and grill restaurant, unlimited golf balls and an arcade, making it a perfect spot

Once the site of the historic Carolina Coach Garage and Shop⁠, a hub for servicing coach buses for decades as late as the 1940s⁠, Transfer Co. Food Hall is a brand-new gathering space bringing newfound activity and energy to downtown Raleigh's Olde East neighborhood, opening up...

With the goal of “preserving Raleigh’s past for its future,” the City of Raleigh Museum (COR Museum) examines and interprets the history and heritage of the City of Oaks. Opened back in 1993, when city residents created the first exhibits, the museum now attracts numerous...

Officially open as of Oct. 2018, Junction West is Raleigh, N.C.'s newest bar and event space. Tucked into the heart of downtown Raleigh, Junction West—with more than 3,000 square feet of indoor event venue—is a spot for people to gather to celebrate and connect, whether...

In a destination full of world-class museums, outdoor recreation, award-winning culinary spots and more, one activity tends to stand out by being a bit louder than the others—live music! Raleigh, N.C., has the most live music of any destination in the state—the most dates, the most...