visitRaleigh meetings insider

The same reasons that make Raleigh, N.C., a prime destination for meetings are why planners and attendees should consider activities before and after events. The best event planners can provide a taste of the Raleigh area's trails, shopping and renowned dining options. But extending a business...

Raleigh's culinary scene is buzzing with excitement as three highly anticipated dining spots have opened their doors this year, offering incredible food, views and decor. These new restaurants, located in different Raleigh neighborhoods, are perfect for group events, corporate meetings or...

The relationship between a Greater Raleigh Convention and Visitors Bureau (CVB) team member and a meeting planner is one based on strong partnership, and we are incredibly lucky to work with planners and local connectors who go the extra mile on a day-to-day basis. We want to shine the spotlight on

The relationship between a Greater Raleigh Convention and Visitors Bureau (CVB) team member and a meeting planner is one based on strong partnership, and we are incredibly lucky to work with planners and local connectors who go the extra mile on a day-to-day basis. We want to shine the spotlight on

A visit to Raleigh, N.C., is more than a trip to a blossoming Southern metropolis. With over one million residents, it’s truly the smart, savvy and welcoming locals who make our destination unique. Individuals from different backgrounds, with different beliefs and of different abilities are...

Aug. 15, 2022, update! New in downtown Raleigh: Sip n' Stroll Downtown social district Launched as of Aug. 15, 2022, visitors to downtown Raleigh can drink beer, wine or cocktails as they walk through a defined area of downtown Raleigh, seven days a week from 11am-10pm! See the district...

Next month will mark 15 years since Marbles Kids Museum opened in Raleigh, N.C. The children’s museum opened its doors on Sept. 29, 2007, and has since hosted hundreds of meetings and events. This unique venue holds a bevy of opportunities for play and imagination. Kids (and kids at heart)...

The recently renovated Greg Poole, Jr. All Faiths Chapel is a unique meeting venue in Raleigh, N.C. that can host more than 200 guests. The building is the first large, indoor space at Dorothea Dix Park—a 308-acre public park in the heart of downtown Raleigh (approximately five minutes from...

When deciding where your group should meet in the Raleigh area, the downtown Raleigh meeting district is an excellent choice. The district is full of energy and vibrant, Southern culture, and with unique meeting spaces and James Beard Award-winning restaurants to world-class museums and an expansive

The newest addition to the Glenwood South district in downtown Raleigh, N.C., Botanical Lounge is an upscale lounge serving a tapas-style menu, craft cocktails and champagne on draft—perfect for your next meeting or event! The three-story space, formerly known as Solas, was revamped and...