Right Now in Raleigh
Sports & Recreation
Located just east of Raleigh in the town of Wendell , Robertson Millpond Preserve is a hidden, 85-acre refuge for nature lovers, canoeists and kayakers. Opened to the public in 2015, the blackwater swamp property is the only bald cypress habitat in the Raleigh area,...
Things to Do
Ready to celebrate Independence Day in a big way this year? Fireworks displays, carnival rides, live music and other patriotic celebrations are lined up all across the Raleigh area to celebrate...
Things to Do
Called the "Town of Friendly People," Zebulon (just 27 minutes from downtown Raleigh) offers up a relaxing Southern small-town atmosphere great for a day trip with family and friends. Take...
Sumit Vohra
Lonerider Brewing Company
Ten years ago, Sumit Vohra quit his day job and started doing what he was passionate about: crafting high-quality, great tasting ales. Today, Lonerider Brewing Company is hailed as one of the country's best beer-makers.
“We have a West Texas-themed brewery in Raleigh, making a German-style Hefeweizen, run by a guy from India. I think that explains the diversity of what Raleigh is about.”
Meet More of Raleigh's Passionate Minds
Holly Aiken
Holly draws inspiration for her bags from dime store aisles and vintage racing jackets, seamlessly...
Pam Blondin
Pam's shop, DECO Raleigh, boasts a sharply curated collection of gifts and items from more than 80...
Ashley Christensen
Rockstar Chef. James Beard Award-winner. Empire Builder. Chef of the Year. Chef and proprietor of AC...
Linda Dallas
Raleigh, N.C., artist and illustrator Linda Dallas draws inspiration from the kitchen, using color,...
Daniel Dhers
As a five-time X Games gold medalist, Daniel knows a thing or two about designing a world-class...
Sally Edwards
“Play with purpose” is one of the smart ideas fueling Raleigh’s innovation pipeline, with community...
Joel Graybeal
Joel Graybeal knows a thing or two about heights, starting his career as a rocket scientist working...
Niall Hanley
Growing up in Ireland, Niall pulled his first draft at age 10, laying the groundwork for his...
Dr. Emlyn Koster
Dr. Koster's journey is rooted in geology, and his path eventually led him to Raleigh, N.C.....
Cheetie Kumar
For Garland restaurant owner Cheetie Kumar, music, food and creating a good time go hand in hand....
William Lewis
By preserving, presenting and promoting traditional music with PineCone, executive director William...
Dave Rose
Although you may not know Dave Rose by name, if you've seen live music in Raleigh, N.C., chances are...
Paul Seiler
As the executive director and CEO of USA Baseball, Paul Seiler lives and breathes the game. His team...
Kelly Shatat
Kelly Shatat's hobby-turned-booming-business has helped put Raleigh, N.C., on the map among...
Gab Smith
For four years, Gab Smith has been at the helm of this contemporary art museum that’s at the...
Sumit Vohra
Ten years ago, Sumit Vohra quit his day job and started doing what he was passionate about: crafting...
Ira David Wood III
Ira David Wood III founded Raleigh's Theatre In The Park. Believing theater should not only...
Sarah Yarborough
andVictor Lytvinenko
What began as a personal quest to create the perfect pair of jeans has turned into the bustling...