Right Now in Raleigh
Things to Do
The weather is getting consistently warmer and the flowers are blooming—we're definitely seeing more green on trees in the Raleigh area ! Spring is a perfect season to take a stroll through a garden or park budding with colorful flowers. Check out our list...
Sports & Recreation
There's no shortage of ways to find peaceful escapes in order to explore the outdoors in the City of Oaks. Use any of the Raleigh area’s 180 miles of greenways—many of them...
Sports & Recreation
There are a whole bunch of ways to celebrate warm weather in the Raleigh area —one of our favorites is to combine relaxing views with a bit of exercise by heading to the nearest body of water....
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...
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...
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
Ira David Wood III founded Raleigh's Theatre In The Park. Believing theater should not only...
Pam Blondin
Pam's shop, DECO Raleigh, boasts a sharply curated collection of gifts and items from more than 80...