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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, creating the unique experience of

The Raleigh area is the perfect place for visitors and locals this Memorial Day weekend. From fun on the water to baseball games and fireworks, the destination is packing in the fun over the long weekend ahead. Show your patriotism On Sun. evening starting at 7pm, the Town of Cary 's Koka Booth

Tried-and-true recipe for a great time: a dash of warm weather, a heap of live music and plenty of good friends. With the most live music in North Carolina , Raleigh knows how to rock the summer! The area's outdoor concert venues hit all the right notes when putting together the summer...

Big news, foodies— Herons at The Umstead Hotel and Spa , the critically-acclaimed restaurant known for precise techniques and extraordinary presentation, has been named one of the best 30 restaurants in America ! The Cary, N.C. , restaurant was the only dining establishment in the state to...

Let's. Go. Canes! One of the hottest teams in hockey, the NHL's Carolina Hurricanes surged into the Stanley Cup Playoffs with a historic late-season run. In round one, they took down the defending champions on the road in a double-overtime Game 7 victory. In round two, they made quick work...

Since the opening of Poole's Diner in 2007, Raleigh, N.C., passionate mind and James Beard Award-winning chef Ashley Christensen has transformed the restaurant scene in the City of Oaks. Christensen released her first cookbook in Sept. 2016, Poole's: Recipes and Stories from a Modern...

The Neuse River Greenway Trail —a 27.5-mile paved, uninterrupted greenway that stretches from Falls Lake in North Raleigh to the Wake County line in southeast Raleigh—is a year-round haven for outdoor recreation. With views of historic sites as well as winding boardwalk areas and...

Nothing screams "summer!" quite like settling in under the stars for a movie night. Luckily, there are tons of opportunities to do just that across the Raleigh area . We've rounded up a whole bunch of dates (46 to be exact!) with movies being shown outdoors this summer at parks,...

HUGE. FOOD. NEWS! Chef Ashley Christensen —known to many as the face of Raleigh's booming scene since opening Poole's Diner in 2007—was awarded the title of Outstanding Chef by the James Beard Foundation on Mon., May 6. The award is the highest individual honor for a chef,...

If you’re looking for a place with delicious guacamole, festive drinks and a little bit of heat, try one of these Mexican/Tex-Mex/Latin American restaurants in the Raleigh area that are sure to satisfy any of your cravings! Centro Centro (pictured in header), a decade-old Mexican restaurant...