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Bookending the south end of downtown Raleigh's Fayetteville St. (and with the Downtown Raleigh Christmas Tree this holiday season!), the Duke Energy Center for the Performing Arts is packed with plenty of festive performing arts productions. Shows including Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer: The

Who's ready to close out 2018 in style and ring in the new year with a bang? We are! WRAL First Night Raleigh 2019 , a downtown Raleigh New Year's Eve celebration for more than 25 years, is an all-day event with more than 100 performances (music, dance, theater, comedy and more) across 35...

Scarves and gloves ready? Dreaming of hot chocolate? Fingers crossed for a good snow? We've got big plans this winter in Raleigh, N.C.! To jump-start your new year, we've put together this list of 30 items for your winter bucket list, perfect for planning a trip to the Raleigh area with...

Note: This article was first published Dec. 11, 2017. Ten years ago, chef Ashley Christensen took a chance on a modest dining space with lots of history in downtown Raleigh. When the doors to Poole's Diner opened on Dec. 13, 2007, she was committed to building bigger and better things for...

It’s sweater weather, and we’re all about cozying up at our favorite bars around the Raleigh area with a libation in hand. We’ve rounded up some of the best winter drinks to help you unwind, warm up and celebrate the season. Cheers! Bad Santa at The Haymaker Walking into The...

From historic sites and museums to art galleries and city parks, the Raleigh, N.C., area , strives to make a wide range of experiences accessible to visitors of varying abilities. Here are a few options you should absolutely take advantage of while visiting the City of Oaks. Go museum hopping

2018 has been another banner year for foodies in the Raleigh area . James Beard Award nominations , major new openings and seriously-good press ( The New York Times , The TODAY Show and more have taken notice! ) have shined a spotlight on the City of Oaks. From fried lotus root snacks paired with...

One of the fastest-growing cities in the South, Cary, N.C. , is home to renowned restaurants, world-class shopping, booming business, top-tier entertainment, culture and arts and a wide range of leisure and outdoor experiences. Cary offers more than 200 dining options, including passionate mind and

When the weather turns frightfully chilly, nothing warms you faster than a delicious adult beverage, enjoyed in the comfort of a cozy bar or tavern. Here are 11 places in Raleigh, N.C., offering up a regular dose of the warm and fuzzies. The Haymaker This gorgeous cocktail bar in downtown Raleigh

It's beginning to look a lot like the holidays in Raleigh, N.C.! And while it's still totally fall for another few weeks (as evidenced by the gorgeous foliage photos from William B. Umstead State Park ), we won't blame you one bit for reaching into the closet for scarves and gloves,...