visitRaleigh insider

When the Hopscotch Music Festival made its debut in 2010, downtown Raleigh was still at an early stage of its development. Downtown's Fayetteville St. main drag had only been in place for a few years at that point, and other music festivals like rapper J. Cole’s Dreamville and PNC...

Scott Crawford—a five-time James Beard Foundation semifinalist for Best Chef: Southeast—has more than made his mark on Raleigh's booming food scene. A chic neighborhood eatery, Crawford and Son opened in the fall of 2016 in downtown Raleigh—it's since been named...

What’s more fun than visiting Raleigh N.C.? Visiting as part of a larger group! Here are eight fun activities and experiences, designed specifically for groups of all types and sizes, to add to your list of things to do while visiting the Raleigh area. Drive Shack Drive Shack—the...

The downtown Raleigh, N.C., shopping scene is quite the impressive one. With unique boutiques and stores galore, there is no shortage of adorable and affordable souvenirs, trendy and timeless clothing, funky and fancy gifts! Whether you’re looking for the perfect gift for someone, a souvenir...

Ready for some big entertainment news? A major new attraction is ready to swing into action in the City of Oaks! Drive Shack—the interactive golf complex that caters to big groups looking for big fun—will open on Fri., Aug. 23, in Raleigh, N.C. The three-story complex with ample free...

Originally, visitors from near and far traveled to the quaint little town near Raleigh seeking the healing powers of the Fuquay Mineral Spring. Today, Fuquay-Varina, located just 15 minutes south of the capital city, remains a rewarding destination for those looking for day-trip adventure or a

It's a great time to be a foodie in Raleigh, N.C.! Travel and Leisure named Raleigh one of America's favorite cities for barbecue, Zagat called the capital city one of the “Hottest Food Cities" of the year and Forbes even named Raleigh one of 12 global destinations to travel to...

Downtown Raleigh, N.C., is where historic neighborhoods, world-class museums, Southern diners, outdoor green spaces, performing arts venues, local shops, breweries and underground cocktail spots all work together to create one incredible cultural hotspot. Here's how to eat, drink, dance and...

Some of downtown Raleigh, N.C.'s best chefs are rolling up their sleeves to prepare a special selection of dishes for dedicated fans and foodies. Downtown Raleigh Restaurant Week 2019, Aug. 12-18, presented by Downtown Raleigh Alliance, acts as a celebration of the restaurant scene and...

It started with a food truck and has grown into one of the standout stars among downtown Raleigh's booming food scene. Sophia Woo and her business partner Sunny Lin launched a popular food truck business following a successful Kickstarter campaign. The Pho Nomenal Dumpling Truck quickly drew...