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Update, May 2025 The sunflowers at Dorothea Dix Park were planted in late May and are expected to bloom in late July. What and where are the sunflowers in Raleigh? Calling all cyclists, runners, outdoor enthusiasts and Instagram addicts—a pop-up tourist destination of gorgeous sunflowers is

The great outdoors are still great . That statement rings true in the Raleigh area more than ever right now as the area's parks, greenways, lakes, favorite hammock spots and other outdoor spaces have been a welcome escape from homes, office buildings, cars and crowds over the past couple of...

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 200+ miles of greenways—many of them connecting to attractions and letting you travel all over the destination—or numerous other miles of...

Roll call! Who's up for beer festivals, outdoor concerts, food truck rodeos, special arts exhibits and more? We've got big plans this spring—join us for good weather and good times in Raleigh, N.C.! Festivals for foodies (and beer drinkers, too) Foodies, assemble! Attending a taco...

Hey, hoops fans! We're springing into March Madness in Raleigh next month—Lenovo Center will host the NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament First and Second Rounds on Fri., March 21 and Sun., March 23. It's no surprise that the road to the Final Four runs through Raleigh—this...

The most fun team in hockey. The loudest house in the NHL. A perennial contender for the Stanley Cup. The last six seasons have been a heck of a ride for the Carolina Hurricanes. Owner Tom Dundon purchased the franchise in late 2017, former Canes player Rod Brind'Amour was brought on as head

In case you missed it: a big new attraction is now open in Cary, N.C. (about 10 miles from the center of Raleigh). Downtown Cary Park—a seven-acre, state-of-the-art playspace for all ages—opened in the heart of downtown Cary in late 2023. The early reviews have made it clear: this is...

It's the most wonderful time of the year to explore the outdoors! Peak fall colors in the Raleigh area—lighting up greenways, parks and nature preserves—are generally expected from late October through mid- to late November. And while there are many places to see fall foliage in...

Every month we send out a newsletter that includes the best of the best upcoming events. If you sign up for our E-magazine, you'll get those, plus all the best new content (our favorite brunch spots, for example, or the details on a hidden kayaking gem just outside of Raleigh). Hello, summer!...

Are you ready to root, root, root for the home team? Grab your sunscreen, hats, peanuts and Cracker Jack—America's favorite pastime is finally back! The Carolina Mudcats, single-A affiliate of Major League Baseball's Milwaukee Brewers, are swinging into action in with a new season...