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The biggest, the best, the brightest and the finest—2019 has six more months full of major festivals and celebrations in Raleigh, N.C.! These events serve an important purpose—they mark history and sense of pride, plus they showcase talent, creativity and culture, delicious foods and...

A mere 20 minutes outside of downtown Raleigh , N.C., you’ll find a bustling, small-town escape in downtown Apex . Spend just a few moments there, and you’ll understand why it’s known as the “peak of good living.” From the charming buildings of the downtown...

Every two weeks, 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 latest insider content ( where to find 30 of the area's best murals , for example, or how to take advantage of the Ultimate...

Roll call! Who's ready for outdoor movies, baseball games, stand-up paddleboarding and brewery hopping? We've got huge plans this summer in the Raleigh area ! To jump-start and keep you busy during these longest days of the year, we've put together this list of 30 items for your...

Ready to celebrate Independence Day in a big way this year? Fireworks displays, carnival rides, live music and other patriotic celebrations are lined up all across the Raleigh area to celebrate America's 243rd birthday—don't miss out! Here's your rundown on the biggest and best...

It's a great time to be a foodie in Raleigh, N.C.! Chef Ashley Christensen was just named America's best chef by the James Beard Foundation (and has a new pizza restaurant on the way); Herons at The Umstead Hotel and Spa was named one of the country's best restaurants ; Brewery...

Every two weeks, 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 latest insider content (a guide to rooftop bars , for example, or where to kayak in the Raleigh area this summer ). Hello, summer!...

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...

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,...

It's no surprise that the origins of fried chicken can be traced to the South. In the Raleigh area you'll find some version of it on seemingly every street corner—usually paired with biscuits, barbecue, beer and more. Here's a roundup of some of our go-to spots for a crispy,...