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It's no secret that when it comes to takeout food, pizza reigns supreme for so many of us. And while the hospitality industry is battling major challenges at the moment due to COVID-19 (restaurants in N.C. are limited to dine-in seating capacity of 50% until at least Aug. 7), many restaurants...

Last updated Aug. 28, 2020 Restaurants in the Raleigh area—and across the state—are currently operating with some limitations, most notably that dine-in seating capacity is allowed at just 50% of maximum. This will continue until at least Sept. 11 while the state is under Phase 2 of...

Major events, festivals and celebrations serve an important purpose—they mark history and build a sense of pride, plus they showcase talent, creativity and culture, delicious foods and beverages (and some surprises, too!). The spring calendar of festivals in the Raleigh area have been largely

The hospitality industry needs your help. In Raleigh and Wake County, the hospitality industry employs more than 67,000 people—chefs, hotel workers, retailers, tour operators, event planners, caterers, museum staff and many, many others—who make a living serving both visitors and local...

We are closely monitoring event cancellations and postponements and updating visitRaleigh.com info accordingly. However, we strongly recommend double-checking event organizers’ websites/feeds to confirm details before traveling. Raleigh, N.C., keeps adding happy occasions to the calendar.

Paint the town “green” with a holiday visit to the Raleigh area for St. Patrick’s Day. From parades to pub crawls, Raleigh pulls out all the stops to celebrate all things Irish! Parades and festivals Raleigh St. Patrick’s Day Parade and Wearin’ ‘O the Green...

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Note: This article is from 2019. Feel free to browse through it for some holiday shopping ideas, but see this updated article that includes a new shopping guide plus the best light displays and other safe, distance-friendly holiday activities for 2020. Thanks and happy holidays! With the holidays

Crafting an irresistible and mouth-watering pizza is a solemn art form that many pie purveyors in the Raleigh area have elevated to a whole new level. From classic styles—Detroit, New York and Neapolitan—to more creative artisan creations, Raleigh, N.C., is a shining bright spot for...

Note: The below events and activities are from a previous year. For safe, distance-friendly ideas in 2020—light displays, drive-in movies and more—please see this updated page. Thanks and happy holidays! During the holiday season, the Raleigh area is aglow with light displays, tree...