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When the weather cools down, is there anything cozier than putting on your favorite thrift store sweater and settling in with a book and warm drink at a quaint coffee shop? The Raleigh area has a variety of coffee shops to try this season, each with its own flair, both in the drinks and atmosphere.

Fall brings many great events to Raleigh, N.C.! Those not only include signature events like PNC presents Wide Open Bluegrass and the N.C. State Fair, but also fun festivals in Raleigh's surrounding towns. Cary, Fuquay-Varina, Holly Springs, Morrisville, Wendell, Rolesville and other Raleigh...

Fall! The season of pumpkin spice, sweaters, corn mazes, Halloween and, yes, beer festivals. With Oktoberfest parties, Beericana and so many more upcoming events and festivals in the Raleigh area, there’s an occasion for everyone who loves craft beer, live music and cooler weather. Beericana...

So long summer, hello fall! Show of hands—who's ready for falling leaves, cooler weather, tailgating parties, N.C. State Fair adventures, museum exploring and all pumpkin everything? We have big plans for the coming months in Raleigh, N.C.! To jump-start your plans and keep you busy...

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 best new content (the details on America's best new pizza joint, for example, or the inside scoop on the best free things to do in...

We’ve rounded up some of the best classic autumn activities in the Raleigh area! From pumpkin patches to haunted mazes, there’s an activity for everyone in the family to have a little fun in the crisp fall air. Ken’s Korny Corn Maze Get lost in a sea of corn as you take on...

For the perfect boozy Southern drink this summer, turn to a moonshine cocktail in the Raleigh area! Sip on one of these eight beverages here, packing a delicious punch and best enjoyed outside with friends. The Mason Jar Tavern With locations in both Holly Springs and Fuquay-Varina, The Mason Jar

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...

In the Raleigh area, craft breweries abound with unique taps and generous pours, and while these cherished spots are most celebrated for their brews, a handful have kitchens with excellent food offerings to pair with as well. So grab your favorite brew, then order anything from dim sum to shrimp and

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 summer...