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During the holiday season, the Raleigh area is aglow with light displays, tree lightings and other seasonal presentations. These are some of the best happenings and places for Christmas and other holiday pageantry! Waverly Place Tree Lighting & Holiday Concert Nov. 22 Join Cary’s Waverly...

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...

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...

From Neapolitan pizzas to award-winning whole hog barbecue, Raleigh’s restaurant scene is growing in 2019—be sure to add these seven soon-to-open restaurants to your must-try list for your next visit to the Raleigh area! Jolie Scott Crawford—a five-time James Beard Foundation...

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,...

From historic sites and museums to art galleries and city parks, the Raleigh, N.C., area, strives to make a wide range of experiences accessible to visitors of varying abilities. Here are a few options you should absolutely take advantage of while visiting the City of Oaks. Go museum hopping

Knightdale, N.C., (just nine miles from downtown Raleigh) is a story of exploration and discovery, which began in 1700 with the English wishing to know more about the land called “Carolina.” Today, the town is a relative newcomer to the Raleigh area but is imprinted with deep history....

Summer is full of delicious bounty! Try your hand at picking your own fruits and veggies around Raleigh, N.C., at these five farms this summer. Helpful hint: Call each farm before visiting to check on the produce availability. Depending on demand and weather, options on each farm can vary. The

Raleigh, N.C., offers up fun (and a few especially unique) ways for you to get active when you visit. From climbing the highest indoor rock wall in a five-state radius to exploring scenic area greenways to riding at a five-time X Games gold medalist's world-class biking and skateboarding...

There are so many reasons to make a trip to Raleigh, N.C.—top-tier restaurants from award-winning chefs, a world-class collection of free museums, an innovative and thriving arts scene—it can be tough to pick just one thing to build your visit around. To help you get organized and...