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The Raleigh area is the perfect place for visitors and locals this Memorial Day weekend. From fun on the water to baseball games and fireworks, the destination is packing in the fun over the long weekend ahead. Show your patriotism On Sun. evening starting at 7pm, the Town of Cary 's Koka Booth

If you’re looking for a place with delicious guacamole, festive drinks and a little bit of heat, try one of these Mexican/Tex-Mex/Latin American restaurants in the Raleigh area that are sure to satisfy any of your cravings! Centro Centro (pictured in header), a decade-old Mexican restaurant...

Hello, May! A busy spring continues in the Raleigh area this month—longer days and lots of sunshine mean it's time to get outdoors and explore. Temperatures have hit a sweet spot, patios are open, picnics are in full swing, the calendar is packed with major events and there's never...

Wear your green and celebrate St. Patrick's Day in the Raleigh area ! Raleigh St. Patrick's Day Parade and Wearin’ ‘O the Green Festival A tradition that first began with just a dozen or so participants in 1983, the Raleigh St. Patrick's Day Parade and Wearin’...

If you want to explore some incredible, authentic international cuisine and get a feel for the rich diversity of the Raleigh area , pay a visit to our array of international grocery markets. Not just providing unique grocery items for preparing global cuisine at home, most of these markets offer

Explore what the Raleigh area has to offer without breaking the bank! Here are 30-plus free (or nearly free) experiences and attractions that can anchor any trip to the area. William B. Umstead State Park N.C.’s most visited state park maintains its status as a peaceful and affordable getaway

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. 16 Join Cary ’s Waverly...

The holidays are the perfect time to come together with friends and family, celebrating the magic of the season and taking part in the Raleigh area 's holiday traditions, old and new. This list, full of events and activities in N.C.'s capital city area, should get you started on planning...

What’s more fun than visiting Raleigh N.C.? Visiting as part of a larger group! Here are eight fun activities and experiences, designed specifically for groups of all types and sizes, to add to your list of things to do while visiting the Raleigh area . Triangle Glides (Trikke and walking...

With Fall comes lots of great events around Raleigh, N.C.! And those not only include signature events in the capital city like PNC presents Wide Open Bluegrass and the N.C. State Fair but also fun festivals in Raleigh's surrounding towns. Apex , Cary , Fuquay-Varina , Holly Springs ,...