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Tried-and-true recipe for a great time: a dash of warm weather, a heap of live music and plenty of good friends. With a jam-packed schedule of open-air tunes, we've put together your guide to the venues and concert series that make up more than 100 outdoor concerts in the Raleigh area this...

Raise your glass—and your expectations. Raleigh’s rooftop bars aren’t just high in altitude; they’re high in style, flavor and sky-sweeping views that pair perfectly with your next cocktail. Cheers! Urban Oak Rooftop Bar & Lounge Fourteen stories up and right in the...

Raleigh, N.C., is packed with standout things to do—top museums, walkable neighborhoods, award-winning restaurants, major parks and year-round events. Whether you’re planning a weekend getaway or exploring the City of Oaks for the first time, this guide highlights 30 can’t-miss...

When the weather turns frightfully chilly, nothing warms you faster than a delicious adult beverage, enjoyed in the comfort of a cozy bar or tavern. Here are some places in Raleigh, N.C., offering up a regular dose of the warm and fuzzies. The Haymaker This gorgeous cocktail bar in downtown Raleigh

Who's ready to rock? Live music is here in a big way this fall in the Raleigh area! Browse the biggest and best picks of the new few months below (and send this to a friend to start picking out your shows!). Note: Lenovo Center is the new name for the formerly named PNC Arena. The name change...

Downtown Raleigh, N.C., is where historic neighborhoods, world-class museums, Southern diners, outdoor green spaces, performing arts venues, local shops, breweries and underground cocktail spots all work together to create one incredible cultural hotspot. Here's how to eat, drink, dance and...

It's beginning to look a lot like the holidays in Raleigh, N.C.! And while it's still totally fall for another few weeks, we won't blame you one bit for reaching into the closet for scarves and gloves, dreaming of hot chocolate and planning out your winter bucket list. 'Tis the...

You don't need a special occasion to plan a romantic night out. The Raleigh area serves up the perfect places for romantic dates year-round! If you’re looking to take a trip with your loved one this season, you should take a peek at some of the best date ideas the City of Oaks has to...

We're all thrilled to have turned the page to a new year, and we've got a great feeling about good news on the horizon in the Raleigh area. For 2023, there are special events on the calendar, new places to explore, big restaurant openings lined up and plenty more to look forward to....

Raleigh’s North Hills area is teeming with fantastic restaurants and bars. After a day of shopping, visiting the Midtown Farmers Market or dancing to live tunes at the Midtown Beach Music Series or another concert at Coastal Credit Union Midtown Park, you’re bound to have worked up an...