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Located north of Raleigh, N.C.'s bustling downtown is the quirky Five Points neighborhood, and though a bit unassuming at first, the area features a great array of its own unique coffee shops, restaurants, boutiques and, perhaps most significantly (at least for some folks), great breweries....

The weather is heating up, and summer romance is straight ahead! Check out these 15 summer date ideas in the Raleigh area , from baseball game dates, to strolls through art museums, to coffee dates and more. Drinks at a rooftop bar Rooftop bars are great places to watch the sunset with your special

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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 a concert at Coastal Credit Union Midtown Park , you’re bound to have worked up an...

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...

Looking for a fun spot to spend a night on the town in Raleigh, N.C.? These bars, all with unique features and their own character, are some of the most popular, most loved-by-locals and sometimes most hidden-from-visitors places to grab a drink. Rooftops Trophy Tap & Table One part craft beer

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

Tried-and-true recipe for a great time: a dash of warm weather, a heap of live music and plenty of good friends. With the most live music in North Carolina , Raleigh knows how to rock the summer! The area's outdoor concert venues hit all the right notes when putting together the summer...

HUGE. FOOD. NEWS! Chef Ashley Christensen —known to many as the face of Raleigh's booming scene since opening Poole's Diner in 2007—was awarded the title of Outstanding Chef by the James Beard Foundation on Mon., May 6. The award is the highest individual honor for a chef,...

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...