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Raleigh, N.C., is a booming metropolis that offers a big city feel with Southern charm. It's a smart, modern-meets-historic destination that has a lot to offer and no matter what path you choose on your visit, we know you'll be energized by the fired-up cultural heartbeat fostered by...

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

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...

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 latest insider content ( where to find 30 of the area's best murals , for example, or how to take advantage of the Ultimate...

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...

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 latest insider content (a guide to rooftop bars , for example, or where to kayak in the Raleigh area this summer ). Hello, summer!...

Located just east of Raleigh in the town of Wendell , Robertson Millpond Preserve is a hidden, 85-acre refuge for nature lovers, canoeists and kayakers. Opened to the public in 2015, the blackwater swamp property is the only bald cypress habitat in the Raleigh area, creating the unique experience of

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

Let's. Go. Canes! One of the hottest teams in hockey, the NHL's Carolina Hurricanes surged into the Stanley Cup Playoffs with a historic late-season run. In round one, they took down the defending champions on the road in a double-overtime Game 7 victory. In round two, they made quick work...

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...