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Ready to celebrate Independence Day in a big way this year? Fireworks displays, bounce houses, live music and other patriotic celebrations are lined up all across the Raleigh area to celebrate America's 246th birthday—don't miss out! Here's your rundown on the biggest and best...

Summer is coming (and we have big plans!). But first, a glorious long weekend is straight ahead—baseball games, good eats, museum exhibits, outdoor exploring and more are on the docket. Here's what's in store in the Raleigh area for Memorial Day weekend! Visit the Garner Veterans...

There's a lot of buzz about bees these days, and for good reason. These tiny creatures play a vital role in our ecosystem—according to the U.S. Department of Agriculture, honey bees and native bees pollinate roughly 75% of all fruits, vegetables and nuts grown in U.S. But while the...

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 best new content (our favorite brunch spots, for example, or 10 ways to plan a perfect weekend getaway in the Raleigh area). Hello,...

Who's ready to root, root, root for the home team? Grab your peanuts and Cracker Jack because America's favorite pastime is glad to be back! The Carolina Mudcats—affiliate of Major League Baseball's Milwaukee Brewers—are swinging into action in April with a new season of...

Summertime, sunshine and good times are here! Check out these 20 summer date ideas in the Raleigh area—concerts, coffee, wine, art museums and more! Drinks at a rooftop bar Rooftop bars are great places to watch the sunset with your special someone. We suggest stopping by Level7 at AC Hotel...

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 (the best new restaurants, for example, or how to conquer this ultimate bike ride). Summer is in full swing in...

It's fair to say that things are looking up! Longer, sunnier days have arrived in Raleigh, N.C. Performing arts and live music are starting to return. Baseball games and soccer matches are back on the schedule. Restaurants, bars, museums, parks and more are open and welcoming visitors. Vaccines...

Support these delicious restaurants and great shops owned by members of the Black community here in the Raleigh area. And if we missed one of your favorite spots in Wake County, let us know at database@visitRaleigh.com! Alpha Dawgs Serving New Jersey-style, all-beef hot dogs, Alpha Dawgs are served

There are a lot of things we miss doing in Raleigh, N.C., right now. While most of the country has been under stay-at-home orders for several weeks now due to COVID-19, we've been dreaming up plans to rediscover the Raleigh area once it's safe to do so. We've narrowed our list of...