Guidebook for Raleigh
Food Scene
Glenwood Grill
2927 Glenwood Ave walking distance from apartment
Hereghty Heavenly Delicious
2603 Glenwood AveDelicious pastries, dessert and light lunch options.
Hako Sushi
2603 Glenwood AveThe Third Place Coffee Shop
1811 Glenwood AveLaid back atmosphere
Lilly's Pizza
1813 Glenwood AveInteresting and fun pizza and beer on tap. Takes some time!
Casual style restaurant. Also has Mediterranean food shop.
32 locals recommend
Neomonde Mediterranean Raleigh
3817 Beryl RdCasual style restaurant. Also has Mediterranean food shop.
Sitti
137 S Wilmington StMediterranean restaurant in downtown Raleigh. Great food!
Poole's
426 S McDowell StYum!
Capital Club 16
16 W Martin StDelicious little restaurant with a German-influenced menu.
Humble Pie
317 S Harrington StGreat outdoor space with tables and Tiki bar. Serves yummy tapas.
Sightseeing
North Carolina State Capitol
1 E Edenton StWatch doughnuts getting made. Hope the HOT sign is on while you're there.
27 locals recommend
Krispy Kreme Raleigh
549 N Person StWatch doughnuts getting made. Hope the HOT sign is on while you're there.
Shopping
Cameron Village
Nation's first outdoor mall. Many restaurants and shops.
North Hills
Lots of boutique shops, restaurants and a movie theater.
Arts & Culture
The Museum, with the Nature Research Center, is one of the best science museums in the world. Don't miss the three story planet theater, the butterfly house, the delicious Daily Planet Cafe, kids play area, interactive exhibits, and getting your picture taken on the sidewalk by the giant globe of the Earth. Psst - there's also an outside cat walk from the museum to see the globe from the top.
288 locals recommend
North Carolina Museum of Natural Sciences
11 W Jones St The Museum, with the Nature Research Center, is one of the best science museums in the world. Don't miss the three story planet theater, the butterfly house, the delicious Daily Planet Cafe, kids play area, interactive exhibits, and getting your picture taken on the sidewalk by the giant globe of the Earth. Psst - there's also an outside cat walk from the museum to see the globe from the top.
Great new museum with walking trails and outdoor space.
437 locals recommend
North Carolina Museum of Art
2110 Blue Ridge RdGreat new museum with walking trails and outdoor space.
Every first friday of the month downtown art galleries open their doors to showcase local artists.
74 locals recommend
Downtown
Every first friday of the month downtown art galleries open their doors to showcase local artists.
Marbles Kids Museum
201 E Hargett StGreat for kids 10 and under!
Great exhibits and a gift shop of NC items, many made by local craftspeople.
142 locals recommend
North Carolina Museum of History
5 E Edenton StGreat exhibits and a gift shop of NC items, many made by local craftspeople.
Duke Energy Center for the Performing Arts
2 E South StSymphony, theaters, shows.
Parks & Nature
Shelley Lake Park
1400 W Millbrook RdGreenway Trails
Historic Yates Mill County Park
4620 Lake Wheeler RdWorking mill and pretty grounds
Beautiful with all kinds of unique plant specimens.
63 locals recommend
JC Raulston Arboretum at NC State University
4415 Beryl RdBeautiful with all kinds of unique plant specimens.
William B. Umstead State Park
8801 Glenwood AveHiking, running, picnics, nature.
Lake Johnson Park
4601 Avent Ferry RdWalking and running trails.
Entertainment & Activities
The largest institution of its kind in the South East and one of the nation’s most amazing museums about the natural world. Great for kids AND they have a delicious cafe.
This Museum asks four basic questions about the natural sciences—what do we know?, how do we know?, what’s happening now?, how can you participate?—with an integrated suite of onsite, offsite, online and outdoor experiences.
NATURE RESEARCH CENTER
121 W Jones StThe largest institution of its kind in the South East and one of the nation’s most amazing museums about the natural world. Great for kids AND they have a delicious cafe.
This Museum asks four basic questions about the natural sciences—what do we know?, how do we know?, what’s happening now?, how can you participate?—with an integrated suite of onsite, offsite, online and outdoor experiences.
Red Hat Amphitheater
500 S McDowell StConcerts
PNC Arena
1400 Edwards Mill RdHockey Arena also has shows, concerts, events.
Essentials
Harris Teeter
500 Oberlin RdWalking distance. Has some prepared food and a Red Box too.