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Food scene
41 North Coffee Co
41 N Main StEverest Kitchen
25 N Main StGrounds Cafè
320 Vintage Point LnLots of eclectic shops, food and entertainment. Big Ed’s is known for their fabulous country breakfast. Homemade biscuits, grits with red eye gravy, best pancakes ever! Been around forever!
15 locals recommend
City Market
306 Parham StLots of eclectic shops, food and entertainment. Big Ed’s is known for their fabulous country breakfast. Homemade biscuits, grits with red eye gravy, best pancakes ever! Been around forever!
They have it all! Great place to try a variety of wonderful foods.
98 locals recommend
Morgan Street Food Hall
411 W Morgan StThey have it all! Great place to try a variety of wonderful foods.
Poole's
426 S McDowell StRated Top Chef. Go for the Mac-n-cheese!
Bida Manda
222 S Blount StTop rated!
Sightseeing
Museum of Life and Science
433 West Murray AvenueNorth Carolina Museum of Natural Sciences
11 W Jones StNorth Carolina Museum of History
5 E Edenton StThe Great Raleigh Trolley
1610 Automotive WayRaleigh Municipal Rose Garden
301 Pogue StNorth Carolina State Capitol
1 E Edenton StNorth Carolina Museum of Art
2110 Blue Ridge RdThe North Carolina Executive Mansion
200 N Blount StGovernor’s Mansion
Mordecai Historic Park
1 Mimosa StHistoric Yates Mill County Park
4620 Lake Wheeler RdMorehead Planetarium and Science Center
250 E Franklin StHome of Andy Griffith Show. Thelma Louise still gives tours at 93 years old. Call before going.
96 locals recommend
Mount Airy
Home of Andy Griffith Show. Thelma Louise still gives tours at 93 years old. Call before going.
30 minutes from us. Outlet shopping also found in Smithfield, NC. Smithfield outdoor flea market on weekends is a wonderful ethnic experience with local food trucks/vendors. Fresh fruit cups with sliced mango, lime juice and chili powder are the best! The indoor bakery is excellent! On the River you will find street festivals and musicians from time to time. Old Smithfield has beautiful historic homes.
8 locals recommend
Ava Gardner Museum
325 E Market St30 minutes from us. Outlet shopping also found in Smithfield, NC. Smithfield outdoor flea market on weekends is a wonderful ethnic experience with local food trucks/vendors. Fresh fruit cups with sliced mango, lime juice and chili powder are the best! The indoor bakery is excellent! On the River you will find street festivals and musicians from time to time. Old Smithfield has beautiful historic homes.
Old fashioned Soda Bar. Hand dipped ice cream, candy, toys, NC foods and gifts. If you’re staying in Wendell it’s a must stop in!
7 locals recommend
Wendell General Store
28 N Main StOld fashioned Soda Bar. Hand dipped ice cream, candy, toys, NC foods and gifts. If you’re staying in Wendell it’s a must stop in!
Outdoor entertainment
Raleigh Flea Market
4285 Trinity RdLake Wheeler
Feed the ducks, rent canoes or paddle boats.
Jordan Lake
Clean bathrooms, volleyball court, shaded picnic area with grills.
Falls Lake
Boating, fishing, swimming
Lake Benson Park
921 Buffaloe RdClose to Wendell. Great if you have kids that need to run, jump and play!
7 locals recommend
Knightdale Station Park
810 N First AveClose to Wendell. Great if you have kids that need to run, jump and play!
Close to Wendell. Nature reserve that feels enchanted. Small, but wonderful place for a walk around a cool pond surrounded by trees. See turtles, tadpoles and fish.
Town of Knightdale Environmental Park
1385 N Smithfield RdClose to Wendell. Nature reserve that feels enchanted. Small, but wonderful place for a walk around a cool pond surrounded by trees. See turtles, tadpoles and fish.
Five County Stadium
1501 NC-39Minor League Baseball 10 minutes from us! Love the Mudcats!!!!!
Durham Bulls Athletic Park
409 Blackwell StNeuse River Trail
lot 1721 Riverview RoadBike trails are wonderful!
Neighborhoods
Oakwood is our Historic District. Homes are beautiful and well maintained. You will see many Victorian style homes. On the borders of this neighborhood are stunning new ultra modern homes. Somehow it works! During the holidays many homeowners take part in the annual Candle Light Tour. Each home is unique and stunning. Homeowners share the history of their property with the hundreds of guests that partake in this seasonal tour. It is highly recommended.
Historic Oakwood
Mordecai
Boylan Heights
Downtown. Beautiful neighborhood.
Wine 101 Wendell
17 N Main StFood trucks, neighborhood hang out.