Guidebook for Raleigh
Food Scene
Big Ed's is one of the last original breakfast diners that actually feels like an old-school diner. It's part of City Market, one of the oldest areas in Downtown Raleigh. You'll enjoy cobble stone roads & walkways and fun historical pieces throughout the restaurant.
51 locals recommend
Big Ed’s City Market Restaurant
220 Wolfe StreetBig Ed's is one of the last original breakfast diners that actually feels like an old-school diner. It's part of City Market, one of the oldest areas in Downtown Raleigh. You'll enjoy cobble stone roads & walkways and fun historical pieces throughout the restaurant.
Drinks & Nightlife
One of the most unique spaces in Downtown Raleigh. Although it's a small craft brewery, you'll enjoy an upscale feel, carefully-curated cocktails, books and other historical souvenirs, as well as a delicious Asian cuisine.
https://brewerybhavana.com
113 locals recommend
Brewery Bhavana
218 S Blount StOne of the most unique spaces in Downtown Raleigh. Although it's a small craft brewery, you'll enjoy an upscale feel, carefully-curated cocktails, books and other historical souvenirs, as well as a delicious Asian cuisine.
https://brewerybhavana.com
Arts & Culture
North Carolina Museum of Natural Sciences
11 W Jones StNorth Carolina Museum of History
5 E Edenton StMarbles Kids Museum
201 E Hargett StNorth Carolina Museum of Art
2110 Blue Ridge RdEntertainment & Activities
Enjoy a Carolina Hurricanes game, NC State Football or Basketball game, concert or other special shows that come to town.
108 locals recommend
PNC Arena
1400 Edwards Mill RdEnjoy a Carolina Hurricanes game, NC State Football or Basketball game, concert or other special shows that come to town.
Shopping
Cameron Village is one of the most iconic little areas within Downtown Raleigh. It has cobble stone walkways and is made up of quality, unique boutiques, shops, restaurants, bars and other retail spaces that you won't find in a traditional mall.
20 locals recommend
Cameron Village
2068 Cameron StCameron Village is one of the most iconic little areas within Downtown Raleigh. It has cobble stone walkways and is made up of quality, unique boutiques, shops, restaurants, bars and other retail spaces that you won't find in a traditional mall.
Parks & Nature
Lake Johnson is one of my favorite outdoor spots in all of Raleigh! It's close to downtown (about 3 miles away near NC State) and has two routes: a 2.7 mile trail and a longer 5+ mile trail. There's a boat house with a snack bar, picnic tables and rocking chairs looking over the water. You can rent paddle boards or row boats, or you can run, walk, hike or fish off the pier.
112 locals recommend
Lake Johnson Park
4601 Avent Ferry RdLake Johnson is one of my favorite outdoor spots in all of Raleigh! It's close to downtown (about 3 miles away near NC State) and has two routes: a 2.7 mile trail and a longer 5+ mile trail. There's a boat house with a snack bar, picnic tables and rocking chairs looking over the water. You can rent paddle boards or row boats, or you can run, walk, hike or fish off the pier.