Katherine's Guidebook
Things to do
Find local products such as honey, fudge, produce, art, cheeses, jams, etc with good prices here to experience what Raleigh has to offer.
114 residents recomanen
North Carolina State Farmers Public Market
1201 Agriculture StFind local products such as honey, fudge, produce, art, cheeses, jams, etc with good prices here to experience what Raleigh has to offer.
Local bar with a twist! Dozens of arcade games, local beer on tap, and laid-back atmosphere. Open late! Games are $0.25-$1.00 each. (note: there is no food but a hotdog stand is normally outside and it’s walking distance to other restaurants)
124 residents recomanen
Boxcar Bar + Arcade
621 Foster StLocal bar with a twist! Dozens of arcade games, local beer on tap, and laid-back atmosphere. Open late! Games are $0.25-$1.00 each. (note: there is no food but a hotdog stand is normally outside and it’s walking distance to other restaurants)
Check out the art museum! Complete with outdoor exhibits. Truly an immersive experience.
437 residents recomanen
North Carolina Museum of Art
2110 Blue Ridge RdCheck out the art museum! Complete with outdoor exhibits. Truly an immersive experience.
Free admission! Very popular spot, very picturesque, living wildlife. Spend an hour or a whole day. Grab lunch at one of their two restaurants located inside of the museum.
288 residents recomanen
Museu de Ciències Naturals de Carolina del Nord
11 W Jones StFree admission! Very popular spot, very picturesque, living wildlife. Spend an hour or a whole day. Grab lunch at one of their two restaurants located inside of the museum.
Get outdoors and smell the roses! Take in a breath of fresh air with over 10 acres to explore.
63 residents recomanen
JC Raulston Arboretum a la Universitat Estatal de Carolina del Nord
4415 Beryl RdGet outdoors and smell the roses! Take in a breath of fresh air with over 10 acres to explore.
Food scene
With over 350+ beers on tap, they have something for everyone (including many non-alcoholic items). They have great food with local favorites. Located in downtown Raleigh with affordable prices (ex: big burger and fries is $12)
109 residents recomanen
Raleigh Beer Garden
614 Glenwood AvenueWith over 350+ beers on tap, they have something for everyone (including many non-alcoholic items). They have great food with local favorites. Located in downtown Raleigh with affordable prices (ex: big burger and fries is $12)
This old printing press was converted to a restaurant and is now a historic landmark. Rooftop dining! Great food! Open late! Try the fried pickles.
105 residents recomanen
The Raleigh Times
14 E Hargett StThis old printing press was converted to a restaurant and is now a historic landmark. Rooftop dining! Great food! Open late! Try the fried pickles.
Authentic NC BBQ - great food, lots of options, true southern cuisine.
88 residents recomanen
The Pit Authentic Barbecue
328 W Davie StAuthentic NC BBQ - great food, lots of options, true southern cuisine.
Award-winning vegan and vegetarian restaurant with locally sourced products.
63 residents recomanen
The Fiction Kitchen
2409 S Dawson StAward-winning vegan and vegetarian restaurant with locally sourced products.
Neighborhoods
Historic Oakwood
Take in the views on this walk back in time.
A “second downtown” with a modern, hip vide. Lots of shops, boutiques, and foodie spots. The green space normally has live music and sometimes free yoga.
95 residents recomanen
North Hills
A “second downtown” with a modern, hip vide. Lots of shops, boutiques, and foodie spots. The green space normally has live music and sometimes free yoga.
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Formes d'estalviar
Try both Uber and Lyft to save $
Sometimes the same trip with Uber is significantly cheaper on Lyft and vice versa.
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The Farmers Market is a must!
The Raleigh farmers market is open everyday and has a wide variety of local art, food, beverages, plants, and produce at an affordable price.
Com moure's per aquí
Uber/Lyft is the easiest way to get around.
If you don’t have a car, Uber and Lyft is about $10 a ride.
Formes d'estalviar
You can find free parking downtown.
Don’t be bamboozled by the car lots charging $20 to park - there is free street parking nearly everywhere. Just might need to loop a block or two to find a spot.
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Try a Lime bike or Bird bike. Download the app(s).
A fun way to explore downtown and surrounding areas!