The City of Oaks - things to do, places to eat etc.
Sightseeing
If you are looking to get an artsy fix this indoor and outdoor museum located near NC State campus then come and check out the North Carolina Museum of Art!
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Museo de Arte de Carolina del Norte
2110 Blue Ridge RdIf you are looking to get an artsy fix this indoor and outdoor museum located near NC State campus then come and check out the North Carolina Museum of Art!
North Carolina is known for their museums. Check this one and Marbles kids museum out while you’re downtown.
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Museo de Ciencias Naturales de Carolina del Norte
11 W Jones StNorth Carolina is known for their museums. Check this one and Marbles kids museum out while you’re downtown.
Perfect spot for a walk in the park, plant enthusiast or even an engagement photoshoot. It is well worth a visit.
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Sarah P. Duke Gardens
420 Anderson StPerfect spot for a walk in the park, plant enthusiast or even an engagement photoshoot. It is well worth a visit.
Everyone loves visiting this modern, industrial library. It is home to the NC State Wolfpack and well worth a visit while in Raleigh.
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James B. Hunt Jr. Library
1070 Partners WayEveryone loves visiting this modern, industrial library. It is home to the NC State Wolfpack and well worth a visit while in Raleigh.
This local museum for kids is a favorite amongst Raleigh natives and visitors to the area.
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Museo Infantil de Canicas
201 E Hargett StThis local museum for kids is a favorite amongst Raleigh natives and visitors to the area.
One of two lakes local Raleigh natives enjoy going to have some fun in the sun!
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Jordan Lake
One of two lakes local Raleigh natives enjoy going to have some fun in the sun!
Falls Lake
Another lake that locals love going to! Come check it out!
Nightlife
Downtown Raleigh has a variety of things to offer. In this section we’ll provide recommendations for food and nightlife located in and around Downtown Raleigh.
There are a ton of restaurants located in downtown Raleigh. Whether you want Italian food or Thai inspired food, there’s something for everyone.
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Downtown
There are a ton of restaurants located in downtown Raleigh. Whether you want Italian food or Thai inspired food, there’s something for everyone.
A bar and arcade all in one. Check out boxcar for some local spirits and fun!
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Boxcar Bar + Arcade
621 Foster StA bar and arcade all in one. Check out boxcar for some local spirits and fun!
A local restaurant and club right in downtown Raleigh perfect for lunch, dinner or a night out!
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Solas
419 Glenwood AveA local restaurant and club right in downtown Raleigh perfect for lunch, dinner or a night out!
Entertainment (i.e. concerts, hockey, and basketball)
PNC arena host a wide variety of events. You may find an NC State basketball game here, a concert, the Carolina Hurricanes or even a monster truck event!
PNC Arena
1400 Edwards Mill RdDPAC, a concert hall host a wide variety of events.
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DPAC - Durham Performing Arts Center
123 Vivian StreetDPAC, a concert hall host a wide variety of events.
If you love a good baseball game, it is a must that you visit the Durham Bulls stadium!
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Durham Bulls Athletic Park
409 Blackwell StIf you love a good baseball game, it is a must that you visit the Durham Bulls stadium!
Koka Booth host an array of concerts and events right here in Raleigh.
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Koka Booth Amphitheatre
8003 Regency PkwyKoka Booth host an array of concerts and events right here in Raleigh.
This bowling alley is in the center of North hills, surrounded by an array of restaurants.
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Kings Bowl-North Hills
141 Park at N Hills StThis bowling alley is in the center of North hills, surrounded by an array of restaurants.
Similar to Top Golf. This is perfect for groups, and families!
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Drive Shack
6901 Play Golf WySimilar to Top Golf. This is perfect for groups, and families!
If you love movies, you’ll enjoy going to this theater! It’s clean and serves great food!
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Cinemark Raleigh Grande
4840 Grove Barton RdIf you love movies, you’ll enjoy going to this theater! It’s clean and serves great food!
This theater is right in the center of North hills! It is Surrounded by restaurants and shops. Tickets can be purchased online or at the theater.
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Regal North Hills Stadium 14
4150 Main at North Hills StThis theater is right in the center of North hills! It is Surrounded by restaurants and shops. Tickets can be purchased online or at the theater.
If you love stand up comedy, then this is the place for you. The improv has well known comedians, as well as up and coming comedians. Visit their website for tickets and shows.
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Raleigh Improv
1224 Parkside Main StIf you love stand up comedy, then this is the place for you. The improv has well known comedians, as well as up and coming comedians. Visit their website for tickets and shows.
Shopping
This section is for all your shopping needs in the area.
Crabtree Valley Mall is a one stop shop for all your shopping needs. Crabtree is just minutes away from downtown.
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Crabtree Valley Mall
4325 Glenwood AveCrabtree Valley Mall is a one stop shop for all your shopping needs. Crabtree is just minutes away from downtown.
Carolina Premium outlets is highly recommended for its wide variety of stores.
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Carolina Premium Outlets
1025 Outlet Center DrCarolina Premium outlets is highly recommended for its wide variety of stores.
Our local baseball team the Carolina Mudcats play just outside of Raleigh. Come and check them out!
Carolina Mudcats Baseball
1501 NC-39Our local baseball team the Carolina Mudcats play just outside of Raleigh. Come and check them out!
Food scene
Morgan street is a favorite! There are a wide variety of restaurants in this centrally located food hall. There is a bar for drinks, ice cream, southern food and even an empanada spot. Come check it out!
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Morgan Street Food Hall
411 W Morgan StMorgan street is a favorite! There are a wide variety of restaurants in this centrally located food hall. There is a bar for drinks, ice cream, southern food and even an empanada spot. Come check it out!
Transfer Co. is another food hall located in downtown Raleigh offering spirits, empanadas, burgers and burritos. Whatever you have a taste for this is the place to go!
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Transfer Co Food Hall
500 E Davie StTransfer Co. is another food hall located in downtown Raleigh offering spirits, empanadas, burgers and burritos. Whatever you have a taste for this is the place to go!
Lafayette holds many local favorite restaurants. It also has several shops for shopping. It is a must visit!
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Lafayette Village
8450 Honeycutt RdLafayette holds many local favorite restaurants. It also has several shops for shopping. It is a must visit!
North hills a one stop shop for dinner, lunch, shopping and perfect if you would like to drop in for a movie.
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North Hills
North hills a one stop shop for dinner, lunch, shopping and perfect if you would like to drop in for a movie.
A local favorite for our sushi lovers and or burger lovers! You can have both at Cowfish!
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The Cowfish Sushi Burger Bar
4208 Six Forks RdA local favorite for our sushi lovers and or burger lovers! You can have both at Cowfish!
A local favorite for Vegans, Vegetarians and even meat eaters. Irregardless has something for everyone. They have a wonderful breakfast spread that is served on Sundays!
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Irregardless Cafe & Catering
901 W Morgan StA local favorite for Vegans, Vegetarians and even meat eaters. Irregardless has something for everyone. They have a wonderful breakfast spread that is served on Sundays!
The Big Easy is a restaurant and bar serving Louisiana favorites. They host live music and karaoke weekly.
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The Big Easy NC
222 Fayetteville StThe Big Easy is a restaurant and bar serving Louisiana favorites. They host live music and karaoke weekly.
The Farmer’s market is local favorite for Raleigh natives. Please come and visit for fresh fruits, veggies and even plants from our local farmers.
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North Carolina State Farmers Public Market
1201 Agriculture StThe Farmer’s market is local favorite for Raleigh natives. Please come and visit for fresh fruits, veggies and even plants from our local farmers.
MOFU Shoppe
321 S Blount StA local favorite for dumplings and Asian inspired dishes!
You have to stop by this local favorite, brewing various teas and providing Asian inspired dishes utilizing traditions from Taiwan. Let’s not forget to mention the infamous boba tea!
Cha House Raleigh
3001 Hillsborough StreetYou have to stop by this local favorite, brewing various teas and providing Asian inspired dishes utilizing traditions from Taiwan. Let’s not forget to mention the infamous boba tea!
This upscale tuscan restaurant is the perfect place for a date night or a fantastic meal that you won’t forget.
Nina's Ristorante
8801 Lead Mine RdThis upscale tuscan restaurant is the perfect place for a date night or a fantastic meal that you won’t forget.
Union special owned an operated by a former pastry chef has exceptional pastries, soups and sandwiches! Our favorite is the tomato soup and grilled cheese! Stop in for brunch while you’re in town!
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Union Special
2409 Crabtree BlvdUnion special owned an operated by a former pastry chef has exceptional pastries, soups and sandwiches! Our favorite is the tomato soup and grilled cheese! Stop in for brunch while you’re in town!
Brewery Bhavana is serving up a dim sum menu to all who love it!
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Brewery Bhavana
218 S Blount StBrewery Bhavana is serving up a dim sum menu to all who love it!
Want to grab breakfast? Head over to Flying biscuit one morning!
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Flying Biscuit Café
2016 Clark AveWant to grab breakfast? Head over to Flying biscuit one morning!
This place is serving up some of the best Mexican food around!
Vegan and vegetarian options available!
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Gringo A Go Go
100 N Person StThis place is serving up some of the best Mexican food around!
Vegan and vegetarian options available!
Mami Nora’s is a local favorite serving up Latin American food. It is a must try before you leave town!
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Mami Noras Rotisserie Chicken
2401 Wake Forest RdMami Nora’s is a local favorite serving up Latin American food. It is a must try before you leave town!