Guidebook for Raleigh
Food Scene
Best empanadas ever! This is a great local lunch spot and just a few blocks away.
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Oakwood Cafe
300 E Edenton StBest empanadas ever! This is a great local lunch spot and just a few blocks away.
We love Sitti for lunch or dinner! Get the chicken artichoke or a kabob.
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Sitti
137 S Wilmington StWe love Sitti for lunch or dinner! Get the chicken artichoke or a kabob.
Gotta have a burger? Go here! Special dipping sauces for fries and indulgent milkshakes.
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Chuck's Burgers
237 S Wilmington StGotta have a burger? Go here! Special dipping sauces for fries and indulgent milkshakes.
Downtown Raleigh's hip and popular coffee spot. Seating outside and upstairs. Pastries and breakfast sandwiches.
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Morning Times
10 E Hargett StDowntown Raleigh's hip and popular coffee spot. Seating outside and upstairs. Pastries and breakfast sandwiches.
If you want a traditional, greasy (that's a compliment in these parts) Southern breakfast, this is your place.
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Big Ed’s City Market Restaurant
220 Wolfe StreetIf you want a traditional, greasy (that's a compliment in these parts) Southern breakfast, this is your place.
Centro
106 S Wilmington StExcellent tacos and other Mexican dishes. Fresh ingredients.
Making several lists of top restaurants in the WORLD. Reservations are a must -- usually required months in advance.
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Brewery Bhavana
218 S Blount StMaking several lists of top restaurants in the WORLD. Reservations are a must -- usually required months in advance.
Arts & Culture
Local artist studios and traveling exhibits. A must-visit spot while in Raleigh.
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Artspace
201 E Davie StLocal artist studios and traveling exhibits. A must-visit spot while in Raleigh.
The Mahler Fine Art
1700 Fayetteville StIf you love art, stop by The Mahler.
This is the only movie theatre in the immediate downtown Raleigh area. Most showings are for kids or family-oriented since it is part of the children's museum.
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Marbles IMAX
201 E Hargett StThis is the only movie theatre in the immediate downtown Raleigh area. Most showings are for kids or family-oriented since it is part of the children's museum.
North Carolina Kunstmuseum
2110 Blue Ridge RdRequires a drive but well worth it.
Sightseeing
One of the museums within walking distance.
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North Carolina Museum of History
5 E Edenton StOne of the museums within walking distance.
One of the museums within walking distance.
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North Carolina Museum of Natural Sciences
11 W Jones StOne of the museums within walking distance.
North Carolina State Capitol
1 E Edenton StWorth a walk-by to snap a pic.
Shopping
Raleigh handbag designer, Holly Aiken, makes brightly colored vinyl handbags that have become synonymous with local fashion. Ipad covers, computer bags, clutches, wallets, etc. Very distinct designs.
Holly Aiken Bags / Stitch
7232 Wrightsville AvenueRaleigh handbag designer, Holly Aiken, makes brightly colored vinyl handbags that have become synonymous with local fashion. Ipad covers, computer bags, clutches, wallets, etc. Very distinct designs.
Deco Raleigh
207 S Salisbury StCards and gifts. Fun stuff!
CHOCOLATE! This is a bit of a longer walk from our house, but if you love chocolate, it is worth figuring out how to get over there. They also serve coffee.
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Videri Chocolate Factory
327 W Davie StCHOCOLATE! This is a bit of a longer walk from our house, but if you love chocolate, it is worth figuring out how to get over there. They also serve coffee.
Parks & Nature
Short drive from our place. Pretty park for a leisurely walk and provides a great view of Raleigh.
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Dorothea Dix Park
1985 Umstead DrShort drive from our place. Pretty park for a leisurely walk and provides a great view of Raleigh.
Entertainment & Activities
Short drive from our place. The theatre is a bit different. Funk and quirky, and you can order dinner there.
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Alamo Drafthouse Cinema Raleigh
2116-D New Bern AveShort drive from our place. The theatre is a bit different. Funk and quirky, and you can order dinner there.
Small, quaint, historic theatre in the Five Points neighborhood. Short drive from our place.
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The Rialto
1620 Glenwood AveSmall, quaint, historic theatre in the Five Points neighborhood. Short drive from our place.