Guidebook for Raleigh
Food Scene
Quick walk from the house - this is a great spot for breakfast and coffee.
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Brewerks Cafe & Bakery
701 E Lane StQuick walk from the house - this is a great spot for breakfast and coffee.
Brewery Bhavana
218 S Blount StHottest restaurant in town - you'll need a reservation.
Teeny tiny little bakery with great treats and coffee - short, beautiful walk from the house.
Anisette Little Shop
222 N Bloodworth StTeeny tiny little bakery with great treats and coffee - short, beautiful walk from the house.
Great bread!! My favorite is the morning bun. Good spot for coffee.
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Boulted Bread
328 W South StGreat bread!! My favorite is the morning bun. Good spot for coffee.
North Carolina State Farmers Public Market
1201 Agriculture StHuge farmer's market open 365!
Best Mexican restaurant in town. Go upstairs and checkout their mezcal bar Gallo Pelon as well.
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Centro
106 S Wilmington StBest Mexican restaurant in town. Go upstairs and checkout their mezcal bar Gallo Pelon as well.
Raleigh's most popular and renowned restaurant - food never disappoints. You need a reservation.
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Bida Manda
222 S Blount StRaleigh's most popular and renowned restaurant - food never disappoints. You need a reservation.
Crawford and Son
618 N Person StModern comfort food + craft cocktails.
This place has a pickle bar!! Really cute sandwich shop and is also an actual pharmacy.
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The Pharmacy Cafe
702 N Person StThis place has a pickle bar!! Really cute sandwich shop and is also an actual pharmacy.
Great outdoor patio for upscale bar food and drinks.
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The Station at Person Street
701 N Person StGreat outdoor patio for upscale bar food and drinks.
Oakwood Pizza Box
610 N Person StLocal pizza spot!
Arts & Culture
Gorgeous modern space in the Warehouse District - check out their events and definitely hit them up on First Friday.
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CAM Raleigh
409 W Martin StGorgeous modern space in the Warehouse District - check out their events and definitely hit them up on First Friday.
Stunning museum with both permanent and temporary collections - they have a great outdoor concert and movie series in summer and a beautiful greenway/sculpture walk.
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North Carolina Kunstmuseum
2110 Blue Ridge RdStunning museum with both permanent and temporary collections - they have a great outdoor concert and movie series in summer and a beautiful greenway/sculpture walk.
Great local theatre - they also have movies in the rose garden and other events: https://raleighlittletheatre.org/
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Raleigh Little Theatre
301 Pogue StGreat local theatre - they also have movies in the rose garden and other events: https://raleighlittletheatre.org/
Parks & Nature
Huge park - check their website for events: http://dorotheadixpark.org/
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Dorothea Dix Park
1985 Umstead DrHuge park - check their website for events: http://dorotheadixpark.org/
Great walking/running trail around scenic lake - you can also rent paddle boats and kayaks.
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Lake Johnson Park
4601 Avent Ferry RdGreat walking/running trail around scenic lake - you can also rent paddle boats and kayaks.
Entertainment & Activities
Great cinema drafthouse down the street - good food and drink and vibe.
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Alamo Drafthouse Cinema Raleigh
2116-D New Bern AveGreat cinema drafthouse down the street - good food and drink and vibe.
The Rialto
1620 Glenwood AveCute one-screen theatre showing Indy films with wine.
Essentials
Harris Teeter
500 Oberlin RdOpen 24 hours - has everything you need.
Seaboard Wine at HighPark Village
1914 Bernard StGreat wine shop.
Probably the closest wine shop - you can also buy wine by the glass or tasting and relax with a cheese plate.
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Wine Authorities Raleigh ~ Wine Shop
211 E Franklin StProbably the closest wine shop - you can also buy wine by the glass or tasting and relax with a cheese plate.
Drinks & Nightlife
Person Street Bar
805 N Person StMy go-to local bar!
William & Company
616 N Person StChill local scene. Great cocktails - DJ on the weekends.
Neptunes Parlour
14 W Martin StGood dance spot.
Shopping
Arty shop with good maker things and housewares. Next to Boulted Bread - so grab a pastry/coffee first then walk over!
Holder Goods & Crafts
612 W South StArty shop with good maker things and housewares. Next to Boulted Bread - so grab a pastry/coffee first then walk over!
Deco Raleigh
207 S Salisbury StFun, quirky gift store.
The Flourish Market
1101 W Martin StGreat boutique - everything is fair trade and social-good minded.