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Raleigh serves as the capital of North Carolina and anchors the Research Triangle area as the region's largest city. The municipality spans 148.54 square miles within Wake County and holds the distinction of being named after Sir Walter Raleigh, the founder of the lost Roanoke Colony.
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City of Raleigh Museum (COR Museum)
Located in the Depot Historic District, the City of Raleigh Museum (COR Museum) serves as a local attraction. It offers visitors a chance to explore the history and culture of the area.
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Best Hotels in Raleigh
52 places · Where to stay, from budget-friendly to boutique.
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AC Hotel by Marriott Raleigh Downtown
AC Hotel by Marriott Raleigh Downtown is located at 9 Glenwood Avenue.
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Comfort Inn Raleigh Midtown
Comfort Inn Raleigh Midtown is located at 1001 Wake Towne Drive.
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Days Inn by Wyndham Raleigh South
Days Inn by Wyndham Raleigh South is located at 3901 South Wilmington Street.
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Days Inn: Raleigh Beltline
Days Inn: Raleigh Beltline is located at 3201 Wake Forest Road.
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Guest House Raleigh
Guest House Raleigh is a hotel located at 420 South Bloodworth Street.
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Hampton Inn & Suites Raleigh Downtown
Hampton Inn & Suites Raleigh Downtown is located at 600 Glenwood Avenue.
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Hampton Inn & Suites Raleigh Midtown
Hampton Inn & Suites Raleigh Midtown is a hotel located at 1229 Wake Towne Drive.
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Holiday Inn Express & Suites Raleigh NE - Medical Center Area
Holiday Inn Express & Suites Raleigh NE - Medical Center Area is a hotel located at 3618 New Bern Avenue.
Best Restaurants in Raleigh
118 places · Where to eat, from neighborhood staples to standout kitchens.
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Beasley's Chicken and Honey
Beasley's Chicken and Honey serves chicken dishes in the Depot Historic District.
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Brewery Bhavana
Brewery Bhavana serves Chinese cuisine in the Depot Historic District.
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Carroll's Kitchen
Carroll's Kitchen is a restaurant located in the Depot Historic District.
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Clyde Cooper's BBQ
Clyde Cooper's BBQ serves barbecue in the Depot Historic District.
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Dave's Hot Chicken
Dave's Hot Chicken is a restaurant located in the North Hills neighborhood.
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El Rodeo Mexican Restaurant
El Rodeo Mexican Restaurant serves Mexican cuisine in the Depot Historic District.
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Element Gastropub
Element Gastropub serves as a dining option in the Depot Historic District.
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Five Star Restaurant
Five Star Restaurant serves Chinese cuisine in the Glenwood South neighborhood.
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Flying Biscuit
Flying Biscuit is a restaurant located in the Forest Park neighborhood.
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Gonza Tacos y Tequila
Gonza Tacos y Tequila serves Mexican cuisine in the Forest Park neighborhood.
Best Cafés & Coffee in Raleigh
43 places · Coffee shops, roasters and casual spots to linger.
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321 Coffee - NC State Centennial
321 Coffee - NC State Centennial is a café located in the Southwest Raleigh neighborhood.
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A Place at the Table
Located in the Depot Historic District, A Place at the Table is a café serving coffee, tea, breakfast, lunch, and pastry.
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Ammi's Dessert Boutique and Chai House
Ammi's Dessert Boutique and Chai House is a café located in the Seaboard Station neighborhood.
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Chapel of Bones Cafe
Chapel of Bones Cafe operates as a café in the Caraleigh neighborhood.
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Global Village Organic Coffee
Global Village Organic Coffee is a café and coffee shop located in the West Raleigh neighborhood. It serves tea and coffee.
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Heirloom - Coffee, Tea, Sake
Heirloom - Coffee, Tea, Sake serves coffee, tea, and sake in the Warehouse District.
Best Bars & Nightlife in Raleigh
67 places · Cocktail bars, pubs and where the night goes.
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Boxcar Bar and Arcade
Boxcar Bar and Arcade operates as a bar in the Warehouse District.
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Crank Arm Brewing Company
Crank Arm Brewing Company operates as a bar within the Depot Historic District.
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Krave Kava Bar & Tea Lounge
Krave Kava Bar & Tea Lounge is a bar located in the Seaboard Station neighborhood.
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Legends Nightclub
Legends Nightclub operates as a bar within the Depot Historic District.
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Lincoln Theatre
Lincoln Theatre operates as a bar within the Depot Historic District.
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Lynnwood Brewing Concern
Lynnwood Brewing Concern is a bar located in the Five Points neighborhood.
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Pelagic Beer & Wine
Pelagic Beer & Wine is a bar located in the Seaboard Station neighborhood.
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Raleigh Brewing Company
Raleigh Brewing Company operates as a bar within the Method neighborhood.
Best Things to Do in Raleigh
17 places · Museums, landmarks and the experiences worth your time.
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City of Raleigh Museum (COR Museum)
Located in the Depot Historic District, the City of Raleigh Museum (COR Museum) serves as a local attraction. It offers visitors a chance to explore the history and culture of the area.
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Goodnights Comedy Club
Goodnights Comedy Club is an attraction located in the Forest Park neighborhood.
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Marbles Kids Museum
Marbles Kids Museum is an attraction located in the Historic Oakwood neighborhood.
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Nicholson & Sayre Studio/Gallery
Nicholson & Sayre Studio/Gallery is an attraction located in the Method neighborhood.
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North Carolina Museum of History
The North Carolina Museum of History is an attraction located in the Historic Oakwood neighborhood.
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North Carolina Museum of Natural Sciences
Located in the Glenwood South neighborhood, this attraction is known as the North Carolina Museum of Natural Sciences.
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North Carolina Museum of Natural Sciences: Nature Research Center
Located in the Glenwood South neighborhood, the North Carolina Museum of Natural Sciences: Nature Research Center is a local attraction.
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Pope House Museum
Located in the Depot Historic District, the Pope House Museum serves as a local attraction for visitors.
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Raleigh Lace Museum and Kristin S Conrad Lace Center
Located in the Depot Historic District, the Raleigh Lace Museum and Kristin S Conrad Lace Center offers insight into lace-making history. This attraction showcases the craft through its dedicated museum and center.
Best Shops in Raleigh
45 places · Independent boutiques, bookstores and places to browse.
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Galatea Boutique Brick & Mortar
Galatea Boutique Brick & Mortar is a shop located in the Historic Oakwood neighborhood.
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Lee Hansley Gallery
Lee Hansley Gallery is a shop located in the Glenwood South neighborhood.
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Liberation Station Bookstore
Liberation Station Bookstore is a shop located in the Historic Oakwood neighborhood.
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So & So Books
So & So Books is a shop located in the Seaboard Station neighborhood.
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The Green Monkey
The Green Monkey is a shop located in the Forest Park neighborhood.
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The ZEN Succulent
The ZEN Succulent is a shop located in the Depot Historic District.
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Unlikely Professionals
Unlikely Professionals is a shop located in the Seaboard Station neighborhood.
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Unorthodox Vintage
Unorthodox Vintage is a shop located in the Depot Historic District.
Best Parks & Outdoors in Raleigh
103 places · Green space, gardens and room to breathe.
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Carolina Pines Park
Carolina Pines Park is a park located in the Caraleigh neighborhood.
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Edna Metz Wells Park
Edna Metz Wells Park is a green space located in the Forest Park neighborhood.
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Hill Street Park
Hill Street Park is a green space located in the Wilders Grove neighborhood.
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John Chavis Memorial Park
John Chavis Memorial Park is located in the Depot Historic District.
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John Winters Park
John Winters Park is a green space located in the Historic Oakwood neighborhood.
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LeVelle Moton Park
LeVelle Moton Park is a green space located in the Historic Oakwood neighborhood.
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