Raleigh Guidebook
Food scene
One of the best ice cream shops in the area, with dairy free options. Friendly staff and generous scoops!
25 locals recommend
Two Roosters Ice Cream
215 E Franklin StOne of the best ice cream shops in the area, with dairy free options. Friendly staff and generous scoops!
Wine shop with by the glass wines and charcuterie boards. Great outdoor seating! Pro-tip: They do sampler packs of 6 wines for $66 - a steal!
23 locals recommend
Wine Authorities Raleigh ~ Wine Shop
211 E Franklin StWine shop with by the glass wines and charcuterie boards. Great outdoor seating! Pro-tip: They do sampler packs of 6 wines for $66 - a steal!
Great beers on tap and nice indoor and outdoor seating, with lots of elevated food options.
28 locals recommend
Neuse River Brewing Company
518 Pershing RdGreat beers on tap and nice indoor and outdoor seating, with lots of elevated food options.
The best bread in North Carolina, according to Food & Wine Magazine! Their house made pastries and fresh loaves are a dream. (They moved locations and are now at 328 Dupont Circle).
52 locals recommend
Boulted Bread
328 W South StThe best bread in North Carolina, according to Food & Wine Magazine! Their house made pastries and fresh loaves are a dream. (They moved locations and are now at 328 Dupont Circle).
Incredible wood-fired bagels in Transfer Food Hall. Innovative flavor pairings as well as tried and true combos. Lots of outdoor seating attached to the food hall.
13 locals recommend
Benchwarmers Bagels
500 E Davie StIncredible wood-fired bagels in Transfer Food Hall. Innovative flavor pairings as well as tried and true combos. Lots of outdoor seating attached to the food hall.
Craft beer, dim sum, books and flowers in a stylish space. Would recommend making a reservation.
113 locals recommend
Brewery Bhavana
218 S Blount StCraft beer, dim sum, books and flowers in a stylish space. Would recommend making a reservation.
Well designed coffee shop and cafe with great brews, delicious sandwiches, and desserts to die for!
Idle Hour Coffee Roasters
1818 Oberlin RoadWell designed coffee shop and cafe with great brews, delicious sandwiches, and desserts to die for!
Beautiful outdoor seating right next to a community garden. Great drinks and food for lunch and dinner!
28 locals recommend
Standard Foods
205 E Franklin StBeautiful outdoor seating right next to a community garden. Great drinks and food for lunch and dinner!
One of our favorite local breweries, with amazing pizza. Lots of outdoor seating and ample selections!
85 locals recommend
Trophy Brewing
827 W Morgan StOne of our favorite local breweries, with amazing pizza. Lots of outdoor seating and ample selections!
A fun bar that's full of new and vintage arcade games that you can play while enjoying a beverage.
124 locals recommend
Boxcar Bar + Arcade
621 Foster StA fun bar that's full of new and vintage arcade games that you can play while enjoying a beverage.
A huge food hall with vendors featuring every type of food you can think of. Pro-tip: Go for brunch and get some mimosas or bloody marys to start your day!
98 locals recommend
Morgan Street Food Hall
411 W Morgan StA huge food hall with vendors featuring every type of food you can think of. Pro-tip: Go for brunch and get some mimosas or bloody marys to start your day!
Sightseeing
Great art installations and a large outdoor exhibition area.
437 locals recommend
North Carolina Museum of Art
2110 Blue Ridge RdGreat art installations and a large outdoor exhibition area.
Large, local park with ample hiking trails for beginners as well as seasoned hikers.
119 locals recommend
William B. Umstead State Park
8801 Glenwood AveLarge, local park with ample hiking trails for beginners as well as seasoned hikers.
Check out a football or basketball game at NC State - the campus also offers lots of scenic walking and public events (check their calendar to see what's happening while you're here!).
95 locals recommend
North Carolina State University
2310 Stinson DrCheck out a football or basketball game at NC State - the campus also offers lots of scenic walking and public events (check their calendar to see what's happening while you're here!).
A pedal pub that offers a great way to see downtown - and have a lot of fun while doing so.
11 locals recommend
Trolley Pub Raleigh
323 W Davie StA pedal pub that offers a great way to see downtown - and have a lot of fun while doing so.
Open every day, year-round, the state farmers market has local produce from farmers and seasonal plants. Pick up some fresh veggies, buy some flowers, or just stroll around checking out the vendors.
114 locals recommend
North Carolina State Farmers Public Market
1201 Agriculture StOpen every day, year-round, the state farmers market has local produce from farmers and seasonal plants. Pick up some fresh veggies, buy some flowers, or just stroll around checking out the vendors.
Neighborhoods
One of the most scenic and historic neighborhoods in Raleigh, with beautiful houses and mature trees. Take a scroll in the neighborhood any time of year - but especially around Halloween or the holiday season to see the spectacular decorations.
46 locals recommend
Historic Oakwood
One of the most scenic and historic neighborhoods in Raleigh, with beautiful houses and mature trees. Take a scroll in the neighborhood any time of year - but especially around Halloween or the holiday season to see the spectacular decorations.