Hip, Happening Oak Park!
Walking Distance!
The BEST ice cream on the planet! Flavors rotate regularly and there are many non-dairy options as well.
13 locals recommend
FRESH. Local Ice Cream
6033 Glenwood AveThe BEST ice cream on the planet! Flavors rotate regularly and there are many non-dairy options as well.
Offering regional favorites from the Yucatán peninsula with a very inventive menu. Not your average Mexican restaurant where you order a “number 17”.
10 locals recommend
Dos Taquitos
6101 Glenwood AveOffering regional favorites from the Yucatán peninsula with a very inventive menu. Not your average Mexican restaurant where you order a “number 17”.
Nightlife! There is outdoor seating that is pet-friendly. Often you can hear live music here.
10 locals recommend
O'Malley's Pub & Restaurant
5228 Hollyridge DrNightlife! There is outdoor seating that is pet-friendly. Often you can hear live music here.
Permanent food truck, often open until 9 PM. Delicious Mexican street tacos. Carne Asada, Barbacoa, Carnitas, Chorizo, Apollo, Lengua. $2.50/ea
Tacos Abarca
4201 Pleasant Valley RoadPermanent food truck, often open until 9 PM. Delicious Mexican street tacos. Carne Asada, Barbacoa, Carnitas, Chorizo, Apollo, Lengua. $2.50/ea
Casa Carbone Ristorante Italiano
6019 Glenwood AveWalk to this neighborhood institution for lovely Italian entrees.
The Peddler Steak House
6005 Glenwood AveTraditional old-school steakhouse just 5-minute walk from the suite!
Starbucks
609 W Peace StOk, so it’s a LONG walk, but worth it. So many beers on tap, and a whole wall full of local favorites. Also, an outdoor beer garden and rotating food trucks complete the scene.
10 locals recommend
House of Hops
6909 Glenwood AveOk, so it’s a LONG walk, but worth it. So many beers on tap, and a whole wall full of local favorites. Also, an outdoor beer garden and rotating food trucks complete the scene.
Sightseeing
Just minutes away, NCMOA offers an inspiring and free outdoor sculpture garden as well as the stunning displays in the museum itself.
437 locals recommend
North Carolina Museum of Art
2110 Blue Ridge RdJust minutes away, NCMOA offers an inspiring and free outdoor sculpture garden as well as the stunning displays in the museum itself.
Free Admission!! They don’t call this museum the city’s most beloved attraction for nothing. Do all the labs! You won’t regret it!!
288 locals recommend
North Carolina Museum of Natural Sciences
11 W Jones StFree Admission!! They don’t call this museum the city’s most beloved attraction for nothing. Do all the labs! You won’t regret it!!
Must-see gardens and plant collections on a 10 acre reserve on the NC State campus. Free admission!
63 locals recommend
JC Raulston Arboretum at NC State University
4415 Beryl RdMust-see gardens and plant collections on a 10 acre reserve on the NC State campus. Free admission!
Gorgeous state park with over 5,500 acres of woodland with hiking & bridle trails, campgrounds and 3 man-made fishing lakes.
119 locals recommend
William B. Umstead State Park
8801 Glenwood AveGorgeous state park with over 5,500 acres of woodland with hiking & bridle trails, campgrounds and 3 man-made fishing lakes.
GORGEOUS river trails, picnic areas with grills, swimming, fishing... Eno river has it all - including a swinging bridge! Squeeee!!!!!
215 locals recommend
Eno River State Park
6101 Cole Mill RdGORGEOUS river trails, picnic areas with grills, swimming, fishing... Eno river has it all - including a swinging bridge! Squeeee!!!!!
Quirky & Fun
A bartender/mixologist and his wife decided to make and sell their own bitters. They grow most of the herbs used in these tasty concoctions! BONUS: They’re across the street from the Transfer Company Food Hall. Support NC Locals!!!
Crude Bitters / The Bittery
501 E Davie StA bartender/mixologist and his wife decided to make and sell their own bitters. They grow most of the herbs used in these tasty concoctions! BONUS: They’re across the street from the Transfer Company Food Hall. Support NC Locals!!!
This is a super cool collaborative of individual artists studios. You can walk in, meet the artist, talk to them. They also have rotating exhibits in the various galleries.
30 locals recommend
Artspace
201 E Davie StThis is a super cool collaborative of individual artists studios. You can walk in, meet the artist, talk to them. They also have rotating exhibits in the various galleries.
In addition to a farmers market featuring North Carolina locally grown food, there is an indoor hall that features artisan items crafts and specialty items locally produced. We love to support our local farmers and artisans! Also a WONDERFUL huge store featuring outdoor sculptures, fountains, pots...
114 locals recommend
North Carolina State Farmers Public Market
1201 Agriculture StIn addition to a farmers market featuring North Carolina locally grown food, there is an indoor hall that features artisan items crafts and specialty items locally produced. We love to support our local farmers and artisans! Also a WONDERFUL huge store featuring outdoor sculptures, fountains, pots...
Local BEER!!
“Love Beer Live Bikes”. Local fav with award winning Belgian style ale.
48 locals recommend
Crank Arm Brewing Company
319 W Davie St“Love Beer Live Bikes”. Local fav with award winning Belgian style ale.
Just 5 miles away, Lonerider is a mainstay of the triangle craft brew scene. Be sure to try their Sweet Josie brown!
“Hideout” taproom, outdoor seating and often a food truck on hand.
12 locals recommend
Lonerider Brewery
8816 Gulf CtJust 5 miles away, Lonerider is a mainstay of the triangle craft brew scene. Be sure to try their Sweet Josie brown!
“Hideout” taproom, outdoor seating and often a food truck on hand.
Gizmo Brew Works - Brewery & Taproom
5907 Triangle DriveThe Stout Black Stiletto is worth the trip.
Big Boss Brewing Company
1249 Wicker DrIndustrial chic craft brewery with a cool vibe.
Nickelpoint Brewing Co
506 Pershing RdTry their Vanilla Porter!
Food scene
Fun, funky European style food hall with local craft beers too.
84 locals recommend
Transfer Co Food Hall
500 E Davie StFun, funky European style food hall with local craft beers too.
Located in hip, happening Cameron Village, the Flying Biscuit Cafe is a neighborhood favorite for breakfast. Generous portions and delicious food. Covid-keen with expansive outdoor seating and heaters for those cooler mornings.
34 locals recommend
Flying Biscuit Café
2016 Clark AveLocated in hip, happening Cameron Village, the Flying Biscuit Cafe is a neighborhood favorite for breakfast. Generous portions and delicious food. Covid-keen with expansive outdoor seating and heaters for those cooler mornings.
Upscale pub food and beautiful craft beers! Outdoor pet-friendly area and upper-deck outdoor seating as well.
22 locals recommend
Lynnwood Grill & Brewing Concern
4821 Grove Barton RdUpscale pub food and beautiful craft beers! Outdoor pet-friendly area and upper-deck outdoor seating as well.
Delicious, affordable, fresh, AND healthy? Mmmm - yes, please! Order online & eat anywhere!
10 locals recommend
Guasaca Arepa & Salsa Grill
4025 Lake Boone TrailDelicious, affordable, fresh, AND healthy? Mmmm - yes, please! Order online & eat anywhere!
Mike & his crew serve up DELICIOUS coffees including cold-brew. Cool place to hang out with your laptop and get some work done. Oh, and their avocado toast is delightful!
7 locals recommend
New World Café
5900 Pleasant Valley RdMike & his crew serve up DELICIOUS coffees including cold-brew. Cool place to hang out with your laptop and get some work done. Oh, and their avocado toast is delightful!
Delivering great NY Brick-Oven baked pizzas! (WE like the Greek Classic & Mediterranean pizzas best!) and the crunchiest, tastiest wings in Raleigh too...
Papas Pizza And Wings
5800 Duraleigh RdDelivering great NY Brick-Oven baked pizzas! (WE like the Greek Classic & Mediterranean pizzas best!) and the crunchiest, tastiest wings in Raleigh too...
The Fiction Kitchen
2409 S Dawson StVegan BBQ that could fool anyone!
Events
Concert & events arena that's the home of the NHL's Hurricanes & NC State men's basketball team.
108 locals recommend
PNC Arena
1400 Edwards Mill RdConcert & events arena that's the home of the NHL's Hurricanes & NC State men's basketball team.
High-tech, 5,000-seat amphitheater hosting musical acts from all genres.
98 locals recommend
Red Hat Amphitheater
500 S McDowell StHigh-tech, 5,000-seat amphitheater hosting musical acts from all genres.
Venue for regional & touring music acts on 2 levels, plus a bar with dozens of craft beers on tap.
29 locals recommend
The Pour House Music Hall
224 S Blount StVenue for regional & touring music acts on 2 levels, plus a bar with dozens of craft beers on tap.