Eat & Experience Your Way Around Downtown Raleigh
Food scene
Benchwarmers is a breakfast experience for the whole family! They have several customizable bagel options + great coffee to go with it. A good one stop shop for your morning before a day full of fun.
13 locals recommend
Benchwarmers Bagels
500 E Davie StBenchwarmers is a breakfast experience for the whole family! They have several customizable bagel options + great coffee to go with it. A good one stop shop for your morning before a day full of fun.
This hearty food spot is just a short walk away and a very filling experience you'll enjoy!
13 locals recommend
Oak City Meatball Shoppe
180 East Davie StreetThis hearty food spot is just a short walk away and a very filling experience you'll enjoy!
This pool-themed restaurant will give you all of the nostalgia of your community swimming pool at age 10. With a wood burning oven imported from Italy, their pizza is the closest thing to true Italian pizza you can find! They also offer great pasta dishes and tasty appetizers.
13 locals recommend
Poole'side Pies
428 S McDowell StThis pool-themed restaurant will give you all of the nostalgia of your community swimming pool at age 10. With a wood burning oven imported from Italy, their pizza is the closest thing to true Italian pizza you can find! They also offer great pasta dishes and tasty appetizers.
This is a pricier experience that is WELL WORTH IT! Reservations are encouraged, and taking pictures while there is a MUST.
33 locals recommend
Second Empire Restaurant and Tavern
330 Hillsborough StThis is a pricier experience that is WELL WORTH IT! Reservations are encouraged, and taking pictures while there is a MUST.
St. Roch rightfully boasts of their fresh seafood, but their menu extends far beyond just that. You'll find a rich variety here + a well stocked bar.
14 locals recommend
St. Roch Fine Oysters + Bar
223 S Wilmington StSt. Roch rightfully boasts of their fresh seafood, but their menu extends far beyond just that. You'll find a rich variety here + a well stocked bar.
Not only is this a steak lover's heaven, it's a great dining experience all around. Be sure to make a reservation and DO NOT SLEEP on trying out their shareable sides.
7 locals recommend
Oak Steakhouse Raleigh
417 W Hargett StNot only is this a steak lover's heaven, it's a great dining experience all around. Be sure to make a reservation and DO NOT SLEEP on trying out their shareable sides.
The food is filling and the experience is beautiful here. Consider a reservation for ease of dining and make sure to come hungry!
14 locals recommend
Caffe Luna
136 E Hargett StThe food is filling and the experience is beautiful here. Consider a reservation for ease of dining and make sure to come hungry!
Two Roosters is a favorite local ice cream spot just a short drive away. They offer constant faves + have a rotating monthly menu to switch it up and add some new! Everyone will find a flavor they love here. Not to mention, they offer dairy-free options so everyone can enjoy the experience!
25 locals recommend
Two Roosters Ice Cream
215 E Franklin StTwo Roosters is a favorite local ice cream spot just a short drive away. They offer constant faves + have a rotating monthly menu to switch it up and add some new! Everyone will find a flavor they love here. Not to mention, they offer dairy-free options so everyone can enjoy the experience!
This is one of our local favorites for tacos. The atmosphere is fun and the food is great!
10 locals recommend
Virgil's Original Taqueria
126 South Salisbury StreetThis is one of our local favorites for tacos. The atmosphere is fun and the food is great!
The food is great...the views are even greater! This restaurant sits in the most picturesque spot for overlooking the city skyline + train station. Boylan Bridge is famous for being one of the best photo spots in all of downtown and it's right next to Wye Hill.
43 locals recommend
Wye Hill Kitchen & Brewing
201 S Boylan AveThe food is great...the views are even greater! This restaurant sits in the most picturesque spot for overlooking the city skyline + train station. Boylan Bridge is famous for being one of the best photo spots in all of downtown and it's right next to Wye Hill.
Sightseeing
Be sure to grab your tickets ahead of time online to enjoy this historic experience. If you love knowing the story behind the story...bring your camera and enjoy!
6 locals recommend
The Great Raleigh Trolley
1610 Automotive WayBe sure to grab your tickets ahead of time online to enjoy this historic experience. If you love knowing the story behind the story...bring your camera and enjoy!
Experiences
For the young or the young-at-heart, Marbles is a great family experience! Buy tickets online ahead of time or when you get there & enjoy making memories from start to finish.
171 locals recommend
Marbles Kids Museum
201 E Hargett StFor the young or the young-at-heart, Marbles is a great family experience! Buy tickets online ahead of time or when you get there & enjoy making memories from start to finish.
Another great family fun spot--enjoy some skyline views while all ages of children enjoy the amenities this park has to offer!
10 locals recommend
John Chavis Memorial Park
505 Martin Luther King Jr BlvdAnother great family fun spot--enjoy some skyline views while all ages of children enjoy the amenities this park has to offer!
Shopping
At Deco you'll find pretty much anything fun or local-themed. From NC gear to greeting cards, to kid friendly items this local spot has so many gems to shop for.
43 locals recommend
Deco Raleigh
207 S Salisbury StAt Deco you'll find pretty much anything fun or local-themed. From NC gear to greeting cards, to kid friendly items this local spot has so many gems to shop for.
House of Swank is located right near Moore Square & Marbles Kid's Museum. This is your place if you're looking for NC-themed gear and there is no shortage of clever, witty humor to go with it.
House of Swank Clothing
3915 E Hargett StHouse of Swank is located right near Moore Square & Marbles Kid's Museum. This is your place if you're looking for NC-themed gear and there is no shortage of clever, witty humor to go with it.