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Raleigh Attractions
Raleigh offers plenty of educational and enriching spaces like The North Carolina History Museum of Natural Sciences and the North Carolina Sports Hall of Fame. Raleigh also boasts outdoor attractions like William B. Umstead State Park that features a 6,000-acre urban recreational space that contains miles of hiking and biking trails, as well as spaces for camping and fishing. Additionally, the city provides a social and active lifestyle with places such as PNC Arena, the Raleigh Beer Garden, the Raleigh Flea Market, and Raleigh Little Theatre.
Raleigh Restaurants & Nightlife
Raleigh is home to a smorgasbord of cuisine that appeals to a wide variety of tastes. Popular restaurant 42nd St. Oyster Bar & Seafood Grill has been serving fresh seafood and delectable southern cuisine since 1987. There’s also eclectic locations like Brewery Bhavana, which operates as a craft brewery, as well as a dim sum restaurant, flower shop, and bookstore. Whether you enjoy traditional southern dishes or international cuisine like Mexican, Lebanese, Asian, Laotian, or Italian, Raleigh has a restaurant for you. Raleigh also offers a vibrant nightlife scene. The city boasts several scenic rooftop bars like Raleigh Time Bar, previously home of Raleigh Times from 1912 to 1989, or Raleigh Beer Garden, an 8,500 square-foot venue that holds the Guinness World Record for the largest number of draft beers on tap. Raleigh is also well-known for speakeasy-like bars such as The Green Light, which is only accessible through a secret bookshelf in The Architect Bar and Social House. There is also Mitch’s Tavern that is situated atop an ordinary staircase and has been a hub for good eats and drinks for over 40 years. The Tuck, located in Legends Nightclub, is another notable nightlife staple as Raleigh’s first gay speakeasy.
Raleigh Culture
Known as the “Smithsonian of the south,” Raleigh is a culturally rich city that’s home to some major art and history-centered institutions. The city enjoys multiple museums like the North Carolina Museum of Natural Sciences, the North Carolina Museum of History, the North Caroline Museum of Art, the Contemporary Art Museum, and the City of Raleigh Museum. There is also the Marbles Kids Museum, which offers children hands-on exhibits and educational programs. Raleigh also has a vibrant performing arts scene comprised of the North Carolina Symphony, the North Carolina Opera, the Carolina Ballet, and the North Carolina Theatre.
Raleigh Transportation
Raleigh enjoys a versatile environment as the city offers several modes of transportation. While Raleigh is a heavily car-dependent city, with limited bike lanes and a low walkability score, there are public transportation options that make traveling throughout the city a breeze. Go Raleigh, GoCary, the Downtown Raliegh R-line, and the Wolfine are public bus systems that offer quick access to locations such as the bustling Central Business District. Raleigh Union Station is a stop for Amtrak, Carolinian, Piedmont, and Silver Star trains that provide travel to various cities and states from Charlotte, North Carolina to New York. Additionally, Raleigh-Durham International Airport is easily accessible for residents to take local and international flights.