Bites & Sites
Breakfast & Brunch
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Paul and Jack
A grab & go breakfast option with artisan pastries, coffee, and matcha.
Benchwarmers Bagels
A casual breakfast spot that serves wood-fired bagels and good coffee.
Irregardless
A Raleigh icon, through and through. A sit-down brunch spot with live music, a rotating art gallery, and a full bar.
Big Ed's City Market Restaurant
A quintessential Raleigh breakfast spot with larger than life pancakes.
Krispy Kreme
A home-grown North Carolina chain. This location is the home of the Krispy Kreme Challenge, an annual charity race where participants must run 5 miles and eat 12 doughnuts in 1 hour.
Lunch & Dinner
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Oakwood Deli
A casual neighborhood deli that serves all day breakfast and delicious sandwiches.
Ponysaurus Brewing Co.
A brewery with our favorite pizza and a laid-back vibe. Be sure to go down the slide suitable for all ages.
Gringo A Go Go
One of our go-to Mexican restaurants with an outdoor patio perfect for sipping margaritas.
City Market Sushi
Our go-to sushi place. Can’t go wrong with this one and it hasn’t disappointed us yet!
Vic's Italian Restaurant & Pizzeria
One of our favorite Italian spots! The food is good and your wine glass will stay full.
Brewery Bhavana - Downtown
A chic Chinese restaurant with craft beer and great dim sum. We love the Matchason, their signature cocktail.
Superica Fenton
A quality mexican restaurant in the middle of a mixed use shopping district. Their salsa verde is too good.
M Sushi Cary
An upscale sushi restaurant with the highest quality fish. Our absolute favorite date night spot.
Figulina
Great Italian food with a focus on hand-crafted pasta in an elevated environment. Enjoy watching the chef make pasta from scratch or shop the boutique to buy it yourself.
For the Sweet Tooth
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Andia's Ice Cream
Bars & Late Night Food
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Raleigh Beer Garden
A former world record holder for most beers on tap. A family friendly spot with mini golf in the back.
The Raleigh Times
An iconic downtown bar housed in a beautifully restored 100-year-old newspaper headquarters with craft beer and good bar food.
Moon Room
The drinks are great, the atmosphere is iconic, and the jazz is a vibe!
The Merchant NC
A quirky speakeasy cocktail bar with unique, instagram worthy drink presentations and good food.
Benny Capitale's Pizza
A legendary Raleigh spot famous for late-night, low-key vibes and massive, piping-hot pizza.
Iconic Sites
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State Farmers Market
A sounthern staple and a North Carolina icon. Come here to find fresh produce, meats, wines, pastries, flowers, and more.
North Carolina Museum of Art
The outdoor trail in the Museum Park is stroller-friendly and is filled with sculptures and artwork. The inside of the museum is fantastic as well, housing exhibits from over 5000 years ago.
North Carolina Museum of Natural Sciences
The museums in this area are colloquially known as the “Smithsonians of the South”
North Carolina State Capitol Building
It's the home of the state legislature and the heart of the City.
North Carolina Executive Mansion
Drive by the official residence of the Governor of North Carolina. FDR once called it "the most beautiful governor's residence in America", and stands as one of Raleigh's finest examples of Queen Anne style Victorian Architecture.
For the Kids
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Pullen Park
The 5th oldest operating amusement park in the US. Ride the historic 1911 carousel or the train around the park. Or just relax and enjoy the scenic trails.
Gipson Play Plaza
The largest adventure playground in the Southeast! Dix Park is a great spot with a seasonal sunflower field, green spaces, art sculptures, and water features.
Downtown Cary Park
A beautiful park with a big playground and great bars and food options nearby.
