Things To Do
North Carolina State Fair
The NC fair will be in town Thursday, October 12- Sunday, October 22, 2023! Top 10 State Fair!
Fayetteville Street
Take a stroll along Fayetteville Street in and you’ll soon realize you’re in the bustling heart of Downtown Raleigh.
Moore Square
The central park of Raleigh, Moore Square just recently reopened after a huge renovation. It now not only hosts a lot of events within Raleigh, but it also has an interactive water feature (splash pad) for kids, outdoor pianos and games sometimes available, public restrooms, and Square Burger, a local burger joint.
North Carolina Museum of Art
The North Carolina Museum Of Art, on Downtown Raleigh’s Blue Ridge Road, is surrounded by extensive parklands studded with impressive sculptures as well as having forty internal galleries displaying artworks spanning five millenniums.
North Hills
Looking for a great place to shop? Check out North Hills which includes stores, restaurants, a variety of entertainment.
The Pit Authentic Barbecue
Following the North Carolina state’s traditional method of pit-barbecuing, the Pit serves up pulled pork, racks of ribs in multiple combinations, smoked meatloaf, and blackened salmon. It’s not all meat, and there are vegan options of pit-grilled tofu or soy nuggets too along with a staggering fifteen sides and salads to choose from.
Videri Chocolate Factory - Chocolate Bean to Bar
Check out this quaint, historic brick building on Davies Street in Downtown Raleigh where magical alchemy happens. Yes, the production of that all-time favorite sweet treat takes place at the Videri Chocolate Factory.