Nicknamed the Smithsonian of the South because of its wealth of museums and cultural attractions, Raleigh, North Carolina, also boasts parks, lakes and a network of greenway trails, spanning 180 total miles. Add Southern hospitality and an award-winning food scene to this incredibly well-rounded mix and you’ll see why it makes the “best places” lists — for college, retirement and, we’d add, vacation.
This Raleigh neighborhood is home to gracious historic architecture and iconic public landmarks such as the state’s natural sciences and history museums.
Museums, Government , Architecture , Restaurants
Fayetteville Street District
The North Carolina State Capitol and Duke Energy Center for the Performing Arts frame Raleigh’s main business district. There are music and arts festivals along this corridor, plus restaurants, bars and galleries.
Business , Dining, Nightlife, Galleries , History , Culture
Glenwood South District
For some of the area’s most progressive dining and drinking concepts, head to this neighborhood north of the Warehouse District and west of downtown. The Raleigh Beer Garden is a Guinness World Record holder for the largest beer selection in the entire world!
With a bean-to-bar chocolate factory, tech incubators, a brewery galleries, shops and restaurants, this mixed-use Raleigh neighborhood of repurposed warehouses is creative, vibrant and ahead of every curve.
Museums, Shopping, Dining, Tech