Our Favorite Raleigh Spots

Jay And Mary
Our Favorite Raleigh Spots

Fun Hangout Locales

Great neighborhood locale, tucked away.
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Pelagic Beer and Wine
300 Pace St
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Great neighborhood locale, tucked away.
Super fun and super close! Great for drinks and an easy walk back.
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Person Street Bar
805 N Person St
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Super fun and super close! Great for drinks and an easy walk back.
So so fun! A bar with an arcade where you can play pacman or pinball. A citrix cycle bikeshare station is 1-block from this location.
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Boxcar Bar + Arcade
621 Foster St
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So so fun! A bar with an arcade where you can play pacman or pinball. A citrix cycle bikeshare station is 1-block from this location.
We love this spot! They specialize in unique cocktails and desserts. Best of both worlds. About a 25 minute walk from our house, or a quick Citrix Cycle ride on the bikeshare bikes.
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Bittersweet
16 E Martin St
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We love this spot! They specialize in unique cocktails and desserts. Best of both worlds. About a 25 minute walk from our house, or a quick Citrix Cycle ride on the bikeshare bikes.
This is a live music venue and restaurant.
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Tin Roof
300 Glenwood Ave
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This is a live music venue and restaurant.
Guinness world record for # of beers on tap. They also have great food options as well.
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Raleigh Beer Garden
614 Glenwood Avenue
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Guinness world record for # of beers on tap. They also have great food options as well.
Fantastic tea and beautiful interior.
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Heirloom - Coffee, Tea, Sake
219 S West St
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Fantastic tea and beautiful interior.
Fantastic local spot with lots of outdoor seating.
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Standard Foods
205 E Franklin St
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Fantastic local spot with lots of outdoor seating.

Food Scene

Some of our favorite places to eat.
We love this restaurant - it's our favorite place to grab a burger and a beer. Monday is $5 burger night and Wednesday is half off wine night. This is in the Person Street District, a 4-block (10 min) walk from our house.
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The Station at Person Street
701 N Person St
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We love this restaurant - it's our favorite place to grab a burger and a beer. Monday is $5 burger night and Wednesday is half off wine night. This is in the Person Street District, a 4-block (10 min) walk from our house.
Yummy and not to pricey. Chocolate chips scones are GOOD, especially along with some locally sourced chocolate milk! This is in the Person Street District, a 4-block (10 min) walk from our house.
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Yellow Dog Bread Company
219 E Franklin St
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Yummy and not to pricey. Chocolate chips scones are GOOD, especially along with some locally sourced chocolate milk! This is in the Person Street District, a 4-block (10 min) walk from our house.
French Bistro in a few blocks from our house - amazing atmosphere, roof top dining and delicious food. Look for classic, time-honored French dishes as well as modern adaptations. This is one of two of Scott Crawford's restaurants in our neighborhood, a James Beard semi-finalist. Check out his other restaurant, Crawford and Son right next door. Reservations highly recommended for both. This is in the Person Street District, a 4-block (10 min) walk from our house.
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Jolie Restaurant
620 N Person St
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French Bistro in a few blocks from our house - amazing atmosphere, roof top dining and delicious food. Look for classic, time-honored French dishes as well as modern adaptations. This is one of two of Scott Crawford's restaurants in our neighborhood, a James Beard semi-finalist. Check out his other restaurant, Crawford and Son right next door. Reservations highly recommended for both. This is in the Person Street District, a 4-block (10 min) walk from our house.
Crawford and Son is a casual neighborhood restaurant located in historic Oakwood. Slightly fancier place (~$25 per plate) reservations highly recommended. Chef is Scott Crawford, a James Beard semi-finalist. The food is amazing! This is in the Person Street District, a 4-block (10 min) walk from our house.
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Crawford and Son
618 N Person St
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Crawford and Son is a casual neighborhood restaurant located in historic Oakwood. Slightly fancier place (~$25 per plate) reservations highly recommended. Chef is Scott Crawford, a James Beard semi-finalist. The food is amazing! This is in the Person Street District, a 4-block (10 min) walk from our house.
Really great pizza! Laid back location for za and beer. This is in the Person Street District, a 4-block (10 min) walk from our house.
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Oakwood Pizza Box
610 N Person St
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Really great pizza! Laid back location for za and beer. This is in the Person Street District, a 4-block (10 min) walk from our house.
This is a great food hall, refurbished from a historic warehouse. Tons of great food and drink options. There is a Citrix Cycle bikeshare station right out front. More details here: https://www.transfercofoodhall.com/
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Transfer Co Food Hall
500 E Davie St
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This is a great food hall, refurbished from a historic warehouse. Tons of great food and drink options. There is a Citrix Cycle bikeshare station right out front. More details here: https://www.transfercofoodhall.com/
Nationally acclaimed, this is a great spot for dim sum and beer.
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Brewery Bhavana
218 S Blount St
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Nationally acclaimed, this is a great spot for dim sum and beer.
Amazing chicken sandwiches, the chef is Beard Award winner Ashley Christenson. This place is a local staple, you may have to wait in line during peak periods but the food is worth it. This is about a 25 minute walk from our house, or quick ride on the Citrix Cycle bikes.
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Beasley's Chicken + Honey
237 S Wilmington St
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Amazing chicken sandwiches, the chef is Beard Award winner Ashley Christenson. This place is a local staple, you may have to wait in line during peak periods but the food is worth it. This is about a 25 minute walk from our house, or quick ride on the Citrix Cycle bikes.
If Beasley's is too busy next door, we love Chucks - also owned and operated by Ashley Christenson, the Beard award winning chef. One of our favorite things to get here is the bourbon spiked milkshake. Totally worth the calories. This is about a 25 minute walk from our house., or quick ride on the Citrix Cycle bikes.
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Chuck's Burgers
237 S Wilmington St
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If Beasley's is too busy next door, we love Chucks - also owned and operated by Ashley Christenson, the Beard award winning chef. One of our favorite things to get here is the bourbon spiked milkshake. Totally worth the calories. This is about a 25 minute walk from our house., or quick ride on the Citrix Cycle bikes.
Great spot for those craving authentic NC BBQ. Very easy to access with Citrix Cycle bikes - there is a station about 1 block away from the restaurant.
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The Pit Authentic Barbecue
328 W Davie St
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Great spot for those craving authentic NC BBQ. Very easy to access with Citrix Cycle bikes - there is a station about 1 block away from the restaurant.
Our favorite neighborhood location for a sweet treat. They have a rotating group of seasonal flavors, a lots of standards - all homemade! Pro-tip, if you're looking for a fun and unique place to grab a t-shirt, they have super cute shirts that are a fun Raleigh souvenir. This is a 4-block, or 10 min walk from our house.
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Two Roosters Ice Cream
215 E Franklin St
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Our favorite neighborhood location for a sweet treat. They have a rotating group of seasonal flavors, a lots of standards - all homemade! Pro-tip, if you're looking for a fun and unique place to grab a t-shirt, they have super cute shirts that are a fun Raleigh souvenir. This is a 4-block, or 10 min walk from our house.
Very yummy food and great location in the Warehouse District
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Barcelona Wine Bar
430 West Martin Street
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Very yummy food and great location in the Warehouse District
Great outdoor dining options on a large patio
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Trophy Brewing
827 W Morgan St
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Great outdoor dining options on a large patio

Activities & Sightseeing

Nice place for a run or evening walk, if you're looking to escape downtown for a bit.
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Society for the Preservation of Historic Oakwood
418 N Person St
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Nice place for a run or evening walk, if you're looking to escape downtown for a bit.
Great place to go for a morning run.
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多萝西·狄克斯公园
1985 Umstead Dr
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Great place to go for a morning run.
There is not a better place for kids in Raleigh. Check out Moore Square, right across the street as well. It has a play area and splash pad in the summer.
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大理石儿童博物馆
201 E Hargett St
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There is not a better place for kids in Raleigh. Check out Moore Square, right across the street as well. It has a play area and splash pad in the summer.
Fun for all ages - across from Marbles Kids Museum. Splash pad area for kids and burgers, shakes (beer & wine) served at square burger - the restaurant in the park. Pro-tip - across the street on Martin there is a welcome center with an awesome gift shop and lots of Raleigh shirts and souvenirs.
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Moore Square
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Fun for all ages - across from Marbles Kids Museum. Splash pad area for kids and burgers, shakes (beer & wine) served at square burger - the restaurant in the park. Pro-tip - across the street on Martin there is a welcome center with an awesome gift shop and lots of Raleigh shirts and souvenirs.
Modern art museum in the Warehouse District.
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CAM Raleigh
409 W Martin St
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Modern art museum in the Warehouse District.
Great indoor activity, this museum is free as well (optional donation at front). This is about a 20 minute walk from our house. There is a Citrix Cycle station right next to it if you'd like to bike, too.
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North Carolina Museum of History
5 E Edenton St
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Great indoor activity, this museum is free as well (optional donation at front). This is about a 20 minute walk from our house. There is a Citrix Cycle station right next to it if you'd like to bike, too.
Right next to the history museum, the natural history museum is also free and very fun. You'll know you're in the right place if you see the giant globe out front. This is about a 20 minute walk from our house. There is a Citrix Cycle station right next to it if you'd like to bike, too.
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北卡罗莱纳州自然科学博物馆
11 W Jones St
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Right next to the history museum, the natural history museum is also free and very fun. You'll know you're in the right place if you see the giant globe out front. This is about a 20 minute walk from our house. There is a Citrix Cycle station right next to it if you'd like to bike, too.
This is a great chocolate shop, with a small "chocolate factory" production line attached! See the chocolate get made up close. Amazing hot cocoa in winter time and free chocolate samples year round. This is a 30 minute walk from our house, or a quick Citrix Cycle ride on the bikeshare bikes. There is a station 1-block from Videri.
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Videri Chocolate Factory
327 W Davie St
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This is a great chocolate shop, with a small "chocolate factory" production line attached! See the chocolate get made up close. Amazing hot cocoa in winter time and free chocolate samples year round. This is a 30 minute walk from our house, or a quick Citrix Cycle ride on the bikeshare bikes. There is a station 1-block from Videri.
Who doesn't love some chocolate? This stuff is top notch. Escazu is a 2-block, 5 minute walk.
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Escazu Chocolates
936 N Blount St
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Who doesn't love some chocolate? This stuff is top notch. Escazu is a 2-block, 5 minute walk.
City Market was the original town marketspace in Raleigh where all goods and services took place. It's a beautiful little historic spot with stone lined streets, shops and restaurants. Historic City Market is a 30 minute walk from our house, or a quick Citrix Cycle ride. There is a Citrix Cycle station at GoRaleigh bus depot, kitty corner from City Market.
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City Market
306 Parham St
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City Market was the original town marketspace in Raleigh where all goods and services took place. It's a beautiful little historic spot with stone lined streets, shops and restaurants. Historic City Market is a 30 minute walk from our house, or a quick Citrix Cycle ride. There is a Citrix Cycle station at GoRaleigh bus depot, kitty corner from City Market.

Getting Around

Transportation Options for when in Raleigh.
Free R-line bus picks up at Peace St and Seaboard Station and will bring you to downtown. Comes every 15 minutes (more often during special events). See route map and information here: https://www.downtownraleigh.org/getting-around/r-line
Peace St at Seaboard Station Dr
Free R-line bus picks up at Peace St and Seaboard Station and will bring you to downtown. Comes every 15 minutes (more often during special events). See route map and information here: https://www.downtownraleigh.org/getting-around/r-line
So fun! See all stations here: https://www.citrixcycle.com/ Tip: 3/4 of the fleet are e-assist bikes. Look for the electric bolt on the back wheel to make sure you have an e-assist.
Citrix Cycle
5024 Departure Drive
So fun! See all stations here: https://www.citrixcycle.com/ Tip: 3/4 of the fleet are e-assist bikes. Look for the electric bolt on the back wheel to make sure you have an e-assist.

Breakfast

Classic southern style breakfast and a stone street in City Market downtown. Great spot.
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Big Ed's City Market Restaurant
220 Wolfe Street
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Classic southern style breakfast and a stone street in City Market downtown. Great spot.

Shopping

We love, love, love Deco! Has everything "Raleigh" - from artwork, to t-shirts, to homegoods - lots of locally made products and perfect if you're looking for something to take home from your trip.
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Deco Raleigh
207 S Salisbury St
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We love, love, love Deco! Has everything "Raleigh" - from artwork, to t-shirts, to homegoods - lots of locally made products and perfect if you're looking for something to take home from your trip.
A quick 4-block walk from our house, a great spot to stop by for a bottle or a glass of wine.
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Wine Authorities Raleigh ~ Wine Shop
211 E Franklin St
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A quick 4-block walk from our house, a great spot to stop by for a bottle or a glass of wine.
If you like consignment clothes shopping, this is your place. They have lots of designer clothing for a great deal. Fun place to browse.
Revolver Consignment Boutique
610-101 Glenwood Ave
If you like consignment clothes shopping, this is your place. They have lots of designer clothing for a great deal. Fun place to browse.
An antique / consignment shop that is a great little spot! Right in the Warehouse District with lots to see and do. This is a 30 minute walk from our house, or a quick Citrix Cycle ride on a bikeshare bike. There is a station right outside the front door.
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Father & Son Antiques
302 S West St
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An antique / consignment shop that is a great little spot! Right in the Warehouse District with lots to see and do. This is a 30 minute walk from our house, or a quick Citrix Cycle ride on a bikeshare bike. There is a station right outside the front door.
Edge of Urge is a brand, retail space and a maker incubator from North Carolina with a strong emphasis on relationships with independent and small designers and makers from all over the state and the country. This is a 4-block (10 minute) walk from our house.
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Edge of Urge
215 E Franklin St
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Edge of Urge is a brand, retail space and a maker incubator from North Carolina with a strong emphasis on relationships with independent and small designers and makers from all over the state and the country. This is a 4-block (10 minute) walk from our house.
Amazing spot with lots of women owned clothing, accessories and jewelry.
The Flourish Market
1101 W Martin St
Amazing spot with lots of women owned clothing, accessories and jewelry.
This is a wonderful bookshop that specializes in children books.
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Read With Me, A Children's Book & Art Shop
111 E Hargett St
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This is a wonderful bookshop that specializes in children books.