Downtown Raleigh
Downtown Raleigh, N.C., is where historic neighborhoods like Five Points are nestled in between critically acclaimed restaurant scenes and the many local attractions that brings visitors every day to the city. Raleigh is home to world-class museums, Southern diners, beautifully landscaped green spaces, performing arts venues, local boutiques, breweries and even underground cocktail spots. This is why people love coming to downtown Raleigh for the day, an afternoon or for their night out.
It’s where you can tour a chocolate factory, play classic arcade games, park your bike outside a bicycle-themed brewery, pedal your way around downtown on Trolley Pub, enjoy pit-cooked barbecue, pick up a pair of locally hand-crafted denim jeans and visit a contemporary art museum—all within in a few blocks of each other.
Some of the state’s most visited attractions
North Carolina Museum of Natural Sciences,
Marbles Kids Museum and
North Carolina Museum of History,
Must try Restaurants
ORO
Brewery Bhavana
Vidrio
Garland
North Hills
Also called, Raleigh’s Mid Town, this section of Raleigh is home boutique shopping like no other! It is an innovative district where people live, work, play, visit, stop by, leisurely stroll through or make reservations to enjoy the quiet joys in life by visiting any one of the salons or spas. Stop by Monkee’s of Raleigh, Marta’s, Charlotte’s and grab some delicious food at any of the amazing restaurants location in this section of town. You won’t be disappointed!
If you asked for a top 5 restaurants to try first this is where we’d take you:
Bar Taco The Cowfish STIR Raleigh Rosewater
Cameron Village (Village District)
Located two miles west of downtown Raleigh, near the North Carolina State University Campus, this “Village” is another option where people live, work, play, eat, drive through, visit and stop for some of the easiest parking and walkable areas. This is a place where residents and visitors gather to enjoy life with a lush backdrop of greenery and convenience. Many outdoor eateries allow you to enjoy both the sunshine and cuisine of the many superb local establishments. If you’re in the mood to shop – get ready to walk ‘til you drop!
Lafayette Village
Almost as if it were built from your imagination of a French village, Lafayette Village is a European-style village in North Raleigh. The restaurants and upscale shopping make this a highly desirable place to be. Located on over six acres off of I540 and Falls of Neuse Road, it is conveniently located and just a few miles from North Hills. Join the newsletter to be in the know about outdoor concerts on the greenspace or movies under the stars during summer nights. Make this a place to see, explore and take your picture next to the ‘mini’ Eiffel Tower!!
