Guidebook for Raleigh
Food Scene
Lilly's Taqueria food truck. These guys have amazing Mexican food. Homemade tortillas, $2 tacos, and 100% sanitation score. They're always parked in the gas station parking lot right in my neighborhood. You can call them up and place your order and then go pick up: 919-770-9409
1305 US-70
1305 U.S. 70Lilly's Taqueria food truck. These guys have amazing Mexican food. Homemade tortillas, $2 tacos, and 100% sanitation score. They're always parked in the gas station parking lot right in my neighborhood. You can call them up and place your order and then go pick up: 919-770-9409
These guys have some seriously good wood smoked BBQ and all the fixin's. They also have Amish raised chicken. Their potato salad is really good, too.
https://www.citybbq.com/
City Barbeque and Catering
110 Cabela DrThese guys have some seriously good wood smoked BBQ and all the fixin's. They also have Amish raised chicken. Their potato salad is really good, too.
https://www.citybbq.com/
These guys have some very hearty breads and pastries using local organic grains and other ingredients.
https://www.boultedbread.com/
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Boulted Bread
328 W South StThese guys have some very hearty breads and pastries using local organic grains and other ingredients.
https://www.boultedbread.com/
This is hands down my favorite coffee to date. Slingshot is local to the area so get yourself some if you can. They sell it at Whole Foods here as well as at their shop. The hours are kinda unconventional at the shop so be sure to check that if you decide to visit. Their cold brew is out of site. I always have some here at the house if you want to try it.
https://www.slingshotcoffeecompany.com/
Slingshot Coffee Company
1415 South Bloodworth StreetThis is hands down my favorite coffee to date. Slingshot is local to the area so get yourself some if you can. They sell it at Whole Foods here as well as at their shop. The hours are kinda unconventional at the shop so be sure to check that if you decide to visit. Their cold brew is out of site. I always have some here at the house if you want to try it.
https://www.slingshotcoffeecompany.com/
This a vegetarian restaurant that serves locally sourced food.
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The Fiction Kitchen
2409 S Dawson StThis a vegetarian restaurant that serves locally sourced food.
These guys have some seriously good pizza and they use organic, locally sourced ingredients.
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Lilly's Pizza
1813 Glenwood AveThese guys have some seriously good pizza and they use organic, locally sourced ingredients.
This is a Korean BBQ joint. They have a sandwich called "The Crust." It's marinated pot roast with veggies and au gus. It is frickin' amazing. If you have to go to Durham for anything be sure to stop here for a Crust.
KoKyu Na'Mean
North Carolina 54This is a Korean BBQ joint. They have a sandwich called "The Crust." It's marinated pot roast with veggies and au gus. It is frickin' amazing. If you have to go to Durham for anything be sure to stop here for a Crust.
Humble Pie
317 S Harrington StThese guys have great brunch.
Thaiphoon Bistro
301 Glenwood AveThese guys have pretty good food and they deliver to the house via Grubhub: https://www.grubhub.com/restaurant/dalat-asia-grandmas-kitchen-2109-avent-ferry-rd-ste-110-raleigh/539783
Dalat Asia Grandma's Kitchen
2109 Avent Ferry RdThese guys have pretty good food and they deliver to the house via Grubhub: https://www.grubhub.com/restaurant/dalat-asia-grandmas-kitchen-2109-avent-ferry-rd-ste-110-raleigh/539783
Drinks & Nightlife
Not only do these guys have a huge craft beer selection, their food is amazing. They have a maple bacon spread for sandwiches that is no joke.
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State of Beer
401 Hillsborough StNot only do these guys have a huge craft beer selection, their food is amazing. They have a maple bacon spread for sandwiches that is no joke.
Everything Else
This is right by my house in a shopping center. There is also a Kroger, pharmacy, and other essential stores there.
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Target
8210 Renaissance PkwyThis is right by my house in a shopping center. There is also a Kroger, pharmacy, and other essential stores there.
Entertainment & Activities
This is unquestionably the best spa in Raleigh. Full amenities in the locker room (wet and dry steam rooms, hot tub, showers, snacks, hygiene products, co-ed outdoor hot-tub and lounge, etc). I like to make a ressy to have brunch at the restaurant in the hotel (Heron's) and then go get a massage. Be sure to book in advance as they are always busy.
http://www.theumstead.com/spa/
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The Umstead Hotel and Spa
100 Woodland Pond DrThis is unquestionably the best spa in Raleigh. Full amenities in the locker room (wet and dry steam rooms, hot tub, showers, snacks, hygiene products, co-ed outdoor hot-tub and lounge, etc). I like to make a ressy to have brunch at the restaurant in the hotel (Heron's) and then go get a massage. Be sure to book in advance as they are always busy.
http://www.theumstead.com/spa/
Parks & Nature
This is about 30-40 minutes away from me, but worth checking out if you like tigers and other exotic animals.
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Carolina Tiger Rescue
1940 Hanks Chapel RdThis is about 30-40 minutes away from me, but worth checking out if you like tigers and other exotic animals.
We love kayaking and we hit the Neuse river as much as we can in the summer. We put in at Falls of Neuse and get out at Buffalo Road. It's about a 7 hour float down a slow, lazy river. We always bring good food, good tunes, and the dogs, of course. :) It makes for a very rewarding day. There are places you can get out before Buffalo Road if you don't want to go the whole day.
Paddle Creek has kayak rentals, but I don't think you can go the whole way to Buffalo Road: https://paddlecreeknc.com/
Always check the water level before going. It is best if it's at 150 or above. If it's lower than that you will be dragging your kayak a lot: https://waterdata.usgs.gov/usa/nwis/uv?02087183
Falls of Neuse Canoe Launch
12098 Old Falls of Neuse RdWe love kayaking and we hit the Neuse river as much as we can in the summer. We put in at Falls of Neuse and get out at Buffalo Road. It's about a 7 hour float down a slow, lazy river. We always bring good food, good tunes, and the dogs, of course. :) It makes for a very rewarding day. There are places you can get out before Buffalo Road if you don't want to go the whole day.
Paddle Creek has kayak rentals, but I don't think you can go the whole way to Buffalo Road: https://paddlecreeknc.com/
Always check the water level before going. It is best if it's at 150 or above. If it's lower than that you will be dragging your kayak a lot: https://waterdata.usgs.gov/usa/nwis/uv?02087183
This park is about 5-10 minutes from my house. We kayak on the lake sometimes, but we prefer the river. I walk my dogs here frequently. They have pavilions to rent for gatherings and kayak rentals.
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Lake Wheeler
This park is about 5-10 minutes from my house. We kayak on the lake sometimes, but we prefer the river. I walk my dogs here frequently. They have pavilions to rent for gatherings and kayak rentals.
I like this park because it has some great trails that go through the woods and along the lake. It's a little further away from my house than lake Wheeler, but I usually go here more frequently.
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Lake Benson Park
921 Buffaloe RdI like this park because it has some great trails that go through the woods and along the lake. It's a little further away from my house than lake Wheeler, but I usually go here more frequently.
Arts & Culture
Some very nice pieces here. Check it out if you're looking for art and culture. They also have a lovely restaurant there.
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North Carolina Museum of Art
2110 Blue Ridge RdSome very nice pieces here. Check it out if you're looking for art and culture. They also have a lovely restaurant there.
Museo ng Agham na Kalikasan ng North Carolina
11 W Jones StMuseo ng Kasaysayan ng North Carolina
5 E Edenton St