With over 30 local Raleigh breweries , the craft beer scene is unlike any other in the Southeast and you can visit many of them on the Raleigh Beer Trail — download the map here. We also have exciting beer festivals too. Brewgaloo in downtown is the 2nd largest craft beer festival in the country.
As Aussies, we think we know a good cup of Joe when we sip on one. And just like the food and beer scene, the coffee scene has improved considerably over the years with new places opening up regularly, and as coffee addicts, this just adds to the reasons we like living here. We primarily drink lattes, or flat whites popular in Australia and similar to a latte but made with less milk. But n o matter what style of coffee you prefer, you can find a Raleigh coffee shop for you!
Read More: 6 coffee shops in Downtown Raleigh the locals love. Adding to the oak trees, pine forests and greenway trails are the city parks and squares that add to the liveability factor! Moore Square in the heart of downtown has been a place of gathering since This four-acre urban green space hosts events and here you will find the old City Market, restaurants, cafes, bars, art galleries, a kids museum, and high-density residential.
Nash Square is another favorite of ours on the edge of the Warehouse District and is a lovely space with oak trees, lawn area, and a Raleigh Firefighters monument in the center. Mordecai Historic Park is home to many interesting pieces of North Carolina history. Dorothea Dix Park is the largest park in Raleigh with impressive skyline views and a lovely space with wide-open fields, rolling meadows, tree-lined streets.
Pullen Park , located next to NC State University on 66 acres of land is the first public park in North Carolina and the 5th oldest operating amusement park in the U. Read More: 10 best neighborhoods in Raleigh inside the beltline.
One of our favorite things to do in Raleigh NC is grab a coffee and just wander around and take in the vibe of the city neighborhoods. Downtown is essentially a block radius and easy to navigate, but keep in mind that once you move away from downtown, and especially outside the beltline, you definitely need a car! The City of Raleigh has a decent bicycle network, and BikeRaleigh has maps showing bike lanes, greenways, as well as preferred routes that are based on bicyclist feedback and street conditions.
To me, our accent is kinda bland and boring. Typically, checking-in and getting through security is relatively smooth and easy, and RDU consistently ranks among one of the most efficient airports in America. The 10 airlines currently operating out of RDU include the major and budget airlines:. I love college towns and always make a point of exploring them on our travels throughout the USA. A major draw to the area are the world-class educational institutions including 11 principal universities in Raleigh , the main one being North Carolina State University — a powerhouse in engineering, math, technology and science.
Plus, the largest community college in the state, Wake Tech , is here. All of those schools add tremendous value to the area as far as services, activities, jobs, atmosphere, the wonderful hospitals at UNC and Duke, and it being an educated community with a youthful vibe making it a great place to raise a family.
Speaking of an educated community, Forbes ranked Raleigh as the second most educated city in America, and Durham third. With all those top universities in the area, higher education is a focal point. According to the U. The city of oaks is awash in entrepreneurial energy from homegrown clothing labels, craft breweries, innovative restaurants, and converted warehouses and art galleries. Raleigh has been ranked 3rd on a list by Forbes for best places for business and careers.
The future is exciting. The cost of living, in particular real estate has risen in the past 5 years due to low inventory and high demand! More and more people are moving here due to the quality of life and how affordable it is from out of state, and internationally — hello! If you happen to be in the tech industry, your cost of living in Raleigh can be significantly less than other major tech cities like San Francisco or even Austin. Loved jumping with Michael, Randy and Mike so much.
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You Are Here introduction. Jim Campbell Eroding Wave. Theo Eshetu Anima Mundi. Olafur Eliasson Sunset Kaleidoscope. Rafael Lozano-Hemmer x James Turrell Pullen Blue.
Anila Quayyum Agha Intersections. Soo Sunny Park Photo-kinetic Grid. Bill Viola The Crossing. Janet Cardiff Forty Part Motet. Heather Gordon Cinnabar. Sam Falls Untitled Maze. You Are Here index. Check back for a map of the exhibition. Exhibition guides will also be given to visitors at the exhibition. The exhibition guide shows a suggested route, but viewers are free to explore the exhibition in any order they choose. Is there a restriction to how long I can spend in the exhibition?
Can I enter and exit the exhibition more than once with my ticket? While entry to the exhibition must be within the day on your ticket, you can spend as long in the exhibition as you like on the day. Most visitors will likely spend about one to two hours in the exhibition.
You can enter and exit the exhibition on the same day listed on your ticket. Shop The Exhibition Store is open during exhibition hours. Also visit the main Museum Store in West Building for fashion items, art books, beautiful artist-crafted jewelry, and educational toys, books, art kits, and games.
There are items for every budget and all occasions. The Museum offers two dining options: Iris, a full-service restaurant, and Sip, a casual coffee bar, both in West Building. Iris, West Building Iris is a sophisticated, full-service restaurant featuring contemporary American cuisine with regional and international flavors in a distinctly modern setting.
A popular choice from everyone who visits Raleigh is Trophy Brewing Company. Head to the corner, turn left and walk down a bit before you see their neon sign next to other random streetside stores. We were in the mood for a late-night snack by now and shared their tots and wings. Trophy Wife and Cloudburst were probably the top beers we had from our visit. We were able to take our time getting ready and got there right before their 11 am brunch doors opened.
We snagged a couple seats at the bar and ordered drinks and brunch from the menus written on the wall. Hope you brought your glasses! Ok Creeeeppp. Drew had their recommended Huevos Rancheros. We did NOT expect to spend all day here but we did! They had two large tents, a row of food and drink vendors, competitions, weiner dog races, brat and food stands, live music and performers, games and much more.
Sorry this video is sideways! When we got there it was the post-church, college study venue in a strip mall. Next door was Donatos Pizza which made my Ohioan husband go crazy with childhood memories and to be honest pizza on the hangover never sounded better! On our second trip in December things were a bit more tame.
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