We’ve all been there. The weather is bad, you’re bored, and you have no clue what to do. We’re here to help with 20 indoor activities to make the most of a rainy day in Raleigh.
For the competitors
- Boxcar Bar + Arcade , 330 W. Davie St. | Grab a drink + play classic and modern games like pinball and air hockey.
- The Crazy Axe , 3141 Capital Blvd. | Learn how to throw an axe + compete in challenges.
- ParTee Shack , 5300 Fayetteville Rd. | Choose from three mini-golf courses or take a swing at virtual golf and multi-sport simulators.
For the animal lovers
- Purr Cup Cafe , 210 Prospect Ave. | Drink coffee + cuddle with adoptable cats.
- West Street Dog , 400 W. North St. | Hang out with pups at this indoor, off-leash dog park + bar.
For the movie buffs
- Alamo Drafthouse Cinema , 2116-D New Bern Ave.|Enjoy a new film in a retro atmosphere. Pro tip: After the movie, stop by Little Blue Bakehouse next door for sweet treats like macarons and ice cream.
- Marbles IMAX , 201 E. Hargett St. | Watch a flick on Raleigh’s only certified giant screen.
- Paragon Theaters , 21 Fenton Main St., Cary | This luxurious movie theater offers box VIP seats with a dine-in menu.
For the athletes
- Current Wellness , 219 S. East St. | Join a fitness, yoga, or dance class in this inclusive space.
- Dose Yoga + Smoothie Bar , 415 N. Harrington St. | Challenge your core with a hot vinyassa flow + reward yourself with a smoothie.
- Mega , 2330 Bale St. | Jump, dance + sculpt your body during a 45-minute cardio trampoline class.
- Triangle Rock Club , 6022 Duraleigh Rd. |Test your strength and endurance by bouldering, auto-belayed climbing, top-rope climbing, and lead climbing.
For the art lovers
- Artspace , 201 E. Davie St. | Check out local art at the largest public studio environment for visual artists in NC.
- CAM Raleigh , 409 W. Martin St. | Explore contemporary art in the Warehouse District.
- NCMA , 2110 Blue Ridge Rd. | Beyond its permanent + rotating exhibitions, this art museum has a robust events calendar.
For the plant parents
- Copperline Plant Co. , 300 Blake St. | Get creative with plant-related crafts like making your own macrame plant hangers + block printing.
- Urban Pothos , 714 W. Peace St. | Green your thumb during a plant care workshop.
- The Zen Succulent , 208 S. Wilmington St. | Make your own terrarium at the DIY bar.
For the crafters
- Joy Worthy Co. Creative Workshops , locations vary | Choose from a variety of classes from mixology to wreath making.
- Wine & Design , 510 W. Martin St. | BYOB for a guided painting class. DYK this is the company’s headquarters?