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Meet me at the giant acorn

Raleigh’s most iconic landmarks
A copper acorn.
This Raleigh icon stands proud in the middle of downtown. | Photo by RALtoday
We’ve all been there: Someone’s trying to give you directions by describing 10 lefts, 20 rights, and a jumble of cardinal directions. Isn’t it easier to just point out a landmark?

Not only are these local icons easy to remember, but they’ll get you where you need to go in a jiffy.

The Creamery
Address: 410 Glenwood Ave.
Nearby: Sullivan’s Steakhouse, Cortez Seafood and Cocktail

The Creamery was once home to the Pine State Creamery, a dairy farmers’ cooperative. Soon, the historic building will be redeveloped with multi-use developments flanking it.

Estey Hall
Address: 721 S. Wilmington St.
Nearby: Martin Marietta Center for the Performing Arts, Lincoln Theatre

This Italianite-style hall was the first building in the US for the higher education of Black women and is now the oldest structure on Shaw University’s campus.

Giant Acorn
Address: City Plaza, 201 S. Blount St.
Nearby: Raleigh Marriott, Element Gastropub

Standing at 10 feet tall and 1,250 pounds, this copper acorn was commissioned for Raleigh’s bicentennial celebration in 1992 and is now dropped at midnight to ring in the new year, City of Oaks style. Insider scoop: Artist David Benson is also the owner of The Third Place coffeehouse.

A tan building with a butter churn on top.

You butter make it out to this unique Raleigh building.

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Photo by RALtoday

Memorial Belltower
Address: 2011 Hillsborough St.
Nearby: Reynolds Coliseum, Gonza Tacos Y Tequila, Jubala Coffee

This 115-foot monument towers over NC State’s campus. The belltower was recently renovated to include a 55-bell carillon and to restore the Shrine Room honoring NC State alumni killed in WWI.

NC State Fairgrounds
Address: 4285 Trinity Rd.
Nearby: Carter-Finley Stadium, JC Raulston Arboretum

These historic fairgrounds host over 500 events a year, including the NC State Fair in October. While you pass by, don’t miss Dorton Arena and its iconic saddle-shapped roof.

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Events
Monday, Sept. 4
Tuesday, Sept. 5
  • Etaf Rum — Evil Eye | Tuesday, Sept. 5 | 7-8 p.m. | Quail Ridge Books, 4209 Lassiter Mill Rd., Ste. 100, Raleigh | $30 | Listen to this New York Times bestselling author discuss her new book — a signed copy of “Evil Eye” is included in the price.
  • Beer & Banjos | Tuesday, Sept. 5 | Times vary | The Raleigh Times Bar, 14 E. Hargett St., Raleigh | Free | Head to the upstairs bar to listen to a free bluegrass show.
Wednesday, Sept. 6
  • Caamp | Wednesday, Sept. 6 | 7 p.m. | Red Hat Amphitheater, 500 S. Salisbury St., Raleigh | $40-$70 | Enjoy some American folk tunes with this Ohio-founded band.
Thursday, Sept. 14
  • Village District Live & Local | Yoga on the Patio | Thursday, Sept. 14 | 6-7 p.m. | Patio at Starbucks, 2105 Cameron St., Raleigh | Free | Join Village District for a rejuvenating Yoga on the Patio event with Corepower Yoga and Restore Hyper Wellness.*
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News Notes
Today Is
  • Labor Day — an annual federal holiday, first designated in 1894, that honors the contributions of workers in America. Take some time to complete our summer bucket list before the season officially ends.
Concert
  • Tickets are on sale for North Hills Nights, a fall concert series celebrating the best jams from the ‘70s to the 2000s. Tickets are $5 each week starting Friday, Sept. 15 running until Friday, Oct. 13. Plus, kids 13 and under get in for free.
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  • Mode Raleigh is hosting a fall pop-up on Thursday, Sept. 21 featuring Ky’s Candles and jewelry and custom hat store Bofémme. Mark your calendar to enjoy clean-burning scents and a permanent jewelry experience at this event.
Seasonal
  • Planning on traveling this upcoming holiday season? You may want to book those flights now — experts advise that airfare is usually cheapest 71 days before departure. In other words: Book Thanksgiving flights out of RDU now, and December flights in mid-October. Make a free Going account for even cheaper airfare.* (The Washington Post)
Eat
  • It might be PSL season, but it’s still summer for a few more weeks — and you don’t need an ice cream maker to make this sweet and tangy summertime treat. Pro tip: Use local blueberries for the most flavor.*
 
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Today’s edition by:
Allie
From the editor
This weekend, I finally moved into a just-outside-of-downtown apartment, and I’m so excited to be back in Raleigh proper. I’m hopping to get more steps in, so let me know your best downtown stroll destinations.
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