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Your ultimate guide to tours of Raleigh
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Party like a firefighter through downtown with Axes and Ales. | Photo courtesy of NC Museum of Art
Whether you’re a lifelong Raleighite longing to embrace your inner tourist, or you have a limited amount of time in the City of Oaks, here are 20+ tours of Raleigh guaranteed to show you the sights you want to see.

Eat and drink
Axes and Ales | $290 for up to 12 people | Party like a firefighter on this real fire engine touring downtown.

Taste Raleigh | From $79 per person | Stop by five local restaurants for a bite and a small bev. If you’re looking to get acquainted with the food scene here, this tour is for you.

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This could be you on one of many Raleigh Walking Tours.

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All in on history
Moore Square History Tour | Free | Explore one of Raleigh’s original greenspaces with 230 years of history in this quick 30-minute tour.

Art is all around
Sip n’ Stroll Raleigh Public Art Tour | Pay what you can | This art tour is situated in the downtown Sip n’ Stroll district, so grab a drink from a local biz and enjoy some of Raleigh’s best murals and art installations.

Self-guided tours
Historic Equity Walking Tour | Free | Explore important landmarks of Raleigh’s journey to more equity and inclusion, including Shaw University buildings and important public art.

Get ghosted
Raleigh Pub Crawl & Haunted Adventure Tour | $23 | On this adults only tour, stop for some bevs while learning about the spooky history of Raleigh.
Plenty more tours here
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Events
Friday, Sept. 8
Saturday, Sept. 9
  • Fenton Makers Market | Saturday, Sept. 9 | Times vary | Fenton, 201 Fenton Gateway Dr., Cary | Free | Head to Fenton for a market of 35 local artist booths and live music.
  • Food Bank Tailgate Party | Saturday, Sept. 9 | 11 a.m.-3 p.m. | Food Bank of Central & Eastern North Carolina, 1924 Capital Blvd., Raleigh | Free | Enjoy free hotdogs + hamburgers, food trucks, a dunking booth, an inflatable obstacle course, Touch-a-Truck, face painting, lawn games, and more while watching the NC State v. Notre Dame home opener.*
Sunday, Sept. 10
  • Pride Flow with Cody | Sunday, Sept. 10 | 11 a.m.-12 p.m. | Current Wellness, 219 S. East St., Raleigh | Free | This class is built for LGBTQ+ community members of every size, fitness level, and interest.
  • Farewell to Frosé Party | Sunday, Sept. 10 | 1-4 p.m. | Vita Vite Downtown, 313 W. Hargett St., Raleigh | Free entry | Say goodbye to summer with some frosty frosé as well as live entertainment, hair styling, charcuterie, and photo ops.
Monday, Sept. 11
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News Notes
Coming Soon
  • Raleigh Iron Works is getting another exciting eatery: Little Rey from Chef Ford Fry. This northern Mexico inspired counter-service taco spot will serve wood-roasted meats, breakfast, and alcoholic bevs. Chef Fry is also the owner + chef of Superica in Fenton.
Sports
  • The NC Courage is moving on to the Challenge Cup Final. The Courage will take on the Racing Louisville FC tomorrow at WakeMed Soccer Park in Cary. Grab your tickets.
Biz
  • Raleigh Coffee Company, a local coffee roaster, purchased Benelux’s roasting business, a separate business from the cafe near the Village District. The roaster has now tripled its roasting capabilities to serve up more beans to local spots, like Happy + Hale, Clouds Brewing, and Alamo Drafthouse. (Triangle Business Journal)
Watch
  • NC State football is taking on Notre Dame at Carter-Finley Stadium tomorrow, Sept. 9 at 12 p.m. If you’re not headed to to game in person, The News & Observer reported on how to watch the game from home.
Edu
  • NC State will break ground on its new Integrative Sciences Building today. This five story building will house state-of-the-art laboratories for this STEM-focused university.
Plan Ahead
  • National Hispanic Heritage Month is Sept. 15 through Oct. 15. Celebrate with three Raleigh Parks events, including a paint and sip night and a screening of “Encanto” at Peach Road Park in late September.
Shop
  • Ready, set, remodel. The Michael Kors Lifestyle store at Crabtree’s recent update focuses on pared-down luxury + sophisticated glamor. Stop by this weekend for the store debut (and a sweet treat).*
Featured Deal
  • One Medical is offering a 30-day free trial. Adults + kids of all ages can enjoy seamless access to comprehensive care at their four locations in Brightleaf Square, Cary-Fenton, North Hills, and Raleigh’s Village District. Use code TRY1MRDU to snag the deal.*
Cause
  • Tenants at Perimeter Park + Park Point generously donated to the Bloom by Trinity Partners school supply drive benefiting WakeEd Partnership’s Tools4Schools program. Donations will go to the Tools4Schools store which provides free classroom supplies for nearly 11,000 teachers and their students in Wake County’s largest school district.*
 
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🛣️ Hillsborough Street is reopening

Hillsborough Street section near fairgrounds open ahead of NC State home opener
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This is no longer the sight at the Hillsborough Street and Blue Ridge Road intersection. | Photo by RALtoday
A section of Hillsborough Street that has been closed since March is set to reopen in time for NC State’s home opener against Notre Dame on Saturday, Sept. 9.

According to NCDOT, this section of road that intersects with Blue Ridge Road will be regularly open, including when the NC State Fair kicks off in October. The current traffic pattern is not the finalized version and will change periodically or shut down completely before construction is finalized.

The final project will have Blue Ridge Road going underneath Hillsborough Street, Beryl Road, and a set of train tracks. NCDOT says it anticipates construction to be finished in late 2024.

While you’re rolling through this new road, be aware that this is still an active work zone with construction workers, so drive with caution.
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Today’s edition by:
Allie
From the editor
Happy Friday, Raleigh. There is so much happening this weekend that I need to double check our reel of events to remember what I want to do. I’m definitely headed to the free jazz day party at the Rialto, watching the NC State vs. Notre Dame game, and making time for Willie Nelson at the Outlaw Music Festival.
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