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🌎 Local world records

Raleigh’s world records and other local feats
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This globe is one of the biggest in the world. | Photo by Eric Knisley
We’re on record saying that Raleigh is our favorite city, but these world records and other superlatives prove that Raleigh might be the best, as far as beer taps, racquet sports, and more are concerned. Here are five of Raleigh’s world records + feats that prove it.

Most different varieties of beer on tap, Raleigh Beer Garden | When this huge beer garden set its record, it had 369 taps flowing local + national brews alike. The beer garden also holds the record for the largest tap takeover. In October 2019, 177 taps at the beer garden were pouring Wicked Weed Brewing bevs, including over 100 sours.

World’s largest racquet sports complex, Swing Racquet and Paddle | This state-of-the-art facility recently broke ground and is already breaking records. When the complex opens in 2026, expect 44 acres of fun and 70 courts for five different racquet and paddle sports, all near Brier Creek.

Most guitar rotations around the body in 30 seconds, Adam Hudson | This record was set right here in Oak City in 2018 with Adam Hudson completing 35 rotations in 30 seconds.

Honorable mentions

Benelux Coffee’s coffee bean mural | This mural has been recognized by Guinness and is one of the largest in the world at 45 feet long and nearly 8 feet tall. Munch on Belgian waffles and fresh-brewed joe on this monumental mural.

NC Museum of Natural Science’s Daily Planet globe | The world revolves around Raleigh... sort of. This globe is one of the biggest in the world, and although it doesn’t rotate nor revolve, it’s still an impressive sight. Inside is a three-level theater with a 40-foot screen.
Asked

How tall is the NC Museum of Natural Sciences globe?
A. 103 feet
B. 91 feet
C. 72 feet
D. 55 feet
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Events
Thursday, Sept. 5
  • Silent Book Club | Thursday, Sept. 5 | 6:30-8 p.m. | Oberlin Regional Library | Free | Shhh... bring your book and join others for an hour of uninterrupted group reading.
Friday, Sept. 6
  • Boyz II Men | Friday, Sept. 6 | 7:30 p.m. | Coastal Credit Union Music Park at Walnut Creek | $35-$150 | See these ballad-singers perform songs like “I’ll Make Love to You” and “End of the Road” live from Raleigh.
  • High Point University vs. Icepack | Friday, Sept. 6 | 8:15-11:30 p.m. | Invisalign Arena | $6-11 | The Icepack will play against the Panthers in the home opener.
Saturday, Sept. 7
  • Sample NA beverages with Umbrella Dry Bar | Saturday, Sept. 7 | 4-7 p.m. | Self Care Marketplace | Free | Sip + savor a variety of spirited but zero-proof bevs.
  • Wine and Track | Saturday, Sept. 7 | 4-7 p.m. | Apex Racing Lab | $60 | Enjoy wines while trying simulation racing at this state-of-the-art racing facility.
Lots more happening in Raleigh
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Eat

🥂 How to get money off the tab at Raleigh’s best restaurants
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The Offline app has a map feature that helps you decide where you’d like to eat based on your location. | Photo provided by Offline
If you love sampling local restaurants (guilty) and wouldn’t say no to money off your tab (guilty again), Offline is for you.

The premier restaurant club provides members with two credits each month to redeem at locally owned Raleigh restaurants with at least a 4+ star rating. Current offers include:
  • $20 to spend at Wye Hill
  • $15 to spend at MOFU Shoppe
  • $20 to spend at La Santa
Try your first month for free with code OFFLINE6AM.
Unlock your offers with code OFFLINE6AM
News Notes
Traffic
  • The new stretch of 540’s opening date has been set in stone asphalt. The 18-mile addition to the expressway will open at 6 a.m. on Wednesday, Sept. 25 after a tropical storm delayed the initial opening date. The road will now extend through Apex and Holly Springs to Johnston County. (The News & Observer)
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Try This
  • Ready to pop some tags? The NC Vintage Bazaar will be at the Expo Center at the Fairgrounds on Saturday, Sept. 7 + Sunday, Sept. 8. Shop highly curated vintage tees, jackets, accessories, and plenty more at this market. Tickets start at $10, and we think the early bird entry is totally worth it.
Coming Soon
  • The Alexander Family YMCA on Hillsborough Street will construct a 10,000 sqft youth center for downtown kids + teens. The new youth center will include a multi-purpose gym, academic programs, outdoor spaces, and expanded parking.
Tech
  • To address the “digital divide” and provide tools to keep folks connected, Wake County is offering laptops and internet hotspots at local libraries. Public computers at Wake County libraries will also be upgraded with assistive tech, including high-contrast keyboards and trackball mice.
Arts
  • The downtown dinos are here to stay. The three topiary dinosaurs popping up through downtown Raleigh are set to stay through the end of 2024. Learn more about Bex, Trish, and Pterry (pronounced Terry) and where to find them.
Announced
  • We crunched the numbers and compiled your official RALtoday’s Best nominees. Now comes the fun part: voting. Now through Friday, Sept. 20 you can vote for your favorites in each category. Winners will be announced Friday, October 4.
Opening
  • From wisdom teeth to implants — and every specialty dental need in between — you’ll be in good hands when Vista Oral Surgery & Implants opens its new location in Raleigh this fall. Meet Dr. Gregory Taylor + get to know their expert services.*
Arts
 
History

🏛️ What’s next for NC’s history?

NC Museum of History to undergo major redesign
A photo of the NC Museum of History building.
The NC Museum of History holds 14,000 years of NC history. | Photo by RALtoday
A historic renovation is coming to the NC Museum of History. The museum anticipates the renovation taking two to three years, and it will close Monday, Oct. 7 while the gift shop will remain open until Dec. 29.

After 30 years on East Edenton Street, the museum said it’s time for a “grand revitalization.” The makeover will transform the museum, giving an in-depth look into NC’s history.

“We’re embarking on an incredible journey, and what awaits us on the other side is nothing short of extraordinary — reimagined exhibits that will bring North Carolina history to life,” Brad Wilson, interim director of the NC Museum of History and Division of State History Museums, said in a press release.

During its closure, the museum will provide digital resources to keep the history of NC accessible. Fun fact: The museum has ties to the Smithsonian and was established in 1902, and the current museum was built in 1994.
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From the editor
I’m finally jumping into David Sedaris’s bibliography with “Me Talk Pretty One Day.” I already knew I enjoyed Sedaris’s dry humor, but all the local connections in his young adulthood were a welcomed surprise. My favorite tidbit is his love for the iconic A-frame IHOP, which is now Alpaca Peruvian Chicken. Read up on more local authors.
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