🍽️ Raleigh’s gone viral | In a recent TikTok, viral restaurant critic Keith Lee announced he’s coming to the Carolinas, and he just made a stop in Raleigh at one of our faves, A Place at the Table, and Lee did some good of his own while he was there.
🚜 Family-friendly farm fun | If you didn’t have plans this weekend already, now you do. The Got to Be NC Festival is back at the NC Fairgrounds through Sunday, May 18, and you can expect activities for the whole family.
🎨 Getting artsy | Artsplosure is returning to Fayetteville Street today, May 17 + Sunday, May 18, and with ~175 juried visual artists and new ways to have some fun downtown, we can’t wait for this year’s festival.
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We still want to know: Where should TikTok food reviewer Keith Lee go in Raleigh?
Raleigh Foodie Fare | Sunday, May 18-Sunday, Nov. 16 | Times vary | Moore Square | Free | All foodies are welcome at this tasty market + food truck rodeo.
Raleigh Ghost and Urban Legend Walk | Sunday, May 18-Sunday, Dec. 21 | Times vary | Williams Courtyard | $10 | This spooky tour shares some of Raleigh’s scariest true crime and ghost stories.
Monday, May 19
Walk Moore! | Monday, May 19, Monday, May 26 | 10:30 a.m. | Moore Square | This leisurely, low-impact scroll is led by a knowledgable staff member for the first 30 minutes.
Yoga in the Park | 6 p.m. | Dorthea Dix Park | Free | Get in the flow in a serene environment where all practice levels are welcome — register in advance to secure your spot.
The Southern accent may be disappearing. According to recent research, there’s been a diminishment of the regional accent in certain communities — including folks who grew up in Raleigh. Which leads us to ask — do you have a Southern accent? Let us know.
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57%. That’s the percentage of Gen Zers who want to become influencers, according to a 2023 survey by Morning Consult. If you know a Gen Zer who’s less obsessed with the internet fame, introduce them to our leading industries and employers guide in Raleigh. (CNBC)
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Raleigh is the No. 20 summer destination, according to WalletHub’s list of “Best Summer Travel Destinations.” If you don’t want to play the host, send folks this list of amazing Airbnbs and Vrbos.
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Brace yourself for Memorial Day travel — this year is likely to break a 20-year-old record with nearly 45.1 million people on the move. Don’t forget that you need a REAL ID to fly. Here’s how to get yours. (Axios)
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Perfect your putting, grab a latte, go for a run on scenic trails, and get your car detailed, all in a day’s work. Perimeter Park is an office development rich with tenant amenities that max out work-life balance. Watch our Instagram Reel for a virtual tour.*
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🧪 Learn like a local
Dueling Dinosaurs at the NC Museum of Natural Science is a one-of-a-kind paleontology lab and exhibit. | Photo by RALtoday
Museums are the cultural hubs of Raleigh — we’re known as the “Smithsonian of the South,” and for good reason. Whether you’re looking to learn something new about the City of Oaks or plotting a way to spend your Saturday afternoon, here are 17 museums to visit in our city.
Gregg Museum of Art & Design | This art museum on NC State’s campus boasts 35,000 pieces in its permanent collection. Also, don’t miss the largest collection of outsider art in NC.
Museum of Life and Science | Visit wild lemurs, wolves, farm animals, and one of the largest butterfly conservatories on the East Coast.
Marbles Kids Museum | Bring your little ones to explore water, music, the NC environment, and much more through hands-on exhibits.
Historic Yates Mill County Park | After visiting the 200-year-old water-powered mill, hike around the 174 acres of this historic site and native wildlife refuge.
A set of wind chimes. There’s nothing like listening to the soft melody of wind chimes in the evening summer breeze. We love this premium set for their soothing tones, durability, and silver finish.
We’ve been working with our sister newsletters to create an interactive map to see where Keith Lee has been — and where you want him to go next. I’m hoping he’s set aside plenty of time to see what we’ve got to offer in the Carolinas.
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