This inviting downtown stay has lots to offer, including three bedrooms and a backyard fire pit. | Photo via VRBO
If you haven’t heard, the next few months are going to be busy in DTR. With Hopscotch, Raleigh Wide Open, and festivals galore coming up, here are a few Airbnbs + VRBOs to book so you don’t have to worry about parking or driving back and forth.
Located nearly a street over from the action on Glenwood Avenue, bring a pop of bright color into your life with this modern one-bed, one-bath apartment that’s a short walking distance from Raleigh Beer Garden, MoJoe’s Burger Joint, and much more.
You’re going to love this charming home located a short drive or scooter ride from Transfer Co. Food Hall and Raleigh Wine Shop. The updated interior, firepit seating area, and lush backyard are not to miss — plus, it sleeps eight.
After exploring all the sights DTR has to offer, settle in at this one-bedroom apartment overlooking Raleigh. Plus, two twin futons make this space shareable.
Art on the Dot | Times vary | North Carolina Museum of Art | Free | Join a docent on a speedy yet informative 30-minute tour.
Sunset Yoga & Functional NA Cocktails | 6-8 p.m. | North Carolina Museum of Art | $22 | Stretch it out with a zero-proof cocktail while the sun sets in one of Raleigh’s prettiest locales.
This Is It — An Apocalyptic Drag Show | 9-11 p.m. | The Longleaf Hotel | Free | This explosive drag show will feature some of the best talent in NC -- enter the raffle for $5.
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Dr. Ali McGhee presenting on the Enneagram at PechaKucha Night Asheville. | Photo by Jake Frankel
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It’s a new era for the NC Museum of History. | Rendering via NC Museum of History
Coming Soon
Construction is underway for the NC Museum of History — take a look above to see what it’ll look like when it reopens in 2028. The museum will gain 40,000 sqft and will add a new entrance, a new climate control system for the artifacts, and a museum restaurant.
Outdoors
Raleigh Water is installing a 36-inch water line from Pullen Park to near I‑40, requiring tree removal at Dix Park. Project manager Justin Biegler said the park route was the most direct option and will improve reliability in western Raleigh while adding operational flexibility and an alternate water path. (The News & Observer)
Open
Now open on Wilmington Street: House of Rebellion, a vintage + secondhand clothing market. Expect funky finds from the owner of Durham’s She Thrifty Apparel. Pro tip: Stop by Munjo Munjo next door and turn the corner for a bev at Raleigh Times.
Sports
New NC State head basketball coach Will Wade is the Wolfpack’s first Alpha Wolf starter of the 2025 football season and will help kick things off for the Pack tonight in Carter-Finley. And if your kids are into basketball, send them to this City of Raleigh clinic with the Charlotte Hornets next month.
Award
Gov. Josh Stein has announced the six 2025 North Carolina Award winners, all with deep-run NC roots, including UNC legend Roy Williams and Steep Canyon Rangers’ Woody Platt. Read more about the winners for science, public service, literature, and fine arts.
Arts
Fayetteville Street is looking a little more artistic with the help of two new window murals installed by artist Britt Flood. Take a visit to One Exchange Plaza while you explore everything else that vibrant downtown Raleigh has to offer.
Number
700+. That’s how many traffic signals Raleigh is responsible for maintaining with the help of the Traffic Engineering team. Many of these signals are connected and can be remotely controlled by traffic engineers during big events or rush hour. Learn more tidbits about our traffic lights.
Biz
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Finance
The institutional firms that backed Uber and Venmo also invested in Pacaso, whose co-ownership tech revolutionizes the $1.3 trillion vacation home market. Pacaso has earned $110 million+ in gross profit to date. They even reserved the Nasdaq ticker PCSO. Invest for $2.90/share before the opportunity ends Sept. 18.†‡*
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On “Seinfeld,” Patton Oswalt wore a shirt from which local coffee shop?
It’s Cup A Joe, and 75% of you got that one right — nice job! See Patton when he comes to RAL next month, and if you want to learn more about the 919 coffee scene, we’ve got just the City Guide for you.
I’ve been missing the history museum, even as a Dayton, Ohio native who takes issue with NC’s “First in Flight” moniker. If you’re also looking for a taste of local history, stop by the City of Raleigh Museum, the Joel Lane Museum, or another free museum here in Raleigh, AKA The Smithsonian of the South.
‡‡Finance “investment method” disclaimer: This is a paid advertisement for Pacaso’s Regulation A offering. Please read the offering circular at invest.pacaso.com. Reserving a ticker symbol is not a guarantee that the company will go public. Listing on the Nasdaq is subject to approvals. Comparisons to other companies are for informational purposes only and should not imply similar success. Under Regulation A+, a company has the ability to change its share price by up to 20%, without requalifying the offering with the SEC.
