Tourism and Hospitality

Dining in Raleigh is always a fresh experience, with new restaurants popping up all the time — and more on the way.
We broke down the Downtown Raleigh Alliance’s quarterly report on the state of downtown. Read the highlights of the Q3 downtown Raleigh report.
Get outside this Saturday, Oct. 21 for Year of the Trail’s inaugural Great Trails State Day in NC — we’ve compiled free events and ways to celebrate during this mountains-to-coast campaign.
Raleigh is home to over 100 spaces on the National Register of Historic Places, including some historic + renovated spots folks still call home. Raleigh’s historic homes are plenty and full of interesting stories.
New and old vendors are expanding in PNC Arena. Over half of PNC’s vendors are nonprofits and donated $1.7 million to participating groups last year.
From Oct. 12 through Oct. 22, folks from all over will flock to the City of Oaks for the the NC State Fair. Keep reading to plan ahead for this fall Raleigh tradition.
Downtown Raleigh Restaurant Week is Oct. 2-8 at various City of Oaks restaurants. Visit a familiar fav with new menu items or try a new spot with a prix fixe meal.
A report from Coldwell Banker Real Estate’s Move Meter tool, which gathers data from cities across the US, ranks Raleigh as the No. 7 searched dream move city.
IBMA World of Bluegrass is coming to Raleigh and promises plenty of live music for fans as well as information for bluegrass musicians at the business conference and awards ceremony.
The City of Raleigh staff is entering into negotiations with Omni Hotels & Resorts to help develop the 550-room Omni Raleigh Hotel in downtown.
From historic buildings that no longer stand to ads promoting Raleigh restaurants, we dug through newspaper archives dating as far back as 1881 to celebrate the 21st night of September.
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We’re highlighting the 37 best parks that Raleigh has to offer — complete with playgrounds, trails, and tennis courts.
From gourmet popsicles to endlessly customizable soft serve, Raleigh has plenty of sweet treats to keep you cool all summer.
Journey through local history and travel to another era by visiting these businesses, restaurants, and bars where time stands still.
Switchyards’ Durham location promises a new space for Bull City to get to work in a stylish, professional environment.
The Depot in the Warehouse District will see a new hotel, office, and retail space as part of a historic revitalization.
If you recently retired and are looking for things to do, this guide will help you make the most of retirement in Raleigh.
June is Pride Month, and Raleigh is showing out in style. Head to these six events around Oak City to show your pride and celebrate the local LGBTQ+ community.
Dig into Raleigh’s must-try pizza shops including NC State hangouts, high-end Detroit-style pizza, and bagel shops moonlighting as pizzerias. Whatever style you prefer, there’s pizza in Raleigh for you.
We caught up with Andia’s Ice Cream’s CEO + co-founder, Andia Xouris, to talk innovative flavors, her Grand Master Ice Cream Chef title, and community.
Where to eat, play, and spend an entire day outside in Oak City— no need to step foot indoors.