best places to go in raleigh (with and without kids, obviously). parks included! breakfast spots & libraries coming soon.
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food with kids
because taking kids anywhere for food requires pre-planning
Easy to sit down & let the kids run. Great food and drinks!
Ladyfingers Market & Eatery Raleigh
midtown location has a ping pong table! No food there however has food options in same strip & easy to order & bring in!
House of Hops
big turf area for kids to run & pizza always available!
Bowstring Brewyard
huge backyard with turf & rocks. food trucks!
Tap Yard Raleigh
new turf area! Wilson’s food has kid friendly options
Lynnwood Brewing Concern
Arcade games for free! Food next door with kid friendly options & easy ordering right from edit
Edit Beer Co. of Raleigh
yummy food. not the best venue for playing- outdoor green is NOT part of the place. sad face.
Taco Bamba Raleigh
fenced in back yard area with trains rolling by! Food 10/10. Drinks 10/10. Trophy owns it so its obviously elite.
The Bend Bar
food 12/10. drinks 10/10. cocktail slushies always on tap! outdoor turf and side yard to play. inside has a lot of tables as well. North Hills location coming soon!
Standard Beer + Food
for those in Apex and surrounding areas! great food and drinks. multi level deck. outdoor play space, very kid friendly.
TapStation
food is incredible! “Outdoor” seating is a screened in porch. Train brings dips! Kids are obsessed. Chickens out front while you wait. Ice cream next door!
Dos Taquitos
big slide! bring scooters or mini bikes to ride around. Food is 10/10. Ice cream is across the street if you're feeling generous!
Ponysauras
most insane steak experience you'll ever have. without kids- amazing date. with kids- memz for lyfe.
Angus Barn
the buffetttttt. so delicious and HUGE portions.
Milton's Pizza & Pasta
great indoor outdoor place (north raleigh) with food on site!
Compass Rose Brewery
Food & shopping & movies! Turf for kids turns ice skating rink in the winter
Fenton
Out behind Raleigh beer garden! Food from RBG
Home - Hop Shots Putt Putt Raleigh
Great food and indoor / outdoor space.
Heyday Brewing - 5401 North Community, Raleigh, NC
Popcorn machine! Capri suns! And two roosters, deli, arepas, sports bar is in same strip for food.
House Creek Beverage Company | Bottle Shop | 4025 Lake Boone Trail #105, Raleigh, NC, USA
Variety of food & indoor outdoor space!
Transfer Co. Food Hall — Raleigh's Food Hall, Market & Gathering Place
Great outdoor spot! Not many food options
Maywood Hall & Garden | Trophy Brewing
Gr8 everything
Compass Rose Brewery - Raleigh, NC
Yummy ice cream & cutie patootie cows
Howling Cow – From the Barnyard to the Brickyard – Dairy Products from NC State
Best ice cream AND monthly flavors
Two Roosters Ice Cream
indoor duckpin bowling. Food 5/10. pour wall 2/10- 2 stars because alcohol is available in many forms and fashion.
Jaguar Bolera
Just wash your hands!!!
Marbles Kids Museum | Hands-On Play & Family Fun in Raleigh
food without kids
for the good times
hands down best sushi in raleigh I'll fight you for a spot at the sushi bar when george is working
Waraji Japanese Restaurant
kids are ok… but better without. food is great!
Tazza Kitchen Village District
no kids, yet. dogs, yes. poke nachos are incredibleeeeeeeeeeeee
Wong’s Tacos Raleigh
small turf out front but don't personally want to share my fav pizza in raleigh with a toddler!!!
Trophy Brewing & Pizza
Sports bar by the Lenovo center
The Local | Sports Bar in Raleigh, NC
takeout
approved takeout locations
dont sleep on the fried rice. yellow sauce is like a mayo-honey mustard baby goddess. green sauce is spicy! get more chicken than you think. trust. also. takeout only.
Mami's Latin Style Rotisserie Chicken
BEST sandies
PrimoHoagies
Best Mexican take out ACP for lifeee
Chido Taco | Best Mexican food in North Carolina | Mexican ...
I mean best bowl
CAVA: Mediterranean Lunch, Order, & Pickup
takeout for grown ups (kids CAN but prob WON'T). healthy bowls. pesto ceasar or hot honey chicken yes mami
Sweetgreen
Hands down best takeout Asian food !!!
Google Maps
Best classic chinese. Always get the sesame chicken & mei fun (thin noodles)
Chopstix - Raleigh | Noodles Soft Noodle | Chinese Menu
parks
fun spots in raleigh to play
HUGE park. WILL get lost. creek walk if you feel the park is too stimulating. large grass areas to play. basketball court next to playground perfect for kids.
Sassafras All Children's Playground
great north raleigh ish park. contained area. little & big kid playgrounds.
Millbrook Exchange Park
swings, slides, dog park, basketball court, baseball field, soccer field. indoor center too!
Kiwanis Neighborhood Center
hear me out- bring a soccer ball or bubble machine, get a drink at Chuys to go, and enjoy the turf while burning the after work clock
North Hills Turf
super cool spot to watch planes! also great spot to wait with kids if you're picking someone up from the airport :)
Observation Park
awesome park in downtown cary. park in the library parking deck, elevator down to the park and spend your afternoon burning all the energy your toddler has. for today, at least.
Downtown Cary Park
2 areas for kids to play. soccer field and tennis courts too!
Eastgate Park
there are not enough photos to show how truly incredible this park is. Can get beers at the building next to the park too! Summer time is so fun with water play!
Gipson Play Plaza
Massive brand new park. the description box isn't large enough to encompass all it has to offer. splash pad, slides, turf, rock play, trails.
Pleasant Park
Party venues
its hard to think of a party spot
Best nursery! Has a room to host parties too!
Atlantic Nursery & Garden Shop
say no more
Big Air
easy soccer party to run & play on the turf. staff is so helpful & the turf has a gate- containment FTW
Sofive Soccer Centers Raleigh (XL Soccer World)
Indoor play
for when it rains & colds
say no more
Big Air
Best museum in town! Indoor and outdoor. Don’t forget train tickets!
Museum of Life and Science
don't plan the whole day here but fun to get out & have fun with music!
Notasium Cary: Music School and Indoor Play Space
Such a fun family place!!
Dogwood Country Club
day trips with kids
close enough to go from raleigh, nc
such a great museum, well maintained, CLEAN! food available.
High Point Children's Museum
HUGE! and getting bigger. pack a lunch & nap on the drive home!
