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The Ultimate North Carolina Bucket List
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items Cute, fun, and unforgetting recs in NC, especially in the RTP area. Places to visit, food, activities, and more! Adding as I find places that I would bring guests if they were only in NC for a few days.
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Food Spots you Can't Miss
Date spots and Fun
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Food Spots you Can't Miss
Food places that I would go again and again to, and restaurants I can't forget
In Raleigh- A wide variety of food spots and a great communal place to eat, great to bring friends and family
Morgan Street Food Hall
In Cary- The best Ramen bar I've been to, amazing portions, and everything is packed with flavor. The chicken curry ramen is my favorite.
Miso Ramen Bar Cary
In Durham- Such a great Asian spot with so many options on the menu! Great ambiance, and the staff are so nice. The Kung Pao Chicken is amazing, and the Lulu Royale drink was so beautiful and tasted really good. Great portion sizes, had enough leftov...
Lulu Bang Bang
In Carborro- Coolest train car turned into Thai restaurant! About 5-10 minute drive from UNC Chapel Hill, it so perfect for family and friends, and the panang curry is so so good.
Thai Station Restaurant
In Apex- Great Mexican food, free chips and salsa, and HUGE and fun drinks! Portions are big, and the restaurant feels fancy but also fun.
Mezcalito Apex
Still dreaming about the mocha cake. Such a beautiful vietnamese cafe, with great coffee and matcha options. I grabbed a ube matcha and it was so delicious. The star, though, was the desserts, and the mocha cake was so amazing and moist. Genuinely wi...
MÂY Bakery & Café (@maybakery.cafe) · Raleigh, NC
Date spots and Fun
Places great as a date, either with a significant other or with friends at night, and possibly with a few drinks
In Raleigh- so beautiful and fun! can spend hours here with friends, family, or a date
Jaguar Bolera - Raleigh
In Raleigh- A jazz bar with amazing music, drinks, and the cutest lighting and ambiance. It feels cozy and intimate, but still inviting to newbies. The photobooth in Moonroom has to be my favorite part, hands down, and the photostrips are so so worth...
Moon Room
Shopping
The most memorable and unique places to shop that I've found
In Carborro- This is such a cool store where they sell concentrated perfumes, and can mix and remake your favorite scents. I have the ethereal fragrance oil which is a dupe for Cloud, and it makes the perfume's scent amplified and last so much longer...
The Fragrance Shop
Beautiful strip of local owned shops in North Hills Raleigh! So pretty inside and surrounding the stores, and surrounded by some great cafes and restaurants. Make sure to try Good Graces for coffee and quick bites!
Makers Alley - Hyper-Local Artisan Shops in Raleigh
Beautiful and elevated shopping, with events happening almost every weekend! Amazing stores like altard state, lululemon, and the icecream shop Honeysuckle is amazing. They also have a huge new movie theater. A great place to have a relaxing nice day...
Fenton
Public
Places open to the public with events, beautiful landscapes, and a family friendly atmosphere
Such a beautiful park, with walking trails, greenery, animals and flowers, and events happening all around. There is a lake filled with beautiful lotuses and lillypads. There are so many restaurants even a short walk away, so you could spend an entir...
Downtown Cary Park
The NCMA has the most beautiful outdoor parks with trails, photo spots, and places to lounge, and the museum itself is full of history and art. Definitely a place to check out!
North Carolina Museum of Art
A beautiful lake for boating, grilling, or just a slow day near the water.
Jordan Lake State Recreation Area: Home | NC State Parks