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Introvert-Friendly Things to Do in the Raleigh, NC Area

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My husband and I love going out and about…but, don't really enjoy large crowds, difficult parking, long lines, etc.  So, here's a currated list of places we enjoy that avoid the hassles of being too “peoply.”
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Restaurants

We eat out about 4 nights a week.  Here are some of our fav go-to spots.

 
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We're here almost every Friday night.  You can count on La Cocina for great atmosphere, ample parking, super fast and friendly service and delicious food.
La Cocina Restaurante Mexicano | Authentic Mexican Food—Visit ...
 
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Logans has ample parking, great atmosphere, friendly staff and delicious food.  The rolls are a fan favorite.
Steakhouse in Garner Nc - Fine Steaks - Logan's Roadhouse
 
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Always lively atmosphere, huge menu with terrific dishes.  Large portions.
Clubhouse Restaurant Bar & Grill: Home
 
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Ample parking, nice atmosphere, quick and friendly service and delicious food.
Outback Steakhouse in Garner NC
 
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Very popular local place.  Nice atmosphere, friendly staff and delicious food.  Their pizza is my personal favorite!
Garibaldi of Garner's Menu
 
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Anything you pick from the menu is gonna be delicious.  We come here at least once a week.  Lots of parking, friendly staff, lively atmosphere and outstanding menu.
Restaurant & Sports Bar in Raleigh, NC - Kickback Jack's
 
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Lots of parking, great atmosphere, friendly staff, excellent food.  We usually sit in the bar area and eat without the show.  But, the shows are always terrific.  Serving sizes are huge.
Kaze Japanese Steakhouse

Other Food & Drinks

I'm a foodie!  So, of course I've got some recs!

 
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Always busy, but, fast service, anyway.  Best ice cream in NC!  Tons of flavors for every palette.  My favs are Caramel Praline, Butter Cookie and Peanut Butter Fudge.  My husband loves the Oatmeal Cookie.
Sunni Sky's Homemade Ice Cream
 
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My husband and I love a good grocery shopping date!  And, Publix is a clean, large store that's employee owned.  It's a very pleasant place to shop.
Amberly Place | Publix Super Markets
 
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A very clean, large, well-organized grocery store.  It's a very pleasurable shopping experience.
Lowes Foods of Garner
 
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Never super crowded.  Very clean and well-organized store.  Best prices on most everything.  Great store brand foods - many are better than name brand options.
Food Lion Grocery Store of McCullers Crossing

Arts & Entertainment

We love going to movies and to local parks on the weekends.

 
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We enjoy this movie theatre for it's large size, ample parking and reasonable tickets.  It's kept clean and isn't too crowded.  Recommend using the app to pre-purchase tickets.
Regal Crossroads - Cary Movie Tickets and Showtimes
 
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A peaceful, quite place to spend a few hours.  And, it's a favorite spot for taking professional family photos.  So scenic and historic.
Historic Yates Mill County Park
 
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This is a great local place to spend an afternoon.  I love anything that's near water and this fits the bill.
Lake Benson Park | Town of Garner, NC