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Best Activities & Restaurants in Raleigh NC
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items I moved to Raleigh three years ago and I've had so much fun exploring. Here are some of my all time favorites in the area - from outdoor spots to bars, kid friendly or adult date night - it's all in here!
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Outdoor Activities
Food & Drinks
DoorDash Faves
Great for Kids
Indoor activities
Outdoor Activities
This park is always so peaceful with tons of room for the kids to run and play. A play ground, fields and nice pavilions with lots of tables
Anderson Point Park
From fresh baked goods to farm fresh eggs and beef soup bones, I've always found everything I've needed at this farmers market! They have an outside section with gorgeous veggies, fruits and flowers and an indoor section with restaurants, a coffee sh...
State Farmers Market - Raleigh | NC Agriculture
Love how convenient it is to park here, there’s a full parking lot with bathrooms. Tons of areas to explore!
William B. Umstead State Park – Crabtree Creek Access
Whether you want to peacefully lay in hammocks or bring the kids to get their energy out at the play ground, this park has something for everyone. Plenty of parking. One of our top favorites!
Dix Park
Food & Drinks
Our favorite sushi spot! Great quality, great price. From basic rolls to speciality, they have a great selection
JAPAN XO hibachi & sushi- Raleigh, NC
Eat in or DoorDash, this restaurant is a favorite of mine for cozy dates and I also love ordering in when I’m feeling under the weather. Pho, summer rolls w/ peanut sauce & bao are my top choices here! Lots of great Vegan options
Anise Pho - Raleigh, NC - DoorDash
CBD and THC beverages! A fun alternative to going out to a bar. Hot or iced, they have delicious beverages ranging from lemonades to coffees and you can very specifically select exactly which type and how much CBD or THC you would like in your drink
The Burnt Pot
If we are having different food cravings or meeting up with a group of friends, Morgan street food hall has something for everyone! Indoor and outdoor seating. Meals, desserts and beverages, including a full bar
Home
if you like making mixed drinks at home, this is a must go spot! they have so many fun options to inspire fun cocktails, mocktails and more!
The Bittery at Crude Bitters
this cozy little bar is the perfect spot for coffee, a cocktail and some food!
Sir Walter Coffee
Gelato AND macarons!? this place is one of my favorite spots to grab a sweet treat… the worst part is having to choose between all of the delicious flavors. It's right across from Sir Walter (also in this list) making a great little date combo!
Amorino Raleigh
DoorDash Faves
Our favorite sushi spot! Great quality, great price. From basic rolls to speciality, they have a great selection.. one of our top most doordashed restaurants
Order Japan XO Sushi & Hibachi Grill - Raleigh, NC - DoorDash
Eat in or DoorDash, this restaurant is a favorite of mine for cozy dates and I also love ordering in when I’m feeling under the weather. Pho, summer rolls w/ peanut sauce & bao are my top choices here! Lots of great Vegan options
Anise Pho - Raleigh, NC - DoorDash
Delicious Detroit style pizza. Try the Aloha BBQ chicken pizza and thank me later 🤤
Order Jet's Pizza - DoorDash
This authentic Indian food is drool worthy. Their Palak Paneer and Butter Chicken are both out of this world! Can’t ever order without getting naan either 🤩
Masala House - Indian - Raleigh, NC - DoorDash
Great for Kids
Our favorite spot to play indoors during the hot summer days or cold winter days! Two stories of fun, my 7 year old still loves it here after 3 years of coming regularly
Marbles Kids Museum
Whether you want to peacefully lay in hammocks or bring the kids to get their energy out at the play ground, this park has something for everyone. Plenty of parking. One of our top favorites!
Dix Park
This park is always so peaceful with tons of room for the kids to run and play. A play ground, fields and nice pavilions with lots of tables
Anderson Point Park
A free outing that the whole family will enjoy! Sometimes there are special exhibits or movies you can pay to view, but the main parts of the museum are always free to enjoy
North Carolina Museum of Natural Sciences
Indoor activities
we had SO MUCH FUN at this escape room. we did “The Return” room with two people and it was such a great challenge. the staff as so friendly and helpful. great experience
NERD ESCAPES | Top-Notch Escape Room in Raleigh