Meghan's Guide to Raleigh
Walkable Attractions
Places you can walk to during your stay!
The Optimist Raleigh
1000 Brookside DriveCoffee shop less than a half-mile away with a walk-up counter to order.
Next to The Optimist, this is a casual spot for a falafel bowl, or grab a drink/food from the full bar. (This place also has a small market for any items you need to pick up.)
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Falafel & Co. Inc.
1000 Brookside DriveNext to The Optimist, this is a casual spot for a falafel bowl, or grab a drink/food from the full bar. (This place also has a small market for any items you need to pick up.)
Person Street Bar
805 North Person StreetCocktail bar
The name is actually Standard Beer + Food. Casual spot for local beers and tacos. Can get busy on good weather weekend days.
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Standard Foods
205 E Franklin StThe name is actually Standard Beer + Food. Casual spot for local beers and tacos. Can get busy on good weather weekend days.
Jolie Restaurant
620 N Person StFrench bistro. Highly recommend getting a reservation in advance.
Nice restaurant serving American food, highly recommend getting a reservation in advance.
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Crawford and Son
618 N Person StNice restaurant serving American food, highly recommend getting a reservation in advance.
Oakwood Pizza Box
610 N Person St Casual pizza place to eat-in or take out.
William & Company
616 North Person StreetCocktail bar
Stanbury
938 North Blount StreetNice restaurant focused on seasonal ingredients. Note: Does not take reservations!
Yellow Dog Bread Company
219 East Franklin StreetCoffee shop and bakery
Two Roosters Ice Cream
217 E Franklin StIce cream shop
Casual restaurant and bar that is mostly outdoors with fire pits and TVs to watch games.
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The Station at Person Street
701 North Person StreetCasual restaurant and bar that is mostly outdoors with fire pits and TVs to watch games.
Dog Services
Places your dog may want to visit while in town.
Great spot to bathe your dog - they provide shampoo and conditioner.
Wash Your Dog Self-Service Station
1520 Brookside DriveGreat spot to bathe your dog - they provide shampoo and conditioner.
Dog park located within walking distance (or feel free to drive -there is parking). This is a convenient place to take your dog to enjoy the big or small dog park.
Oakwood Dog Park
910 Brookside DrDog park located within walking distance (or feel free to drive -there is parking). This is a convenient place to take your dog to enjoy the big or small dog park.
A great dog bar where you can get a drink and your dog can enjoy play-time with other dogs! Make sure to download the app and provide vaccination records prior to visiting. (Age 21+ for the off-leash dog park area.)
West Street Dog
A great dog bar where you can get a drink and your dog can enjoy play-time with other dogs! Make sure to download the app and provide vaccination records prior to visiting. (Age 21+ for the off-leash dog park area.)
Raleigh Beer Garden
614 Glenwood AvenueRestaurant/Bar with a menu just for dogs!
Phydeaux
2535 Atlantic AvenueDog store nearby for anything your pup may need!
Lake Lynn
2.6 mile trail walk
Rose Garden
2703 Everett AvenueDog walk option - best to see the roses in May
William B Umstead State Park Road
Park for trail runs/walks or dog walks!
Large park for dog walks. Also a great spot to see the "Night of Lights" over the holidays.
Dorothea Dix Park
1985 Umstead DriveLarge park for dog walks. Also a great spot to see the "Night of Lights" over the holidays.
杜克大學
If you don't mind the drive, it is a beautiful campus to view while walking the dog.
Breweries
All breweries listed have outdoor seating if you want to bring your pup!
Bowstring Pizza and Brewyard
1930 Wake Forest RoadGreat spot for a beer and pizza (NY-style slices) or to watch a game.
Can order food from the sister restaurant next door (Wilson's Eatery) while enjoying your beer
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Lynnwood Brewing Concern
1053 E Whitaker Mill RdCan order food from the sister restaurant next door (Wilson's Eatery) while enjoying your beer
Big Boss Brewing Company
1249 Wicker DriveDon't skip the pizza here either! (They also deliver a great personal-sized pizza for solo travelers!)
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Trophy Brewing & Pizza
827 West Morgan StreetDon't skip the pizza here either! (They also deliver a great personal-sized pizza for solo travelers!)
Clouds Brewing
126 N West StCrank Arm Brewing Company
319 W Davie StAsk the bartender for some board games to enjoy with your beers.
Nickelpoint Brewing Co.
506 Pershing RdLonerider at Five Points
1626 Glenwood AvenueNeuse River Brewing Company
518 Pershing RdCasual Restaurants
Most casual Ashley Christensen restaurant on the list - a must-visit if you want fried chicken
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Beasley's Chicken + Honey
237 South Wilmington StreetMost casual Ashley Christensen restaurant on the list - a must-visit if you want fried chicken
Some of my favorite vendors there:
Alimentori - Butcher shop... definitely try getting the bacon to cook at home!
Benchwarmers Bagels - Try ordering ahead for breakfast pickup
Che Empanadas - definitely recommend trying one of these empanadas.
Locals Oyster Bar & seafood market
Mama Crow's - great burgers.
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Transfer Co. Food Hall
500 E Davie StSome of my favorite vendors there:
Alimentori - Butcher shop... definitely try getting the bacon to cook at home!
Benchwarmers Bagels - Try ordering ahead for breakfast pickup
Che Empanadas - definitely recommend trying one of these empanadas.
Locals Oyster Bar & seafood market
Mama Crow's - great burgers.
My recommended vendors:
CowBar for a burger
Curry in a Hurry
Aunt Betty's speakeasy for a cocktail
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Morgan Street Food Hall
411 W Morgan StMy recommended vendors:
CowBar for a burger
Curry in a Hurry
Aunt Betty's speakeasy for a cocktail
Wye Hill Kitchen & Brewing
201 South Boylan AvenueWhiskey Kitchen
201 W Martin StRecommended for a breakfast sandwich or lunch sandwich. Can order ahead for pick-up.
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Union Special
2409 Crabtree BoulevardRecommended for a breakfast sandwich or lunch sandwich. Can order ahead for pick-up.
Night Kitchen Bakehouse & Cafe
10 W Franklin StBakery & Cafe. Can order ahead for pickup.
The Raleigh Times
14 East Hargett StreetThe Cardinal Bar
713 N West StVery casual bar serving only hot dogs - but they are good hot dogs!
Nicer Restaurants
Highly recommend getting a reservation in advance.
St. Roch Fine Oysters & Bar
223 S Wilmington StGreat seafood restaurant downtown
Rosewater Kitchen & Bar
110 Park at North Hills StreetHummingbird
1053 E Whitaker Mill RdCozy spot for lunch or dinner! Small inside, more outdoor seating.
Cortez Seafood and Cocktail
413 Glenwood AveSitti
137 South Wilmington StreetMOFU Dumpling Shoppe
321 S Blount StMandolin
2519 Fairview RoadDinner is good here, but I highly recommend brunch!
Vivace
4209 Lassiter Mill RoadA good stop after shopping around North Hills.
Brewery Bhavana
218 S Blount StBida Manda Laotian Restaurant and Bar
222 South Blount StreetLaotian food - highly recommend!
Coquette
4351 The Circle At North Hills StreetFrench bistro - another option after North Hills shopping
Nicest Restaurants
Poole's Diner
426 South McDowell StreetAshley Christensen restaurant - one of the best restaurants in Raleigh!
Death & Taxes
105 W Hargett StAnother Ashley Christensen restaurant - can't go wrong with any of her spots!
Second Empire Restaurant and Tavern
330 Hillsborough StreetFine dining in a historic home
Sullivan's Steakhouse
410 Glenwood AvenueClassic steakhouse
Saint Jacques
6112 Falls of Neuse RdFantastic French restaurant if you don't mind driving outside the beltline a bit.
What to do & Where to go!
Boxcar Bar + Arcade
330 West Davie StreetSelf explanatory - bar and arcade!
PNC Arena
1400 Edwards Mill RoadCheck if there is a game or concert during your visit
William B Umstead State Park Road
For a run or trail walk
JC Raulston Arboretum
4415 Beryl RoadArt museum. There are also trails/paths on the grounds for a walk (dogs allowed for the trail paths).
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North Carolina Museum of Art
2110 Blue Ridge RoadArt museum. There are also trails/paths on the grounds for a walk (dogs allowed for the trail paths).
Dorothea Dix Park
1985 Umstead DriveOpen park for walks/runs.
Red Hat Amphitheater
500 South McDowell StreetCheck if there will be a show when you are in town.
Bit of a drive to Cary - but the spa is fantastic! Look for a reservation in advance.
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The Umstead Hotel and Spa
100 Woodland Pond DriveBit of a drive to Cary - but the spa is fantastic! Look for a reservation in advance.
Similar to Top Golf - driving range with games you can play as well as food and drinks! You can reserve a bay 1 week in advance.
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Drive Shack
6901 Play Golf WaySimilar to Top Golf - driving range with games you can play as well as food and drinks! You can reserve a bay 1 week in advance.
Goodnights Comedy Club
861 West Morgan Street