Local Activities
The nightlife, the drinks, the food! There's so much to love about Downtown Raleigh. A hub for activity, outstanding events, late-night parties, and more, Downtown Raleigh has an activity, a restaurant, and a shop to fit your every need. Here are some of our favorite Downtown Raleigh establishments:
- Poole's Diner
- CAM Art Museum
- Red Hat Amphitheater
- Trophy Brewing
Raleigh, and the greater Triangle area as a whole, is the place for music and entertainment lovers. Whether your poison is outlaw country, fast-paced EDM, bubblegum pop, or good old fashioned rock n'roll, this area is home to your new favorite band. More of a theater person? We have that, too. Some of our favorite venues include:
- Walnut Creek Amphitheatre
- Durham Performing Arts Center
- Kings
- Raleigh Little Theatre
The Triangle is a well-rounded place. As such, it has both the best of big-city living flawlessly combined with all the beauty of the great outdoors. If you're an avid hiker, biker, swimmer, or kayaker, you're sure to love these awesome outdoor areas in the Triangle:
- William B. Umstead State Park
- Lake Johnson
- Jordan Lake
- Pullen Park
An exciting hub for music, theater, dancing, and every kind of culture, the Triangle has plenty of fun events to check out throughout the year. If you scroll down this page, you'll see a list of annual Triangle events, but here are some of our absolute favorites:
- Hopscotch Music Festival in September
- BugFest in September
- First Night Raleigh on New Years Eve
- Shakori Hils Grass Roots Festival in October
Find your New Favorite Things to Do
Annual Calendar of Events
Triangle Restaurant Week
January
Various Restaurants in Raleigh, Durham, Apex, Cary, and more.
North Carolina Chinese Lantern Festival
November - January
Koka Booth Amphiteatre, Cary