Date NightDate Night Ideas in Raleigh for Couples
Raleigh's best dates rarely start with a reservation: they start with a park bench, a blanket, or a stall at the farmers market.
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48 Hours in Raleigh: Where to Eat and What to Skip
Where to eat, what to do, and where Raleigh locals actually go this weekend — starting in Glenwood South and Five Points.
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A block-by-block, hour-by-hour walk through Raleigh’s downtown nightlife corridor, from the first patio table of the evening to the last band packing up its gear.
NeighborhoodsBest Bars in Glenwood South, Block by Block
Glenwood Avenue doesn't have one personality after dark, it has four or five, stacked block by block, and knowing which one you're standing in is half the fun.
NeighborhoodsGlenwood South Neighborhood Guide: The Local Guide
Glenwood South runs on two clocks — a quiet daytime one and a loud nighttime one — and knowing which you're walking into changes everything about how to enjoy it.
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Twelve real reasons to leave the Beltline behind, from riverside towns you can be back from by dinner to a coastline and a mountain range that make the whole drive worth it once in a while.
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A local's field guide to the six or so weeks when Raleigh's parks, patios and museum lawns are at their best, from redbuds at Dix Park to the first Saturday crowds at the farmers market.
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10 Things to Do in Raleigh This Week
- Live music in Glenwood SouthThursday–Sunday
- Saturday market in Five PointsMorning, rain or shine
- Gallery night downtownFriday evening, free
- A walk and a coffee in North HillsAny clear morning
- Pop-up dinner from a local chefLimited seats — reserve ahead
- Street fair in Glenwood SouthSunday, family-friendly
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