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Smart. Homegrown. Thriving. Official visitor info from Raleigh, N.C. Come see what the city will inspire in you.

A visit to Raleigh, N.C., is more than a trip to a blossoming Southern metropolis—you'll feel enriched and energized the instant you're warmly welcomed by its smart, savvy locals. Raleigh's bright minds head top-tier technology, education and life science institutions; its artists create a bevy of cultural and culinary touchstones; and its storytellers proudly carry on the collective heritage of a

06/03/2026

Ride the wave of sound at Midtown Beach Music Series. 🏄‍♂️🌊🎶

Back for its 17th season, Midtown Beach Music takes place every Thursday from 6-9pm at Midtown Park in North Hills. Enjoy live outdoor music, dancing, food, drinks and good summer vibes!

The remaining Beach Music Series line-up:
- June 4 Band of Oz
- June 11 Sleeping B***y
- June 18 Blackwater Band
- June 25 The Embers ft. Craig Woolard
- July 2 The Soul Psychedelique Orchestra
- July 9 The Pink Slips
- July 16 Too Much Sylvia
- July 23 Spare Change

Check out visitnorthhills.com for more information and tickets.
FAQ
- Free parking available on-site
- Wheelchair accessible venue
- This is a ticketed event
- Lawn chairs and blankets are welcome
- Well-behaved pets on a leash are allowed
- Food and beverage options available for purchase

Midtown Park in North Hills
📍4011 Cardinal at North Hills St., Raleigh, NC 27609

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A Guide to the Best Barbecue in the Raleigh Area 06/03/2026

Any North Carolinians have some opinions about barbecue they'd like to share? 😅

Find our guide to the best 'cue in the Raleigh area at the link below!

A Guide to the Best Barbecue in the Raleigh Area Barbecue. Bar-B-Que. BBQ. No matter how you spell it, we can agree on one thing—with a plate of ‘cue in hand, all is right with the world.

The Stanley Cup Final Comes to Raleigh: Watch Parties and More! 06/01/2026

LET'S GOOOOO!!! 🚨🚨🚨

The Stanley Cup Final Comes to Raleigh: Watch Parties and More! For the third time in team history, Raleigh's own Carolina Hurricanes will battle for the Stanley Cup. Games 1 and 2 will take place in Raleigh, June 2 and June 4 at Lenovo Center.

100 Outdoor Summer Concerts in Raleigh, N.C. 05/29/2026

Outdoor concert season! Who do you plan to see this summer in the City of Oaks?

100 Outdoor Summer Concerts in Raleigh, N.C. With a jam-packed schedule of open-air tunes, we've put together your guide to the venues and concert series that make up more than 100 outdoor concerts in Raleigh, N.C., this summer.

05/23/2026

*May* the best latte win! ☕ Which drink are you trying next?

Four coffee spots in the Raleigh area serving up fun flavors:

Boulted Bread ()
☕: Orange Blossom Miso Latte
🥤: Cherry Cola Tonic
📍328 Dupont Cir., Raleigh, NC 27603

Milo’s Café ()
☕: Guava Coconut Latte with Lemon Meringue Cold Foam
📍10119 Chapel Hill Rd., Morrisville, NC 27560

Bad Brain Coffee Co. ()
☕: London Fog Latte with Orange Dreamsicle Cold Foam
📍2201 Iron Works Dr., Raleigh, NC 27604

Cultivate Coffee Roasters ()
☕: Latte with Orange Vanilla Syrup and Brown Sugar Syrup
📍128 S. Fuquay Ave., Fuquay Varina, NC 27526

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05/22/2026

The Living Conservatory is BACK! In fact, it’s reopening tomorrow, Saturday, May 23. 🦋

We’re currently doing final checks to make sure we’ve got everything we need:

butterflies ✅
tropical plants ✅
ornate wood turtles ✅
two-toed sloth ✅
enthusiastic guests 🔜

Check out our exhibit hours to plan your visit: ncmns.net/4bDCLUz

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05/22/2026

SPLASH. 🫟 SPIN. 🫟 SPLATTER... PAINT! 🫟

Bring out your inner artist with , a one-of-a-kind experience in the Raleigh area with plenty of creative ways to make something amazing. Try a spin art session, rent a splatter room with glow-in-the-dark paint or create a marbled masterpiece with fluid art!

So many fun options for every kind of creator. See you soon, Picasso! 👨‍🎨🎨

📍Spin Art Nation & Splatter Studio ()
8204 Tryon Woods Dr. #116, Cary, NC 27518

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Animazement: A Japanese Anime and Culture Celebration Takeover in Downtown Raleigh over Memorial Day Weekend 05/20/2026

Hey hey, its Animazement weekend in Raleigh!!

Animazement: A Japanese Anime and Culture Celebration Takeover in Downtown Raleigh over Memorial Day Weekend Coming up on three decades of existence, Raleigh’s annual Animazement festival always offers plenty of eye-catching flash. This year’s edition is May 22-24, 2026, and it will draw lots of attendees to Raleigh Convention Center dressed up as their favorite characters from the world of Japanese an...

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500 Fayetteville Street
Raleigh, NC
27601