The Big List
Everything we know about. We still think you should let us pick.
Neighborhood
ApexBlue Ridge RoadCaryDix ParkDowntownDowntown RaleighDurhamFayetteville StGarnerGlenwood SouthGolden Belt, DurhamHillsboroughHistoric OakwoodHolly SpringsKnightdaleMoore SquareMorrisvilleNorth HillsNorth RaleighNorthwest RaleighRaleighSouth RaleighVillage DistrictWake ForestWarehouse DistrictWest RaleighZebulon
Anytime
- NC Museum of Natural Sciences
Free, four floors, and the only real Acrocanthosaurus skeleton on display anywhere — all under the giant glowing globe you can spot from the street. The default rainy-Saturday answer for anyone with kids.
FreeDowntownClosed now - Poole's Diner
Ashley Christensen's flagship in a 1945 pie-shop space, menu chalked on the wall and the famous macaroni au gratin worth planning around. Grab a seat at the double-horseshoe counter if you can.
Treat yourselfDowntownClosed now