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Raleigh City Guide
Government
Transit
Nightlife
Restaurants
Tourist Attractions
Government
The City of Raleigh is governed by an eight member City Council that includes the mayor.
Raleigh’s forward thinking Council is actively engaged with the community and committed to
environmental, cultural and economic sustainability.
Raleigh is also the state capital of North Carolina and the seat of Wake County.
Transit
Raleigh’s bus system is the main public transportation. Several short and long-range transit plans
in process include major expansion of local bus service, increased express bus service from farflung
spots to center cities, and 51 miles of light rail throughout major points of the Triangle.
Bus
Capital Area Transit (CAT) will take you where you need to go with 31 routes throughout
Raleigh proper, including the free downtown R-Line loop, and to other points in the Triangle
region. Individual fares are $1.25, $2.50 for a day-pass and monthly passes go for $45.
Parking
Street parking is relatively easy throughout the city. If you’re downtown, street parking is
metered and more difficult to find but there are plenty of paid parking garages to meet your
needs. Downtown parking is well-tended, so keep your meter fed to avoid a ticket.
Bike/Walk
Capital Area Greenway system offers over100 miles of walking trails and bike routes. If you’re a
bicyclist, be sure to download your free Raleigh Bicycle Routes map.
Amtrak
Three passenger trains stop at the Raleigh Amtrak Station located just south-west of downtown:
the Silver Star (New York-Miami), The Carolinian (Charlotte-New York) and the Piedmont
(Raleigh-Charlotte).
Nightlife
Downtown
Raleigh is densely scheduled with downtown events running into the night almost every
weekend. Fayetteville Street between the State Capitol and the Duke Energy Center for the
Performing Arts is the main drag with plenty of watering holes and restaurants serving, in shifts,
families with children, performing arts patrons, and party animals.
The Warehouse District
New businesses and residents moving into the Warehouse District means the nightlife is growing
and changing. Plenty of bars and nightclubs share the neighborhood with galleries and the
Contemporary Art Museum making the atmosphere both gritty and sleek.
Glenwood South comes to life at night with blocks of bars and restaurants lighting up. From an
Irish Pub to a notable Jazz cocktail bar there’s something for everyone seeking life after dark. It’s
a place to see and be seen.
First Fridays
Galleries open all around town at 6, with complementary wine and snacks, artists in attendance,
and plenty of people ready for stimulating visuals and conversation.
Restaurants
Irregardless
For 40 years, Irregardless has grown organically through community involvement in Raleigh’s
slow but steady development. Known for fresh local food and live music, this café is a Raleigh
institution.
Siti
Siti is a popular downtown restaurant offering scrumptious, fresh Middle eastern food in a noisy
space with clean lines and large windows.
The Fiction Kitchen
The Fiction Kitchen gets rave reviews for vegan fare behind its brightly painted stucco
storefront. Committed to locally grown ingredients, this is the go to place for the gluten free
crowd.
Poole’s Diner
Internationally renowned, award-winning chef, Ashley Christensen’s first restaurant, Poole’s
offers a menu full of comfort food with local, seasonal ingredients. Ashley’s other Raleigh
restaurants include Beasley’s Chicken + Honey and Chuck’s. All come highly recommended.
Attractions
Duke Center for the Performing Arts
A group of three theaters, an auditorium and an outdoor plaza, this performing arts center is
home to the NC Symphony Orchestra, the Carolina Ballet, touring musicals, popular and nontraditional
performances, and a variety of outdoor events.
North Carolina Museum of Art
This beautifully sited museum with thoughtful, wide-open sculpture trail is known as the first
major museum in the country to be created by State legislation and funding. Admission to the
permanent collection (and the sculpture trail) is free.
North Carolina Museum of History
If you want to learn about the history of your adopted state, this is the place to go. Admission is
free and, as an affiliate of the Smithsonian Institute, the quality of exhibits is exceptional.
William B. Umstead State Park
5,579 acres of forest land to hike, bike, boat, camp, and ride on horseback is halfway between
Raleigh and the international airport. Look for activities and information about the flora and
fauna, and the park’s fascinating cultural history.
Government
Transit
Nightlife
Restaurants
Tourist Attractions
Government
The City of Raleigh is governed by an eight member City Council that includes the mayor.
Raleigh’s forward thinking Council is actively engaged with the community and committed to
environmental, cultural and economic sustainability.
Raleigh is also the state capital of North Carolina and the seat of Wake County.
Transit
Raleigh’s bus system is the main public transportation. Several short and long-range transit plans
in process include major expansion of local bus service, increased express bus service from farflung
spots to center cities, and 51 miles of light rail throughout major points of the Triangle.
Bus
Capital Area Transit (CAT) will take you where you need to go with 31 routes throughout
Raleigh proper, including the free downtown R-Line loop, and to other points in the Triangle
region. Individual fares are $1.25, $2.50 for a day-pass and monthly passes go for $45.
Parking
Street parking is relatively easy throughout the city. If you’re downtown, street parking is
metered and more difficult to find but there are plenty of paid parking garages to meet your
needs. Downtown parking is well-tended, so keep your meter fed to avoid a ticket.
Bike/Walk
Capital Area Greenway system offers over100 miles of walking trails and bike routes. If you’re a
bicyclist, be sure to download your free Raleigh Bicycle Routes map.
Amtrak
Three passenger trains stop at the Raleigh Amtrak Station located just south-west of downtown:
the Silver Star (New York-Miami), The Carolinian (Charlotte-New York) and the Piedmont
(Raleigh-Charlotte).
Nightlife
Downtown
Raleigh is densely scheduled with downtown events running into the night almost every
weekend. Fayetteville Street between the State Capitol and the Duke Energy Center for the
Performing Arts is the main drag with plenty of watering holes and restaurants serving, in shifts,
families with children, performing arts patrons, and party animals.
The Warehouse District
New businesses and residents moving into the Warehouse District means the nightlife is growing
and changing. Plenty of bars and nightclubs share the neighborhood with galleries and the
Contemporary Art Museum making the atmosphere both gritty and sleek.
Glenwood South comes to life at night with blocks of bars and restaurants lighting up. From an
Irish Pub to a notable Jazz cocktail bar there’s something for everyone seeking life after dark. It’s
a place to see and be seen.
First Fridays
Galleries open all around town at 6, with complementary wine and snacks, artists in attendance,
and plenty of people ready for stimulating visuals and conversation.
Restaurants
Irregardless
For 40 years, Irregardless has grown organically through community involvement in Raleigh’s
slow but steady development. Known for fresh local food and live music, this café is a Raleigh
institution.
Siti
Siti is a popular downtown restaurant offering scrumptious, fresh Middle eastern food in a noisy
space with clean lines and large windows.
The Fiction Kitchen
The Fiction Kitchen gets rave reviews for vegan fare behind its brightly painted stucco
storefront. Committed to locally grown ingredients, this is the go to place for the gluten free
crowd.
Poole’s Diner
Internationally renowned, award-winning chef, Ashley Christensen’s first restaurant, Poole’s
offers a menu full of comfort food with local, seasonal ingredients. Ashley’s other Raleigh
restaurants include Beasley’s Chicken + Honey and Chuck’s. All come highly recommended.
Attractions
Duke Center for the Performing Arts
A group of three theaters, an auditorium and an outdoor plaza, this performing arts center is
home to the NC Symphony Orchestra, the Carolina Ballet, touring musicals, popular and nontraditional
performances, and a variety of outdoor events.
North Carolina Museum of Art
This beautifully sited museum with thoughtful, wide-open sculpture trail is known as the first
major museum in the country to be created by State legislation and funding. Admission to the
permanent collection (and the sculpture trail) is free.
North Carolina Museum of History
If you want to learn about the history of your adopted state, this is the place to go. Admission is
free and, as an affiliate of the Smithsonian Institute, the quality of exhibits is exceptional.
William B. Umstead State Park
5,579 acres of forest land to hike, bike, boat, camp, and ride on horseback is halfway between
Raleigh and the international airport. Look for activities and information about the flora and
fauna, and the park’s fascinating cultural history.