Longer, sunnier days have arrived in the City of Oaks! Live music, performing arts, baseball games, soccer matches and more are back on the calendar, and parks, farmers' markets and strawberry farms are calling our names! READ MORE
The great outdoors are still great. If you're looking for hiking trails, picnic spots and kayaking gems, these nature preserves await for your next weekend escape! SEE LIST
One thing from 2020 we're glad is here to stay: more outdoor dining! The Downtown Raleigh Alliance is bringing back Dine Out Downtown this spring, a weekly series on Sat. evenings where streets are closed to car traffic and diners are invited to enjoy the extra room. GET DETAILS
Well-known in the local music and arts communities in Raleigh, N.C., going back to the 1990s, Caitlin Cary and Skillet Gilmore have just opened Pocket Gallery, a display and work space on the edge of downtown Raleigh's Historic Oakwood neighborhood. READ MORE
For Saint Augustine’s University professor Linda Dallas, it’s a mission to make art central to the conversation in Raleigh, and her projects at Saint Agnes Hospital have helped shine a light on important community history. READ ARTICLE
Downtown Raleigh concert venues have been preparing to safely reopen their doors and return musicians to their stages. Read up on the challenges they've faced (and check out an April calendar that is starting to fill up!). READ MORE
Hone your racing skills at speeds of nearly 40 mph in a state-of-the-art, adult indoor go-kart track. Just opened: Second-floor mezzanine with video games, pool and more, overlooking the entire track!
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RDU International Airport has been hard at work deploying new safety measures around the terminals. On your next visit, look for new distancing signage, hand-sanitizing stations and much more.
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COVID-19 Advisory N.C. is in Phase 3 of its plan to slow the spread of COVID-19. For information and helpful resources, visit our COVID-19 response portal, here.