The very best of Raleigh area festivals, hidden gems to explore, a new distillery and more
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The Raleigh area is home to plenty of the best-kept secrets when it comes to entertainment, recreation, food, shopping and more. For standout experiences, add these gems to your next trip itinerary! SEE LIST |
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An annual celebration of African American culture expressed through art, music, food and community, this two-day festival showcases local, national and international artists, performers, food vendors and area business owners (plus draws 40,000 visitors to downtown Raleigh!). GET DETAILS |
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From the team behind Raleigh's critically acclaimed Trophy Brewing Company, Young Hearts Distillery—led by head distiller Mena Killough—is now open in downtown Raleigh! The cocktail bar and restaurant includes a covered rooftop hangout spot, plus has bottles of spirits available for purchase on site. FIND OUT MORE (via RALtoday) |
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Tour one of N.C.'s most-visited attractions like never before—via drone! Piloted by Matt Jones, this flying tour of the North Carolina Museum of Natural Sciences zooms past dinosaurs, through whale skeletons, swings overhead researchers at work and more (all in one amazing take!). SEE VIDEO |
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Opening in Oct. at the North Carolina Museum of History, Dressing the Abbey weaves popular culture, fashion and history into a special exhibition borrowed from popular television show Downton Abbey’s™ wardrobe. READ MORE |
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Make Plans! Artsplosure Returns, Oct. 9-10
Downtown Raleigh’s beloved, free street art and music festival returns this fall, with music highlights including rising Americana stars Brittney Spencer and Aaron Lee Tasjan, Thunderstorm Artis (of “The Voice” fame) and more!
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Mask Requirements in Effect: Most of Raleigh Area Face masks are required indoors within Raleigh city limits as well as Cary, Garner, Knightdale, Morrisville, Rolesville and Zebulon town limits, regardless of vaccination status. Masks are also required in unincorporated areas of Wake County. READ MORE
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