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Any recommendations for interesting things to do in Raleigh, NC in the next few weeks, particularly with teens? Already looked into the major museums and parks, but interested in other experiences or things to see. Also, any good walking areas with shops/market type areas? (Prefer to stay within about a 15-20 min drive from downtown.)
posted by roaring beast around Raleigh, NC at 8:01 PM - 6 answers

My parter and I will be in Raleigh NC next week for a series of dr. appointments (note: CANCER SUCKS) on Thursday and Friday. We'll have mid(ish)-afternoon on Thursday free and I'd like to find something to do other than just going out to dinner to help take his mind off things. Any Raleigh-ite/Mefites here and have any ideas? [more inside]
posted by hapax_legomenon around Raleigh, NC at 3:38 PM - 10 answers

A few people from the nonprofit where I work are going to be in Raleigh next week for the All Things Open conference. When we're in a city we don't often make it to, we like to invite our lists to an informal happy hour. Can someone recommend a good place? [more inside]
posted by roll truck roll around Raleigh, NC at 2:22 PM - 5 answers

I'll be in Raleigh soon, and I have a bit of free time on a Sunday morning. I'm staying between NCSU and downtown, on Hillsborough St. Where can I go, within walking distance, for something good to eat before noon? Preferably with vegetarian options and good coffee. Your recommendations would be very welcome. [more inside]
posted by lapsangsouchong around Raleigh, NC at 10:20 AM - 5 answers

Work travel is picking up for me again and my next destination is Raleigh, but I'll be in Winston-Salem one afternoon as well. Help me find food please! [more inside]
posted by bile and syntax around Raleigh, NC at 2:05 AM - 16 answers

Tagging along on my wife's business trip with our 1 year old daughter in a few weeks. Hotel is in Raleigh, and we won't have a car. Looking for suggestions on fun things to do with a child in town, with preference for public transportation and walking. [more inside]
posted by tslugmo around Raleigh, NC at 5:50 PM - 14 answers

We are visiting Raleigh/Durham for a weekend to see if it's a good fit. What kinds of things should we do? [more inside]
posted by ohsnapdragon around Raleigh, NC at 12:14 PM - 7 answers

I’m on the search for a great little town for vacationing within about 2 hours of the Raleigh/Durham, NC Triangle area. [more inside]
posted by SweetTeaAndABiscuit around Raleigh, NC at 2:12 PM - 8 answers

What districts/streets/apartment buildings do you suggest I check out on my mini-vacation to Raleigh, North Carolina. I plan on moving there in the near future and I want to find a place that's in the middle of the action. [more inside]
posted by my_impermanence around Raleigh, NC at 11:35 AM - 7 answers

What are you knowin' about North Carolina? I am a big city girl with a potential life-changing job opportunity in NC (triangle area) and I'm flying out next week for an interview and to check out the area. What should I look for? [more inside]
posted by pazazygeek around Raleigh, NC at 4:41 PM - 16 answers

Is there anything to do for two days in Raleigh, Chapel Hill, Durham areas? [more inside]
posted by seinfeld around Raleigh, NC at 7:28 PM - 10 answers

Specific Raleigh NC downtown question [more inside]
posted by A189Nut around Raleigh, NC at 3:41 PM - 8 answers

Two awesome near Raleigh wanna go on an awesome adventure.... international style. $2000, Mr. Bond. $2000 (per person). This has to cover everything. Oh Mefi! Give me vacation recommendations s'il vous plait.
posted by matkline around Raleigh, NC at 8:05 PM - 12 answers

RaleighFilter: I'm heading to Raleigh, NC for the summer. How do I find a sublet, and what should I do while I'm there? [more inside]
posted by Aster around Raleigh, NC at 7:28 PM - 8 answers