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Raleigh, NC - Stuff to do (1 Viewer)
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simey
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my neck of the woods.........lots to do, but things are spread out a bit. always a festival on the weekends downtown on fayetteville st., obviously the bluegrass festival is coming up. sometimes they have a food truck rodeo. this is college foots season, so maybe a UNC - Duke - NC State game. but the biggie is the NC State fair, 10-16-10/26. the fair is a must go..........big daily farmers market near downtown. hurricanes start up soon. need a bit more info on your timeframe, people, etc.
Swing 51
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Wow that is quite a lineup. Had some friends move to a Raleigh 'burb and will be in the area frequently in the years to come - with a trip planned next weekend.
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Does a thread exist for Glumpy's? Is this place off 95 south or am I thinking of another Footballguy's diner?
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You just missed Farm Aid. That was this past Saturday in Raleigh. The Head and the Heart is playing September 27th at a small outdoor amphitheater in Raleigh called NC Museum of Art. Is that the weekend you will be there?
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My favorite NC bluegrass band, Chatham County Line, is playing September 26th in Wilmington. That is on the coast about an hour and 40 minutes from Raleigh. They are from Raleigh, and play there often, so you can catch them while visiting Raleigh another time. They will be playing at the International Bluegrass Festival. There is a festival that goes on twice a year called Shakori Hills, and it is about 15 to 20 minutes past Chapel Hill. The fall festival is October 9-12. It's a grassroots festival. Shakori Hills. You and your friends should go to the Merlefest in the spring. It is in the foothills (Wilkesboro, NC), and it's always the last weekend in April. It is a lot of fun.
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We live about 45 minutes south of Raleigh. Love the pit. Kids enjoy the children's museum. We haven't spent much time up in Raleigh other than in those two places. But will likely check out the state fair and Bluegrass festival.
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I've heard Chatham before on the radio - will check them out online. My friends aren't really bluegrass fans but that won't stop me from hitting some shows solo. Thank you for your replies.
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Angus Barn is worth a visit, but leans to the kitch/tourist a little bit. Their quality is in line with Ruth's Chris. They have a wine list like a phone book, so that might tilt your choice. I was there a week or so ago and the filet with garlic mashed is smooth as silk. Dress as you are, there will be corporate suits there, but jeans/polo are fine.
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If you like drinking a variety of beers, Flying Saucer downtown has over 80 beers on tap to try. They serve bar food. The beer at The Pit is good too, they just don't have the variety of the Flying Saucer Draught Emporium, but The Pit has better food. If you like oysters or seafood in general, the 42nd Street Oyster Bar has been in downtown Raleigh forever, and it's still good. I like Caffe Luna a lot downtown for Italian, and Pooles Diner (formerly Vertigo years ago) has great food. I have caught a great buzz many times at an Irish Pub downtown called Tir Na Nog. They have live entertainment often, and their irish food is pretty good. There are a lot of good restaurants downtown. Lincoln Theatre [SIZE=14.3999996185303px]and the [/SIZE]Southland Ballroom[SIZE=14.3999996185303px] have some good bands play at their places downtown. I don't live in Raleigh (I'm in Greensboro), but I visit often to see friends, [/SIZE][SIZE=14.3999996185303px]and attend NC State football and basketball games.[/SIZE]
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simey
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Their wine list is awesome, and their steaks are very good. Sullivans has good steaks too, but the Angus Barn is a landmark in Raleigh, and their wine list can't be beat.
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FYI: Angus Barn & The Pit you'll wait for a table just about every night, so plan ahead.
At the Pit, fried chicken and jalapeno cornbread (when they have that) at the Pit is a go-to. Meats are served naked, sauce on the side. Truly 100 mile food, worth the drive.
At the Pit, fried chicken and jalapeno cornbread (when they have that) at the Pit is a go-to. Meats are served naked, sauce on the side. Truly 100 mile food, worth the drive.
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Durham Performing Arts Center is a nice venue, a brand new version of the old theaters in most downtowns.
http://www.dpacnc.com/events
http://www.dpacnc.com/events
simey
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DPAC in Durham is a very nice venue. Another venue outside of Raleigh is the Cat's Cradle in Carrboro (Chapel Hill area). It's an old staple that still books a lot of great bands. It has more of a college atmosphere.
Some outdoor venues in Raleigh are Walnut Creek, Red Hat, NC Museum of Art, and the Koka Booth in Cary.
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If you'll be a frequent visitor, I recommend timing one for Hopscotch. One of the better-curated music festivals you'll encounter.
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LOVE Shakori Hills! Its practically in the backyard of my hippie in-laws. It's grown a lot over the past decade or so that Ive been going, but still a very laid back festival. They'd never get away with something like that up here in the Northeast.
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Brony
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I had the Chest Pie from the Angus Barn and it tasted a lot better than something that Dentist might dream up.
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just realized that it's chess pie. We must have made reference to chest pie about 100x each time I was there and I guess my brain wanted it to be chest pie.
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Chemical X
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not a pit fan, lots of hype.....many other bbq places that will suit. heck, clyde coopers for 1/2 the price. 2 funky places downtown are calavela, an empenada and tequila joint and next door is oak city meatball. recently went to the station for burgers and beer, nice outdoor bar. chubbys tacos is a favorite of ours, great tacqueria. i would even suggest crazy fire, mongolian all you can eat bbq, not staffed by mongoloids.
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3 empenada and soft drink lunch for 7.99 is the bomb diggy.tdoss said:
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Over the weekend we hit 42nd St Oyster Bar, Angus Barn, and Big Ed's. Will have return trips to Oyster Bar and Ed's but will seek out a different steak house. Not that Angus Barn was bad but for those prices I think one could do better. Ed's was interesting - I like the "Redneck Wind Charm".
Drove around and checked out the houses in Historic Oakwood and walked around a bit down town. A bike fest was in town so it was a bit louder than normal I was told. Also a bunch of streets were closed off.
Need to check out the Neuse River and a Bluegrass joint next time.
Drove around and checked out the houses in Historic Oakwood and walked around a bit down town. A bike fest was in town so it was a bit louder than normal I was told. Also a bunch of streets were closed off.
Need to check out the Neuse River and a Bluegrass joint next time.
Chemical X
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shoot me a PM if you are downtown. I will buy you a 1- hotdog and show you coopers BBQ.
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Might see a show there this Summer but don't know anything about the venue so not sure I want to buy tix when they go on sale Tuesday.
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East Coast Bias
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Raleigh people - I’m making the move from Seattle to Raleigh this summer. Any advice on where to live? Just me and my son will visit every other weekend from Greensboro. Thinking North Hills, Cameron Village or downtown. Don’t want to live out in the sticks and schools don’t matter. I’ve lived all over NC (Asheville, Greenville, Jacksonville, Charlotte, Greensboro) but this will be my first stint in Raleigh for other than a weekend visit.
I’ll be working near PNC Arena.
I’ll be working near PNC Arena.
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Chemical X
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renting or buying? house or condo or apartment? does commute matter?
also, the commute in Raleigh is opposite the city, as most everyone travels West and away from downtown, towards RTP. So, you want to live West of your location to commute Eastbound on 40. There’s some decent shops now in the Lake Boone Trail area, which is near your location. Coming from your 3 selections will be a bear. 440 is under construction, with a widening project under way. 40 West from downtown might cost you 45 minutes, honestly. I assume you’ll have a car and don’t need to walk everywhere?
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Rent for a year. Have a car. I want to be around restaurants, shopping, etc. North Hills to office says 6.9 miles. Cameron Village to office says 4.9 miles. Still think those are bad ideas?
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