Best of Raleigh

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The Franklin Hotel

Best Hotels: The Franklin - Raleigh

Just down the interstate from Raleigh, Chapel Hill's new Franklin is one of the Triangle's only boutique hotels. Named... See More

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Best Restaurants: Poole's Downtown Diner

Jeffrey TrowerThis French bistro-meets-Southern diner mashup has been generating buzz since it opened in...See More

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Best Things to Do: North Carolina State Capital

NC State CapitolBuilt in 1840, the North Carolina State Capitol building is one of the nation's finest...See More

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Best Shopping: Father & Son Antiques

Jeffrey TrowerIn a creaky three-story downtown storefront, this antiques store contains the motherlode...See More

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Best Nightlife: Longbranch Entertainment Complex

Jeffrey TrowerWant to learn how to line dance? Sure you do, sugar! Head straight for the Longbranch, one... See More

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Raleigh Itineraries

Don't know where to go? Check out our 2 and 7 Day Itineraries to get an idea of what you could do in this great city!

2 DAY ITINERARY

1 Browse the colorful mounds of melons, tomatoes, okra, berries and whatever else is in season at the farmer's market in Chapel Hill.
2 Gawk at dino skeletons at the North Carolina Museum of Natural Sciences.
3 Wine and dine in trendy Glenwood South. Choose from sushi, brick oven pizza, tapas—you name it!